Horse Health Matters®
Caring for Your Horse - Tools of the Trade
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 11:51
Learn about the 8 different types of essential tools you need to care for your horse and how each is important in providing adequate care …
Establishing a Daily Routine for Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 12:02
Horses do need daily care when it comes to feeding, satisfying thirst and exercise. Learn how you can make meeting your horse's basic needs an enjoyable break …
Causes of Horse Related Injuries and How to Prevent Them
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 18:04
Read about the 5 most common causes of horse-related injuries and the 7 keys to good horsemanship that will help prevent these injuries …
Finding an Equine Veterinarian
by Mark Sellers
April 22, 2017 14:45
Selecting your vet shouldn't be hit or miss. Here are some suggestions that will help you find a veterinarian that is good for your horse and you …
Tip of the Day
Horses are well adapted to following the herd leader. Your job is to convince your horses that you are that leader through simple techniques of pressure and release.
Summer Hoof Care for Your Horse
by Miriam Rieck
May 22, 2017 13:16
Equine health author Miriam Rieck shares some of her hoof-care knowledge developed through experiences with her favorite horse, Nan. Includes great ideas that …
Feeding Hay Free Choice: Pros and Cons
by Miriam Rieck
May 4, 2017 10:20
Feeding your horse "free choice" is encouraged by many leading equine nutritionists. Major horse owner concerns include high cost and fat horses. Here are some …
Ready for My Close-Up: Video Monitoring for Your Pregnant Mare
by Karen Briggs
May 7, 2017 14:33
Learn how easy it is to install and use a video monitor for your pregnant mare. Be ready for the Big Event! Includes links to equipment manufacturers and …
Horse Dystocia - Dealing with a Difficult Foaling
by Heather Smith Thomas
September 4, 2020 16:51
The term dystocia refers to an abnormal or difficult birth which occurs in approximately 10% of foalings and is more common in mares during their first foaling …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Zebra
An ass-like animal with a distinctive black and white striped coat.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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