Horse Health Matters®
Is your horse eating your barn …
by Katie Navarra
April 18, 2017 11:52
Learn three reasons why your horse is eating wood and the strategies you can use to prevent this destructive behavior …
Hoof Growth - What Helps and What Hurts
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 30, 2017 17:49
Hoof growth is a function of genetics, activity level, footing type and more. Many horses today suffer from a lack of hoof growth. What can you do? Dr. Deb …
What to Do When Your Horse Is Lame
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:37
5 things that you can do to help your lame horse. This article gives you basic information about how your farrier can help you and also when to call the equine …
Limping Horse? Assessing and Treating Lameness in Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 10:53
The anatomy of the equine with fine legs and a large body puts the horse in a precarious position, and, as a horse owner, taking prompt action when any signs of …
Tip of the Day
Horses that eat hay and processed feeds may develop overgrown incisors. Your equine dentist may need to shorten (reduce) these incisors if the molar grinding surfaces are not doing their job.
Getting Value When You Purchase Horse Feed and Supplements
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 12:39
Feeding your horse is a major expense. Price ranges for feed and nutrients vary widely, and have increased in recent years due to higher grain costs. Learn how …
A Natural Approach to a Horse's Dietary Needs
by Flossie Sellers
May 6, 2017 12:54
This article discusses your horse's natural dietary needs, giving you the information you need to develop a healthy and complete feeding program for your horse …
Basic Techniques of Handling Stallions
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 13:43
Size and strength of the stallion handler is not important. What is important is a basic understanding of stallion behavior, and an ability to replace natural …
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 …
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
Forb
Any herb that is not grass or grass-like.
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.
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The daughter who won't lift a finger in the house is the same child who cycles madly off in the pouring rain to spend all morning mucking out a stable.
Samantha Armstrong