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Daily Exercise for Your Horse

EquiMed Staff

Daily Exercise for Your Horse

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 12:55

Learn about your horse's need for daily exercise and the many ways you can make sure your horse is getting the kind of exercise workouts that will help increase …

Horse Thoughts: For the New Horse Owner - Part One of Two

by Miriam Rieck

April 23, 2017 16:17

Thinking about getting a horse. Here is some sage advice from author Miriam Reich about some basic considerations prior to taking the plunge …

Rehabilitating a Neglected Horse Requires Critical Care

by Anna Sochocky

June 21, 2018 14:30

The neglected horse has many needs including critical care for any wounds, curling or cracked hoofs, dental and skin problems, and deworming as well as a …

Helping Horses Survive and Thrive during Droughts and Wildfires

by EquiMed Staff

April 25, 2017 12:54

The nutritional value of forage and hay grown in drought-stricken areas plummets and as a result, horse nutrition is compromised and in the case of wildfires, …

General Care Tip

Invest in a properly sized rubber pull-on hoof boot for your horse. These boots are useful when your horse loses a shoe, and can also be used for packing or medicating the hoof.

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How To Avoid Tapeworm Troubles In Your Horse

Nikki Alvin-Smith

How To Avoid Tapeworm Troubles In Your Horse

by Nikki Alvin-Smith

October 13, 2018 11:20

Tapeworms are hard to detect in horses. Many veterinarians treat for tapeworms in the fall/early winter with a dose of a Praziquantel based dewormer …

gen·er·al care
/ˈjen(ə)rəl ker/
noun
  1. the widespread provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
  2. a good name for a military horse.

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