Horse Health Matters®
Horse First Aid for Heat Stroke and Sun Burn
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 14:32
Heat stroke and sunburn occur when horses are exposed to too much sun or hot, humid weather. Read about how to prevent and care for your horse in emergencies …
Nutritional Demands of Horses in Training
by EquiMed Staff
April 14, 2017 12:34
Learn how and why your horse's feeding and watering regime needs to change as its energy requirements grow due to a heavier workload and the metabolic changes …
Your Horse's Vital Signs
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 15:13
Learn about your horses vital signs and why it is important that you know how to take them, are familiar with your horse's baseline vital signs, and check them …
Why Having a Veterinary Pre-purchase Examination Makes Sense
by Rachel Kosmal McCart
April 21, 2017 13:40
Learn why a veterinary pre-purchase examination is important and how it can save you from ending up paying for your horse twice …
Tip of the Day
Horses with stomach ulcers benefit from human medications such as Zantac® (Ranitidine) and Prilosec® (Omeprazole). These medications are available in horse preparations as prescribed by your veterinarian.
How to Tie a Horse
by Mark Sellers
April 20, 2017 13:06
Quick and easy to learn, a simple slip-knot is a good knot to use for tying your horse. Learn how to make this know, and importantly, learn where you should …
Summer Treats for Your Horse
by Miriam Rieck
May 4, 2017 16:24
Popsicles for the kids. How about a summer treat for your horse. Get some great ideas from Miriam about cost-effective and horse-preferred treats …
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 …
Hoof Care: Importance of Proper Trimming and Shoeing Intervals
by Heather Smith Thomas
August 17, 2019 15:10
Keeping track of hoof health and growth helps prevent problems and also alerts you when the farrier needs to see the horse before the next scheduled visit …
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
Necrosis
Death of body tissue.
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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A fly can drive away horses.
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