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Horse with a skin condition caused by allergies.

General Care

Dealing with Spring Allergies in Your Horse

Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

General Care

Dealing with Spring Allergies in Your Horse

by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

April 19, 2017 18:24

Read to learn more about common skin and respiratory allergies that affect your horse and how best to treat and manage them …

Love your horse but can't care for him?

General Care

What Horse Owners Can Do When They Can No Longer Care for Their Horse

EquiMed Staff

General Care

What Horse Owners Can Do When They Can No Longer Care for Their Horse

by EquiMed Staff

April 20, 2017 11:05

Recent estimates put owning a horse at around $10,000 a year. This includes basic care costs associated with vaccinations, deworming, hoof care, nutrition and …

A small barn for a small equine

Healthy Barn

A Better Barn for Smaller Equines

Cindy Benson

Healthy Barn

A Better Barn for Smaller Equines

by Cindy Benson

April 28, 2017 12:34

Cindy Benson is a leading donkey breeder in the western United States. Read her thoughts on the design and implementation of a barn for smaller horses and …

A healthy barn with plenty of light and ventilation.

Healthy Barn

Every Horse Owner's Guide to a Healthy Barn

EquiMed Staff

Healthy Barn

Every Horse Owner's Guide to a Healthy Barn

by EquiMed Staff

April 28, 2017 14:49

Learn about the many factors that go into creating a healthy barn and how taking it one step at a time, while considering your needs for durability, ease of …

Tip of the Day

Pain is the primary cause of lameness, but physical restriction (due to scaring, nerve damage or other abnormality) also plays a role. Pain caused lameness can often be cured. Restriction caused lameness is more difficult to cure, and may require lifelong management.

A quarter crack in a horse's hoof. A job for a farrier.

Hoof Care

Horse Hoof Care Performed by the Farrier

EquiMed Staff

Hoof Care

Horse Hoof Care Performed by the Farrier

by EquiMed Staff

April 30, 2017 17:16

All horses require periodic hoof care. Here are the 6 foot care activities better left to a professional farrier …

Solving the mysteries of lameness systematically.

Lameness

Diagnosing Equine Lameness - Nerve Block Basics

Christy Corp-Minamiji

Lameness

Diagnosing Equine Lameness - Nerve Block Basics

by Christy Corp-Minamiji

May 2, 2017 16:15

Lameness is a fact of life for horse owners. Read about the different ways of assessing lameness, including nerve blocks, and learn how they can be applied for …

Getting the best value in horse nutrition.

Nutrition

Getting Value When You Purchase Horse Feed and Supplements

EquiMed Staff

Nutrition

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 farrier's tools.

Hoof Care

Between Farrier Visits – Your Role in the Hoof-Care Team

Heather Smith Thomas

Hoof Care

Between Farrier Visits – Your Role in the Hoof-Care Team

by Heather Smith Thomas

April 27, 2020 18:38

Regular grooming is good for your horse's hair coat, and regular hoof care is good for his feet …

Essentials

Importance of frequent small amounts of forage in a horse's diet.

Nutrition

Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs

EquiMed Staff

Nutrition

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 …

A line of grazing horses in a pasture. Are they ingesting parasites?

General Care

Horse Parasite Control Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

General Care

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 …

Vaccinating your horse.

General Care

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

General Care

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 …

Owners inspecting, disinfecting and bandaging an injury on a horse's leg.

First Aid

Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

EquiMed Staff

First Aid

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

IVF

In vitro fertilization. A process where an egg and sperm are removed from the donors and the fertilization occurs outside the body.

The eohippus: Ancient ancestor of the domestic horse.

General Care

Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …

EquiMed Staff

General Care

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 …

es·sen·tial
/əˈsen(t)SHəl/
adjective
  1. absolutely necessary; extremely important.
    synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory

Recent Articles

Behavior

Health Center

Man as alpha leader petting horse's muzzle, Domestic Equine Behavior - A Brief History
Horse cribbing on a wood fence. Recognizing and Preventing Equine Stereotypies
Foal walking with mare as if she is a grownup horse. How Horses Learn

Dental Care

Health Center

Equine dentist examining a horse's teeth. Equine Dentist Laws by State
Horse's teeth showing how an infection leads to an abscess affecting the horse's mouth and teeth Dental Abscesses in Horses
Laughing foal with healthy teeth shows why making horse dental health a priority is important. Your Horse's Mouth and Teeth - Why It Is Important To Have …

First Aid

Health Center

Owners inspecting, disinfecting and bandaging an injury on a horse's leg. Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
Hurrying to load horse into trailer. Emergency Preparedness - Transporting Your Equine
A Connemara pony - A breed susceptible to tying-up. First Aid for the Uncomfortable Horse: Is it Colic or Tying …

Fitness

Health Center

The many benefits of a consistent daily workout. Your Horse's Daily Workout
Show Jumper - A superb horse athlete Horse Conditioning - A Look at the Show Jumper
Importance of recognizing your goals for your particular equine athlete. Training and Conditioning Your Equine Athlete

General Care

Health Center

Two horses running in pasture during turnout. Daily Exercise for Your Horse
Horse with pock marks typical of emerging bot fly larvae. Bot Fly - A Common Horse Pest
Tack for horses including bridles and a rope that could be used to hobble a horse. Hobble Train Your Horse

Healthy Barn

Health Center

Well-designed barn allows plenty of ventilation and light. Barn and Stable Ventilation
Horse eating from feeder filled with hay. Feeding and Watering Your Horse
Woman mucking stall. Effective Horse Waste Management

Hoof Care

Health Center

To shoe or not to shoe? Depends on the horse and the situation. Does My Horse Need Shoes?
A farrier's tools. Between Farrier Visits – Your Role in the Hoof-Care Team
Horse hoof with contracted heels. Do Metal Shoes Contract Horse Heels? – a New Retrospective …

Lameness

Health Center

Sometimes age doesn't matter when it comes to arthritis in horses. Equine Juvenile Arthritis - Causes and Treatments
Horse wearing splint protectors on legs during lunging exercises Basic Hoof and Leg Protection for the Sport Horse
Horse with good neck conformation for dressage. Horse Conformation - Head, Neck and Shoulders

Nutrition

Health Center

How much of a variety of feeds and supplements does a horse need? An Overview of Equine Feeds and Supplements
Sattisfying your horse's need for plenty of fresh, clean water. Importance of Water in Maintaining Horses Health
A healthy mare and foal running together. Nutrition for Mares and Foals: Monitor Their Special Needs

Repro Care

Health Center

Costs as a consideration in horse breeding program. Horse Breeding Methods - Pros and Cons
Mare and new foal in stall looking out at someone approaching. Foaling - When To Call the Vet
A healthy mare and foal in a pasture. Breeding Soundness Exams for Broodmares

Quote of the Day

Love means attention, which means looking after the things we love. We call this stable management.

George H. Morris

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