Horse Health Matters®
Emergency Colic Treatment
by Flossie Sellers
April 7, 2017 11:09
 Read to learn about the causes of colic, what to do when your horse colics, and the importance of fast, effective treatment …
Help for the Choking Horse
by Flossie Sellers
April 7, 2017 14:51
An impaction in your equine's esophagus can lead to choking. Read to learn how to recognize and prevent choking in your equine …
Horse First Aid for Bites and Stings
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 14:14
Bites and stings can cause untold misery and possibly death for your horse. Read to learn about appropriate first aid for different kinds of bites and stings …
Interval Training For Explosive Horse Power
by Jennifer M. Keeler
April 14, 2017 13:14
Read to learn why horsemen often use the technique called "interval training" to help provide a winning edge in equine performance …
Tip of the Day
Horses that run in and out of stalls through narrow doors are liable to skin their hips. Stall doors should be a minimum of 48 inches (122 cm) wide to reduce the danger.
Creating a Healthy Horse Barn
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 12:48
Learn about the many factors that go into creating a healthy barn by considering your needs for durability, ease of maintenance, cost, and esthetic appearance …
Importance of Water in Maintaining Horses Health
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 16:45
Clean and fresh water is a basic part of equine nutrition. Horses that are denied quality water are subject to disease and dangerous ailments such as colic. …
Debunking 4 Popular Myths about Beet Pulp for Horses
by EquiMed Staff
May 6, 2017 12:50
Although anecdotal stories about individual horses may have lead to these myths or old wives' tales about beet pulp as feed, research and experience have …
Artificial Insemination for Your Mare …
by Flossie Sellers
May 7, 2017 14:08
Artificial insemination (AI) is a popular technique for reducing the danger and expense of live cover, and providing access to genetic material (semen) from …
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
Easy keeper
A horse which needs relatively little food to maintain condition.
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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