Horse Health Matters®
Hunger and Thirst and Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 12:44
Learn why your horse needs to eat small amounts of forage frequently to keep its digestive system working and the healthy ways you can satisfy your horse's …
Electrolytes for Your Horse - Just Buzz or for Real …
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 20, 2017 10:59
Learn about electrolytes and electrolyte alternatives and how electrolyte depletion is closely tied to the amount your horse is sweating …
Emergency Hoof Care for Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 17:35
Your horse's feet are very tough, but they are no match for a nail in the barnyard, or a loose shoe, or a jagged rock. Here are 3 ways to keep hoof emergencies …
Metal Shoes, Hoof Pads , Boots or Barefoot: Which Works Best for …
by EquiMed Staff
May 1, 2017 18:47
Winter may be time to rehabilitate horse hoofs from the effects of metal shoes and hoof boots can be a useful, practical and no-nonsense tool …
Tip of the Day
Overcrowded teeth, impactions and congenital defects are major issues in miniature horse dentistry. Owners of miniature horses need to take extra care of their mini's teeth.
How to sample your horse's hay
by Mark Sellers
May 6, 2017 13:36
The nutritional content of your hay depends on a lot of factors. Because of this, it is important to test your hay for proper nutritional balance, especially if …
Equine Reproductive Maturity in Mares and Stallions
by EquiMed Staff
September 12, 2018 09:17
Dramatic physical and mental changes occur in horses as they transition from playful colt or filly stage to the adolescent stage and on to becoming a stallion …
Postnatal Care of Your Foal
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 13:16
Finally, your new baby foal arrives. Give your newborn foal a great start in life by attending to his postnatal care. The comprehensive article helps you begin …
Triticale Hay for Your Horse
by Flossie Sellers
October 29, 2018 16:46
Is triticale a good hay for horses …
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
Cannon
The part of the leg where the cannon bone is found located between the fetlock and the knee (front legs) or the fetlock and hock (rear legs).
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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