Horse Health Matters®
Is your horse eating your barn …
by Katie Navarra
April 18, 2017 11:52
Learn three reasons why your horse is eating wood and the strategies you can use to prevent this destructive behavior …
Exercise: An Hour a Day Can Make a Big Difference in Horse Behavior
by Flossie Sellers
April 18, 2017 15:31
Your horse will gain additional benefit from moving in snow since it requires him to pick up his feet, offers excellent resistance training, and the cold …
Dental Abscesses in Horses
by EquiMed Staff
April 7, 2017 10:49
Horses do not usually develop cavities in their teeth. Instead, dental infections usually begin at the root of the tooth and are often preceded by gum infection …
Eight Tips to a Better Summer for Your Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 21, 2017 16:27
Read these 8 tips to learn about keeping horses comfortable and healthy during hot summer weather …
Tip of the Day
Every horse trainer has their own version of "Make the right things easy and the wrong things hard," as a basic principle of horse training.
Horse Barn Management and Housekeeping
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2017 16:25
Learn the 4 principles of effective barn management and how attention to details will minimize risks and maintain a healthy environment for your horse, as well …
Prevent Lameness in Your Horse
by Katie Navarra
May 2, 2017 16:23
Great information about things that you can do the prevent lameness in your horse. Expert farrier Brandon DeShane gives you the what and why to help you keep …
Importance of Proper Hind Leg Conformation
by Heather Smith Thomas
May 3, 2017 10:21
Learn how the conformation of the hind legs of your horse affects both soundness and athletic ability as discussed in this article, the fourth in the series of …
The Horse Breeding Season
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 12:30
When is the best time to breed your mare? Horse's experience an optimal "breeding season." Understanding why this is so will help you pick the best time to …
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
Off-side
The right side of horse.
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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