Horse Health Matters®
Aging a Horse by Its Teeth
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2017 16:41
It is not an old-wives tale that a horse's age can be told by checking its teeth. Learn the different stages a horse's teeth go through and how the Galvayne's …
Bot Fly - A Common Horse Pest
by Mark Sellers
April 21, 2017 13:39
Learn how bot flies not only annoy your horse, but how the larvae of bot flies invade your horse's gums and intestinal tract causing diseases and disturbances …
Barn and Stable Ventilation
by Flossie Sellers
April 20, 2017 14:32
Learn about the 5 ways you can improve air quality for your horse and how good ventilation makes your barn a healthy place for your horse and you …
What are dropped soles and can they be fixed …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 14:10
Big horses, small feet. An increasingly problem with horses that are not bred for good foot health. Dropped soles can result. Here is an expert farriers view on …
Tip of the Day
Barbed wire is inappropriate for horse fencing. If you must keep your horse enclosed in barbed wire, at least remove the bottom wires up to 24 inches to reduce leg injuries and use an offset electrified wire along the top.
Is an All-stock 12% Protein Feed Mix Safe For My Horse …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 16:40
Lower-cost grain mixes formulated for "all-stock" are at best a compromise when fed to horses. Dr. Getty notes the issues with these all-purpose feeds that the …
Fever in Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
November 8, 2018 11:18
Every horse owner should get an idea what their horse’s normal temperature is by taking it daily for a few days …
First Aid for the Uncomfortable Horse: Is it Colic or Tying Up …
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 2, 2020 18:09
A horse showing sudden signs of discomfort may need veterinary attention: First, however, you need to determine whether the horse is suffering from colic or …
Conditioning the Young Green Horse
by Heather Smith Thomas
February 16, 2020 19:33
Every green horse needs a gradually-increasing fitness program to bring heart, lungs, muscles, tendons and joints to optimum strength before long rides or …
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
Calk
Projections on the bottom of a horseshoe to improve traction.
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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Boyfriends, girlfriends, buddies may come and go, but my horse will be with me to the very end.
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