Health Services
This is the place to find your equine healthcare partners. EquiMed offers the world's largest directory of equine veterinarians, farriers, behaviorists and nutritionists. Find a provider near you using our Health Services Finder to the left.
It is also a great idea to become familiar with equine hospitals in your area should a need arise.
Veterinarian
The equine veterinarian is an integral part of your equine healthcare team. Contacting a local veterinarian and becoming acquinted before your horse has a problem is a great idea. Only a veterinarian can properly diagnose and prescribe treatment for your animal's conditions.
Equine hospital
Equine hospitals provide surgical and other services that are difficult or impossible to perform in the field. Specialized hospitals exist for critical care and sophisticated medical treatments.
Farrier
Farriers specialize in the care of an equine's feet. They are trained to trim feet and apply shoes when necessary for the protection of your animal. All horses require periodic foot care.
Behaviorist
A behaviorist specializes in training or retraining a horse that has acquired behavior problems. Bucking, kicking, biting, running-away - all problems that are not only a nuisance but also dangerous.
Nutritionist
A nutritionist is there to help you plan a feeding program for your horse that will take care of its dietary needs. Older and younger horses, or horses in training have special dietary needs that a thoughful approach to their feeding.
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