Horse Health Matters®
Common Equine Dental Problems and How To Avoid Them
by Katie Navarra
April 19, 2017 11:03
Learn how changes in the ways domestic horses are fed affects their mouths and teeth and what you can do to prevent devastating dental problems …
Horse Trail Ride Injuries - Be Prepared
by Miriam Rieck
April 10, 2017 17:01
Eventually most trail ride horses suffer some kind of injury on the trail. Learn about the most common injuries and how your first-aid preparations can be put …
Rio's Quarter Crack: A Case Study
by Jacob Butler
April 19, 2017 17:14
Follow the story of Rio's quarter crack from the time he is a weanling through appointments at Butler's Farrier School as the quarter crack is stabilized, …
Why Daily Turnout is Important: Nan's Story
by Miriam Rieck
April 21, 2017 14:27
Learn how daily turnout helps horses and foals develop positive herd dynamics plus sound bodies, and how it prevents destructive behaviors …
Tip of the Day
All grazing animals interpret a hard stare as a threat. It is easier to approach and catch a horse if you don't stare at it.
Kids and Horses - Basic Safety Issues When Handling Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
April 24, 2017 14:51
Learn about teaching young would-be equestrians what they need to know and do, beginning with basic safety rules that will enable every child to proudly take on …
How to Store Horse Hay
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 11:07
Learn about the factors involved in proper hay storage to preserve nutritional value for your horse and how hay is affected by different storage conditions …
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 …
Nutrition for Mares and Foals: Monitor Their Special Needs
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 7, 2019 17:01
When raising foals, the goal is to optimize health and growth, and this means proper and adequate nutrition, while avoiding extremes that could lead to problems …
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
Gaskin
The part of the hind leg between the stifle and the hock.
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.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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Spring and Summer are riding on a piebald mare.
Russian Proverb