Horse Health Matters®
Horse Diarrhea - Is It an Emergency …
by Flossie Sellers
April 7, 2017 14:26
Read to learn about the causes, signs, and effects of diarrhea and why early involvement with your veterinarian is important in maintaining your horse's health …
Four Ways to Take Your Horse's Pulse
by EquiMed Staff
April 19, 2017 16:59
Finding a horse's pulse and determining the heart rate can be difficult, even for professionals. Read about the four ways you can determine your horse's heart …
Your Horse's Daily Workout
by EquiMed Staff
April 13, 2017 16:38
Learn the 10 reasons a daily workout is important and how to get started …
Measuring your Horse, Foal or Donkey for Weight Calculations
by Mark Sellers
August 28, 2018 09:42
Learn how to calculate your horses weight by using common equine body measurements and using the EquiMed Weight Calculator …
Tip of the Day
Exposed and easily chewed edges of wood in a stall or barn can be protected with low cost 3 in. x 10 ft. Galvanized Steel Drip Edge Flashing available at your local home center.
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 …
Basic Hoof and Leg Protection for the Sport Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
May 2, 2017 16:36
Bell boots, splint boots, polo wraps - learn what these protective boots can do to protect your horse during exercise, training and in the arena …
Horse Dietary Supplements - An Overview
by Flossie Sellers
May 3, 2017 11:01
Does your horse really need costly supplements? Scientific research in horse nutrition has answered many questions regarding the need for supplements in a horse …
A Natural Approach to a Horse's Dietary Needs
by Flossie Sellers
May 6, 2017 12:54
This article discusses your horse's natural dietary needs, giving you the information you need to develop a healthy and complete feeding program for your horse …
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
Lordosis
Swayback
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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When I ride my horse, all worries, sorrows, and fears eat the dust I leave behind.
Joyce