Horse Health Matters®
Equine Senses and How They Relate to Behavior
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2018 15:59
Learn how your horse's behavior is determined by what he see, hears, smells, and feels, and the part you play in affecting your horses responses to its world …
Horse Thoughts: For the New Horse Owner - Part One of Two
by Miriam Rieck
April 23, 2017 16:17
Thinking about getting a horse. Here is some sage advice from author Miriam Reich about some basic considerations prior to taking the plunge …
Build A French Drain to Improve Barn Drainage
by Katie Navarra
April 27, 2017 13:32
Learn about how to construct a French drain and other solutions to drainage problems if you are plagued with standing water and a muddy barn yard after …
The Importance of Picking
by Flossie Sellers
April 30, 2017 15:25
Learn why picking your horse's hoof regularly is important and learn the 3 basic steps necessary to do a thorough cleaning of your horse's hooves using a hoof …
Tip of the Day
Hoof moisture is important for hoof health. During hot, dry weather, soak your horse's dry feet to help replenish moisture.
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 …
Dr. Getty Recommends Apple Peels for Horse Weight Loss
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 15:39
Apple peels may be the key to helping horses lose excess weight, according to Dr. Juliet Getty, Horse Nutritionist …
Horse Breed Registries
by EquiMed Staff
May 8, 2017 10:35
Comprehensive and updated, this is the guide of horse, pony and other equine breed registries. Find contact information, and website links for your favorite …
Foaling - When To Call the Vet
by EquiMed Staff
May 8, 2017 11:18
Hundreds of mares deliver healthy foals without incident yearly, but when complications during the foaling process develop, the time can turn into a nightmare …
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
Tack
All the equipment worn by a horse. Saddles, blankets, bridles, harnesses, halters, etc.
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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It is the very difficult horses that have the most to give you.
Lendon Gray