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Fitness And Conditioning

Passive Stretching in the Horse

Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

Passive Stretching in the Horse

by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

April 14, 2017 12:59

Learn how passive stretches differ from active stretches and what you should know before trying passive stretching techniques on your horse …

General Care

Hunger and Thirst and Your Horse

EquiMed Staff

Hunger and Thirst and Your Horse

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 12:44

Learn why your horse needs to eat small amounts of forage frequently to keep its digestive system working and the healthy ways you can satisfy your horse's …

What Horse Owners Can Do When They Can No Longer Care for Their Horse

by EquiMed Staff

April 20, 2017 11:05

Recent estimates put owning a horse at around $10,000 a year. This includes basic care costs associated with vaccinations, deworming, hoof care, nutrition and …

Hoof Care

Are Hoof Care Products Worth the Cost …

Jennifer M. Keeler

Are Hoof Care Products Worth the Cost …

by Jennifer M. Keeler

April 30, 2017 18:02

Your local tack store has shelves loaded with various horse hoof treatments. What are they used for and do they really work? What works best for periodic hoof …

Tip of the Day

If you are holding your horse for the farrier or the vet, always stay on the side where they are working. Should the horse attempt to turn and kick, you can better control the horse from that side.

Equine Juvenile Arthritis - Causes and Treatments

by Flossie Sellers

May 2, 2017 14:07

Even young horses can suffer from arthritis. How does a young horse get arthritis? Can it be avoided? How is it treated? If your young horse is stiff or lame, …

Dr. Getty's December Tip: Why Don't Horses Have Gallbladders …

by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

May 4, 2017 15:07

Add this to your collection of useful horse factoids that (surprise!) you actually needed to know: Horses don't have a gallbladder because horses are designed …

Nutrition

Lecithin Inhibits Bute-Related Ulcers in Horses

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Lecithin Inhibits Bute-Related Ulcers in Horses

by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

May 4, 2017 15:12

Your horse is in pain and needs bute. Bute causes ulcers, this we know. But knowing how it damages the lining of the gastrointestinal tract is the key to …

Equine Reproductive Maturity in Mares and Stallions

by EquiMed Staff

September 12, 2018 09:17

Dramatic physical and mental changes occur in horses as they transition from playful colt or filly stage to the adolescent stage and on to becoming a stallion …

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 …

General Care

Horse Parasite Control Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

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 …

General Care

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

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 …

First Aid

Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

EquiMed Staff

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

Choke

A blockage of the esophagus usually due to a horse bolting his or her food. While choked, the animal is unable to eat or drink, but can breathe.

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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adjective
  1. absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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