Horse Health Matters®
Horse Wound Treatment
by Flossie Sellers
April 7, 2017 11:47
Learn about the 4 questions you should ask yourself when your horse is injured and how to make sure the treatment fits the injury …
Emergency Preparedness - Transporting Your Equine
by Flossie Sellers
April 11, 2017 11:31
Some horses fear trailers. Read the do's and don'ts of trailering and how practice in trailering your horse pays off in an emergency …
Using the Counter Canter To Build Your Horse's Strength
by EquiMed Staff
April 15, 2017 15:02
The counter canter means the horse is cantering on a circle going left and the rider deliberately makes the horse canter with the right canter lead, so the …
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 …
Tip of the Day
If your horse sweats excessively in ordinary work, and fails to quickly dry after he has cooled out, he may be better off with some type of body clip.
Selecting a Horse Waterer
by Flossie Sellers
April 26, 2017 15:06
Read about the 6 factors that affect the amount of water your horse needs daily and learn about the options available that enable you to make sure your horse …
What to Do When Your Horse Is Lame
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:37
5 things that you can do to help your lame horse. This article gives you basic information about how your farrier can help you and also when to call the equine …
Nutritional Preparation for the Upcoming Winter
by Miriam Rieck
May 5, 2017 15:34
Miraim offers some practical advice for winter weather preparations …
Artificial Insemination for Your Mare …
by Flossie Sellers
May 7, 2017 14:08
Artificial insemination (AI) is a popular technique for reducing the danger and expense of live cover, and providing access to genetic material (semen) from …
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
Loin
The part of the body on both sides of the spinal column between the ribs and hip bone.
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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Pleasant the snaffle of courtship, improving the manners and carriage. But the colt who is wise will abstain from the terrible thorn-bit of marriage.
Rudyard Kipling