Horse Health Matters®
Applying a Standing Wrap for Bandage Support
by EquiMed Staff
April 12, 2017 11:48
The standing wrap is the most basic bandage used on a horse, and one that every horseman should know how to do properly because it protects the horse's legs, …
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 …
Effective Horse Waste Management
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 11:20
As any horse owner knows, the process of caring for a horse produces what seems like tons of waste. Learn the best strategies for proper waste management of …
5 Ways to Improve Your Horse Pasture
by EquiMed Staff
April 28, 2017 11:59
Learn the 5 proven techniques that will provide grazing for your horse throughout most of the year, suppress weeds, and keep your pasture land vital and healthy …
Tip of the Day
When a horse suffers from a choke, it can breathe fine, it just can't swallow. Avoid choke - don't feed whole fruits, large hay cubes, and avoid grain if your horse bolts it's food.
What Kind of Training Does a Farrier Have …
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 16:58
In the USA, most states do not have a licensing program for farriers, so a wide quality gap may occur among practicing farriers in many areas. Other countries …
Summer Hoof Care for Your Horse
by Miriam Rieck
May 22, 2017 13:16
Equine health author Miriam Rieck shares some of her hoof-care knowledge developed through experiences with her favorite horse, Nan. Includes great ideas that …
Causes of Equine Lameness
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:32
Five common causes of lameness. Avoid having a lame horse by recognizing these 5 causes and avoiding them …
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 …
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
Coach
A carriage, usually enclosed, that is used to transport people and is drawn by two or more horses.
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.
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Quote of the Day
Men are generally more concerned with the breeding of their horses than their children.
William Penn