Horse Health Matters®

First Aid

Horse Diarrhea - Is It an Emergency …

Flossie Sellers

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 …

Fitness And Conditioning

Horse Conditioning - A Look at the Show Jumper

Mark Sellers

Horse Conditioning - A Look at the Show Jumper

by Mark Sellers

April 14, 2017 12:50

Learn how the rules for show jumping have evolved and how conditioning a horse to meet the strenuous demands of this sport leads to the necessary explosive …

General Care

Your Horse's Vital Signs

EquiMed Staff

Your Horse's Vital Signs

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 15:13

Learn about your horses vital signs and why it is important that you know how to take them, are familiar with your horse's baseline vital signs, and check them …

Six Tips to Help Keep Your Horse Healthy During Fall and Winter …

by EquiMed Staff

April 25, 2017 13:27

Although horses are very adaptable to cold weather, managing their physical and nutritional needs takes some planning …

Tip of the Day

Dogs love eating horse hoof trimmings. Save some next time your farrier calls for your dog, but be aware that stomach upset may occur so feed sparingly.

Healthy Barn

Horse Barn Management and Housekeeping

EquiMed Staff

Horse Barn Management and Housekeeping

by EquiMed Staff

April 26, 2017 16:25

Learn the 4 principles of effective barn management and how attention to details will minimize risks and maintain a healthy environment for your horse, as well …

5 Tips: Winterize Your Barn to Keep Horses Healthy During Cold Weather

by EquiMed Staff

April 28, 2017 14:44

Here are five important tips to help horse owners winterize their barns to keep horses healthy and comfortable during cold weather …

Quick and Easy Rules for Maximum Hoof Health

by Flossie Sellers

April 28, 2017 16:52

Learn how to keep your horse's hooves healthy by doing a few simple tasks on a regular basis and by paying attention to diet and hoof environment along with …

Between Farrier Visits – Your Role in the Hoof-Care Team

by Heather Smith Thomas

April 27, 2020 18:38

Regular grooming is good for your horse's hair coat, and regular hoof care is good for his feet …

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

Complete feed

A nutritionally complete feed that may be fed as the sole ration and provide a balanced diet.

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.
    synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory

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Quote of the Day

I can always tell which is the front end of a horse, but beyond that, my art is not above the ordinary.

Mark Twain

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