Horse Health Matters®
Horse First Aid for Puncture Wounds, Abrasions, and Lacerations
by Flossie Sellers
April 11, 2017 12:29
Keep these 14 items that belong in your equine first aid kit readily available to help take care of typical horse wounds, abrasions and laceration …
Equine Fitness and Physiology
by EquiMed Staff
April 13, 2017 15:56
Learn about the five major physiological systems of your horse that will strengthen as a result of physical conditioning and how that will contribute to its …
Daily Horse Care Tasks
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 12:15
Learn the 5 daily tasks that are necessary for good horse keeping and the ways you can lighten your load, while keeping your horse-care tasks on schedule …
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
4-H, Pony Club and similar clubs offer great programs for youth to learn about horses and horse healthcare.
Avoiding Barn-related Injuries
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 13:09
Learn about the common causes of injuries related to barn setup, equipment, maintenance, and procedures, and the actions you can take to prevent injuries to …
Buyer Beware! What's in Those Feed Products You Give Your Horse …
by EquiMed Staff
May 6, 2017 12:31
What you don't know about what you are giving your horse can harm your horse and cost you time, effort, and money that may not only be wasted, but may actually …
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 …
Triticale Hay for Your Horse
by Flossie Sellers
October 29, 2018 16:46
Is triticale a good hay for horses …
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
Stifle
The joint between the femur and tibia located at approximately the junction of the under belly of the horse and the front part of the rear legs.
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
A western horse has guts and commitment, an English horse has grace and elegance, but my horse has it all.
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