Horse Health Matters®
How to Give Your Horse a Daily Once-Over
by Flossie Sellers
April 15, 2017 18:38
Learn the 6 important points of observation that will clue you in to your horse's physical and mental state during a daily once over as you groom your horse …
Tips to Prevent or Minimize Vaccination Reactions
by Heather Smith Thomas
April 23, 2017 16:46
Vaccinations should be a part of routine horse healthcare, under the supervision of a veterinarian. You can reduce the chances of reactions by following with …
What are dropped soles and can they be fixed …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 14:10
Big horses, small feet. An increasingly problem with horses that are not bred for good foot health. Dropped soles can result. Here is an expert farriers view on …
Rusty Coat? Is a Copper Deficiency the Culprit? Dr. Getty's Advice
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 15:27
Red tips on dark manes and dark coats, particularly noticeable in bays and black horses, may be due to a copper deficiency which is easy to fix, but it requires …
Tip of the Day
Don't let hooves get overgrown. Clipped hoooves chip less, hold less snow and mud and provide more grip on slippery surfaces.
An Illustrated Guide to Body Scoring Your Horse
by Flossie Sellers
May 5, 2017 15:59
Evaluating the relationship of body fat to body musculature helps a horse owner determine the body score of a particular horse and is a helpful management tool …
Debunking 4 Popular Myths about Beet Pulp for Horses
by EquiMed Staff
May 6, 2017 12:50
Although anecdotal stories about individual horses may have lead to these myths or old wives' tales about beet pulp as feed, research and experience have …
Ready for My Close-Up: Video Monitoring for Your Pregnant Mare
by Karen Briggs
May 7, 2017 14:33
Learn how easy it is to install and use a video monitor for your pregnant mare. Be ready for the Big Event! Includes links to equipment manufacturers and …
Dealing with the Barn Sour Horse
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 7, 2020 16:16
The barn sour horse gets anxious and difficult to control when away from its barn or herd mates. Understanding the causes and retraining makes a safer and …
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
Hyperelastosis culis
An inherited disorder that causes the skin on a horse's back to separate or tear away. Also known as HERDA
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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