Horse Health Matters®
Giving Your Horse a Daily Once-Over
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 12:31
Learn the 5 steps you can quickly and efficiently take each day to make sure your horse is healthy and hasn't developed any physical problems such as lameness …
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 …
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 is a Farrier …
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 15:58
Learn about the 4 major services a farrier provides and how the farrier's knowledge and expertise are invaluable to you as a horse owner …
Tip of the Day
High tensile wire fences are increasingly common in livestock areas. These fences are strong and inexpensive, but often lack visibility making them dangerous to unaware horses. Tie surveyor tape to the wires every four feet to increase the fence's visibility.
Feeding Straw to the Insulin Resistant Horse May Be a Mistake
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 6, 2017 12:12
To determine whether a forage is safe to feed free-choice to an insulin resistant horse, pay attention to three key indicators: Non-structural carbohydrates, …
Pros and Cons of Feeding Grain Hays to Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 11, 2018 09:03
The nutrition the horse needs, the cost of the hay, and the availability of the feed needs to be carefully balanced to make owning a horse possible for many …
Triticale Hay for Your Horse
by Flossie Sellers
October 29, 2018 16:46
Is triticale a good hay for horses …
First Aid for the Uncomfortable Horse: Is it Colic or Tying Up …
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 2, 2020 18:09
A horse showing sudden signs of discomfort may need veterinary attention: First, however, you need to determine whether the horse is suffering from colic or …
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
Saddle blanket
A wool or synthetic blanket that is placed between the saddle and the equine's back. Used to prevent chafing and to better secure the saddle from slipping.
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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And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew his breath over it and created the horse.
Bedouin Legend