Horse Health Matters®
Interval Training For Explosive Horse Power
by Jennifer M. Keeler
April 14, 2017 13:14
Read to learn why horsemen often use the technique called "interval training" to help provide a winning edge in equine performance …
Electrolytes for Your Horse - Just Buzz or for Real …
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 20, 2017 10:59
Learn about electrolytes and electrolyte alternatives and how electrolyte depletion is closely tied to the amount your horse is sweating …
Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 16:55
Horses that gulp their food, especially grains, are likely to suffer digestive tract disturbances, including choke. Why do horses gulp their feed, and what you …
Nutrition
My horse eats free-choice hay, but she is getting fat. What should I …
Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
My horse eats free-choice hay, but she is getting fat. What should I …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 15:48
Equine nutritionist Juliet Getty is a strong advocate for natural, free-choice feeding of horses. A common concern is that the horse will become overweight. …
Tip of the Day
Hoof dressing do little to moisturize the hoof and in some cases may hurt. Consider using hoof dressings or polish to improve the feet's appearance for shows, but not for improved hoof health.
Is an All-stock 12% Protein Feed Mix Safe For My Horse …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 16:40
Lower-cost grain mixes formulated for "all-stock" are at best a compromise when fed to horses. Dr. Getty notes the issues with these all-purpose feeds that the …
Equine Reproductive Maturity in Mares and Stallions
by EquiMed Staff
September 12, 2018 09:17
Dramatic physical and mental changes occur in horses as they transition from playful colt or filly stage to the adolescent stage and on to becoming a stallion …
Reproductive Care for My Gelding
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
May 8, 2017 10:50
Sometimes we forget that geldings have all the same equipment as a stallion, save the testicles. Geldings also need periodic reproductive tract care, and are …
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 …
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
Tachychardia
An abnormally rapid heart beat.
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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Some people say riding isn't a sport. I tend to agree it's more like a way of life.
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