Horse Health Matters®
Your Horse's Mouth and Teeth - Why It Is Important To Have Your Horse …
by EquiMed Staff
April 7, 2017 11:00
With dental care as a priority, horses are physically more comfortable and utilize feed more efficiently which helps them to perform better and may also lead to …
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 …
Facing Reality After Your Horse's Death
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 24, 2017 10:13
Read this thoughtful article by a veterinarian who has had years of personal experience caring for horses and other animals to learn how to deal with the …
Does My Horse Need Shoes …
by Flossie Sellers
April 30, 2017 15:33
Learn about the 5 factors that you should use in determining whether or not to shoe your horse, and the importance of working with your veterinarian and farrier …
Tip of the Day
Some horses learn quickly how to open gate latches. Avoid a tragedy by using gate latches that cannot be opened by a horse.
When Horses Have Special Dietary Requirements
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:39
Young horse, old horse, sick horse, working horse - all have different dietary requirements. This article explains how to adapt the horse's diet to meet its …
Deciding Which Hay or Forage Is Best for Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:47
This article will teach you to judge the quality of hay for your horse. It also offers great suggestions for selecting the type of hay to feed, depending on …
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 …
How to Help Your Aging Horse Live a Vibrant Life
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
March 1, 2019 12:40
Changes come about gradually, but as your horse starts to show signs of aging, the diet you've been feeding may now be obsolete and in need of an adjustment …
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
AI
Artificial insemination.
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 …
es·sen·tial
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adjective
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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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Quote of the Day
Men are generally more concerned with the breeding of their horses than their children.
William Penn