Horse Health Matters®
Equine Language: Facial, Vocal and Body
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2018 16:00
Learn how your horse's facial, vocal, and body language can tune you in to its reactions to people, places and things …
Common Equine Dental Problems and How To Avoid Them
by Katie Navarra
April 19, 2017 11:03
Learn how changes in the ways domestic horses are fed affects their mouths and teeth and what you can do to prevent devastating dental problems …
Equine Strength Training
by EquiMed Staff
April 14, 2017 12:16
Learn the 3 major training goals for your horse and how riding up and down hills and walking through water will help condition your horse in all three areas …
List of State Veterinary Medical Associations
by Flossie Sellers
March 25, 2025 21:46
Having a complaint or a problem with your equine veterinarian? Contact your states veterinary medical association for assistance …
Tip of the Day
If your horse has an angular deformity of the pastern joint, then the hoof will reflect this by being slightly asymmetrical. This is normal. Your farrier should trim this hoof to reflect its wry nature, and not try to make it perfectly symmetrical.
A Farrier's Work is Never Done
by Flossie Sellers
April 28, 2017 15:08
Learn why a trained, experienced farrier is able to meet any hoof-related problems of a horse head-on and should be part of the equation when it comes to the …
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 …
Dental Care for Older Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
February 1, 2019 09:18
Most dental problems in older horses involve teeth wearing out, uneven wear, or just the fact that the teeth are missing. This article provides the horse owner …
Teff Hay for Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
June 26, 2020 16:02
The growing popularity of teff is due to its ability to produce high-quality hay in a relatively short growing season and the fact that when growth is managed …
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
Bursa
A closed fluid-filled sac or sac-like cavity. The bursa provides a sliding surface between tissues of the body.
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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