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Giving Your Horse a Daily Once-Over

EquiMed Staff

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 …

Measuring your Horse, Foal or Donkey for Weight Calculations

by Mark Sellers

August 28, 2018 09:42

Learn how to calculate your horses weight by using common equine body measurements and using the EquiMed Weight Calculator …

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Hobble Train Your Horse

EquiMed Staff

Hobble Train Your Horse

by EquiMed Staff

April 25, 2017 14:14

Hobble training your horse will teach him patience, will teach him to give to pressure, will teach him not to panic if his legs are trapped, and it comes in …

Tips for Preventing Impaction Colic and Keeping Your Horse Healthy …

by EquiMed Staff

April 20, 2017 12:34

"Most horse owners know that colic is the number one noninfectious health risk for horses, and veterinarians warn that decreased water consumption is thought to …

General Care Tip

Anaphylactic shock may occur following administration of penicillin, vaccines, or other medications. As a precaution, do not administer a drug or vaccine that has caused a local or systemic reaction in the past.

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Fever in Horses

Heather Smith Thomas

Fever in Horses

by Heather Smith Thomas

November 8, 2018 11:18

Every horse owner should get an idea what their horse’s normal temperature is by taking it daily for a few days …

gen·er·al care
/ˈjen(ə)rəl ker/
noun
  1. the widespread provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
  2. a good name for a military horse.

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