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Spring 21 Equine First Aid Course Coming - May 3 - 10
The goal of this first aid course is to give caregivers the peace of mind knowing that they can step in and help their horse when needed until a professional arrives.
EQUUS Launches "Farm Calls" Podcast Brought to You by Farnam - Your Partner in Horse Care
Episode 1 of EQUUS Farm Calls features an equine nutritionist's thoughts on common hay and feed concerns.
What is a Farrier?
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.
Patch or Powder May Prevent Anhydrosis
Horses that donât sweat have a disease known as anhydrosis. Common in hot, humid climates, this condition not only creates misery for horses, but also can be life-threatening. Recently a powdered feed supplement and an electrolyte-balancing pat
Virginia Horse Euthanized after Contracting West Nile Virus
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced that a 9-year-old Morgan gelding has tested positive for West Nile virus and has had to be euthanized. This is the state's first positive case of West Nile Virus in a horse thi
Research Shows Benefits of Forage-only Diet For Horses in Training
Researchers ar the Department of Animal Nutrition and Management of Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden have studied the benefits of a forage-only diet for young horses in training.
Horse Related Activities Can Be Risky
Studies show that horse-related activity (HRA) can be risky. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) estimated that in 2006, 68,060 Americans went to a U.S. emergency room with horse-related injuries (HRI), of which 5,676 were hospit
Theme Song to Debut At 2011 Legends Event
Talented Singer/Songwriter Mary Ann Kennedy has announced that she will debut a theme song written for Road to the Horse, during the 2011 Legends event on February 25-27 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She will perform the song as part of the Stars & Legen
Dr. Juliet Getty Joins EquiMed Bloggers
Dr. Juliet Getty, a well known equine nutritionist, author and speaker, has agreed to write a blog and share content with EquiMed. EquiMed pro bloggers are equine healthcare professionals who post their thoughts on equine healthcare topics.
Situation for Hundreds of Horses Changes
A case involving hundreds of horses and some cattle in Greenbrier County is up in the air with the recent death of the owner of the animals. Grady Whitlock, who died last week, faced dozens of criminal charges in connection with allegedly starving t