About Equestrian Medicine and Horse Veterinarians

While any animal is an important responsibility, owning a horse can be an even greater challenge and require additional considerations. For one, grooming is an essential requirement with your horse. Use a hard rubber comb and work in a circular motion to get rid of dead hair and dirt. Baths can be given as often as you would like and be sure to use horse shampoo because human shampoo can dry out your horse's skin. Also, horses are plagued with different, oftentimes more complex, health concerns. Equine veterinarians caution that an all year round horse worming program must be instituted to ensure optimal veterinary horse health. Regular worming is designed to help reduce the risk of illnesses in horses, including colic, diarrhea, and death. Be sure to consult your equine veterinarian for more information on worm control programs. A good horse veterinarian is mandatory for every horse owner.

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Equistrian veterinary physicians and clinics (find a vet) are excellent resources for horse veterinarian supplies, veterinary horse books, and even veterinarian calming medicine for horses if your horse becomes skittish easily. Choose your veterinarian before an emergency arises and take advantage of your veterinarian's knowledge and expertise. If you are having trouble deciding what veterinarian to take your horse to, some experts recommend an equine veterinary specialist.