Definitely more than just “old age,” Equine Cushing’s Disease, or Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) as it is also known, is being seen more now that advances in veterinary medicine are allowing our equine friends to live longer lives. Ponies appear to be at...
It’s an interesting thing about how we view pregnancy: We get the positive test, and we think that’s it and start planning to welcome a new foal to our family. The sad truth is that some pregnancies won’t hold, and up to 15 percent of broodmares who checked safe in...
As the temperature cools and the pastures wane, adjustments to your horse’s nutritional regimen need to be put in place. As with any changes to your horse’s feed, exercise regimen or management, changes should be implemented gradually to minimize the risk of...
Probably the most common cause of acute lameness in horses, hoof abscesses can appear without warning. One day your horse is sound, the next she’s crippled, but there’s no apparent injury. The likely cause is a hoof abscess, a pimple-like infection. Abscesses are most...
Spring time means the start of show season. Truly and exciting time. It is very important to follow some basic biosecurity rules to decrease the spread of disease. Some recommendations to follow Be sure your horse is current on his/her vaccinations. It is strongly...
An interesting horse story. We were called out to examine a 22 yr old Quarter Horse that has severe weakness her hind limbs. It was so bad that she appeared to be drunk. During the examination we had been discussing with the owner the horse’s history and concern for...
