Our July Newsletter is here! This month’s issue is packed with helpful equine health tips, including EOTRH treatment options, Phovia Light Therapy, stocking your first aid kit, SI joint pain, fly season management, hay testing and more! Click to read the full …
Smile check! Here’s 5 signs that your horse may need dental work: • Dropping feed while eating• Weight loss or difficulty maintaining condition• Resistance to the bit or head tossing• Bad breath or excessive drooling• Undigested feed in the manure Many dental problems …
Summer is prime time for cuts and scrapes. With more turnout, active play and flies causing irritation, even a small hazard can lead to a significant wound. Help reduce the risk by regularly checking your property for:• Broken or damaged fencing• …
𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐑𝐏 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 When it comes to treating joint, tendon, and ligament injuries, regenerative medicine is changing the way we approach recovery. One of the most effective options we offer is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. What is PRP? PRP …
Extreme Heat & Equine Asthma With Indiana experiencing prolonged heat and humidity, now is a great time to pay extra attention to horses with equine asthma. Hot, humid conditions can make breathing more difficult by trapping dust, pollen, mold spores, and …
Summer Days & Summer Neighs! ☀️🐴 In our latest newsletter, we’re covering everything you need to keep your horse healthy and performing their best this summer, including: • When Is It Too Hot To Ride?• Equine Heat Stroke: Do’s and Don’ts• We’re …
Creepy, crawly ticks! If you’re in Indiana, it’s important to stay ahead of ticks. These pests live in wooded and grassy areas and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. In horses, these can cause fever, stiffness, lamenes, and in …
Most equine owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animal across state lines, enter them in a competitive event, or board at someone’s barn. But what does the phrase “negative …
Do you have a plan for your horses during times of inclement weather? One of the most common questions is whether horses are safer inside or outside during severe weather. The truth is that there are advantages and disadvantages to …
This case is a great example of why dental radiographs are so important. This horse was diagnosed with EOTRH (Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis) and required extraction of the affected incisors. Although Dr. Skillman initially believed both teeth had been removed …