🎨 Meet 5-year-old Jayden, the budding artist! 🎉 Jayden attended our recent event and spent some time creating a masterpiece featuring our veterinarians 🖍️👩⚕️👨⚕️. He proudly shared his colorful fridge art with us, and we just had to show it off!
Jayden’s mom, Leanne, is one of our incredible Care Coordinators, the first point of contact for our clients. Leanne and her fellow care coordinators Amber and Erin work behind the scenes, expertly triaging calls to ensure each horse gets the right care, at the right time 🐴📞. Keep up the great work, Jayden— and Leanne, Amber and Erin!
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We're thrilled to share that Dr. Steve Chiasson made Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens an honorary member of the Horizon Equine team during our special client event on Saturday, September 28th! A heartfelt thank you to the Mayor and his wife Kelly for joining us. Your support meant so much to our team and our guests.
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Thank you to our Sunshine Coast clients.
We are celebrating our first anniversary serving the equestrian community of the Sunshine Coast & Bowen Island.
Join Dr. Jane Westendorf on Wednesday, August 7th at 5:30 pm who will present 'The whole tooth & nothing but the tooth'.
Held at 805 Payne Road, Gibsons, BC
Bring your own lawn chair and get comfy
Refreshments and snacks will be served
Prize draws and fun
RSVP: [email protected]
NEW: Haul-In to Save
To commemorate our first anniversary, take advantage of our new haul-in location at 805 Payne Road, Gibsons.
Book your appointment and haul your horse to see Dr. Jane.
Only $25 / appointment saving the call fee.
Sunshine Coast clients taking advantage of this haul-in offer will continue to share the Langdale Ferry Fee (based on the number of client appointments per visit)
Book with our Care Coordinators at 604 826 5089.
Foaling Preparation: 1-2-3 Steps of Foaling
Have you heard of the 1-2-3 steps of foaling? Newborn foals should stand within 1 hour, nurse within 2 hours, and the mare should pass the placenta within 3 hours. Any delay in any of these steps can be harmful to the foal and/or the mare and require immediate veterinary care.
Pete's human grandmother was very diligent and knew the 1-2-3 rule inside and out in preparation for his arrival. Pete got a little stuck during stage 1 and his human was a rock star at calling Dr. Jane immediately and being able to help Pete's mom deliver successfully.
The veterinary team at Horizon Equine is dedicated to mare and foal health. They stand ready to help development of a foaling plan. Should you be new to foaling or have a foal on the way, connect with our equine veterinarians today to develop a foaling plan to ensure that mom and baby have the best care possible.
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Incorporate acupuncture into lameness recovery
A thorough myofascial exam is an incredible addition to a standard lameness exam using traditional diagnostics like nerve blocks, radiographs, and ultrasound. Both the exam itself, and potential follow up treatment can be an excellent complementary technique to help address subtle issues or secondary pain that may be overlooked.
Not only is Dr. Steve Chiasson sought out for soundness and performance exams, but he is also a certified instructor in Equine Veterinary Medical Acupuncture.
In addition to our acupuncture service, Horizon Equine is home to an array of advanced technologies and complimentary treatments to address the complete care for your horse.
Dr Steve often says, “the horse is telling us a story…”. We collaborate with you and your support team to figure out that story and get your horse back in peak form.
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Horizon Equine hosted a full house at our special event early April featuring Douglas Myer, Technical Services Veterinarian with Equine Boehringer Ingleheim Animal Health. Dr. Myers covered the signs and symptoms of PPID, also known as Equine Cushing’s Disease. Thanks to Val and Boehringer for co-hosting with us and to our guests for joining us. We hope everyone enjoyed the session and the Subway sandwiches.
Our Dr. Jane Westendorf checked in with Dreamer Shumey this sunny April day to observe his progress. A few short months ago, this 29-year-old gelding was having issues keeping weight on. To his owner Ron, Dreamer seemed a little ‘quiet’ and tired.
Dr. Jane diagnosed PPID and Prascend was prescribed. Additionally, Dreamer’s teeth were floated. Dreamer’s happy story is depicted in the video. Last weekend, Dreamer and Ron went for their first trail ride of the season. Dreamer is back to his old self jumping puddles and skipping along at Aldergrove Park.
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Is there a tooth in there??
Woody's annual dental checkup showed his canine tooth was hidden under a HUGE mountain of calculus!
Horses' canine teeth build up more plaque than their other teeth as they are not involved in the chewing process. This plaque becomes mineralized to calculus which needs to be removed periodically. Don't let these get too large or the gums in this area become irritated and inflamed.
Woody is feeling much better after his visit from Dr. Steve and vet assistant Leila.
Thanks to our fabulous client Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities (PRDA) for the VIP indoor parking protecting Horizon Equine veterinary trucks and equipment from the inclement weather experienced yesterday on the lower mainland.
Our vets Dr. Sarah and Dr. Jane as well as veterinary assistants Laura and Adele were spoiled with fresh hot coffee, hot chocolate and homemade chili to keep them warm. Thank you PRDA for such a kind gesture. It was a long day of dueling dental appointments for the horses stabled at PRDA. Our team completed dental exams and procedures on 22 horses.
PRDA is a not-for-profit, therapeutic equestrian riding centre located in Langley on the edge of the idyllic trail system of Campbell Valley Regional Park. Through equestrian activities and with the involvement of the community, they enhance the quality of life for individuals with a wide range of abilities. PRDA therapeutic services are available year-round. Check PRDA’s website to learn more – especially the inspiring volunteer opportunities available.
Horizon Equine’s Dental Awareness Initiative is in full swing until March 1st. Call our Care Coordinators at 604 826 5089 to book and take advantage of 15% savings.
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The veterinary team at Horizon Equine Veterinary Clinic is exclusively focused on the health and performance of horses.
