Martinez Veterinary Services

10/01/2024

Congratulations to Charlie Burkard and Bentley!
Champions at the final Legacy Classic Show.

09/24/2024

Good luck to everyone this weekend at
The Legacy Classic Horse Show!

09/05/2024

Another exciting weekend for Dr. Tino at Mission Raceway.

Big thank you to Dr Danica Olenick and Dr Reina Fennell for emergency coverage.

Shout out to pit crew Christina Martinez-Lutz

08/19/2024

Thank you EVERYONE who helped make the fundraiser event a huge success!

🏆🏆 Our team won the most funds raised and the most laps completed!!

It was a challenge as the number two team with the most funds raised continuously battled through out the day and a generous equine community member tipped the scales in our favor during the last hour of the competition.

In addition to the motivated competitors, the rain and thunder storms throughout the day made winning the most laps completed a challenge. As you can see from the helmet picture, one of our riders could not complete the final 4 hours of the event so it was up to father and son (Mitch and Keegan Holmes) to complete the event. The effort of every rider was admirable as there was multiple crashes in the rain.

Thank you Dr. Melissa Eden for covering while I volunteered for the duration of the entire event.

The 14 teams were able to raise $65,000 making all the kids and the 3 different charities our biggest winners. I am very proud and grateful for the generosity of the equine community and the true grit and endurance of our team members.

08/16/2024

45 hours left before the endurance charity event starts on Sunday.

Thank you to those who have donated.

We still need you help as we have only raised $5150 vs the $9000 we raised 2 years ago. Please remember the donations are tax deductible and 100% goes directly to 1 of the 3 charity's

Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association
BC Children's Hospital
Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.

Donate here:
https://higgys.ca/product/Tinos-Handmade-Riders/
More info on the event the charities can be found here:
higgys.ca/charity

08/09/2024

Hello Equestrian Community,

Help needed! Tino's Handmade Riders are once again supporting the Charity Fund Raiser Event to take place at the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit in Duncan August 18th 2024.

Three different charities will benefit from your support,
Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association
BC Children's Hospital
Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.

A tax deductible receipt will be mailed to the address you provide when donating. Although I am not racing, my team from the 2022 event decided to keep our name. I will be volunteering during the morning shift in case you are attending the event. Our team was 2nd in 2022 in all categories including fastest lap, most laps completed and most important (thanks to your help): most funds raised with $9000 out of the total of $78,000.
Thank you once again for your support,
Tino

Tino's Handmade Riders Ride Again!

Donate here:
https://higgys.ca/product/Tinos-Handmade-Riders/

More info on the event the charities can be found here:
higgys.ca/charity

Don't miss the action on August 18th at Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit in Duncan - LeMans start is at 9am, closing laps and ceremony at 6pm. Viewing lounge will be open all day with live timing, food, drink and more.

Also, new for this year, is a corporate sponsorship program. Businesses can donate to a team and have a banner displayed in the hot pit, directly in front of the viewing lounge. There is also a 50/50 sponsor available.
More info for Corporate Sponsors:
higgys.ca/corporate

One last thing - the event is in need of volunteers - if you want to help run this great event, reach out to anyone on the Tino's team.

04/26/2024

We are excited that show season has arrived!! Sharon is busy delivering prizes today.
Good luck to all the riders competing at and Victoria-Saanich CADORA this weekend

03/13/2024

11/11/2023

On this Remembrance Day, we honor and express gratitude to those who bravely served, sacrificed, and continue to protect our freedoms, ensuring that their courage and sacrifice are never forgotten.

09/15/2023

https://www.bicanadaequine.ca/ppid?cid=sm-f9df35&fbclid=IwAR2RnFkk21G9pdzS9OPrvIm4OSP6yaiAZG1IUmJOU7GBd7ruv_4nBLxhh50_aem_AeKhF1XGHaE0ftffBi3_bHgoN__xB0Hmv_oPVvdrwJglVUq0hkFPZd_MpF7j-w6awpewl9WL4jOZ2sGqSkPSUfTo

It's that time of year again. Boehringer Ingelheim is offering free testing for PPID (Cushings). Take the test to see if your horse eligible.

Cushing's disease in horses or PPID is one of the most common hormonal disorders in horses and a important cause of laminitis. Learn about this disease.

09/01/2023

It's the Fall Finale! Wishing all the riders the best of luck. Thank you VIHJA for allowing us to sponsor this class all season.

08/11/2023

Look who is laying down some fast lap times at Mission Raceway Park today. Thank you Swiftsure Equine Veterinary Services for covering our emergency calls this weekend.

08/06/2023

We are a little late posting this shot of Tino at Vancouver Island Motor Sport Circuit on July 23rd (Higgy’s Track Day). Thank you Swiftsure Equine Veterinary Services for covering for Tino.

08/03/2023

We are very excited to show our support to VIHJA at this years Benefit Show. Good luck to all the riders!