McMaster Powell Equine Services

02/08/2024

Our hours for the week of February 12-17 willl be 10am to 2pm. Regular hours will resume Monday February 19th.

09/07/2023

Notice to all clients: We will be moving locations as of October 1, 2023. We will be located at 122 Main Street S Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0. I will be in the office on and off the last week of September as we will be moving everything. If you need anything that week please call the office and we can set up at time for you to come pick things up.
If you have any questions please call the office; the number will continue to be 905-854-1687

02/18/2022

Notice to all clients: The office hours from February 21-25 will be shortened to 10:00am-2:00pm. Regular hours will resume February 28th.

12/07/2021

Happy everyone! Castration season is upon us and

11/30/2021

11/22/2021

Details about the reclassification of a rabies case in a horse from Perth County.

11/11/2021

You can’t go wrong getting a second opinion!

11/04/2021

Huron Perth, ON ̶ A horse located in Blanshard Ward (Perth South) has tested positive for rabies. This is the third animal to test positive in Huron Perth in 2021. The first two positive results were in bats. “This latest positive result reminds us that rabies is still present in Huron Pe...

10/07/2021

Please be advised that endoscope services at Woodbine Mohawk Park will be unavailable starting tonight, October 7th, and will resume Thursday October 14th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

10/06/2021

This time of year the days are long; we are all getting tired and it’s the little things that mean the most :)

10/05/2021

09/29/2021

09/28/2021

September 28 is . While the number of confirmed equine cases every year is low, talking about this disease remains important because of the potential for human exposure. As a matter of fact, human exposure to rabies does not have to involve a bite from an infected horse: contact of skin or mucosa with the horse’s saliva could transmit the disease.

Rabies can “look like anything,” with early signs ranging from colic to lameness to depression to agitation. There is no treatment or ante-mortem (prior to death) test, and once a horse shows signs of rabies it invariably dies within a few days.

Luckily, modern vaccines are very effective in providing rabies immunity; current AAEP recommendations list rabies as one of the “core vaccines” that should be given to all horses annually. Equine rabies is a real risk for all horses and a public health concern as well, so be sure to set up a regular vaccination schedule with your veterinarian. And remember — strange behavior on behalf of your horse is always a valid reason to call the doc!

Read more about rabies on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/rabies-has-many-faces

The full AAEP guidelines for vaccination for rabies and other infectious diseases of horses can be accessed here: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines

09/10/2021

Whilst on her rounds yesterday, our vet Alice spotted this piece of genius!

Meet Teddy the Sheriff! 👌👍

What would your horse be if you could paint his door?? 🤔🤔😍

09/08/2021

A beautiful evening in southern Ontario.

09/02/2021

Anatomy class with Dr Grossenbacher post castration!

08/25/2021

CAN YOU RECOGNIZE HEAT STRESS IN HORSES? ☀️🐴

A horse’s body maintains its normal temperature in hot weather by moving heat through the muscles and out through the skin. Exercise is a major source of body heat, and horses that cannot sweat will usually overheat very rapidly, even in cooler weather with a small amount of exercise.

When outside temperature + relative humidity = 150 or above, it's hard for a horse to keep cool because their ability to sweat is compromised — especially if the humidity contributes over half of the 150.

Signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Foals usually cannot take as much heat as adult horses. A mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day. Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will have more problems. Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.

Does this mean you should not ride on a hot day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and signs of heat exhaustion, as heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke quickly. Above all, be kind and attentive to your equine partner’s need. If you feel hot, they feel hotter. So if they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.

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Source: Heat Stroke | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/heat-stroke

08/24/2021

08/23/2021

As Bold and Bossy recovered from her highway scamper, the Ellis Park barn she was in erupted in flames.

08/10/2021

A great reminder about how to keep our horses cool in this hot and humid weather!

The latest research indicates that continuous bathing with cool water, without scraping, is the best way to cool a horse down. (updated July 2021)

08/09/2021

Please be advised that endoscope services at Woodbine Mohawk Park will be unavailable starting tonight, August 9th, through August 21st. We apologize for any inconvenience.

07/30/2021

07/26/2021

With cutting-edge science and old-fashioned love and care, the experts behind Team Canada’s equestrian athletes are making sure the animals are ready to ride despite the distractions and heat of Olympic competition

07/23/2021

The nine U.S. equestrian athletes set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics are a small slice of a delegation of at least 64 people and 16 horses. Transporting that group halfway around the world is no easy feat.

07/23/2021

Happy Friday!

07/04/2021

The latest research indicates that continuous bathing with cool water, without scraping, is the best way to cool a horse down. (updated July 2021)

07/02/2021

Good morning from Woodbine Racetrack!

06/20/2021

Happy Father’s Day from the Daddy of all Standardbreds, Hambletonian.