Westhills Equine Veterinary Services

Westhills Equine Veterinary Services Full service equine veterinary care. Wellness | Performance | Reproduction
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A team dedicated to the quality care of the equine patient, whether it's a top level performance horse or a pleasure pony. Westhills Equine Veterinary Services is an in-hospital and ambulatory equine practice based out of Parkland County, Alberta. We offer a variety of veterinary services including diagnostics, dentistry, sports medicine, reproduction, emergency care and more. We're dedicated to t

he quality care of the equine patient and are here to help your relationship with your equine partner flourish.

🚨 ATTENTION: 🚨We have had a nurse mare come available for a foal in need. Please contact the clinic for more information...
06/24/2024

🚨 ATTENTION: 🚨

We have had a nurse mare come available for a foal in need. Please contact the clinic for more information.

780-898-9267

This week we have been celebrating this incredible group of people in honour of World Veterinarian Appreciation Day. Eac...
06/21/2024

This week we have been celebrating this incredible group of people in honour of World Veterinarian Appreciation Day.

Each year our group continues to grow! Some of these ladies are with us year round, some are here seasonally and some are here for an internship or learning opportunity. Each one brings a different and unique skill set to our practice that helps us offer high quality and dynamic veterinary medicine.

There aren't enough thank you's to properly express our gratitude to this outstanding group of doctors. Our veterinarians are skilled, dedicated and incredibly knowledgeable. From routine appointments to emergent care at all hours of the day and night, these ladies go above and beyond to put quality and ethical medicine for their patients first and foremost.

It is no secret that the industry is hurting. The number of veterinary school graduates choosing to pursue equine medicine is currently just over 1%, and 50% of that number end up leaving equine practice after the first 5 years. The job is physically demanding and the emerg hours can be long and draining. With statistics like that, we can't express what a privilege it is to have these incredible and skilled veterinarians who are passionate about equine medicine available to help our horses.

Thank you to each and every one of you for your hard work, expertise and dedication to bettering the lives of your patients. Thank you for the commitment to being there at the drop of a hat. Thank you for your unwavering support and understanding through every high and low. We hope you know how much you're appreciated ❤️

Not pictured: Dr. Brandy Rimmer 💕

06/20/2024
Potomac Horse Fever has become a growing concern among horse owners in our region, especially over the last few years. T...
06/13/2024

Potomac Horse Fever has become a growing concern among horse owners in our region, especially over the last few years. To ensure that it is an illness that can be fully understood, we like to share our PHF blog post to break down the syndrome that causes signs of colic, fever and diarrhea and can be life threatening.

Because of the seasonal occurrence of PHF, strategic timing of vaccination is important to offer your horse the most protection. In Alberta, that means the ideal time is in late June, in anticipation of increased exposure through the end of July into September.

Read all about it at the link below! ⬇️

Potomac Horse Fever has become a growing concern amoung horse owners in our region, especially over the last few years. To ensure that it is an illness that can be fully understood, we have Dr. Ashley Vanderburgh-Oakley on the blog this month to break down the syndrome that causes signs of colic, fe

We can't wait to have this familiar face back in our clinic on Monday, but this time with Dr. in front of her name! 🥹
06/12/2024

We can't wait to have this familiar face back in our clinic on Monday, but this time with Dr. in front of her name! 🥹

06/03/2024

Lil Pistol (Metallic Cat daughter) checked into foal with a Stevie (Stevie Rey Von son) baby! 🎉🥳✨️ Lots of exciting crosses will be hitting the ground next spring! Once In A Blu Moon, Dual Pep, Rocking W daughters to name a few! These babies are slated for the cowhorse, cutting, penning/sorting and roping pens! Stevie still has frozen available at Westhills Equine Veterinary Services for anyone interested in breeding! 🤠

Introducing 2024 Influential Equine Athlete: Paisley Spronk! ✨Paisley is an up and coming, passionate cowgirl who over t...
06/03/2024

Introducing 2024 Influential Equine Athlete: Paisley Spronk! ✨

Paisley is an up and coming, passionate cowgirl who over the years has participated in gymkhanas, barrel series, jackpots, and rodeos. She has honed her riding skills through many clinics, lessons, consistent practice and fierce dedication. This year marks her rookie season in the Wildrose Rodeo Association (the amateur rodeo circuit). She will also be competing in the Brazeau Junior Rodeo Association and Central Alberta Rodeo Association, as well as various Barrel Series and Jackpots like The Runway, The Big Bang, and the Alberta Barrel Racing Association Finals.

Paisley's nominater recognized her for her incredible grasp of quality horsemanship at such a young age. "Riding is a profound passion of Paisley's that has shaped her character and taught her valuable life lessons such as discipline, perseverance, and teamwork."

Paisley currently has two horses - Bugsy, her trusty older mare and Cody, her gelding. Both sorrel quarterhorses who love Paisley and their job. Paisley's dream is to one day compete in the professional rodeo circuit and pursue her passion for training horses. She is also eager to expand her horizons and learn the art of trick riding.

The sky is the limit, Paisley! Welcome to the team! ✨🤩

Thank you to the generous contributors of our 2024 Influential Athlete Program, who help us to bring even more to these recipients:
Zoetis Equine
AJ Equine Supply
Sharpe Farm Supplies LTD
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada
4CYTE
ImmuBiome

2024 applications still open! If you know someone deserving of recognition for quality horsemanship, kindness, hard work and dedication to equine sport and recreation, nominate them for our Influential Equine Athlete Program at the link below!

https://www.westhillsevs.com/influential-equine-athlete-program

TRAVELING SERVICES 🚑Here's where you can find us on the road in June! Please contact us to book in while we are in your ...
05/30/2024

TRAVELING SERVICES 🚑

Here's where you can find us on the road in June! Please contact us to book in while we are in your area, or with any questions regarding our on farm traveling services!

Check this out! 👑 👑 we have frozen stored in clinic!
05/21/2024

Check this out! 👑 👑 we have frozen stored in clinic!

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Anyone have a mare that needs a contract this spring?

We’re offering 10 contracts at $1500! First come, first served! Once they’re gone - they’re gone! This offer does not apply to contracts already received - new contracts only!

Let’s get these mares bred! Send an email to [email protected] and request a contract!

These won’t last long - don’t delay! This applies to our Canadian friends as well!!

Barrel Eligibilities: Future Fortunes Stallions, The Breeders Challenge, Royal Crown, Tᴏᴍᴏʀʀᴏᴡ’s Lᴇɢᴇɴᴅs Sᴛᴀʟʟɪᴏɴ Iɴᴄᴇɴᴛɪᴠᴇ, Top Shelf Breeders, Select Stallion Stakes, 5-State Breeders Futurity, Colorado Classic Futurity & Derby, Southwest Desert Classic, VGBRA Barrel Daze, Cornhusker, Gridiron Futurity, Minnesota Futurity, Homegrown Classic Stallion Incentive, The Diamond Classic, Lucky 7 Bonus, Cowboy State Stallions

Racing Eligibilities: Accredited Wyoming Stallion, MNQHRA, UQHRA Bitterroot, IQHRA Bitterroot, Speedhorse, QHRAI

Running 7 Quarter Horses
Ruzsa Quarter Horses
Westhills Equine Veterinary Services

Please be advised that the clinic is closed today for Victoria Day. We will be back with regular business hours tomorrow...
05/20/2024

Please be advised that the clinic is closed today for Victoria Day. We will be back with regular business hours tomorrow at 9:00am

We can be reached anytime for equine emergencies at 780-898-9267.

Wishing everyone a wonderful (dry) May long weekend!

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Happy to support a great local horse show!
04/30/2024

Happy to support a great local horse show!

Thank you to Grand Champion sponsor Westhills Equine Veterinary Services for your continued support of the Shamrock Series.

Westhills Equine Veterinary Services is an in-hospital and ambulatory equine practice based 10 minutes west of Stony Plain, Alberta. They offer a variety of veterinary services including wellness, dentistry, sports medicine, reproduction, 24/7 emergency care and more. They also offer a large variety of these services to Edmonton surrounding communities on designated travel days. Westhills EVS is dedicated to the quality care of the equine patient and are here to help your relationship with your equine partner flourish.

Did you know that all monetary sponsorships are 100% for prize money at our show? If you wish to sponsor please contact us today!

May Traveling Days 🚑We are on the road again in May! Travel days are filling up quickly this spring so please call in as...
04/29/2024

May Traveling Days 🚑

We are on the road again in May! Travel days are filling up quickly this spring so please call in as soon as possible if you would like your horse seen while we are in your area!

On farm/travel services can include wellness/general health exams, vaccines, coggins, eye exams, wounds, dentals*, lameness exams*, a multitiude of diagnostics* and more!

*Certain services are dependant on weather and/or available facilites.

Westhills Standing or Stored Stallion Highlight ✨Meet Revolutionary Twist ❤️‍🔥Breed: Quarter Horse Age: 5Height: 15 hand...
04/25/2024

Westhills Standing or Stored Stallion Highlight ✨

Meet Revolutionary Twist ❤️‍🔥

Breed: Quarter Horse
Age: 5
Height: 15 hands
Color: Buckskin
Sire/Dam: Gotta Twist It Up (Sire) & Ima Revolution (Dam)
Primary Discipline: Reining
LTE or Career Highlights: $2000 earned so far with limited showing
Best qualities: Easy going and great stopper!
5 Panel N/N

For more information on Revolutionary Twist, please reach out to us or Jennifer at [email protected], or find him on Facebook!

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04/23/2024

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Exciting news for Bailey Quarter Horses! First recip mare has accepted her Stevie Rey Von x Midgets Royalty (One Time Royalty) embryo! 🙌 ✨️ Shout out to Dr. Sarah for the successful ICSI work. 2 more embryos to go! 🤩🤞
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Standing at Westhills Equine Veterinary Services contact Johnie Gillis

As we have had quite a few people asking, we are so pleased to introduce a special new addition! Please help us to congr...
04/16/2024

As we have had quite a few people asking, we are so pleased to introduce a special new addition!

Please help us to congratulate Dr. Brandy and her husband Wyatt on their newest addition, Corbin, born mid March! Everyone is happy, healthy and doing great. ❤️

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Breeding Your Mare
Breeding Your Mare

Breeding Your Mare with Westhills EVS! Breeding soundness exams, stallion selection, breeding methods.. there is a ton of information to know, and it can feel overwhelming! Contact us for a copy of our "Breeding Your Mare" document that lays out all our most asked questions when it comes to first time breeders!

One of our favourite videos to share. ❤️ Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there, from Westhills Equine ❤️🌸

You have heard us stress the value of a pre-breeding soundness exam before, and here is a possible reason! Endometrial cysts, also often called uterine cysts, are fluid filled structures that originate from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, and usually project outward or away from the surface of the uterus. The incidence of endometrial cysts in the general mare population has been reported to be 1-22%, but up to as high as 55% in older mares. Lymphatic cysts are the most common endometrial cyst and arise from collections of lymphatic fluid in the endometrium or myometrium, usually due to obstructed lymphatic channels or even simply by the gravitational effects of a pendulous (hanging) uterus. So.. what does this all mean and what can we do about it?! The cysts are typically benign so while you wouldn’t ever notice them in the average riding horse and the presence of one or two small cysts is unlikely to cause problems in a mare, large or numerous amounts of cysts can certainly be a fertility risk in your broodmare. The concerns with endometrial cysts include the risks with differentiating them from viable pregnancies on ultrasound as well as their role in early embryonic loss. In mares that have a few small cysts, ultrasounding the mare pre or post breeding or during a pre-breeding exam and mapping of endometrial cysts at this time will help your veterinarian with an accurate pregnancy diagnosis when the time comes. The reason that numerous amounts or large cysts can be problematic for fertility is that they can impede the important mobility of the embryonic vessel in its process to connect with the uterine wall. This process is crucial for the maternal recognition of pregnancy and failure to do so will result in embryonic death. There is also the risk that even if the pregnancy is recognized, the cysts can severely compromise the placenta and impede with the placental exchange of important nutrients as the fetus develops. The presenting patient

We are posting some breeding preparation reminders all month long here at Westhills EVS, as it is time to prepare for the upcoming season! If you have been thinking about breeding your mare, or are simply just interested to learn the process but dont know where to start, please let us know! We created a Breeding Preparation guide to outline the process that we would be happy to send your way. Please send us a DM with your email if you would like a copy!

Thank you to everyone who followed along with July Hoof Health month. Watch as Dr. Alyssa takes you through the diagnostics of all the different foot conditions we discussed this month!

Thanks to everyone who came out on Friday and enjoyed the food truck with us! Now for the prize draw..... Congratulations to Suzanne Poleck!

A Day in the Life of a Reproduction Veterinarian with Dr. Macedo
A Day in the Life of a Reproduction Veterinarian with Dr. Macedo

A Day in the Life of a Reproduction Veterinarian 🩺 Thank you everyone for following along with our May Equine Reproduction Month. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Alysson Macedo and Dr. Sarah Malenchak as our skilled, reproduction focused veterinarians here at Westhills EVS. To finish off the month, watch as Dr. Alysson Macedo takes you through some of the daily tasks of a repro vet and their support staff, from ultrasounds, stallion collections, semen processing, problem mares, inseminations, pregnancy dances and more! *Please note that embryo transfers are not included in this video but if you have any questions about them, please contact us or refer to other posts on our page.*

Congratulations to Katie Vinson on not one but TWO, twin embryos! 🎉 both placed into a recipient mare. Behaving Badly x Jets Honoured Bully

Equine Lameness with Dr. Emily Graham
Equine Lameness with Dr. Emily Graham

What the...!!! We found THREE babies in this 16 day pregnancy check. Twins are uncommon... never mind triplets! Carrying more than one baby to term can be dangerous for the mare and the babies. In cases with multiple babies we have to pinch one (or in this case two!) off so that we only have one baby left. This is the safest way for the mare to have a healthy pregnancy.

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Dr. Sarah Malenchak started Westhills Equine Veterinary Services in 2011 as a mobile service. In the winter of 2016, Westhills built a home base office/hospital facility just west of Stony Plain, AB. Here we are able to offer hospitalization for 24/7 care of patients as well as facilities appropriate for everyday appointments.

We are equipped with several stalls and stocks as well as all of our diagnostic equipment in order to make patients and clients safe and secure in a climate controlled environment. We may ask that you bring your horse in to us at the clinic in cases where on farm facilities are not appropriate (such as in cold weather or facilities are not appropriate for the type of appointment or treatment required), 24/7 care or emergency situations.

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