Westhills Equine Veterinary Services

02/17/2025

Please be advised that the office is closed today for Family Day.

We hope you enjoy some quality time with your family today, and know you can reach us 24/7 with equine emergencies at:

☎️ 780-898-9267

02/14/2025

Friendly reminder that you'll often see us sharing individual stallion features on our page throughout breeding season, but you can get a look at our FULL stallion catalogue over on our website anytime!

Never hesitate to reach out with any questions on our stallion line up!

📞: 780-898-9267 | ✉️: [email protected]

Stallion Reproduction Services

02/13/2025

Because we can't forget about our long-eared friends! 😍

02/13/2025

❗𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐂𝐇𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧❗
⏰ 𝔽𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝟙 - 𝟙𝟝

⭐️𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭⭐️
🔥 Westhills Equine Veterinary Services 🔥

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A special thank you to Westhills Equine Veterinary Services for donating a gift certificate for $1,000. This gift certificate may be redeemed for $1000.00 of equine breeding services for the 2025 breeding season at Westhills Equine Veterinary Services in Stony Plain, Alberta.

This gift certificate may be used towards all breeding services including board, breeding examinations, ultrasounds, artificial insemination, embryo transfer and flush, uterine lavages and stallion collections (including semen evaluation) up to the awarded amount.

This gift certificate must be redeemed for in clinic services, cannot be used for pharmaceutical items and must be used in the 2025 breeding season.

To learn more about Westhills Equine Veterinary Services visit: https://www.westhillsevs.com or contact the office at: (780) 898-9267

💎 𝗕𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: https://www.32auctions.com/cchastallionauction2025

02/10/2025

Now local imported stallion Al Maktum MiD's books are OPEN for the first time in North America!

Al Maktum MID (Mahmud x Margush)
Breed: AKHAL-TEKE
Age: 14 years old (2010)
Height: 16-16.1 hh
Color: Black

VNIK & ATAA registered
NFS Negative
a/a, E/E, nd1/nd2

Would be suited for:
Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, Endurance, Working Equitation

Qualities:
Well mannered, willing and smart Has a ground covering, up hill canter. A lovely, flowing trot and a solid walk. He is easy to handle, has a puppy dog personally and has been easy to teach new things to.

Owned by JF Lakeside Akhal-Teke. Please contact them directly or reach out to the clinic for more information on this guy!

📞: 780-898-9267 | ✉️ [email protected]

02/06/2025

NOW BOOKING 2025 OPU/ICSI 🔬

Westhills EVS is very excited to welcome Dr. Nilson Ribas back to our reproduction department this March and offer this service and expertise to our clients. Dr. Ribas has received training at the largest ICSI/Cloning Laboratory in Brazil and over the years has performed hundreds of oocyte aspirations.

🤔 What is OPU?
O**m Pick Up, also known as OPU or Transvaginal Follicle Aspiration, is the process where oocytes (eggs) are aspirated from the mares o***y. OPU is performed from donor mares via ultrasound guided trans-vaginal aspiration under standing sedation. Any oocytes obtained following the procedure are shipped to a lab for oocyte maturation, ICSI and embryo development and can then be transferred into the uterus of a recipient mare or frozen for future use!

🧐Why OPU?
Common utilizations of OPU are in highly infertile mares with persistent problems preventing embryo production, in older mares, and in stallions with limited s***m availability or who are no longer available. It can also be a means to achieve multiple foals from the same mare in the same year, or to preserve breeding genetics for future use when the mare or stallion may not be available.

We are booking mares for mid March 2025, with limited space available. Please contact us as soon as possible if you would like to book in while Dr. Ribas is here, or have any questions!

📞: 780-898-9267 | ✉️: [email protected]

02/06/2025

Are you foal ready?

Check out this horse owner webinar on Foaling 101 happening February 12th. If you are expecting any babies this Spring, or are thinking about it in the future, this is a great resource that is open to anyone!

It is completely free but does require sign up at the link below:
https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ats8dN0E2JxrJYoBUPKU7BW_HtYcwxW988ZYvpWRruqNFu98_uws~AnoL_ZTlIx2iZDbk457AKzpEPWgwMyM1m36OoJWUUyiXJPOgKi4PHJJYdQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawIRv6BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXOEiAcDhhMtSHkyR5YdCKVJxWrN-fVXXiht883Jwt2l5QbOJ954GVxW_A_aem_kzHKQAt5gWzg7XZNTUZK2Q

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

Are you foal-ready?

Join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar & Taylor Huffman on Feb. 12 for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create a foaling kit, the timeline of parturition (foaling), and how to recognize when veterinary intervention is needed.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ats8dN0E2JxrJYoBUPKU7BW_HtYcwxW988ZYvpWRruqNFu98_uws~AnoL_ZTlIx2iZDbk457AKzpEPWgwMyM1m36OoJWUUyiXJPOgKi4PHJJYdQ

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

02/03/2025

Did you know that it is hay, and not grain, that will keep your horse warmer in cold temperatures?‼️The weather we are experiencing requires you to be feeding your horses increased amounts of good quality forage.

With the cold snap this week, make sure you are understanding how to keep your horses warm! ❄️ This post briefly outlines the main areas of food, water, shelter, if blanketing is necessary and when to seek veterinary care.

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FOOD - Low critical temperaures affect a horses nutritional needs. It is often perceived that feeding grain will keep a horse warmer, however digestion, absorption and utilization of grain does not produce as much energy/heat as the microbial fermentation of forage. Therefore, the best thing you can do for your horse during cold temperatures is offer additional hay or hay cubes on top of their regular daily amount.

WATER - It is strongly recommended to have a water heater during the winter months. Horses often require more water in the winter due to the decreased moisture in dry forage. When water temperatures are too cold, horses are discouraged from drinking and when they drink less, they often eat less aswell. Research through the University of Minnesota has shown that horses increase their water intake by 40% when water temperature is maintained between 8-18 degrees celcius.

SHELTER - Horses should have 24/7 access to shelter from wind, sleet and snow. In the absence of wind and moisture, they are able to tolerate temperatures up to 2x colder then when directly in the harsh elements. If no shelter is present in a horses pen, there should atleast be tree cover or a wind fence available instead. Remember that not all horses will get along in a herd, so ensure enough shelter is provided for even the horses at the bottom of the pecking order. Horses typically do not "bed down" the same way cattle do, so having a shelter from the wind in general is more important than an area filled with straw.

BLANKETS - Assuming that your horse is well equipped with the factors listed above and has no underlying conditions - a healthy coat, with its amazing ability to trap air and warm it next to the skin, will keep them warm enough naturally and can even do a better job then a blanket can! That is why a horse's coat appears "puffed up" on a cold day. However, some instances where blanketing may be required are if the natural coat has been clipped or altered, poor body condition, poor coat condition, a senior with decreased muscle mass and fat cover, or an underlying health condition that uses extra energy.

SIGNS OF COLD STRESS IN HORSES THAT MAY REQUIRE VETERINARY CARE - Little interest in food or water, lethargy, frequently laying down, down and unable to get up, pale mucous membranes and a re**al temperature under 36 degrees.

02/03/2025

Breeding in 2025? It's time to make stallion arrangements if you haven't already! ‼️

A reminder that Westhills EVS is a proud partner of Paul Schockemöhle Deckstation Schockemöhle as a Canadian distributor of their top quality Warmblood stallions!

We have frozen semen on all stallions listed in the catalogue attached, stored and available for shipping or use from our facility here at the clinic, which allows better access to these amazing stallions all across North America. We will also soon be placing an order to top up some of our stock, so if there is one of these or another Schockemöhle stallion that you have your eye on, please let us know so we can see about including them in our shipment! Good luck choosing one 😉

Please reach out with any other questions and we'd be happy to discuss specific pairings or the general process.

📞780-898-9267 | ✉️ [email protected]

**Update: Escanto PS OLD and Tie Break are now sold out**

02/03/2025

February Dental Month kicks off today! 😁🪥🦷

Be sure to contact the clinic for more information or to book in!

📞 780-898-9267 | ✉️ [email protected]

FEBRUARY DENTAL MONTH 🦷🪥

Horses have teeth that continuously erupt throughout their lifetime, referred to as hypsodont teeth. The teeth naturally wear down approximately 2-4mm per year with adequate foraging, however it is not uncommon for the natural wear of the teeth to occur unevenly in most horses. The uneven grinding can cause large points or hooks on single teeth that damage the cheek and tongue, or an entire “wave” of different sized teeth in a row. These irregularities can lead to pain and irritation and in turn, weight loss, behavioral problems, or more serious dental issues. Chewing of forage efficiently is vital for a horse to achieve appropriate digestion and in turn, absorb all essential nutrients. “Floating” is the practice of filing these naturally formed, sharp and damaging points of the teeth down to maintain a healthy mouth and an appropriate bite for adequate chewing.

Please contact us about the details of February Dental Month promotions!

📞780-898-9267 | ✉️ [email protected]

02/01/2025

Thank you to Westhills Equine Veterinary Services for their continued support of dressage in our community! @topfansAlberta Dressage AssociationP.R.A.D.A. - Peace Region Alberta Dressage AssociationCold Lake Area Dressage AssociationAlberta Equestrian FederationCalgary & Area Alberta Dressage Association

01/28/2025

An impressive first and second place finish in recent Doha Tour 2025 CSl4* Grand Prix, with the only two clears in the jumpoff, for two sons of Deckstation Schockemöhle stallions:

DIARADO & BALOU DU ROUET

Westhills is a proud 🇨🇦 distrubutor of Schockemöhle top quality Warmblood stallions and has frozen on both of these stallions in stock! 😍

01/28/2025

FEBRUARY DENTAL MONTH 🦷🪥

Horses have teeth that continuously erupt throughout their lifetime, referred to as hypsodont teeth. The teeth naturally wear down approximately 2-4mm per year with adequate foraging, however it is not uncommon for the natural wear of the teeth to occur unevenly in most horses. The uneven grinding can cause large points or hooks on single teeth that damage the cheek and tongue, or an entire “wave” of different sized teeth in a row. These irregularities can lead to pain and irritation and in turn, weight loss, behavioral problems, or more serious dental issues. Chewing of forage efficiently is vital for a horse to achieve appropriate digestion and in turn, absorb all essential nutrients. “Floating” is the practice of filing these naturally formed, sharp and damaging points of the teeth down to maintain a healthy mouth and an appropriate bite for adequate chewing.

Please contact us about the details of February Dental Month promotions!

📞780-898-9267 | ✉️ [email protected]

01/23/2025

We're looking for those passionate about Equine Emergency Medicine to join our team! 🐴

Westhills Equine Veterinary Services, located in Parkland County, is shifting from an on-call emergency team to a dedicated overnight emergency and hospitalized case care team, and are actively recruiting:

➡️ Equine Overnight Emergency and Urgent Care RVT (Registered Veterinary Technologist)

➡️ Equine Overnight Emergency and Urgent Care Veterinary Medical Assistant

For the following shifts:
5:30 pm to 12:30 am (7 hours) and 12:00 am to 8:00 am (8 hours)

Offering:
💵 Competitive overnight wage
🩺 Work with our amazing Emergency & Urgent Care Doctor and utilize your full skill set with a wide variety of Equine Nursing or assisting skills
🌡 Health Spending Account
📝 ABVMA dues covered
🥼 Uniform allowance
🛒 Employee discount

At Westhills EVS, you’ll work in a supportive, fast-paced environment with access to modern, well-equipped facilities. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of equine practice and the changes neccessary for maintaining the equine veterinary industry, as well as our emergency services with plenty of opportunities for growth.

For more information or to apply, please visit: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=14f55c28-d846-4aeb-803e-d664547f529a&ccId=9200951958883_2&type=JS&lang=en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings

01/23/2025

All of us at Westhills are so saddened to hear of Conrad's passing. Not only was he a talented veterinarian that the industry will miss deeply, but more importantly he was a wonderful person.

Our thoughts are with Conrad's young family and those close to him, including our friends over at Momentum Equine Veterinary Specialists

It is with heavy hearts we share the news of Conrad’s passing on January 20, 2025.

Conrad was the heart of Momentum, and this practice would not be what it is today without his vision, hard work and leadership.

Above all else, he was an exceptional dad and husband, and our support continues to be with the Wilgenbusch family during this difficult time.

Thank you for your support and patience as we navigate this season.

Service details to follow.