Woodside Equine Clinic

Woodside Equine Clinic At Woodside Equine Clinic, we're driven by a simple, yet meaningful mission: to passionately honor the human-horse bond.

We offer the most extensive equine services in the greater Richmond & Fredericksburg areas, from foal to elder horse care, from champion sport horse to backyard pony. Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment where advanced medicine enhances the lives of horses and those who care for them.

🔎 Trivia Thursday Answer: Rex’s Diagnosis Revealed! 🔎Thank you to everyone who shared their guesses! After reviewing Rex...
03/28/2025

🔎 Trivia Thursday Answer: Rex’s Diagnosis Revealed! 🔎

Thank you to everyone who shared their guesses! After reviewing Rex’s bone scan, we found increased uptake of the radionucleotide in the left sacroiliac area, which lined up with his soreness in the left lumbar and sacroiliac region.

📸 Swipe to see the highlighted area on his bone scan and a behind-the-scenes look at how these images are acquired!

With targeted sacroiliac injections and a carefully structured rehab plan, Rex made great progress and returned to full work over the next 6 weeks. 🏇💪

Early detection is key to keeping performance horses feeling and performing their best!

🔍 Trivia Thursday: What’s Causing Rex’s Discomfort? 🔍Meet Rex, a 10-year-old Warmblood gelding and seasoned show hunter....
03/27/2025

🔍 Trivia Thursday: What’s Causing Rex’s Discomfort? 🔍

Meet Rex, a 10-year-old Warmblood gelding and seasoned show hunter. Over the past two months, he’s become less willing and forward in his work, feeling stiffer to the right and occasionally swapping to the left lead before jumps. Despite hock injections, chiropractic work, and other therapies, his improvement was only temporary.

To get to the bottom of his discomfort, Rex was referred to us for a bone scan (nuclear scintigraphy). Take a look at this image from his scan—what do you think we found? Drop your guesses in the comments! 👇

🚨 Equine emergencies can be unpredictable, but having a skilled and prepared team makes all the difference. Recently, H...
03/22/2025

🚨 Equine emergencies can be unpredictable, but having a skilled and prepared team makes all the difference. Recently, Hanover County Fire-EMS Department responded to a call for a horse that had gone down in a trailer, working swiftly and professionally to ensure a safe outcome.

At Woodside, we’re proud to partner with their team, providing sedation or anesthesia when needed and assessing the horse’s health to guide the best course of action. Thanks to incredible teamwork, we were able to achieve a successful outcome for this horse and his family—something we are always grateful to see!

A huge thank you to Hanover Fire & EMS for their dedication and expertise in handling large animal rescues. We are so fortunate to have them in our community and to work alongside them to keep our equine partners safe! 🐴🙌

🐴🧠 Trivia Thursday Answer! 🧠🐴The diagnosis? Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the lateral and medial trochlear ridge of...
03/21/2025

🐴🧠 Trivia Thursday Answer! 🧠🐴

The diagnosis? Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the lateral and medial trochlear ridge of the stifle. 🦴

OCD is a developmental orthopedic disease where abnormal cartilage and bone formation leads to fragments or defects in the joint. In this case, the OCD lesions were contributing to the horse’s persistent right hind lameness.

Using arthroscopy, we were able to visualize and remove the OCD lesions, helping this horse get on the road to recovery. The second and third photos show the OCD lesion seen during arthroscopy before and after removal of the cartilage flap — an amazing look inside the joint! 🔍💉

Early detection and imaging like digital radiographs and diagnostic joint blocks are crucial for pinpointing these issues and creating an effective treatment plan.
Thanks for playing along — stay tuned for another lameness case next week! 🐎💙

Happy anniversary to Anna!
03/21/2025

Happy anniversary to Anna!

🐴🧠 It’s Trivia Thursday — Early Detection of Lameness Edition! 🧠🐴This month, we’re focusing on early lameness detection ...
03/20/2025

🐴🧠 It’s Trivia Thursday — Early Detection of Lameness Edition! 🧠🐴

This month, we’re focusing on early lameness detection and why a thorough workup is so important for getting horses back to feeling their best. 💪🐎

Today’s case: A young horse presented a few weeks after being found cast in the stall and has been consistently lame in the right hind (grade 3/5) ever since. The horse showed:

✅ No reaction to soft tissue palpation
✅ No resistance to joint flexion
✅ No change in lameness after flexion tests

We performed local anesthetic blocks of the right stifle (medial femorotibial and femoropatellar joints), and lameness improved by 60–70% after 30 minutes.
Using our digital radiology, we took X-rays of the stifle — here’s one of the images we captured! 📸👀

What’s your diagnosis? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️

🔍🐴 Inside Woodside: Making room for new things! 🐴🔎Changes are underway, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🚧 You might’ve ...
03/19/2025

🔍🐴 Inside Woodside: Making room for new things! 🐴🔎

Changes are underway, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🚧 You might’ve noticed some fencing updates happening around our paddocks — and while that’s just the beginning, it’s all part of making room for an exciting addition that will help us better serve our patients and their people. 💙

Stay tuned for more updates — we can’t wait to share what’s ahead!

🌸🐴 Our First Baby of the Year Has Arrived! 🐴🌸We’re so excited to welcome the first Woodside baby of the season — a beaut...
03/16/2025

🌸🐴 Our First Baby of the Year Has Arrived! 🐴🌸

We’re so excited to welcome the first Woodside baby of the season — a beautiful Saddlebred filly! 💕 This spicy little girl doesn’t have a name just yet, but she’s already showing off her big personality, just like her mama, Coq Au.

Dr. Cote bred Coq Au last April, and we got to meet this special filly when she was just 24 hours old. She was nursing, running, and full of sass — all signs of a happy, healthy baby. But when we tested her IgG levels (which measure the transfer of crucial antibodies from mom’s colostrum), they came back a little lower than we’d like.

Out of an abundance of caution, her owner opted for us to administer plasma to boost her immune system — and she handled it like a champ! 💪 The procedure went perfectly, and this strong little filly is ready to take on the world.

She’ll be growing up with her big brother, Mac, and hopefully, we’ll see more siblings in the future! We can’t wait to watch her thrive — and we’re already a little obsessed. 😍

Welcome to the world, sweet girl! 💕

✨ Saturday Success Story: Ione’s Journey to Comfort ✨Success doesn’t always look the way we first imagine, and for Ione,...
03/15/2025

✨ Saturday Success Story: Ione’s Journey to Comfort ✨

Success doesn’t always look the way we first imagine, and for Ione, success meant finding relief, comfort, and a happy future.

Ione was diagnosed with a serious corneal ulcer in her right eye, suspected to be complicated by fungal keratitis and reflex uveitis—a painful and challenging condition. From the very start, her devoted owner went above and beyond, working closely with the Woodside team and Ophthalmologist Dr. Fuchs at virginiaveterinarycenters to give her every possible chance at healing.

For weeks, her care involved around-the-clock medications every two hours, a sub-palpebral lavage system to ensure treatments reached the affected eye, and unwavering dedication to doing everything in her best interest. But despite aggressive treatment, Ione’s infection and pain persisted, and the difficult decision was made to proceed with an enucleation (surgical eye removal) to relieve her discomfort.

And here’s where success shines—while she may have lost an eye, Ione gained a pain-free life. Today, she’s thriving, adjusting beautifully, and proving just how resilient horses can be. She’s back to being the happy, healthy horse her owner loves, and that’s a true success story. ❤️

🐴🧠 Trivia Thursday Answer! 🧠🐴If you guessed a hoof abscess, you’re right! 🎉The radiograph revealed a gas pocket (see the...
03/14/2025

🐴🧠 Trivia Thursday Answer! 🧠🐴

If you guessed a hoof abscess, you’re right! 🎉

The radiograph revealed a gas pocket (see the arrow!) — a classic sign of a hoof abscess. This explains the horse’s on-and-off lameness and the air bubbles we observed when applying hoof testers. 🫧 Hoof abscesses often occur when bacteria become trapped inside the hoof, leading to infection and pressure buildup.

Early detection and proper treatment are key to resolving abscesses quickly and keeping horses comfortable. This is why tools like digital radiography are so helpful — they allow us to see what’s happening beneath the surface! 🐎💙

Stay tuned for more equine health insights next week!

Trivia Thursday Question Post:🐴🧠 It’s Trivia Thursday! 🧠🐴This month, we’re focusing on the importance of early detection...
03/13/2025

Trivia Thursday Question Post:

🐴🧠 It’s Trivia Thursday! 🧠🐴

This month, we’re focusing on the importance of early detection of lameness — because catching subtle signs early can make a huge difference in treatment and recovery! 💪🐎

We were called out to see a horse that has been lame on and off for the past two weeks. On exam, he was sensitive to hoof testers over the right front lateral toe. The farrier had recently removed some sole, and when we applied the hoof testers, we saw air bubbles emerge from the opening on the wet foot. 🫧

We decided to take radiographs to get a clearer picture of what’s going on — and here’s what we found! 📸👀

What do YOU think is causing this horse’s intermittent lameness? Drop your best guess in the comments below! ⬇️

It's a day of firsts - happy first Woodside anniversary to both Delaney & MacKenzie!
03/13/2025

It's a day of firsts - happy first Woodside anniversary to both Delaney & MacKenzie!

The Virginia Department of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences are looking for input from farmers in Virginia. 🐴🐄🐂🐃The co...
03/12/2025

The Virginia Department of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences are looking for input from farmers in Virginia. 🐴🐄🐂🐃
The continual shortage of large animal veterinarians across the country is a very real concern.
Your input could help future programs aimed at encouraging more large animal vets to practice in Virginia.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3WBCJ8J

Woodside Equine Clinic is not affiliated with VDACS

🌷🐴 Spring is in the Air — Don’t Forget Your Horse’s Wellness Care! 🐴🌷With warmer weather right around the corner, our do...
03/12/2025

🌷🐴 Spring is in the Air — Don’t Forget Your Horse’s Wellness Care! 🐴🌷

With warmer weather right around the corner, our doctors’ schedules are filling up fast! 🌸 Now’s the time to make sure your horse is ready for the season ahead — whether they’re gearing up for show season, hitting the trails, or just enjoying some well-deserved pasture time.

📋 Haven’t scheduled your spring wellness visit yet? Don’t wait! Call us today to get on the books for:
🩺 Annual Exams
💉 Vaccinations
🦷 Dental Floats
🐎 Coggins & Routine Care

📸 Pictured here: Dr. Kourgelis making sure one of our patients has a happy, healthy smile! 🦷💙

Let’s keep your horses feeling their best all season long! Call us today to schedule!

🎉🎈 Happy 30th Birthday to our incredible patient, Cappy!🎈🎉It’s not every day we get to celebrate such an amazing milesto...
03/09/2025

🎉🎈 Happy 30th Birthday to our incredible patient, Cappy!🎈🎉

It’s not every day we get to celebrate such an amazing milestone with one of our patients,
and yesterday we were honored to share this special day with Cappy and his owner. 💕 This sweet guy has touched so many hearts, and we’re all wishing him the happiest of birthdays — filled with love, treats, and lots of well-deserved pampering.

Cappy, we hope you feel better soon and get to head home to your family — but until then, you’ve got a whole team here cheering you on! 💕🎁

Please join us in sending this birthday boy all the love and good vibes! 💕🎉

⌚️ The day that all equestrians look forward to has arrived… DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME! ☀️Tonight, we "SPRING FORWARD," bring...
03/08/2025

⌚️ The day that all equestrians look forward to has arrived… DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME! ☀️
Tonight, we "SPRING FORWARD," bringing longer days filled with more chances to enjoy time with your horses! ⏰
Take advantage of extended rides, some extra grooming, and the stunning beauty of sunsets. We’re excited to welcome those extra hours of daylight.
How do you intend to maximize the longer days with your horse? Share your plans in the comments below!! 👇

Happy birthday to scheduler/assistant Alyni!
03/07/2025

Happy birthday to scheduler/assistant Alyni!

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13011 Blanton Road
Ashland, VA
23005

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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