Equine Specialty Hospital

01/22/2025

01/19/2025

Our phones are now back in working order and you may call the regular number (440) 834-0811 for any emergencies this weekend or to schedule appointments during the week. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/18/2025

We are currently having trouble with our phones. If you have an emergency please call 440-591-2299. Thank you

01/17/2025

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING (A FOAL) 🐴

If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you're almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated — however, being a prepared and informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great start.

Here are some things you can do to prepare for the arrival of the foal:

• Consult with your veterinarian well in advance of the birth. Know how to reach your regular veterinarian after hours and ask about a back-up or referring veterinarian in case your regular horse doctor is not available.

• Clean and disinfect the stall as thoroughly as possible. Provide adequate bedding.

• Wash the mare's udder, v***a and hindquarters with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly.

• Wrap the mare's tail with a clean wrap when you observe the first stage of labor. Be sure that the wrap is not applied too tightly or left on too long, as it can cut off circulation and permanently damage the tail.

• Time each stage of labor, to help you keep accurate track of the mare's progress. Take written notes! When you're worried or anxious, your perception of time can become distorted.

As always, these are general guidelines, and you should contact your veterinarian for more information specific to your situation. Good luck!

12/20/2024

We are experiencing intermittent phone issues. ATT is onsite and working on resolving the issue. If you can't reach us when dialing 440-834-0811, please call 440-591-2299. Thank you.

11/09/2024

If you are coming to the rodeo at Garwood Arena stop by and say hello. Going to be a great night.

11/09/2024

✨ 𝕋𝕎𝕆 ℙ𝔼ℝ𝔽𝕆ℝ𝕄𝔸ℕℂ𝔼𝕊 𝕋𝕆𝔻𝔸𝕐! ✨

Don't miss your chance to see the top 12 contestants in 8 rodeo events compete for the championship title. Today we will run rounds 2 and 3! Join us at Garwood Arena in Columbiana, Ohio.

11/09/2024

Looking forward to a great rodeo tomorrow. Garwood Arena is an amazing facility.

11/04/2024

𝚆𝚑𝚘'𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙰𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚁𝚘𝚍𝚎𝚘 𝙵𝙸𝙽𝙰𝙻𝚂?

Get your tickets for this Friday & Saturday!
https://www.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/american-finals-rodeo/2024/tickets

10/22/2024

Fall laminitis refers to cases of laminitis or founder that occur in the autumnal months. Although laminitis can happen in any season, anecdotally there seems to be an uptick in the number of cases in the fall.

Why could this be?

• As the days get shorter and colder, grasses have been shown to respond to this stress with higher sugar concentrations. Diets with higher simple sugar concentrations may increase the risk of laminitis.

• Decreases in exercise may cause increases in body condition. Fat or obese horses are at risk of developing laminitis.

• Horses naturally have increased levels of certain hormones in the fall. If you have a horse with PPID (previously referred to as equine Cushing’s), the increase in their cortisol levels could put them at risk for laminitis.

If you have questions concerning fall laminitis or are concerned that your horse may be at an increased risk, contact your equine veterinarian so that they can properly evaluate your horse's unique situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

10/12/2024

Great day at Garwood Arena for Bucking Nightmare. Hope everyone has fast safe runs

07/04/2024

Great event and venue.

🔹Just 1 DAY away from the start of the
📣SON OF A BEAST📣 barrel & pole show presented by National Pole Bending Association🔹

♦️BOTB qualifier
💸6,750 Added
NPBA & IBRA

‼️FRIDAY SCHEDULE‼️

GATES OPEN AT 8AM
10-12, 2-4 BARREL EXHIBITIONS
12-2, 4-5:30 POLE EXHIBITIONS

📣SHOW WILL START AT 6📣

07/03/2024

On behalf of the entire team at the Equine Specialty Hospital, we hope that you and your family have a safe Independence Day. The hospital will be closed for appointments on Thursday July 4th, but will certainly be open and available for emergencies. if you have an emergency, please call us at (440) 834-0811 and press option 1 to speak with the veterinarian on call.

05/24/2024

On behalf of the entire team at the Equine Specialty Hospital, we hope that you and your family have a safe Memorial Day weekend. The hospital will be closed for appointments on Monday May 27th, but will certainly be open and available for emergencies. If at any point over the weekend or on Monday you have an emergency, please call us at (440) 834-0811 and press option 1 to speak with the veterinarian on call.

05/15/2024

We are in the process of installing a new generator for the hospital today. It is limiting the number of phone lines available. When you call the clinic, you may press either option 1 or 2 today to speak to the office or a veterinarian. We are open for emergencies and patient care is unaffected. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

04/06/2024

Great 5k run this morning in Kent with Noah Bianco Molly Patton Alexandria Windrup Carl Workman

04/02/2024

Keeping your equine friend healthy at horse shows starts with biosecurity! The Equine Disease Communication Center and US Equestrian have teamed up to create FREE biosecurity how-to videos for horse owners.
Watch to learn:

• Pre-competition prep: Learn essential steps to take before you even leave home.
• Staying safe during the show: Discover practices to protect your horse while competing.
• Post-competition care: Ensure a smooth transition back home.

Plus, get tips on developing an isolation plan!

Click the link to access the videos and safeguard your equine partner: https://equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Biosecurity-How-To-Videos

03/21/2024

Garwood Arena puts on amazing events, including a rodeo this Saturday. Check out their page for details. So happy to be a sponsor.