Running 'S' Equine Veterinary Services

11/12/2025

We frequently receive this question: What is included in our Pre-purchase exams? Pre-purchase exams (PPE) for horses are crucial for identifying potential health issues, protecting your investment, and ensuring the horse is a suitable match for your needs. A comprehensive evaluation by a veterinarian can uncover hidden problems like lameness or respiratory issues, provide insight into the horse's future soundness, and help you negotiate a fair price or decide to walk away from a bad purchase.

At Running ‘S’ Equine, a Pre-Purchase exam includes an in-depth physical exam, respiratory exam, ophthalmic exam, and musculoskeletal exam (which includes a lamness evaluation).

• Physical Exam- The veterinarian will take the horse’s vitals (temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate), listen to gut motility, body condition, oral observation, and look over the body and legs for skin abnormalities
• Respiratory Exam- The horse will receive an extensive examination, listening to the lungs at rest and under stress, and the quality of the induced cough.
• Ophthalmic Exam- The eyes of the horse will be thoroughly examined using the ophthalmoscope to see if there are any abnormalities
• Musculoskeletal Exam- This exam includes the veterinarian performing a visual inspection and palpation of the entire horse, observing the conformation and stance, and watching the horse’s movement in hand and under saddle (if applicable).

Add-ons to your pre-purchase exam that could be recommended and can be useful in your final decision are to include bloodwork (CBC, Chemistry Screen, Drug Screening, etc.), radiographs, endoscopy, ultrasound imaging, and an electrocardiogram.

We know how stressful the decision of purchasing a horse is, so let us help you gather as much information about the horse physically as possible through a Pre-Purchase Examination!

11/06/2025

🍁🍁 To end the Halloween festivities, The Running ‘S’ Team got together to paint some pumpkins and had a blast! Not only was it fun, but now the front office is looking festive for this fall weather! Can you spot our office manager, Amy, in any of these photos? 🍁🍁

10/23/2025

❤️ Show your Vets some love ❤️

DO YOU LOVE YOUR EQUINE VETERINARIAN?! Here's your chance to share your appreciation for them! 📢

The AAEP is launching a special video project inviting horse owners to celebrate the dedication and partnership of their equine veterinarians. The initiative seeks to shine a spotlight on the veterinary professionals who provide exceptional care to the horse and compassionate support for owners.

This special tribute project created from submitted videos will be shown at the upcoming AAEP Annual Convention in Denver, Colo., Dec. 6 – 10 and will also be shared across our digital platforms.

Every horse owner who submits a video will receive a digital $10 Starbucks gift card.

Submission Details:

The AAEP is asking horse owners to submit short videos, 30 seconds or less, detailing why their equine veterinarian is an invaluable partner in their horse’s care. Submissions should focus on the aspects of care that demonstrate partnership, dedication and service beyond the expected.

How to Submit (Please note videos must adhere to the following instructions to be considered):

- Create a video no more than 30 seconds long explaining why your equine vet is an invaluable partner.
- Record your video in landscape mode (horizontal orientation).
- Send the video file via Facebook or Instagram direct message (DM). Facebook: American Association of Equine Practitioners & Instagram:
- Include along with your video submission your full name as well as your veterinarian's.

The submission window is open starting today, Oct. 22, with submissions accepted through Friday, Nov. 14. If you need assistance with submitting your video, email Grace Barrier at [email protected].

We're excited to hear about all of your incredible horse doctors!

10/21/2025

💞💞We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our managers, veterinarians, clients, and generous sponsors for making Vet Tech Week so special! Your support, appreciation, and kindness meant the world to our veterinary technicians.💞💞

Our vet techs work tirelessly behind the scenes to care for our patients, support our doctors, and bring compassion to every visit — and it was wonderful to see them celebrated all week long.

🖌️🎨The techs ended last week with a fun-filled team activity with a paint and (coffee)sip sponsored by the wonderful Midwest Veterinary Supply - Midwest Equine Division . 🎨🖌️Thank you again for helping us honor their hard work and dedication!

10/17/2025

Last but not least, we want to shine the spotlight on our last three vet techs. From left to right, we have Sarah, Kaitlyn, and Stephanie. Their passion for their jobs and their shining personalities make every and at Running 'S' Equine a great one!

So why do they love being a vet tech???

Sarah answered, " I enjoy learning something new every day. I like thinking outside the box and enjoy seeing our patients succeed."

Kaitlyn says, "What I like most about being a technician is that you always get to learn something new. All the veterinarians are great teachers and always want to help the technicians improve and get better."

Stephanie expressed, "I love being a vet tech because I love being surrounded by people who share my passion for horses and their welfare. No two days are the same, and there's always something new to learn."

Thank you, girls, for all you do!

10/16/2025

Tonight, we would like to highlight three more of our wonderful techs who play a crucial role in keeping the hospital running efficiently! Pictured below, from left to right, are Lydia, Jess, and Jenny! We asked them the same question- Why do you love being an equine vet tech??
Lydia responded,” I love being a tech because I like working hands-on with vets to help treat horses, and I like being able to learn something new every day.”
Jess said, “I love being an equine vet tech with a particular focus on imaging because it allows me to combine hands-on horse care with advanced diagnostic technology. There’s something incredibly satisfying about capturing that perfect image – whether it is an X-ray of a complex lameness case or a case that is just a mystery – knowing it could be the key to diagnosing and treating a horse effectively. Imaging lets me be part of the critical puzzle-solving process that helps horses get back to health and performance. I also enjoy the precision and attention to detail it requires. It's rewarding work, especially working alongside a great group of veterinarians, and being trusted with that responsibility is something I genuinely love and miss!
Jenny expressed,” I enjoy being a vet tech because I get to work closely with horses and play an important role in their care, including being hands-on when they are sick or need surgery. I like that every day is always something new happening. It is rewarding to see patients get better and perform their best.
We are so grateful for everything they do- not just this week, but every single day 💞💞. Drop a comment below to help us thank these amazing techs for their hard work and care!

10/16/2025

This week, we are engulfed in National Veterinary Technician Week, but we never want to miss giving a shoutout to National Boss's Day!! Greg Staller is always busy working on horses, teaching, helping, and being our fearless leader! Thank you for everything you do for us, Greg!

10/14/2025

💥💥We started National Vet Tech week with a bang💥💥, with our first contest for our technicians. They had to “guess how many needles are in the jar?” and was won by Rachel Matthews!
We’d like to thank for supplying the winner with a vest to get Rachel geared up for winter!
When asked why she enjoys being a technician, Rachel’s response was, “I love being a tech because I get the chance to learn something new every day and play a role in helping patients recover. Not to mention, working with horses is just the best!”

10/13/2025

💉💉Let's dive into the first vaccine on the list of fall shots and the disease/infection from which it protects your horse(s). West Nile Innovator + EWT by Zoetis is for the vaccination of healthy horses 10 months of age or older to help protect against disease caused by West Nile virus, and equine encephalomyelitis due to Eastern and Western viruses, as well as tetanus. 💉💉

🦟🦟West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis are all severe neurological diseases spread by mosquitoes. Tetanus, although it is not necessarily a neurological disease like EWT and West Nile, is a serious and deadly bacterial infection that affects the nervous system, caused by a wound, such as punctures or lacerations. Horses are particularly sensitive to the toxins that are made by the bacteria that cause tetanus.🦠🦠

These vaccines are very effective in preventing these diseases. In New Jersey, we generally vaccinate for these mosquito-borne diseases twice yearly; in the Spring and the Fall. Make sure your horse is up-to-date on their EWT+West Nile vaccine!

10/03/2025

USEF Talent Search is today, Saturday, and Sunday at the beautiful USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. Dr. Nicole Jochec will be there as the official on-site Veterinarian 🩺🩺We can’t wait to see everyone there, and best of luck to all competitors! 🍀🍀