Innovative Equine Podiatry and Veterinary Services, PLLC

10/29/2024

https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Horse_shoes_and_horse_shoeing:_their_origin,_history,_uses,_and_abuses

If you want something new, look to the past.

This is an interesting look in to ancient history of horse shoes and horse shoeing. If your looking for a good read. Cool to see some old shoes with similar ideas are still in use today. Nothing new seems like just refined and redefined.

10/27/2024

🛑 Selenium Toxicity in Horses: Hoof Health Alert 🛑

Attention, horse owners and caretakers! Have you noticed unusual hoof issues in your horses recently? It could be linked to selenium toxicity, a serious condition that can severely affect hoof growth and integrity.

What to Look For:

Brittle or cracked hooves

Slow or abnormal hoof growth

Tenderness and lameness

Loss of hair from the mane and tail

Why It Matters:

Selenium is a vital nutrient for horses, but too much can be harmful, especially to their hooves. Excessive levels can come from various sources, including feed supplements, hay, grazing on high-selenium plants, or contaminated water sources.

We Need Your Help:

If you've noticed similar symptoms, please share your case details and location in the comments or via private message. Tracking cases and locations will help identify any common sources of selenium.

10/24/2024

This week students got hands-on experience in equine hoof anatomy and corrective shoeing techniques with Dr. Sammy Pittman from Innovative Equine Podiatry and Veterinary Services, PLLC

We are thankful to have the opportunity to go beyond the classroom to learn from industry leaders!

10/12/2024

The new contender ready rocker easily shapes up to fit different feet. This case has a more narrow upright foot and a wider flatter foot. Offer roller motion and medial lateral breakover. Great for low level laminitis, navicular and thin soles.

Creative Equine Solutions

10/08/2024

More 3d printed pad fun! These types of cases with long and low bone angle coffin bones benefit from the biplanar trim or multiplanar trim(rocker). This one we fit with the new iep contender ready rocker and a iep designed and printed buttress support pad. Maintain capsule pa, healthy sole depth and good mechanics! Creative Equine Solutions

10/03/2024

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Equine Veterinary Technician to join our specialized practice focused on equine hoof health and lameness. This position is essential in providing comprehensive care for hospitalized horses, maintaining a clean and organized facility, and assisting with various veterinary and farrier tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily care of hospitalized equine patients, including stall cleaning, feeding, administering medications, and performing therapeutic treatments such as laser therapy, Bemer therapy, and Theragun therapy.

Assist Dr. Pittman with veterinary and farrier procedures.

Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the facility, including tasks such as handling muck buckets, feeding, and managing feed and hay inventory.

Handle horses in a safe and professional manner, maintaining their comfort and well-being during treatment.

Manage and monitor the health of 4 to 7 hospitalized patients, depending on the season, ensuring high standards of care are consistently met.

Identify tasks independently and maintain productivity during quieter times.

Collaborate with the team to provide a calm and supportive environment for both horses and staff.

Requirements:

Must be physically capable of lifting and handling equipment such as muck buckets and bales of hay.

Experience with horses and equine healthcare is preferred.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

Ability to work in a relaxed yet professional environment.

Work Schedule:

Full-time or part-time position, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break.

Some alternating weekend duties required.

If you are passionate about equine care and are looking for a role in a specialized, hands-on environment, we would love to hear from you.

To apply: Please email your resume to [email protected].

09/26/2024

09/19/2024

New models listed on the website and some upcoming 3d printed models!

09/14/2024

Managing negative plantar angles with a biplanar trim and 3d printed npa pad. Original idea came from Ric redden with the buttress wedge. Modeled this pad and printed out at the clinic! First time getting to work on this case. Thanks to Derek Poupard for introducing me to 3d modeling and 3d printing.

09/04/2024

https://www.thenaep.com/general-saratoga

Coming up soon! Hope to see you in Saratoga Springs New York for a jam packed educational program. Check out the schedule here on the website.

September 25 - 28, 2024 The NAEP is pleased to present our annual Saratoga Equine Practitioners Conference again this year! The conference will include a Trade Show, Lectures and Wet Labs. For more information about each of these events you can visit their individual pages. A Message from Our Presid...

08/31/2024

Check out Innovative Equine Podiatry’s video.

08/25/2024

Check out the next shoe at Creative Equine Solutions in the IEP CONTENDER series the new READY ROCKER! Same shape and overall design concept with full toe fit, toe nail options, clip source material, heel floatation and rocker mechanics placed towards the heel. Great shoe to put on flat and have some low level mechanics. Great for thin soles and mild to moderate navicular problems. Can easily be rockered to further enhance the mechanics. Available in a size 0 and 1 with more sizes coming at www.shopmyces.com this week.

08/08/2024

Cool horse hoof surgery case. Proud flesh/granuloma from an abscess or frog trauma. Was referred as a suspected canker but luckily not! Shows the importance of a good vet and farrier team. Farrier needs the skills to fabricate the shoe and hospital plate to make post surgical management a breeze. Lots of ways to make this setup but this is my preferred approach with a handmade pointy egg bar and 1/4 in aluminum plate. Heel of the shoe is rockered up to help seal the back and make access to the bolt easier. Simple standing procedure with a local block and sedation.

07/11/2024