Southern Equine Services

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July!!

06/30/2023

The Office at Southern Equine Services will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 to observe Independence Day. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

06/27/2023

With the heat wave spreading across the state, just a friendly reminder 😊. Stay cool and safe!

06/02/2023

The office at Southern Equine Services will be closed today, June 2, 2023. An office staff will return Monday, June 5, 2023.

06/01/2023

The office at Southern Equine Services will be closed Friday, June 2, 2023.

06/01/2023

The office at Southern Equine Services will be open from 8:00am-2:00pm today. Thank you for your ongoing cooperation.

05/31/2023

The office at Southern Equine Services will be open from 8:00am-12:00pm today.

05/30/2023

The office at Southern Equine Services will be open from 8:00am - 2:00pm today. Thank you for your understanding.

05/29/2023

Happy Memorial Day.
Just a reminder that the office at Southern Equine Services will be closed today.

05/25/2023

In observance of Memorial Day, the office at Southern Equine Services will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023.

05/22/2023

The Office at Southern Equine Services will close at 3:30pm today. Thank you for your understanding.

05/14/2023

To all the mothers out there....have a FANTASTIC day!!

05/05/2023

Have a great day!!

04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day!!

04/18/2023

Hope everyone is enjoying this gorgeous day!

04/10/2023

Some education on this gorgeous Monday.

Most horses get enough or excess iron from forage (hay or grass) alone and do not need feed or supplements with added iron.

Excess iron is linked to insulin resistance in horses, which can lead to laminitis or prevent recovery.

Iron can also decrease the availability of copper and zinc, resulting in a deficiency and other issues (e.g. poor coat and hoof quality).

Some signs of iron toxicity can include gastric ulcers, diarrhea, dehydration, depression, increased risk of bacterial infections and reduced immunity.

Iron overload can also increase oxidative stress and inflammation.

You should only feed iron if your vet has specifically identified your horse is deficient and needs added iron in their diet. 🐴

03/17/2023

🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day!🍀

02/14/2023

❤️Happy Valentine's Day!❤️

02/09/2023

Hoof Facts.

A horse is built from the hoof up 🐎 🐴 That is a fact.
A few about farrier work ⤵️
🤯 1cm extra toe=50kilograms of force on their tendons
😳 For every -1* palmer angle = 4% increase in pressure the DDFT places on navicular bone

Thank you Bayhill Equine Inc for the write up. (Credit Dr. Renate Weller)

02/02/2023

Horses not drinking enough water? Here are some helpful tips to promote water intake.

On average horses drink 7-10 gallons of water a day and this remains as important in cold weather as it is in the summer because reduced water intake can lead to gastrointestinal problems such as the dreaded impaction colic.

Studies demonstrate that horses will drink more if provided access to heated water and that most water consumption happens within three hours of feeding. How can you use this information to your advantage? Refill buckets at feed time with warm water to maximize your horse’s water intake—especially in the winter when water is more likely to be freezing or close to freezing.

As always, if you have any questions or would like to learn more about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

01/10/2023

Sharing more great information to prepare for breeding season.

Foaling season is upon us! Is your foaling kit stocked and ready to go?

If this is your first foaling or you don’t know where to start, the graphic below lists a few essentials for you to include. Having these items ready several weeks before your mare’s due date will mean less stress and scrambling at the last minute trying to acquire what you need.

As always, your veterinarian is your best source of information. Consult your horse doctor for additional recommendations and for training on how to properly use these tools to assist your mare during and after delivery!

01/05/2023

We know a lot of our clients will be expecting soon. Here is a great resource about labor and delivery.

👉This is a great resource for your foaling staff. Thanks !

12/28/2022

The Office at Southern Equine Services will be closed Friday, December 30, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023. We wish everyone a Happy and Blessed NEW YEAR!

12/22/2022

Breeding season is right around the corner! You can now find all of the 2023 Breeding Contracts and Forms on our website at
https://southernequineservices.net.
Click on “Download Forms” to view.

12/21/2022

The office at Southern Equine Services will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022 and Monday, December 26, 2022 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!!

12/19/2022

Button up for cold, winter weather ahead.

12/13/2022

Happy !!!!

11/29/2022

As we approach cold weather, here is a graphic to help guide with blanketing.
**This is not a post to spark debate regarding blanket versus no blanket, simply information should anyone need it.**

11/21/2022

Southern Equine Services will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, 2022 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Have a safe and happy holiday!

11/10/2022

‼️ Southern Equine Services will not be able to run coggins November 16-22, 2022. The laboratory that we use will be closed to attend a conference. ‼️