White Pine Equine

02/28/2025

02/20/2025

There might be snow on the ground but spring wellness is right around the corner! March and April are starting to book up so if you are wanting to schedule a spring wellness day at your barn in the Treasure Valley please reach out! And Mountain Home, we are coming to you guys on March 20th and April 10th - if you’d like to get booked please email or text so we can get you added.

Equine Veterinary and Acupuncture services based in Idaho's Treasure Valley

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from White Pine Equine! Hope both humans and horses are staying cozy in this snowy weather ❤️ We would love to see pictures of you and your animal valentines in the comments!

02/12/2025

Is your mare expecting a foal this spring? Then this webinar is for you! Happening tonight!

Are you foal-ready?

This Wednesday, join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar & Taylor Huffman for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create a foaling kit, the timeline of parturition (foaling), and how to recognize when veterinary intervention is needed.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ats8dN0E2JxrJYoBUPKU7BW_HtYcwxW988ZYvpWRruqNFu98_uws~AnoL_ZTlIx2iZDbk457AKzpEPWgwMyM1m36OoJWUUyiXJPOgKi4PHJJYdQ

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

01/22/2025

Please reach out to Idaho Equine if you have a nurse mare available!

UPDATE: We have the situation handled. Thank you for all the help💙

𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐏.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝟐𝟎𝟖-𝟒𝟔𝟔-𝟒𝟔𝟏𝟑.

01/17/2025

Let’s talk about Equine Dentistry!

As many of us know, horses teeth continue to erupt over their lifetime. For our domestic horses, this means a yearly dental exam and potential float is in order. And while some years your horse may not need to be floated, a yearly exam should be performed as their dentition and potential pathologies will change depending on life stage. This examination is also a great opportunity to discuss your horse’s nutritional needs and diet or evaluate health concerns before they become an emergency. Weight loss, colic and behavioral problems can all be related to equine dentition, but many times these issues are multifactorial and a dental examination performed by a veterinarian will allow for a complete clinical picture when treating your equine partner.

**Owners should note - colic insurance coverage under companies such as SmartPak and Platinum Performance require a yearly dental examination to be performed by a licensed veterinarian**

If you’d like book your horses yearly examination or you have any equine health concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out and make an appointment! 208-462-0999

11/28/2024

A very Happy Thanksgiving to all the wonderful clients and horses of White Pine Equine Veterinary. I couldn’t be more thankful that you have trusted me to care for your beautiful horses and for all your support in our first year! As a reminder we are emergency only until Monday, December 2nd. For emergencies call 208-462-0999.

11/18/2024

*Friendly reminder* Banamine NEVER goes in the muscle! Either orally or intravenously ONLY with individuals who are trained and comfortable with IV injections.

💉 The literal “shot heard round the world”. It sounds like a horse received Flunixin or Banamine intramuscularly on an episode of last night? We would like to remind everyone that despite being labeled for intra-muscular use, horses should only ever receive this drug orally or intra-venously. Something that the folks at Yellowstone would need to be on the lookout for after this misplaced administration would be signs of gas and swelling under the neck or a painful injection site. Administering IM banamine to a horse can cause clostridial myositis and can lead to a serious infection that requires surgical and antibiotic intervention. Despite intervention, these infections can be fatal.

09/20/2024

As the weather cools down, now is a great time to make sure our senior horses are ready for the colder months ahead. As our equine seniors age their needs and management change. Assessing nutritional needs, body condition score as well as dental health prior to winter can help us avoid health complications like choke, unplanned weight loss and colic.

If you have an aging horse and have questions about how to best prepare them for the winter months, reach out!
Call/text 208-462-0999.

09/20/2024

We’re seeing lots of bots on our horses this time of year. A great explanation of how to get rid of and break their cycle!

🐴Lets talk Bot Flies! 🐝

Bot flies require the horses to ingest them when self grooming. The eggs are stimulated to hatch and develop into larva in the oral cavity. They are swallowed and attach to the stomach lining. This can lead to mild gastritis and ulceration at attachment sites before they pass on in the manure to complete development.

Prevention is the key to managment. Removal of the eggs with a grooming stone or bot fly knife decreases the ingested numbers. Deworming after the first frost (second week of November) with Ivermectin or Moxidectin, will kill the larva and break the life cycle.

09/01/2024

Big congrats to Hickey Horsemanship on another successful weekend and another mustang off to a new adventure!

Sedona and I placed second overall and took home the Reserve Champion title! Congratulations to Michael and her family on taking home one hell of a mare! I am so excited for your future together, and I’m confident she is in great hands!

Sawyer had to have one last sit on Sedona before she went off to her new home 💕

08/31/2024

Sharing again as we are seeing higher AQI in the Treasure Valley for the holiday weekend!

As the Treasure Valley is impacted by the smoke from nearby fires it is important to keep in mind that the air quality has impacts on our equine athletes as well. Smoke contains microscopic particles that when inhaled can travel deep into the equine airway causing inflammation and spasm, this potential for irritation is increased greatly with exercise. This graphic is a quick reference for recommended exercise levels for the average equine athlete but consultation with a veterinarian is recommended especially if your horse is experiencing respiratory symptoms.

A few tips for helping our horses during these smokey months:
-Soak/wet their hay to decrease allergen exposure
-Spray down paddocks/stalls/runs to minimize dust
-Make sure clean water is readily available, this will improve their body’s natural respiratory clearance system

White Pine Equine is here to help keep your horse feeling their best during this time! Reach out at 208-462-0999

08/07/2024

Ever curious what exactly we are blocking during a lameness exam? We love this graphic from our friends at Mallo Equine. A quick explanation of where what we hope to achieve while using diagnostic blocks!

D I A G N O S I N G P A I N- LOWER LIMB

It can be a challenge diagnosing lower limb pain. If only our equine friends could talk! One tool we use to further localize or investigate pain are nerve blocks.

What is a nerve block?
A nerve block is an injection of a local anesthetic (most commonly lidocaine or carbocaine) near the nerve that temporarily blocks nerve signals preventing pain sensation. If the horse’s lameness improves significantly or resolves, it indicates that the source of pain is in the area that was numbed or blocked. Typically nerve blocks are begun in the distal (lowest) part of the limb and then continued upward if no improvement occurs.

3 most common lower limb nerve blocks:
Palmer Digital Block (also known as a PD Block), Abaxial Sesamoid Block (also known as an Abaxial Block), and Low Palmer Block (also known as a Low 4 Point Block). See picture to understand what areas each nerve block affects.

Why start with a nerve block before X-rays or ultrasound ?
Although X-ray and ultrasound are a great diagnostic tool, using nerve blocks to further localize where to image first will save you time and money.

Nerve blocks are a valuable tool in equine veterinary medicine for diagnosing and managing lameness, allowing for targeted treatment and better outcomes for the horse.

Is your horse experiencing lameness issues? Reach out today to make a lameness appointment! We also offer performance exams which cater to our performance horses that may not have an obvious lameness issue but ensures your horse is performing at their best.

08/06/2024

Sounds like a super helpful seminar for horse owners while we are still in the thick of fire season here in Idaho! If you want some ideas for developing an emergency plan for your horses register using the below link for this free talk happening Thursday!

On Aug. 8, join AAEP member veterinarians Dr. Elizabeth Gorrell and Dr. Chelsea Folmar for a one-hour webinar discussing the essentials of disaster preparation. Whether it's tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires, learn to plan with confidence and ensure you and your animals are ready for any emergency.

Registration is FREE but required; AAEP members will receive an email with a Zoom registration link on 8/1, so be sure to check your inbox if you missed it.

Attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

Register here: https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjyrhJK7RrOsV5LFljMxxg #/registration

07/24/2024

As the Treasure Valley is impacted by the smoke from nearby fires it is important to keep in mind that the air quality has impacts on our equine athletes as well. Smoke contains microscopic particles that when inhaled can travel deep into the equine airway causing inflammation and spasm, this potential for irritation is increased greatly with exercise. This graphic is a quick reference for recommended exercise levels for the average equine athlete but consultation with a veterinarian is recommended especially if your horse is experiencing respiratory symptoms.

A few tips for helping our horses during these smokey months:
-Soak/wet their hay to decrease allergen exposure
-Spray down paddocks/stalls/runs to minimize dust
-Make sure clean water is readily available, this will improve their body’s natural respiratory clearance system

White Pine Equine is here to help keep your horse feeling their best during this time! Reach out at 208-462-0999

07/03/2024

Wishing my clients a happy and safe Independence Day. We are closed for regular business on Thursday July 4th but will be available for emergency veterinary services. Regular business hours resume Friday July 5th.

For emergency veterinary services please call/text 208-462-0999

07/02/2024

Let’s talk about farrier radiographs!

The saying “No hoof, No horse” is popular for a reason and that’s because a large percentage of forelimb lamenesses originate in the foot. Farrier radiographs can give both your veterinarian and your farrier the opportunity to proactively address any concerns in the foot before they become a bigger problem. As a team we can evaluate the angle of the coffin bone, sole depth, foot balance and overall health of the coffin bone. Farrier radiographs are especially important for horses who have suffered from laminitis, navicular syndrome or other chronic forelimb lameness but radiographs are also important in keeping our healthy horses moving sound.

If you are interested in seeing what is inside that foot prior to or during your next farrier appointment reach out, 208-462-0999