White Pine Equine

08/26/2025

As the smoke rolls into the valley this week, keep your equine athletes in mind!

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

08/18/2025

Meet our case of the month 🥁

Little Richie 💙

Born July 22nd, 2025 with a healthy and strong IGG test and the sweetest personality! Thank you Becky for letting us love on your newest addition to the herd!

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions about your new members and to get those IGG tests ran! Let’s keep these babies healthy and strong! (The snuggles are free! 🤗)

07/21/2025

Great information on EOTRH! Suspicious of EOTRH in your older horse? Reach out and let’s make a plan!

07/15/2025

🐴☀️ Summer Sores in Horses? 🐴☀️
— Here’s what you need to know! —

Ever notice a wound on your horse that just won’t heal in the summer? It might be more than just a cut — it could be a summer sore.
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🪱 What are Summer Sores?
They’re caused by the larvae of stomach worms (Habronema) deposited by flies into wounds or moist areas. The result? Angry, itchy, non-healing wounds that can quickly get worse if untreated.
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🚩 Common Signs:
• Persistent wounds that ooze or crust
• Itching or rubbing
• Granulation tissue that looks like proud flesh
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🧴 Prevention Tips:
• Fly control is KEY 🪰
• Treat wounds immediately
• Regular deworming program

📍Common Areas Include:
• Eyes
• Sheath
• Open wounds
• Commissure of lip
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🩺 If you suspect a summer sore, call your vet! Early treatment can prevent months of frustration and discomfort for your horse!

White Pine Equine is always here to help! Give us a call and we can come take a look 👀🙋🏽‍♀️

You can reach us at 208-462-0999 📞

07/02/2025

We are sorry for any inconvenience, please feel free to reach out for appointments or medication refills and our staff will be happy to help!

We hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July weekend! 🎆 🎆🎆

05/27/2025

Post-long weekend vibes brought to you by Hank - we feel you buddy!

05/22/2025

05/14/2025

UPDATE: We believe we have a suitable mare, thank you all so much for getting the word out ❤️

We are in need of a nurse mare in the Eagle, Idaho area - if you know of lactating mare available please call us at 208-462-0999. Please share!

05/13/2025

It’s about time we formally introduce technician Ashlee!

“Hi I’m Ashlee! I’m one of Annie’s vet techs. I’ve been with her for the past few months and have shared some time previously with her at Idaho Equine! I have been apart of the western industry my whole life, I started rodeoing when I was 4 and found that horses were my biggest passion! I’m grateful every day to be part of the western industry, helping where I can — when I’m not in the arena or the clinic, you’ll find me at yoga or the gym!”

Many of you have already had the opportunity to meet Ashlee, she has already been such an asset to White Pine and I’m so happy to have her help in caring for our patients.

04/30/2025

A great reminder that even our horses who don’t travel need their annual vaccines! Horses in Idaho get hit hard with West Nile every year and it’s very easy to prevent!

If you need to schedule your spring vaccines don’t wait, the bugs are already out. 208-462-0999

Health officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile virus as temperatures increase in the Treasure Valley.

04/23/2025

White Pine in the wild!

A few weeks ago Dr. Annie and technician Mikiah took some time to show off their mustangs at the Idaho Horse Park. A big congrats to Mikiah who ended up winning High Point Mustang with her mare Jupiter.

Just under a year ago Jupiter was seen on emergency when she got her hoof caught in a fence which resulted in a concerning laceration to the hoof wall. Thanks to farrier, Jake Manka and Mikiah’s committed care, Jupiter healed up great and is back to winning in the show ring and teaching young kids how to ride!