Blue Ridge Equine Clinic

03/07/2025

Make sure you and your horse are safe this horse show season!

Biosecurity is incredibly important, and not just at the hospital. Use these tips to check in with your own biosecurity plan when heading to a show.

Need a last minute health certificate, vaccine, or coggins? Give us a call!🐴🐎✅👍

03/05/2025

As horses age, their needs evolve, and providing the right care can keep your senior equine happy, healthy, and comfortable in their golden years. 🌟

✨ Top Tips for Senior Horse Care:

✅ Specialized Nutrition: Older horses may require senior feeds that are easier to chew and digest.

✅ Dental Checkups: Regular dental care is crucial to prevent discomfort and ensure they can eat properly.

✅ Joint Health Support: Supplements like glucosamine or chondroitin can help maintain mobility.

✅ Routine Vet Visits: Aging horses benefit from frequent health checks to monitor for arthritis, metabolic conditions, or weight changes.

✅ Shelter and Comfort: Ensure your senior horse has access to a dry, warm shelter in colder months and shade in summer.

✅ Parasite Control: Tailor deworming schedules to suit their changing immune system.

With the right attention and love, senior horses can continue to thrive for many years. 🐾💕 What are your favorite tips for keeping your senior equine happy?⬇️

03/04/2025

Check out our online pharmacy, offering all your horse's necessities at the click of a button! 🐴 💊 Explore our offerings today and give your horse the care they deserve. https://blueridgeequine.ourvet.com/pet/ 🌟

03/03/2025

You know what day it is, it’s Meet the Staff Monday!

A crowd favorite, meet Dr. Charland, one of our lovely ambulatory doctors. She’s been at BREC for over five years and has an energy for horse welfare and husbandry. 🐴❤️

She is chiropractic certified, a regular at polo matches and an expert spicy donkey/mini wrangler. 🔥

Schedule with her today! 🐎☺️

03/02/2025

Healthy teeth, happy horse! 🐴✨ Routine dental care isn’t just about a great smile—it’s about preventing pain, improving digestion, enhancing performance, and supporting your horse’s overall health and longevity. Schedule your horse’s dental check-up today and keep them thriving from tooth to tail! 🦷💙

03/01/2025

March 1st is National Horse Protection Day!

If you can, take a few moments to appreciate your horse and the relationship they have built with you. It’s a truly special bond that humans have created with these fabulous creatures. ❤️🐴❤️

02/28/2025

Vitals are essential to helping both you and your vet determine if your horse is in pain and needs immediate attention.

Stay tuned in the next few weeks for our How To assess your horses vitals tutorial video!

And remember, we are here to help your horse but also YOU! Don’t feel bad calling in just to ask for advice, we are always willing to chat. ☺️🐴❤️

02/26/2025

Don’t wait! 🚨 Recognizing these 6 signs early can protect your horse’s health. When in doubt, call your vet.

02/25/2025

Radiographs are an integral part of equine practice!

It can help clinicians diagnose a variety of ailments including but not limited to dental abnormalities, sinus disease, orthopedic conditions such as fractures, abscesses, bone cysts or chips etc. Radiographs can also be used during surgery to guide the surgeon or during a farrier visit to achieve proper hoof angles and alignments.

From spine x-rays to farrier films, at Blue Ridge we are ready for anything! Give us a call. 🐎🩺🫀

02/22/2025

Is your horse stressed? 🐎🔍 Subtle signs can speak volumes. Know what to watch for!

02/20/2025

The age old question…. To mash or not to mash?

We love a good grain mash here at the clinic and have fielded several client inquiries in pros and cons as well as how to prepare them. Please see the fun recipe guide above to guide you.

Have other nutrition inquiries? Give us a call!! We would love to assist you.

02/19/2025

Don’t forget to schedule an appointment for a Spring Wellness Package! These packages are designed to provide comprehensive care for your horse while saving you time and money.

02/19/2025

Healthy joints are lifelong! 🏇💪 Start preventative care early to keep your horse moving happily.

02/17/2025

Meet the Staff Monday!!
Katie is our pharmacy queen, helping us as doctors with all our medicine supply needs as well as our clients!

If you stop by our clinic, make sure to say hi 👋

02/14/2025

Your horse deserves some extra love this Valentine’s Day! 🐴💕

Treat them to something special and make the day unforgettable for your favorite equine friend.

How are you celebrating your bond today?

02/14/2025

Wishing everyone a fun and loving Valentine’s Day!

❤️From The Blue Ridge Equine Team ❤️

02/12/2025

Even with excellent management and care, horses will still often find trouble! 😩

The best way to reduce stress during an emergency is to be PREPARED. Use this guide to put together an emergency kit that you hopefully won’t have to use.

And of course, don’t forget that our ambulatory vets are always available to help assist you and your horse in any emergency! 🐎☺️

02/12/2025