Blue Ridge Equine Clinic

11/09/2023

We have moved to our NEW Blue Ridge Equine Clinic page!

This page will no longer be active, so be sure to follow us on our new page for any clinic updates, news, and fun!🐴

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07/24/2023

https://thehorse.com/1126586/how-effective-is-pemf-therapy-for-performance-horses/?fbclid=IwAR0BUnDUiznXmZzHOImvYB0z5XMvhAZ7uoLxhL6XsmLVAb_oim42Zj6IbrY

New research suggests low PEMF treatment settings might not have many physical effects on performance horses.

07/20/2023

Read this before you hitch up!

https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/toll-transport-takes-on-horses/?tum_source=EQUUSFB&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3v2NMCvmq4rOVbp1K2GxnP0LcjxQwLPfE_dFdlrVnBfGyvObV5BpsqHPE

A horse isn’t simply standing in a trailer during the trip back to the barn; he’s making constant adjustments to maintain his balance through every curve and acceleration. Throw in dealing with a grumpy companion and you’ve got the makings of a potentially exhausting ride. A tired horse is mor...

07/18/2023

If you need to do an eye exam on one of your smaller patients, sometimes it is easier to bring them up to you instead of going down to them!
Our talented veterinary assistant, Sam, did just that for Dr. Charland so she could exam the eye on one of the newest intakes (not yet named) at Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue.

07/05/2023

Dr. Giunta took these photos of Fee Fee at her 8-week postop recheck. Fee Fee was diagnosed with a keratoma of the RF foot. A keratoma is a benign growth from one of the layers of the hoof wall. Keratoma’s can cause lameness and changes to the hoof wall as well as the coffin bone because of the growth/pressure in a confined area.

Dr. Trostle performed a partial hoof wall resection to remove the keratoma. As you can see in the first photo her hoof is growing down from her coronary band. A small aluminum plate was placed across the hoof wall resection to keep it from further splaying apart as the hoof wall continues to grow out.

06/23/2023

The skies cleared just in time for the USHJA National Hunter Derby.

06/22/2023

Longtime top hunter rider and foxhunter Ellie Wood Baxter died Tuesday, June 13, at her home in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was 101. In 2020, the 1936 Maclay champion shared the following memories about showing from the 1920s through the 1960s and beyond, along with her candid opinions about tre...

06/04/2023

SUSPENDING RACES: The race track best known for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby says it will suspend racing as a precaution. bit.ly/43iTMjh

05/30/2023

Mark Virgil Crisman, a professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine from 1987 to 2010, died on May 20 at the age of 69.

05/29/2023

As we approach Memorial Day we remember Sergeant Reckless – a war horse for the Marines during the Korean War. The mare carried both ammunition and wounded soldiers from the front lines to the return trip. Sgt. Reckless was loved and respected by the Marines she served with and because of her amazing performance throughout the war, she was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. She was also given two Purple Hearts along with many other military decorations for her service.

05/26/2023

05/26/2023

VECTOR CONTROL AROUND HORSES: WHY IT MATTERS

’Tis bug season! Besides being very irritating, it's important to remember that some of these insects can spread infection and disease to your horse (and, in some cases, to you as well). Therefore, a smart strategy is to control the problem before it gets out of hand and minimize populations from the beginning.

The attached infographic contains some suggestions to get you started. Please keep in mind that there are many variations of these suggested programs that will still meet the same goals and follow the same principles.

If you’re interested in reading more about external parasites and vector control, comprehensive guidelines are available on our website at https://aaep.org/guidelines/external-parasite-and-vector-control-guidelines. As always, reach out to your veterinarian for recommendations suitable for your horse’s specific situation!

05/25/2023

Ride Times Are Up!!
https://vht.heousa.com/RideTimes?Show=vht000318806

05/25/2023

Congratulations to the Hufford family on their precious new filly! ❤️

05/23/2023

This Sunday kicks off the start of Roseland Polo season here at King Family Vineyards! To learn about how it all started and what to bring for the perfect polo picnic, check out this article from our friends at Wine & Country Life and make plans to come see us this weekend! http://ow.ly/cmlv50Ous3V

05/22/2023

The event you've all been waiting for! Registration is open. Get your team together. Come solve Virginia's favorite equestrian Who Done It Murder Mystery!!

https://www.glenmorehunt.org/murder-mystery-ride