Cherry Creek Equine

06/11/2024

"Cool" hot weather tips! ☀️

The notion that a hot, recently exercised horse needs to walk until they are completely cooled off is a myth. A 2020 study found that out of the five methods tested, the quickest way to return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application. This doesn't mean that you should abruptly stop exercise—finish your ride or training session with a slow walk to allow your horse's heart rate and breathing to gradually return to normal, but after that your sweaty, hardworking horse should be offered a cool shower and drinking water (small but frequent amounts) without delay.

Overall, enjoy your summer rides but be aware of signs of heat stress in your horse. When heat and humidity soar, even moderate exercise can push your equine friend's body temperature beyond safe limits! Be sure to contact your veterinarian for more information about heat stroke and for recommendations tailored to your horse's individual situation.
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Information brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

05/31/2024

This one's a little meaty. I'm often asked, "How do you really know if the information that we're seeing all the time about products is really good?" It's a great question, and there's no easy answer. However, you can take some steps - as long as you're willing to take the time - that will give you at least some idea if a product or service that you're being pounded over the head with is really useful for your horse. I hope this helps.

https://www.doctorramey.com/if-youre-wondering-about-information-about-horse-info-s-i-f-t-it-first/

05/17/2024

Dr. McCall spent 3 days in Lexington, Kentucky, studying upper forelimbs lameness. It was an excellent program!

05/15/2024

There are many new therapies available for the management of arthritis. Arthramid is one we have been pleased with. If your horse isn’t running so smoothly any more, give us a call. There are options!

Recent study results show this treatment for osteoarthritis might benefit horses in both the short and long term.

05/13/2024

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Today, we celebrate the incredible power of motherhood in all its forms! Wishing all moms a beautiful and heartwarming Mother's Day, and a special shout-out to the AAEP members who juggle the demands of motherhood with their dedication to equine health. You truly are an inspiration!

05/10/2024

Is the hay your horse eats any good? Since over 90% of his/her food is hay, knowing something about what you’re feeding only makes sense. Give us a call to help formulate a winning diet for your horse!

Learn about 5 key physical indicators of forage quality and how to gather and interpret a chemical analysis.

04/07/2024

Only one in a major race in the US…ever

Winner Times Three! In one of racing’s most enduring images, Brownie (on the rail), Bossuet (center), and Wait A Bit (on the outside) hit the line at the same time in the 1944 Carter Handicap. It remains the only triple dead heat in a major stakes race in the United States.

04/05/2024

Still very, very cool!

03/31/2024

This is the best list of colic do’s and don’ts I’ve seen. Look them over!

What should you do (or not do) if your horse shows signs of colic? And how do you prevent colic in the first place? Find out from our veterinary experts.

03/27/2024

We commonly hear to just check for lameness, because it’s cheaper, only to discover after the purchase that the horse suffers from some disease like blindness or recurring colic episodes. It’s a lot better to figure it out before you sign the check!

Find out what conditions, beyond lameness, a veterinarian might uncover during a prepurchase exam.

03/26/2024

About head set…

Higher-ranking international dressage riders were more likely to ride horses behind the vertical in warmup and competition, and mounts showed more conflict behaviors.

03/23/2024

'Tis the season to be hairy (horse owners)!

If, however, you notice that your horse is clinging to their winter coat longer than they should, it might be time to give your veterinarian a call — especially if your horse is 15+.

A long haircoat that fails to shed according to normal seasonal patterns is the most classic sign of Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s disease. This disorder of the pituitary gland results in hormonal imbalances and is one of the most common diseases of middle-aged and geriatric horses.

Early diagnosis and treatment are key to helping horses with PPID live long, happy lives. Without treatment, symptoms tend to worsen over time and many horses are euthanized as a consequence of laminitis, recurrent foot abscesses or complications related to bacterial infections.

03/09/2024

Muddy pens are a common culprit

Address the condition's primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome.

03/02/2024

Horses always find a way…

One Of Many Reasons The Farrier Will Ask If You Found The Shoe

02/25/2024

Horse cleaning….if you don’t want to, we’ll do it for you!

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Picture credit: Misfit Designs for Equimed

02/22/2024

Some truth here

Well this is amazing 😂😂😂

02/03/2024

These videos show why nails in feet are an emergency. Don’t pull it out, call right away!

02/01/2024

Here’s an interesting topic for discussion with your farrier…and veterinarian! Hind foot hoof balance affects many parts of the horse other than the feet!

Researchers found a strong association between hind hoof balance and posture that could affect overall musculoskeletal health.

01/11/2024

Some choose to ”work” smarter rather than harder….

12/20/2023

Happy Holidays!!

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11/19/2023

If you ever get the chance, go see this statue. It’s breathtakingly realistic!

11/15/2023

It's the hot new trend in feeding...the problem is knowing what you need to feed and what's actually in these supplements! Learn more below.

Understanding how these products work and what to look for in their labels can help you make the best decision for your horse.

11/14/2023

We had a blast with the kids and parents last night at Aurum Equestrian’s dental seminar. No children were eaten!

11/05/2023

The Foundation for the Horse funds a number of important studies that improve horses health and wellbeing

The AAEP’s charitable arm, The Foundation for the Horse, was thrilled to be one of the industry groups selected to benefit from the Breeders' Cup World Championships 40 Days of Giving. The special campaign raised over $120,000, which will be distributed to the participating charities.

Dr. Scott Hay, past president of the Foundation board, joined the celebration today at Santa Anita Park. A huge thanks to everyone who donated during the campaign! 🐎💙

11/01/2023

Dr Walker is attending the ISELP lameness conference in Lexington Kentucky this week. She stopped by Churchill Downs to look the place over!

09/30/2023

We’re strongly motivated at CCE to detect insulin dysregulation. It only takes seeing one horse in extreme pain from an IR induced laminitis (founder) episode to do everything possible to try to prevent another one. Early detection involves lab testing. We recommend routine testing of overweight horses and all horses over age 15. Prevention is better (and cheaper) than treatment!

Learn why horses with insulin dysregulation might be more likely to develop other conditions such as laminitis and what you and your vet can do to prevent and treat them.

09/27/2023

Here’s a quick look at hind leg imaging to assess gait abnormalities

Pinpointing an injury’s location is important for not only an accurate diagnosis but also a proper treatment and successful outcome.

09/26/2023

We support the Foundation for the Horse.

We are excited to announce that The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the AAEP, has received an incredibly generous $1 million gift from Pennsylvania horse owners and equine enthusiasts Robert “Bob” and Toni Mallet!

The Foundation is already one of the leading nonprofit organizations advancing equine health and welfare, and the Mallets’ generosity will serve as the cornerstone for an array of new transformative grants and pioneering initiatives designed to provide essential care for horses in need within the U.S.

THANK YOU, Mr. and Mrs. Mallet, for entrusting The Foundation with this gift!

Read more at https://aaep.org/news/pennsylvania-horse-owners-make-record-gift-foundation-horse