Abigail C Reising Equine Services, Ltd

11/23/2023

Happy thanksgiving to all of our wonderful clients and patients! We are thankful for all of you each and every day! 🧡❤️🦃🐴🦃❤️🧡

09/21/2023

Fall is here! 🍁

We want to thank all of our wonderful clients for a fantastic spring and summer. Heading into this season change, we wanted to share this message from a fellow equine veterinarian that has summed up this changing “season” of equine veterinary medicine. We are grateful for our clients and wish to serve you and your horse to the best of our abilities. As we navigate the coming years, the future of equine medicine may change but we will continue to offer the best in equine health care to our wonderful patients. Thank you!

03/07/2023

Spring is coming!!!!! We want to thank all of our wonderful clients for their patience during this crazy winter! We can’t wait to see you all again soon!!!!!!!

Funny Friday 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😂
It’s that time of the year 🐎
Enjoy your weekend! 🧲⚒️

04/19/2022

April (snow 😆) showers bring……..rain rot. Ugh! Some information about a common skin issue.

April showers bring…

…the increased risk of your horse developing a skin condition like rain rot, a contagious bacterial skin disease (often mistaken for a fungal condition) called dermatophilosis which is caused by the bacterium "Dermatophilus congolensis.”

How does rain rot happen?

The organism responsible for rain rot lives in the outer layer of the skin; if the skin is compromised by too much moisture or cracks, or if the horse has a weaker immune system, it’s easier for the pathogen to activate and establish an infection that causes from pinpoint to large, crusty scabs (pro tip: Your horse will NOT thank you for picking at them!).

Why should you not mistake rain rot for a fungal disease?

Antifungal medications and topicals have no effect on the bacteria responsible for rain rot, therefore diagnosing the condition correctly is critical! If left untreated, the condition can even progress to a point where it opens the door for more serious, secondary skin infections. It’s also important to note that this organism is contagious and may be passed to other horses by tack, equipment or insects, therefore disinfection of equipment is vital to prevent spread.

If you suspect your horse has rain rot, be sure to consult your veterinarian on the best treatment plan. While there are a million over-the-counter products available, your horse doctor may have cause to prescribe a specific course of action based on the severity of your horse's case.

More information about rain rot and skin conditions can be found on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/summertime-skin-diseases

12/14/2021

Happy Day of the Horse!!!! One of the best days of the year!

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our amazing patients and clients. We are so thankful for your continued support and trust with the care of your special horses! Thank you!! 🧡🐴🦃🐴🧡

06/28/2021

Hello!

Happy Summer! I have missed making farm calls to see everyone over the last three months. I appreciate all of the well wishes and have been enjoying time welcoming our son to our family and appreciate everyone’s patience.

During this maternity leave, I have reflected on how much ACRES has grown and all of my wonderful patients and clients. I have enjoyed being able to offer full service care to each and every horse I have seen and I’m grateful for every one of them.

In order to continue to provide service to the best of my ability, I have made the difficult decision to change the services offered. Going forward, ACRES will only be offering chiropractic, acupuncture and select lameness services. For the time being, general wellness, emergencies and reproductive care will cease. These changes are necessary in order to balance the quality of services offered to my patients with my time to raise a family.

I will still be in rotation for on call weekend emergencies with Chicago Equine Medical Center, Dr Lukas and Dr Wessel. I am happy to pass along records, make veterinarian recommendations and work with new veterinarians to ease transitions as it will be necessary for you to establish a relationship with another veterinarian at this time.

Thank you for your understanding now and for your support over the last six years.

Sincerely
Dr. Abby Reising DVM CVSMT

06/17/2021

With the hot weather heading our way this weekend, here is a nice visual with tips for riding in the heat! 🐴☀️🐴

"HOT" TIPS FOR SAFE SUMMER RIDING

As you prepare for fun in the sun with your favorite equine, make sure you understand how the combination of heat and humidity can take the fun part out the equation — and potentially even turn into a dangerous situation for your horse.

When riding in hot weather, remember to take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and for signs of heat exhaustion, as the situation can quickly escalate into heat stroke. If your horse looks hot and tired, it's time for a drink, a cold bath and a break in the shade.

Consult your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about the signs of heat stroke on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/heat-stroke

06/01/2021

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all who have serve and are serving so we can enjoy our freedoms!

Dr Reising is getting closer to getting back into the the truck. Be on the look out here and in your email on some changes that will be taking place. We hope you all had a wonderful weekend and great start to summer!!!

03/14/2021

Hello! We hope all of our patients and clients are enjoying daylight savings time 😜

We sure did! William George arrived at 8:34 am on 3/12/21 8 lb 11 oz. Everyone is happy and healthy!!!!

This puts Dr Reising on maternity leave until further notice. During this time, Chicago Equine Medical Center is available for all services 847-526-9550. Thank you for your understanding during this time!!!

03/12/2021

Happy Friday! Dr Reising is having her baby boy today. She is on maternity leave until further notice. All calls and texts will be answered as they can. The best way to reach her is by email which she will respond to as she is able to. During this time, Chicago Equine Medical Center is on call at 847-526-9550 with top notch doctors to help you with any needs!!!! Thank you all!