Summit Equine

06/21/2025

This is a great tool for those who have adorable new additions to the herd!

Your new foal has arrived...now what? The SBS New Foal Vaccination & Deworming Calculator helps you create a timely and effective schedule for deworming and vaccinating your new foal. We highly recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine the most appropriate vaccines for your foal, especially regarding alternative risk-based protocols specific to your location.
https://www.selectbreeders.com/service/mare-services/ -new-foal-vaccination-and-deworming-schedule-calculator

06/17/2025

Calling All Stallion Owners!

We are officially opening our books for the 2025 semen freezing season! Please give us a call at (503)682-3898 to get your stallion on our schedule or to ask any questions about freezing and collection training.

As SBS Affiliates, your stallion's frozen semen will be evaluated by the Select Breeders Services Inc 3rd party Quality Control program located in Maryland. Spots fill up fast so if you're looking at having your stallion in to freeze, let us know!

06/14/2025

As requested, a little peak at our day to day behind the scenes! Our horse care team does an amazing job taking care of our patients!

06/06/2025

Fun Fact Friday: Tendon laxity in foals at birth is relatively common. Without treatment some foals will damage their heel bulbs, pastern or even fetlocks in severe cases. Cuffs with heel extensions can be applied to the foal's foot, which allows mechanical support to keep the foals foot flat on the ground. Once the tendons have gained strength the foal will no longer require the use of heel extensions. This 3 day old foal had heel extensions and immediately started running and bucking after placement.

06/01/2025

What transpires in the first 24 to 48 hours of a foal’s life is critical to his health and well-being from early life and up through weaning. As a foaling attendant there are several “milestones” to keep in mind as you watch the behavior of both the baby and the mare post-foaling.

https://www.selectbreeders.com/care-of-the-newborn-foal/

05/20/2025

MEMORIAL DAY COLLECTION UPDATES

As we approach the holiday weekend we want to ensure you that we are getting your mares semen as needed. With Fed-Ex services being closed on Monday, 5/26 for Memorial Day, we will be altering our collection days this upcoming week to fit your schedules! Stallions will be available for collection Monday 5/26 for counter to counter or pickup only, then returning to normal collection availability Tuesday 5/27, Wednesday 5/28, and Friday 5/30.

Please reach out to our office directly if you have any questions! (503)682-3898

Have a great Memorial Weekend and Stay Safe!

05/19/2025

One of the advantages CT has over MRI is the ability to still perform advanced imaging with metal in the patient! While there will be some artifact around the implant, a diagnosis is often still able to be made. That being said, if the area of interest for the scan is the foot, we still recommend removing shoes due to some artifact being present from the metal. If the area of interest is the upper limb (knee, hock, suspensory) the shoes do not need to be removed!

Here is an example of a CT scan for a horse that had a surgical repair a few months ago and advanced imaging was used to monitor healing of the injury. Note the two surgical screws going through the coffin bone to repair a coffin bone fracture.

05/10/2025

Wondering why we recommend a 14 day pregnancy exam for mares? There are a few situations in which a brief ultrasound would benefit our patients:
-Twins: if a mare ovulates more than 1 follicle it is integral to complete the 14 day pregnancy check as at 14 days gestation, one embryo may be reduced with relative ease before they become adhered to the uterine lining.
-Poor uterine tone: requires starting the mare on supplemental progesterone to help support pregnancy.
-Finding a pregnancy surrounded by fluid: we can start the mare on supportive medication to save the pregnancy that would likely not survive if left untreated.

04/30/2025

Summit stallions like to supervise the processing of their semen prior to it being shipped. LSF Stung By A Judge takes this part of the job seriously!

04/24/2025

Wondering if your mare is ever going to foal? Horses have one of the broader normal ranges for a full term pregnancy. The normal range can be anywhere from 330 days post ovulation to 360 with 340 days being the average. Foals typically need to be born after 320 days of gestation to be viable. Some foals can even go over 400 days in gestation with a viable fetus. If you are concerned about your mare's pregnancy, we always recommend scheduling an appointment with your reproductive veterinarian to make sure all is well with your foal.

04/23/2025

Starjac Vintage is a one-of-a-kind stallion who is standing with us for the 2025 breeding season! Are you looking for a stallion with a great personality, conformation, and show record? This may be your guy. Starjac is available for cooled semen shipments for the 2025 breeding season and frozen semen is available when he is away showing. Check in with our office for the status of his availability!

Contracts are still available for the 2025 season as well! Reach out to Clover Oak Ranch directly or head over to their website at cloveroakranch.com to obtain a contract!

04/17/2025

💪 Keep Your Horse Moving Comfortably with ArthramidVet®! 🐴

Is your horse struggling with joint pain or osteoarthritis? ArthramidVet® is a treatment that goes beyond masking pain—it restores joint function and movement. After being injected into the joint space, this 2.5% iPAAG Hydrogel integrates into the synovial membrane, stabilizing the joint capsule, and increasing elasticity, which helps to reduce the onset and progression of synovitis and its harmful effects.

This cutting-edge hydrogel acts as a bio-scaffold, bonding with injured tissue to strengthen and support the joint for long-term joint improvement.

Why ArthramidVet®?
✔ Restores function, rather than just relieving pain
✔ Strengthens joint tissue and increases elasticity for lasting support
✔ Proven in clinical trials across a variety of equine disciplines

Give your horse the best in joint care—because soundness matters! Contact us today to see if ArthramidVet® is the right fit for your horse.