Great Lakes Equine, LLC

07/08/2025

Thank you AAEP for the great reminder! Here's a high five to all the great farriers out there that keep our 4 legged friends hooves in great shape! We appreciate your hard work and dedication.

It’s ! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers!

Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse, and a good farrier is an essential part of your equine's healthcare team, keeping your horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

07/06/2025

07/04/2025

It's Feline Friday and the 4th of July!

BG is preparing for the big holiday today and fireworks tonight with what he does best, nap!

BG and the rest of the Great Lakes Equine crew wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Please note our office is closed for the holiday today and will reopen on Monday at 8 AM. We do have a doctor on call for emergencies for our Wellness Clients. Please refrain from making non emergency calls until Monday. Thank you!

07/03/2025

Did you know. Thank you AAEP for this information for horses that do not sweat normally.

As the temperatures heat up, unfortunately some of our equine friends struggle to sweat properly in the summer heat, which can put them at an increased risk of heat stress.

Though there is limited evidence in regard to effective treatments for horses diagnosed with anhidrosis (the inability to sweat properly), there are a few therapies that have been proposed to help, including offering horses dark beer!

Overall, watch closely for signs of heat stress if your horse is diagnosed with anhidrosis. During the summer months, monitor your horse's response to the heat and ensure they are sweating an appropriate amount. If you have concerns about your horse's ability to sweat, please contact your veterinarian.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

07/01/2025

Today international joke day! What is your favorite horse joke?

06/27/2025

It's Feline Friday!

BG had big adventures yesterday. The clinic received lots of new boxes and some stacked so high he could get to new heights! Lets just say he is exhausted today. Well who are we fooling, he's exhaused and naps a lot every day!

06/26/2025

Can anyone relate?

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06/24/2025

How are the flies by you? Here's some tips and tricks to help keep them under control.

06/20/2025

It’s Feline Friday!

BG is preparing to spend plenty of time in the shade of his tent this weekend to beat the heat! He hopes all of you have a cool place to hang out as well!

Stay safe everyone!

06/19/2025

Today is Janie's 2-year anniversary with Great Lakes Equine. We realized that we never did a formal FB introduction 2 years ago when she started, so we wanted to make sure to do a post for everyone gets to know Janie better. Janie works in the front office. Most of you have talked to her when calling in (since she is the quickest to pick up the phone.) Everyone here at Great Lakes Equine would be lost without her. She is a valuable team member and great friend to us all!

Here's her Bio.

My husband and I moved to Wisconsin in May 2023. I grew up on a cattle ranch in Utah raising registered and commercial beef cattle. We also put on our own bull sale each year. I have been riding horses my whole life and enjoy working cows and riding in the mountains. I was lucky enough to work for clinician/horseman Chris Cox for 2 summers at his ranch in Dubois, Wyoming during college. My favorite place to be is on our ranch’s summer range, just over the Idaho border. I love spending time with my horses, Jane and Birdie, and our Australian Shepard, Wylie!