Equine Performance Veterinary Practice and Rehab Clinic

05/07/2024

Fly masks and fly sheet. They make them very thin for out summer heat.

BUG SEASON IS HERE!

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.

As always, reach out to your veterinarian for recommendations suitable for your horse’s specific situation!

02/27/2024

Welcome to the practice Michelle Sexton. Michelle joins us as our new office manager. She moved from Atlanta and has past experience with the CDC and other amazing companies. She is new to the veterinary space so will need time to understand our equine lingo and terms but is hitting the ground running.
Please welcome her and be patient as she learns all about equine veterinary medicine and our clients.

We wish Dawn the best of luck in her new endeavor.

08/03/2023

Link to rebates for prascend and others.

07/14/2023

Good read as the temps are getting higher.

COOL SCIENCE (pun intended)!

An old myth wants us to believe that horses should be walked until they cool completely after exercise, even in the summer. However, a study from 2020 looked at five different ways to cool a horse after exercise: walking, walking with fans, walking with intermittent cold water application, walking with intermittent cold water application and scraping, and stationary with continuous tap water application. As it turns out, the method that resulted in the quickest return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application (2 minutes), while walking alone took the longest time for recovery (25 minutes).

Bottom line: enjoy your rides in the sun this summer but remain vigilant for signs of heat stress in your horse. If they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cool bath, and a break in the shade.
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

07/07/2023

Please be careful when riding. Watch your horse for signs of tiring while riding.

This is a good time to revisit the Horse Heat Index. We need to be vigilant about protecting our equine friends from heat stress.

03/24/2023

Good morning. Dawn is out of the office for the next two weeks. Dr Farmer will be answering all calls, so if we are a little slower getting back to you please understand. I will get back with everyone as soon as we can.
Thank you
Dr Farmer

01/20/2023

For those of you that would like to help with the research.

Our DSLD study is accepting samples! Help spread the word so that we can better serve you and the entire equestrian community.

Team Etalon appreciates your support of our mission!

01/13/2023

Don’t forget that horses need electrolytes in the cold as well as the heat. Please supplement your horses this weekend or better yet a warm mash of their feed with electrolytes, the will appreciate it. Stay warm.

01/05/2023

Please help out our client, Anne Bingler who is fighting the city to stop the subdivision crazy. Please sign the petition below if you would like to help and attend the council meeting in Winter Garden. Thank you.

Save The Horse Farm - Stop The Development On Tilden Road. 438 signatures are still needed!

12/24/2022

Merry Christmas and Happy a holidays to everyone. Hope you fill the day with people you love. Stay warm.

12/22/2022

EPVP will close Monday 26th to observe Christmas holiday.

11/25/2022

Happy thanksgiving to all our clients and friends. Have a wonderful weekend.

09/30/2022

We will be open tomm for appointments. I hope everyone stayed safe and somewhat dry. Lol

09/28/2022

We are full at EPVP. All horses are settled in and eating hay. We will be closed today and tomm except for emergencies. Stay safe everyone.

09/28/2022

EPVP will be closed Wednesday and Thursday for appointments but available for emergencies as haul in only. We may open Friday depending on the storm. Stay safe everyone.

09/12/2022

Now Open- EPVP sports medicine and Rehab clinic.
Just finished with 6 stalls for in patient rehab or treatment.
All stalls are 12 x14 with mattresses and fans.
We are now open for haul in appointments and emergencies.

Rehab clinic has theraplate, laser, ultrasound, shockwave, and all
Weather footing for walking.
Weekly and Monthly options available.

Open house in a few weeks once cooler.

09/12/2022

Please call the office to make an appointment at 407-657-7311. Dr Seward is no longer with us, so please
Don’t text or call her as the phone is not checked daily.

09/07/2022

Good check list. Maybe a month or two early lol.

Ready or not, fall is right around the corner! As a horse owner, the best part about this time of the year is knowing we won't have to deal with as many insect-related issues. However, now is also the time to start thinking about housing, nutrition and preventative health strategies suitable for the arrival of winter.

Your equine veterinarian is one of your greatest allies this season: be sure to give them a call soon to discuss vaccination and deworming protocols appropriate for your horse’s situation; use this opportunity to chat about recommended changes in nutrition and exercise program as well!

08/27/2022

Happy National Dog Day. My riding dog curly does not like sharing the back seat. Lol

08/25/2022

Today we would like to Welcome Dr. Katie Sullivan to the EPVP team. Dr Sullivan comes to us after a year clinical studies at Auburn University through Ross University Veterinary School.
She is originally from MA and completed her Degree this year.
She will be meeting everyone over the next few week.

Exciting News at EPVP.

08/22/2022

We are sorry to announce that Dr. Nicole Seward will be headed off on her next new adventure. We are grateful for the four years she has been part of EPVP’s team and we know she will be missed. She will be seeing clients through September 2. We wish her the best of luck.

08/12/2022

Cute video for your Friday entertainment and a sneak peak at the clinic. Video tour will be posted soon.

07/16/2022

Wonderful demonstration of removing enamel points during your horses float. We use a combination of disc and apple core to achieve the best results.

07/09/2022

Exciting news. Our Sports Medicine and Rehab facility is now open. We sat our first two sports medicine patients this morning. Still a work in progress but we are in business!!

07/07/2022

Please understand how this is going to effect everyone. It’s going to be a rough couple of years

There are not enough humans to take care of all the animals.

07/04/2022

Happy 4th! Stay safe and have fun.

06/28/2022

Dr Seward setting up for an SI adjustment. This is what we do in lab. Practice makes perfect.

06/13/2022

Posted by another clinic but very important to consider with summer time heat. Please be careful and adjust your work out accordingly.

04/06/2022

I have the honor to talk to the kids who ride and the people who make it happen. I truly feel that this is a model that can be done is so many cities and benefit so many kids.

Welcoming to We_RideToo Horse Encounter 4/23/2022
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10013 Skyline Blvd, Oakland Ca 94619
Dr. Heather Farmer /High Performance Horse Veterinarian and dressage eventer. Her skill set has been called upon by The Budweiser Clydesdale Horses. Her specialty aligns with all breeds in her critical care practice. We are honored that she has followed our mission and is present in our journey.
Our will want to get all the tips about professions in the equine industry. We can't wait to meet her in person!! RSVP - [email protected] Youth 10-20yrs