Hoofbeats Equine Service, LLC

06/30/2025

Dr. Ashman has successfully completed the Equine Spine Initiative’s Thoracolumbar continuing education event. The meeting was held in the bluegrass state of Lexington Kentucky at Spy Coast Farm. Topics included pathology, laterality in sport horses, diagnostic imaging and treatment modalities. Rehabilitation for injuries was also discussed. Our goal is to stay current on the latest advancements and best practices in equine medicine. Your horse matters to us and we want to provide the very best for your athlete.

06/27/2025

From trail rides at sunset to splashing in the water trough, horses have their own favorite ways to enjoy summer. What’s yours? Tell us your go-to warm-weather activity with your horse!

06/25/2025

Reminder:
We have received news that several other equine veterinarians who service our area have left private practice in the recent weeks. Before this news, we were booking out 3-4 weeks for routine visits. More extensive visits are booking 5-6 weeks out in most cases. We must also consider that emergencies happen, and those take priority. Pictured below is one of those 7 emergencies that have occurred over the last week. Dr. Smith did a beautiful job repairing this wound. Thank you Dr. Smith!

We post this to remind you to be kind to your equine vet. Please call ahead to schedule routine visits. We are doing our very best to help every horse we can. This heat is adding another layer of difficulty to our jobs. We appreciate your patience.

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to the dads, stepdads, and father figures who show up with love, support, and strength. Today, we celebrate everything you do!

06/12/2025

Feeding the right balance matters. Reassess your horse’s diet as workloads, pasture quality, and weather shift this summer.

06/02/2025

Hot weather can take a toll. Know the signs of heat stress: heavy sweating, lethargy, and unsteady gait. When in doubt, call your vet.

05/29/2025

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Update: We posted this horse back in February. She was initially snatching her front limbs when the farrier would attempt to trim her. She could not stand on the opposing leg. We started her treatment and she actually got worse. She began to collapse when the left front was lifted by the farrier. We took a step back and dug deeper to investigate her stay apparatus and what could possibly be wrong. Life happened to the owner and her rehab got delayed slightly. Her owner has been back on board with her rehab for over a month now. This mare has made obvious progress and her front limb lameness is now resolved. Wait until you see the updated photo. Picture in comments! 🎉

05/27/2025

Kissing spines?

The bones don’t lie. Thank you Dr. DeClue for an excellent demonstration of anatomy.

05/26/2025

Today we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service. Wishing everyone a safe and reflective Memorial Day.

05/21/2025

Listen to the latest Horse First podcast as our brilliant colleague, Dr. V, discusses equine neurology and how it applies to body lameness!

Podcast Episode · The Horse First: A Veterinary Sport Horse Podcast · 05/20/2025 · 44m

05/20/2025

One of our wonderful clients is doing a fundraiser for her farm. Please support her rescue if you are able.

Silent auction 'Celebrating 7 Years of Sanctuary - Little Buckets' hosted online at 32auctions.