Early Winter Equine

06/27/2024

02/16/2024

It's foaling season! That means we are going to try and post an adorable foal on Foal Fridays!

So heading into this weekend, please enjoy this cutie and her fuzzy ears!

02/14/2024

We aren't horsin' around when we say... we hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day!

02/09/2024

Hello Friends! Let start this weekend off with another Foal Friday post!

Here we have Dr.Iannitti giving this little cutie some much needed scratches during their exam!

02/02/2024

Well when it is Foal Friday and Groundhog Day you just have to represent with a groundhog hat and an ADORABLE foal!

10/24/2023

Calling all equine enthusiasts! Dr. Helen Iannitti and Ashly Marshall had an incredible time at the Purina 2023 Vet and Vet Tech Conference, where they got to connect with top-notch professionals in the field of Equine Nutrition and Equine Veterinary Practice.

They even got to meet one of the famous Budweiser Clydesdale's, Phoenix!

09/10/2023

Hello friends of Early Winter Equine ... the account was recently hacked so please do not respond to solicitations to purchase anything or accept new friend requests ! Enjoy this cool & cloudy Sunday !

05/02/2023

It is that time of year again... The weather is starting to warm up and the grass is turning green. One of the most frequent questions we get asked is about transitioning horses back onto lush spring grass and how to do so with the least amount of risk.
If this is something that you yourself have thought about, check out this article!

How grass grows The exact time spring grass begins to grow will vary from season to season. It also differs depending on geographic location. A cold

04/24/2023

Hello everyone! If you own horse's in the Northeast you have probably heard of Vitamin E supplements or currently are supplementing your horse with Vitamin E.

Below is a great article explaining the difference between the forms of Vitamin E that are available and the difference between them.

Be sure to check it out!

Elevate® natural vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) is provided to horses in two physical forms, powder or liquid. Both forms can be absorbed by the horse.

12/22/2022

Happy Holidays from Early Winter Equine! We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday!
Just a reminder that Early Winter Equine will be closed December 23,24,25, and 26th. We will be back in the office to assist you and your furry family on December 27th!

12/08/2022

Our phone is back online!
If you tried to reach us yesterday please call today and we would be happy to help you!

12/07/2022

Hello everyone! Our phone is going to be down until 2:00PM 12-7-22. Should you need to get ahold of us please contact the office via email at [email protected] and we would still be happy to assist you. We will keep everyone updated. Thanks for understanding!

11/23/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!
Early Winter Equine will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday but will be back to work on Monday! We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21/2022

Our assistants have a favorite choice of shoe at Early Winter Equine! If we are heading to your barn today be sure to check out what twisted x boots they have on today!

11/02/2022

They are half way done! One of our assistants and her mustang Kida, are both currently competing in a challenge ride called the 90-90-90, hosted by the American Competitive Mustang Club. The objective of this challenge is to ride 90 miles in 90 days that started in October and ends the end of December. Good luck to both Kida and Ashly as the work towards their goal!

10/21/2022

This week is Veterinary Technician/Assistant appreciation week! We at Early Winter Equine would like to take a moment and thank our amazing staff! Thank you Chelsea McNeal, Ashly Marshall, Isaac Buckle, and Anna Gallegos!

With out our staff we would not be able to do what we do. They work hand-in- hand with Dr.Cable to provide the best care possible to our patients and clients. They work through the cold, wind, rain, snow, hot days, long days, and unpredictable days because they all love the horses and veterinary medicine!

Please join us in thanking them for everything they do!

10/17/2022

This past weekend one of our veterinary assistants, Chelsea McNeal had the opportunity to attend the Purina Equine Veterinary Conference in St.Louis!
Here she was able to learn about the research that goes into developing horse feed as well as meet and listen to many of the Purina research team members!

Meeting Duke, one of the famous Budweiser Clydesdales was pretty cool too!🐴❤️🤍🖤

09/26/2022

Come Join us !

Wendy Murdoch of Sure Foot Stability Pads” and the “Murdoch Method”
Surefootequine.com and murdochmethod.com will be at Wehle Farms on Sept 27-28. There will be a FREE Sure Foot demonstration at 6:30 pm on Tuesday. Lessons will be available with Wendy Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Privates $200, semi privates $175. Check her websites for a better understanding of her methods. Message or email Carrie to set up lessons with Wendy. [email protected] Please send me an email if you plan to attend free clinic or would like to watch lessons, so we have an idea of possible attendees.

09/15/2022

Dear valued clients,

As many of you already know, Dr. Alyson Waring has taken a job in the midwest. Please join us in wishing her the best of luck and extending our gratitude to her for her years of devoted and exceptional service to Early Winter Equine and our beloved patients. Her daily presence and macaroons will be greatly missed! But, we are wishing Dr. Waring lots of luck on her future endeavors!

08/31/2022

To all our Valued Clients,

As many of you may have heard, Dr. Courtney Martin has taken a job on the West Coast. Please help us in extending our gratitude to her for her years of dedicated and excellent service to Early Winter Equine and to our beloved patients. Her daily presence and cheerful smile will be greatly missed, but we are wishing Dr. Martin the best of luck on her next adventure!

03/21/2022

Equine Practice faces a shortage of veterinarians in the coming years as current veterinarians approach retirement and less veterinary graduates enter and stay in the field of practice.

****EDIT: Now that our stories are gone and this post is still being shared, we figured we should update the post and share the background information.

While there is a larger number of veterinary students graduating each year, fewer are entering and staying in equine or large animal practice. Of graduating veterinarians, 1-3% will enter equine practice and of those 30% will leave equine practice within 5 years of graduation. The reasons are multifactorial but the biggest issues specific to equine and large animal practice are the salary disparity and debt:income ratio compared to small animal practice, particularly relative to lifestyle. The long hours, afterhours on call, and 24/7 access by text and cell are just a few of the factors that make small animal more appealing. If your veterinarian is sticking around in equine or large animal -- know that it's because they're passionate about the profession, love what they do, and enjoy working with the horses. Help them enjoy a full life by supporting their efforts to take time away from work. ❤️

As clients, you can help promote a healthy lifestyle fo veterinarians and veterinary staff in equine practice. How?
1. Recognize the industry must change with respect to expectations of your veterinarians time and availability. Think about it, do you have 24/7/365 direct phone access to your family doctor? Understand that you may not always see your veterinarian on emergency but another vet whom they work with.
2. Respect the boundaries that your veterinarian establishes to having time outside of being a veterinarian and value that time. Veterinarians having private time to rest and recharge means they're a better vet when you really need them! Consider whether that text is really necessary or if it can wait until business hours or better yet, be an email.
3. Utilize your veterinarians for routine preventative healthcare. Preventative healthcare and routine examinations by your veterinarian can go a long way to avoiding emergencies AND having an established relationship with your veterinarian can make it much easier to get emergency care when you really need it.

What other ideas do you have in how clients can help encourage retention of veterinarians in equine practice? What questions do you have regarding the crisis in veterinary medicine?

03/17/2022

It has really been feeling like spring these last few days 🌸🌿and with it the rush for spring vaccine appointments has begun! We are currently scheduling several weeks out for appointments so please keep this in mind as you plan your spring horse care visits! 🐴 Looking forward to getting everyones equine friends ready for the nice weather ahead! ☀️

01/30/2022

It's that time of year again! Early Winter Equine got it's newest patient today. Baby Wisteria was born last night and was checked out by Dr. Waring this morning and given a clean bill of health. Welcome to the world little one!
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01/21/2022

*Attention all clients* We unfortunately are having phone and internet problems this morning! They are hopefully coming to fix things midday. Until then we are able to check email so please contact us at [email protected]! We hope you are all hugging your favorite equine friends to stay warm today!!

12/07/2021

Dr. Waring will out of the office for the rest of the week while she completes her veterinary Chiropractic training at the Healing Oasis Veterinary Wellness Center in Wisconsin.

Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (VSMT) can be an incredibly useful modality to keep any horse feeling their best. With Dr. Waring's certification we are excited offer this service to even more clients!!

Dr. Martin will continue to offer her excellent care to her current chiropractic patients.

Call the office for more information or use our website to request an appointment.

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11/08/2021

Early Winter Equine is seeking a full-time equine veterinary assistant to work four days a week with our veterinary team.

We are a fast-paced, full service, equine only, ambulatory practice that serves clients and patients in the field, on an elective and emergency basis. We are a three-veterinarian practice located in Lansing, NY.

The ideal candidate has experience and is very comfortable handling and restraining horses. This includes restraining horses for medical procedures as well as jogging horses in hand and lunging for lameness evaluations. Other duties will include setting up equipment, loading and unloading vehicles, restocking supplies, and assisting with procedures such as radiographs, dentals, and intra-articular injections. Training to assist with specific medical procedures will be provided.

Enthusiasm, integrity, and a great attitude are essential. The candidate also must have the ability to work under pressure and multi-task, be reliable, pay excellent attention to detail, and have a strong willingness to learn and grow in our practice. Candidate must understand that hours can be long, and unpredictable.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and three references to [email protected]

10/19/2021

It wouldn’t be possible to provide the care that we do for our clients and patients without the help of our amazing support staff. We appreciate their hard work so much this week and every week! Chelsea McNeal Ashly Marshall Morgan Steger Skye-Anna Nye-Smith Anna Gallegos

Veterinary technicians, assistants and support staff are critical to the day-to-day function of veterinary practices, and they play vital roles in ensuring compassionate, high-quality care for all animals. As we celebrate , please join us and our friends at AAEVT-American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants in showing appreciation for our veterinarians’ right-hand men and women!

Tag your favorite equine vet tech(s) — maybe even text them a Starbucks gift card! — and let them know just how much they are loved.

10/17/2021

Dr. Courtney Martin got to spend some quality time with Roy and his owner Amy today at Wehle Farms for Roy’s first chiropractic evaluation and adjustments. This OTTB was experiencing all the feels and seemed to really enjoy his body work! ❤️

04/16/2021

Dr. Waring and Chelsea were floating teeth at Smoke Tree farm early April. We love seeing all of our patients for routine care and helping them perform their best!

Pictured here is triumphant Bently and his young equestrian, Morgan. Photos were taken and shared with permission.