Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center

02/14/2025

🚀 kicks off at noon on Wed. Feb. 19, for 24 hours of impact! 🐎💙

Join the movement to support EMC’s COMPASSIONATE CARE PROGRAM—and thanks to generous donors, every gift will be matched up to $8,500. That means your support, big or small, goes twice as far!

🔥 This year’s Giving Day comes with a pie-launching showdown! The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s resident "ambassa-dog" 🐶 will take aim with a dog-friendly catapult, sending pies flying at brave clinicians and professors as fundraising challenges are unlocked!

🎯 Even our own Dr. Michael Erskine has stepped up to the firing line!

Mark your calendar for Wed. Feb. 19 🚀 look out for the donation link and make a difference—one hoofbeat at a time! 💙🐴

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️🏇
Love isn’t just in the air—it’s in every soft nicker, gentle nuzzle, and trusting gaze from our beloved horses. Give your equine partner some extra love today—an extra treat, a relaxing groom, or just some quality time together!

02/13/2025

Dr. Krista Estell, Clinical Associate Professor of Equine Medicine, and Dr. Nat White, Professor Emeritus of Equine Surgery, have collaborated with other experts to develop an innovative online healthcare tool.

The Biosecurity Risk Calculator helps horse owners and professionals better understand and manage biosecurity risks. Now, thanks to a partnership between Equine Guelph and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), it’s available to you free of charge!

Click on this link to try it today and take proactive steps in equine health: https://thehorseportal.ca/biosecurity-risk-calculator-tool/ 🐎🏇🐴

02/11/2025

REMINDER! Tonight is the second session in our three-part Tuesday Talks series!

📅 Tuesday, February 11
🎤 Speaker: Elizabeth MacDonald, BVMS, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
🩺 Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine
📖 Topic: Looking Through the Equine Eye

Horses generally have good vision, but their eyes are susceptible to injury and disease. In this presentation, Dr. MacDonald will cover the basics of equine eye anatomy and vision, common eye conditions, and when to seek veterinary care.

Starting this year, all Tuesday Talks will be offered exclusively online via webinar!

Haven’t registered yet? No problem! Sign up here: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesdaytalks 🐎👍

02/11/2025

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Equine Medical Center (EMC) will close at noon today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, for outpatient appointments and elective services. The center will remain closed all day tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12.

The EMC remains open for emergency cases and is fully staffed to care for current inpatients. For emergency services, please call 703-771-6800.

02/06/2025

Due to the forecasted inclement weather expected overnight tonight Feb. 5, the Equine Medical Center (EMC) will open for outpatient appointments and elective services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6.

The EMC is always open to receive emergency cases and is staffed to attend to our current inpatients. For emergency services please call 703-771-6800.

01/28/2025

🎉The second in our series of three "Tuesday Talks" will be held on Feb 11.

In 2025, all Tuesday Talks will be offered exclusively online via webinar. If you haven’t already registered you may do so by clicking on this link: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesdaytalks The presentation will start promptly at 7 p.m., will last for approximately one hour and will be followed by a Q&A session.

Tuesday, February 11 - Elizabeth MacDonald, BVMS, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine, will present: "Looking Through the Equine Eye"

Horses generally have good vision, but their eyes are vulnerable to injury and diseases. In this presentation we will cover the basics of the equine eye and vision, common eye problems, and when to talk to a veterinarian.

01/23/2025

Karen Ingerson joined the EMC team in its inaugural year, 1984. Over the past 40 years, she has witnessed remarkable growth and countless changes.

Now, as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement, we celebrate her inspiring journey and her incredible contributions! 🎉

Click the link below 🐎 to read Karen's story and join us in wishing her the very best in this exciting new chapter of her life!

Karen Ingerson is retiring after dedicating 40 years of service to supporting faculty and staff in caring for and treating equine patients at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.

01/21/2025

🐴 The EMC provides elective and emergency care to horses, ponies, donkeys, mules—and even the occasional zebra—of all ages and breeds!

This heartwarming article highlights the exceptional care and dedication of EMC staff, along with the love and commitment of an owner determined to give her beloved “golden girls” the very best care.

👉 Click on the link below to read their inspiring story!

Kathy Buhrer has hit the road to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) twice this year with her 29- and 21-year-old horses.

01/20/2025

EMC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Graduate!

Back in 2022, an American Paint Horse “Graffiti Cowboy” (AKA “Liam”) arrived at the EMC as a neonate for emergency treatment alongside his mom, “Abigail.” He was suffering from neonatal maladjustment syndrome.

Look at him now! At just two years old and standing 16.2 hands high, Liam has already won five belt buckles in his short in-hand career! He’ll be taking some time off before beginning his under-saddle journey.

His owner, Amanda Hollinger, describes him as a “very happy, goofy boy.”

We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this incredibly special horse!

01/17/2025

On Friday, Jan. 10, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Blacksburg, VA) partnered with the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (Leesburg, VA) to host a continuing education day for equine veterinarians.

The event offered six lectures, providing attendees with six hours of CE credit. Participants had the flexibility to attend virtually or in person at either location, making it accessible to everyone! Over 120 attendees joined remotely from coast to coast! 🌍🐴

01/15/2025

The emergency caseload at the EMC has surged by an incredible 58% since 2020! 🐎🐎🐎

Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) specialists at the EMC have worked tirelessly over the past year to provide exceptional care to our equine patients.

Discover how this innovative program is making a difference!

Last year, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center introduced a dedicated emergency and critical care team to complement the existing medicine, surgery, and sports medicine teams.

01/14/2025

Join us tonight for the first of three fully virtual “Tuesday Talks!”

Dr. Megan Marchitello will present “Neonatal Encephalopathy” (AKA - Dummy Foal Syndrome).
📅 When: Tuesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. (EST)
⏳ Duration: One hour, followed by a Q&A session

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to expand your equine knowledge—all from the comfort of your home!
Register now: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesdaytalks

01/13/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Blanca Durántez Martín on successfully completing a one-year Rotating Medicine and Surgery Internship at the EMC!

Blanca, originally from Spain, is now embarking on an exciting new chapter at The University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, where she will undertake an additional one-year internship.

The entire EMC faculty and staff wish Blanca the very best of luck for the future! 🌟

01/06/2025

INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT!

Due to the snowstorm, the Equine Medical Center (EMC) will open for outpatient appointments at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7.

The EMC remains fully operational for emergency cases and is fully staffed to provide care for incoming emergencies and current inpatients. If your horse requires emergency care, please call 703-771-6800.

01/06/2025

🎉EMC Tuesday Talks are back for 2025 – now fully virtual! 🐎🐎

Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (January-March) at 7 p.m. for exciting equine health topics presented by leading experts. Register now: 👉 https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesdaytalks

Jan. 14: Dr. Megan Marchitello - "Neonatal Encephalopathy" (AKA - Dummy Foal Syndrome)
Feb. 11: Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald - "Looking through the Equine Eye"
Mar. 11: Dr. Gustavo Zanotto - "Equine Sports Medicine"

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your equine knowledge from the comfort of your home!

01/06/2025

INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to a winter snowstorm warning in our region, the Equine Medical Center (EMC) will be closed for outpatient appointments and elective procedures on Monday, January 6.

The EMC will remain open for emergency cases and fully staffed to care for incoming emergencies and current inpatients.

If your horse requires emergency care, please call 703-771-6800.

01/04/2025

The 2025 foaling season is fast approaching! Do you want a unique opportunity to observe and learn from our veterinarians and staff? The Equine Medical Center invites you to join our 2025 Foal Watch Volunteer Program! 🐴

For more information about the program and to apply click on the link below!

The Equine Medical Center offers volunteer opportunities in the areas of facility upkeep and patient care. Our volunteers contribute to patient wellness and recovery by providing the best possible hospital environment. They also have the unique opportunity to observe and learn from our doctors and s...