Gas Light Equine

06/19/2024

06/03/2024

Think your horse might have stomach ulcers? We can perform a gastroscopy right at your barn and provide an answer!

05/09/2024

04/23/2024

Always A Good TIme!

04/17/2024

Congrats Mary, what an honor!

Mary Shaftner of Simpsonville, Kentucky will perform the national anthem the week of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

04/07/2024

Congrats ladies!!

03/27/2024

Save on Equine Essentials from Zoetis! You can scan the QR code or Text rebates to 75834 and upload a photo of your receipt to request your rebates.

03/27/2024

We are jumping at the chance to show you the rebate for Adequan i.m. Scan the QR code today to take advantage of this $20 savings!

03/26/2024

Hey! Did you know we have ONE Foalert unit left available for rent, starting April 1st?! Call us now to reserve it! 502-222-9411

03/26/2024

Our partners at Boehringer Ingelheim are offering rebates for Prascend, Gastrogard, and Equioxx to our clients starting April 1. 2024. To take advantage of these rebates, please go to www.boehringeringelheimequinerebates.com and submit your invoices! For more information on PPID please scan the QR code below.

02/21/2024

Gas Light Equine is pleased to announce that we have a facility available for use for haul in breeding work!! We look forward to helping you with your breeding program!! Please call our office at 502-222-9411 for information and with any questions you may have!

02/13/2024

Gas Light Equine would like to OFFICIALLY welcome Dr. Nina Stewart to the practice! She graduated from Michigan State University in 2019 and has worked for Bluegrass Equine Emergency Service since July 2021 and switched to Gas Light this past September. She is ready to help you take care of your equine friends, so give her a call to set up an appointment! 502-222-9411

02/13/2024

Dr. James Beckman was featured in the AVMA magazine recently when he gave a presentation to Critter Fixers, on NatGeo, at Second Stride, on equine veterinary medicine.

02/13/2024

Don't forget to submit your invoices to get your rebates!

02/02/2024

Hey horse peeps! Gas Light Equine has an open position for a veterinary technician / assistant. Full time, Tuesday through Friday. We work hard and have a good time- every day is an adventure. If you’re interested in joining the team, please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]

01/11/2024

Gas Light Equine has a foalert available for rental for those foaling out at home. This unit does not require a landline for use. Call the office at 502-222-9411 for information and to get on the rental schedule! We still have rental availability for the 2024 season.

01/11/2024

On behalf of all of us at Gas Light Equine, thank you for a wonderful 2023! Thank you for all the love and support, and for entrusting us to care for your horses as well as the people that love them!

11/01/2023

It’s fall, y’all! Tell me what’s wrong with this poor horse’s tongue! She was examined because the owner noticed she was chewing abnormally. How do we treat this condition??

10/16/2023

Way to go, ladies!!!

09/15/2023

Save the date! You won’t want to miss this!

09/01/2023

HUGE congratulations to Blackhorse Stables, Cathy Zega Rutter, Rachel Miles, and Hector Guzman!

07/10/2023

Congratulations to all of our clients at the National Dressage Pony Cup, especially the Warner family and the best-named “Fifty Shades Lighter!”

06/14/2023

THIS!! Ulcers are not all created equal, and successful treatment starts with a correct diagnosis by scoping the stomach. We can easily do this at your farm! Listen to your horse - if you think ulcers may be playing a role in behavior or performance, give us a call.

What can you do to protect your horse’s sensitive stomach against gastric disease?

05/19/2023

05/09/2023

Well done, ladies!!

05/01/2023

02/24/2023

01/28/2023

07/02/2022

Have you been waiting longer than usual for an open appointment with your veterinarian or been unable to access after-hours services for your horse? The shortage of equine veterinarians in the U.S. is likely the cause. Many veterinary practices have too few horse doctors to service all their clients.

Why? Only about 6% of new veterinary graduates annually enter equine practice. After five years, 50% of these young veterinarians leave for small animal practice or quit veterinary medicine altogether. The primary reasons are the personal demands of the profession and equine practice’s lower starting salaries. Many new veterinarians begin their career with more than $200,000 in student loan debt, making an equine position with lower compensation often unthinkable. When financial concerns are combined with the always present demands of emergency coverage, many equine veterinarians choose to leave for a healthier way of life.

The good news is that the AAEP along with private veterinary practices and veterinary schools are addressing the pain points which have led to the current crisis. But the solution is complex and will require the support and collaboration of every person in the equine industry — including horse owners. As we work to improve the profession for current and future veterinarians, you have a huge role to play in the much-needed transformation of equine practice. Horse doctors look forward to working together with you for the good of the horse and the sustainability of veterinary care!

06/04/2022

THIS! This is just one of the many reasons why you should only have your horses vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian. Here is a vial of vaccine sitting on the cash register at Tractor Supply, for who knows how long. Quality control is woefully lacking, which can render the vaccine not only ineffective, but potentially harmful to your horse.