Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics - Menlo Park

11/27/2025

EHV-1 WEBINAR RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE

In an effort to educate the equine industry on the current EHV-1 outbreak in the United States, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) hosted a webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 for horse owners, trainers, and barn managers to offer the most up-to-date information on this issue.

Dr. Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) explained what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and how to prevent its spread.

A recording of this educational session is now available to view on-demand at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XzuuYmIEQY

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11/24/2025

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) — also known as equine CUSHING’S DISEASE — is an age-related, slowly progressive, degenerative disease that affects many horses. Typical signs that your horse may have PPID include a long, wavy hair coat that doesn’t shed, excessive thirst and urination, muscle wasting, and increased susceptibility to infections and laminitis.

If you suspect that your horse may have pre-Cushing’s or Cushing’s disease, it’s important to discuss this with your veterinarian and begin a treatment plan that may include medication as well as dietary management and general wellness care to promote longevity and ensure a good quality of life.

The Equine Endocrinology Group (EEG) is composed of experts who provide advice in the form of written guidelines to help veterinary practitioners diagnose and manage equine endocrine disorders. Guidelines are updated every two years.

The most recent guidelines, released in October 2025 can be found in the Resources section of the Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics website:

> https://www.steinbeckpeninsulaequine.com/post/2025-update-on-ppid-cushing-s-disease
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11/22/2025

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) is monitoring an outbreak of EHM that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event Nov 5-9. To date, officially confirmed cases have been reported in five states (but not in California).

Learn more about this outbreak at:

> https://equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Equine-Herpesvirus-Myeloencephalopathy-(EHM)-Outbreak

Learn more about Equine Hersvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) and Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), the virus causing the outbreak, at:

> https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

> https://www.steinbeckpeninsulaequine.com/post/equine-herpesvirus-myeloencephalopathy

11/14/2025

A BIG WIN FOR OUR STANDING MRI

Steinbeck Peninsula Equine installed a brand new Standing MRI unit this past spring at our Salinas Clinic. Here's the follow-up on our very first Standing MRI patient, who was scanned back on April 8th, 2025 ...

McDreamy is a remarkable horse owned by Dave Pedrazzi. Earlier this year, McDreamy developed a lameness issue that was unresponsive to empirical treatments. Initial diagnostics, including x-rays and ultrasound, did not reveal any specific injuries.

To investigate further, we performed a Standing MRI of McDreamy's front feet and pasterns . Our Standing MRI system utilizes IV sedation, eliminating the need for general anesthesia. This advanced imaging technique enabled Dr. Tim Eastman to accurately identify the source of McDreamy’s discomfort and implement an effective treatment plan.

On September 26th, McDreamy triumphed in the $35K Cutting Event at the San Benito Fair! Congratulations to Dave and McDreamy on this outstanding achievement!

Learn more about Standing MRI at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics at:
https://www.steinbeckpeninsulaequine.com/mri

If you feel that horse in your care might benefit from Standing MRI, please contact your veterinarian about a referral or call Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics in Salinas at (831) 455-1808.

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11/08/2025

Keep your horse smiling!

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11/05/2025

GET 20% OFF a DENTAL FLOAT and ROUTINE DENTAL EXAM ...

… during NOVEMBER and DECEMBER, when you bring your horse to us:

> WEDNESDAYS at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinic in Salinas

> THURSDAYS at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinic in Menlo Park

> FRIDAYS at Graham Hill Showgrounds in Santa Cruz (must be a member)

Please call for your appointment ASAP (schedule subject to availability; appointment required):

> Salinas or Santa Cruz: ‭(831) 455-1808‬

> Menlo Park: ‭(650) 854-3162‬

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11/04/2025

Please welcome Savana Martinez to our Office Team!

Savana grew up in Carmel Valley. When she was 8 years old, she started riding at a local ranch, where there were 14 horses. She learned to ride both Western and English, including Dressage. Savana credits her “heart horse” Netuno (who passed away several years ago) with igniting her passion for horses.

Savana attended Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) to gain prerequisites for Nursing school. She has earned a Phlebotomy Technician certification and is continuing to pursue her Nursing ambitions with course work at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and Cabrillo College. While she has planned to make human health care her lifetime career, she has always had a strong interest in horses and animals. By working at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics — her first job at a veterinary clinic — Savana is hoping to discover whether she should consider a course adjustment to equine medicine.

After having lived in Pebble Beach and Marina, Savana now lives in South Salinas with her fiancé and their Miniature Schnauzer, Maverick. When not working, Savana enjoys spending time with her fiancé and her family. She loves being outdoors, adores the beach, likes to hike, and enjoys trying new food spots.

11/01/2025

Can you identify all of these Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics team members showing some Halloween spirit?

10/31/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinic (Menlo Park)!

Vote for your favorite “horse-o-lanterns” in the comments!

10/22/2025

https://thehorse.com/1131890/transforming-epm-care-current-and-new-therapies/

Researchers say bump kinase inhibitors show promise in treating horses with this neurologic disease.

10/10/2025

WHOA!
DAY OF THE HORSE IS HERE!

Join the Trail Ride

The Horse Park’s 4-day Horse Temperature Log requirement has been lifted.

All riders who did not get a chance to register are welcome to show up and register at the Horse Park on Saturday, so tell your friends and barn mates. The $95 fee has been extended.

PLUSH PONIES REE to the first 300 kids that attend the Horse Fair on Sunday Oct. 12 10:30am-1:30pm.

Join us for this amazing day full of activities, demonstrations, music, food and community!

Learn more at:
https://whoa94062.org/horse-fair/
and
https://www.facebook.com/WoodsideHorse/

09/30/2025

https://horsenetwork.com/2014/08/50-best-horse-movies/

The next best thing to riding horses is watching horse movies. Everyone has a childhood favorite. See where yours ranks on our list.