Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services

12/06/2024

Oakhurst Thoroughbreds Racing Fan Club is ALL-IN on this one for our thoroughbred racing!

RAGING TIGER is producing flashy & athletic, forward but willing, well balanced and muscled offspring - First foals have been broke and are coming two-year-olds. He's got all the DNA and pedigree to be arguably considered the best value on the West Coast!

This is likely the last year of the special introductory stud fee - we want your help getting babies on the ground - he will likely be going up 50%+ in 2026.

Live Cover Only
Registered as an approved AQHA Appendix and APHA Crop-Out

Call 503-554-0227 to schedule a visit!

*$100 off Booking if paid and contract signed by Dec. 31, 2024.
(*No other discounts apply)

11/18/2024

🔥 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

Don't believe what you see and hear on TV 📺

Regardless of what RIP and Yellowstone tell you, we DO NOT recommend giving Banamine (Flunixin) via Intramuscular (IM) administration. 💉

There is a very real risk of abscess formation at the injection site that can be severe and life-threatening.

What else can you do if you are not comfortable with IV shots? Liquid Banamine can be given safely via oral administration.

And pushing that much Dexamethasone?! Don't even get us started . . .that's another post for another day.

11/15/2024

How cool is this?! In today's episode of "Where in the World" meets "It's Small Horse World" . . . Meet "Birdie" - The mare in the middle!

Birdie's mom (shire) was bred to GIACOMO (thoroughbred) at Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services, then she was foaled, raised, and prepped by her owner - who sold her to the great State of Texas - shown here, patrolling the grounds of the State Capitol!

Looking good Birdie - Way to represent Giacomo, 2005 Kentucky Derby Winner, in a whole new light!

***If you have stories you would like to share about foals by Giacomo, Grindstone, or other Oakhurst Thoroughbreds Racing Fan Club bred, trained or raised horses, or bred, rehabbed or treated by Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services, please send to [email protected]!

10/31/2024

10/30/2024

TODAY'S DEMONSTRATION OF "DONKEYS BEING DONKEYS"

No good deed shall go unpunished. "Barley" decided to get a little too up-close and personal with his slow feeder ball . . . and he became one with it!

Barley is a sweetheart of a 2yo miniature donkey, however, was slightly uncooperative for his owner after the early morning mishap. With the help of sedation, and some handy tool-work, Barley was back on the run, unburdened once more! Okay, it was more like a slow saunter over to breakfast!

Thank you to his owners for allowing Oakhurst to assist, and Dr. Magorian for being the ultimate Donkey whisperer. ❤

10/23/2024

Still available
You are missing out on this one.

PRICE UPDATE - - -
$2500 obo

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Here's the one you have been asking for!!!! 🏇💥💕
We have gotten numerous requests for Giacomo mares and have not had any to offer recently . . .until now. Selling for a client ~

Daniel The Dreamer✨
2017 16hh+ Bay Thoroughbred Mare
GIACOMO 🌹 x Angels Can Be Wild (by Wild And Wicked)

"Dani" is a multiple winner who was last raced in 2022 with LTE of nearly $50,000, finishing in the top-three 16/25! She is easy to be around and is showing incredible potential as a saddle horse in VERY limited recent rides ~ would not recommend as a turn-key beginner horse, but with some training feel she will check a lot of boxes for riders of multiple skillsets. Dani has successfully foaled, but sadly lost that one as youngster to no fault of hers or his.

Please call (503)554-0227 or email [email protected] for more information or to set up an appointment to come out and meet her! Comments made to posts are difficult to keep up with so please call or email us instead! Pre-purchase available at buyers expense.

10/22/2024

Be our Guest for FREE Client Education!

GERIATRICS 202 - Navigating Challenges & Embracing Opportunities in an Aging Population

Doctors Magorian and Ouellette explore the challenges and opportunities that come with aging in equines, emphasizing strategies for maintaining their health and well-being. They will also discuss the importance of fostering a supportive environment for these remarkable animals as they transition into their later years.

*There will be a brief refresher from last year's Geriatrics 101, followed by a deeper dive into the subject! This seminar is meant to be fresh and new yet appropriate for new or experienced owners of geriatric equines.

DATE: Tuesday, November 12th
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner, 6:15 Presentation
LOCATION: Chehalem Valley Brewing, Newberg, OR
SPONSORED BY: Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health

Please help us plan and RSVP as soon as possible to 503-554-0227 or [email protected] - Reservations are limited to two reservations per account (exceptions may apply) and the event will fill-up!

10/21/2024

Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services couldn't do what we do and be who we are without the amazing support of our Veterinary Assistant Team and Support Staff!

We are one week late to the party, but no less appreciative of our amazing Team that works tirelessly for us and you!

Veterinary Assistants: Courtney, Riley, Alex C, Alex R, Reilly, Angie, Kennidy, Millie, Alexa
Veterinary Office: Stephanie, Dakota, Christine
Farm Team: Agustin, Alfredo, Brock, Sarah, Kieren

THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS AND ALL YOU DO!

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!

10/11/2024

COOS BAY! (and Surrounding Areas)

Dr. Tara O'Brien is coming your way week of Nov. 11th. To get on the schedule, please call 503-554-0227 to secure your spot - Don't wait - we do anticipate filling up!

Save Time, Save Money - Be seen at a Commercial Facility for best Shared Call Charge and Trip fees! Get your Yearly Wellness so we can continue to fill your prescriptions!

Photo Courtesy of Coosbayor.gov

10/07/2024

Packers Fan, Harry Potter, TOP GUN!!!, & more! Love it!

10/05/2024

WOW!
111 Clients, 13+ Staff, and 4 sponsors enjoyed FANTASTIC information from Dr. Karen Davison of Purina Horse Feed, OFF THE HOOK food from Tumwater Vineyard and an all-around fun night of comradery with fellow horse enthusisats.

We cannot do these without the support of our sponsors, and help from our amazing staff - - - but YOU, our clients, friends and horse family make it all worth it!

See you next month for:
Geriatrics 202 - Navigating challenges & embracing opportunities in an aging population - Presented by Dr. Flynn Magorian and Dr. Sylvia Ouellette! Tuesday, Nov. 12 - 5:30 PM - Chehalem Valley Brewing Company, Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health Boehringer IngelheimBoehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.

PLEASE RSVP to the office @ [email protected] or by calling 503-554-0227. Limited availability. Of course, Client Education is always Free with delicious food and drink @ Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services!!

10/03/2024

TODAY'S DEMONSTRATION OF "HORSES BEING HORSES"

Horse was noticed to be possibly choking a couple of days ago. Seemingly cleared but again more recently presented with excessive saliva and some minor blood from the left side of the mouth.

Upon Exam at Oakhurst Equine, teeth had some sharp points, however, was determined to not be the cause of the bleeding. With sedation and the speculum in place, Dr. Parker viewed what looked to be part of thick stemmy hay or straw towards the back of the mouth. When the foreign body was actually extracted, it was part of a berry branch, with thorns, about several inches long!

Owners said there are blackberry bushes on one side of her horse's paddock, so she will move her horse to another area until the blackberries are cleared!

Thanks to an Owner for taking action when she noticed a problem, and shout out to Dr. Parker and Assistant Riley E for making the Patient feel so much better!

09/25/2024

FINAL FACEBOOK REMINDER!

TOMORROW!!
💥 The EQUINE MICROBIOME - SOMETIMES THE BIG BREAKTHROUGH is smaller than you think! 💥

Speaker: Dr. Karen Davison
Thursday, September 26th - 6:00 PM Dinner - 6:30 Presentation
Dress Appropriately - Oakhurst Arena
Parking - Front Pasture

BBQ Pork and Mac N Cheese courtesy of Purina Horse Feed

Thank you to those that helped us plan by RSVPing. For those that want to go, we have a few cancellation spots that have opened up! 503-554-0227

09/23/2024

BREAKING 2024 HAS COMMENCED!

Oakhurst Thoroughbreds Racing Fan Club has begun breaking next years' thoroughbred runners! We have 2-4 breaking spots remaining open starting in the next 13 days. - Does NOT have to be a racing prospect!

Horses will begin with a solid ground foundation through connection and desensitization. Riding will begin in the round pen prior to arena and finally the 9/16 mile racetrack on property. The approximate six-week +/- program includes all of what you would expect in equine Kindergarten and more:

Broke to:
Racehorse baby gallop - Walk/Trot/Lope
Accept grooming and hydrotherapy (bathes)
Lift legs for basic leg and foot care
Wall Tie
Be ponied with a rider, riding in company, passing each other from behind and head-on and more
Stand for saddling
Walk through the starting gates

Contact Ben @ 503-554-0227 to get your horse in the Oakhurst Program!

09/19/2024

LAST CALL FOR RSVP's
Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services FREE Client Education

💥🐴💥 The EQUINE MICROBIOME - SOMETIMES THE BIG BREAKTHROUGH is smaller than you think! 💥🐴💥

Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services is EXCITED to welcome back a ROCKSTAR, Dr. Karen Davison of Purina Animal Nutrition. She is the Director of Equine Technical Solutions at Purina Animal Nutrition and earned her Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Equine Nutrition from Texas A&M University. Dr. Davison has guest-lectured at universities and veterinary schools, contributed to scientific research journals and magazines, authored book chapters and presented at regional and national veterinary meetings.

Thursday, September 26th
6:00 PM 🕕 Dinner, 6:30 🕡Presentation
BBQ Dinner 🍗 from Tumwater Vineyard Courtesy of Purina & Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services
*Dress appropriately for Oakhurst Arena

To help us plan the food, please RSVP to [email protected] or by calling 📞 503-554-0227 before end of day tomorrow (Friday, Sept 20).

*Picture is Dr. Ouellette at our Equine 911 last Spring!