Hadley Hill Equine

01/11/2025

We are grateful for a community that comes together to help! Doctors DeWitt and Burglass with Techs Morgan and Maddie worked hard on this cold Thursday.
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/brandon-township-community-saves-horses-from-icy-pond.amp?fbclid=IwY2xjawHvb1RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdlqN3DwtuOvkj0EYcXaiIxmSgHkEUs_Zv37PENyoef65eCXFwTSOC6WRg_aem_DN2Vppn7319mj44rLgdz5w

It was a rescue mission that involved several people in a northern Oakland County community where two horses fell through the ice in a small pond, with one of them on the brink of death.

01/10/2025

We see this condition in some of our patients. Here's some good information on Free Fecal Water Syndrome.

12/31/2024

As this year comes to a close we would like to thank our clients, both new and returning. We do all this for the horse and are grateful we can continue to serve our horse community. Happy new year and cheers to 2025 🥂

12/24/2024

🎄 Merry Horse-mas! 🎄
We are closed the 24th and 25th and will reopen for normal hours the 26th. As always we have a doctor available for emergencies that may arise.

12/11/2024

🌬 The cold is coming, have you winterized?
Learn more about winter horse care, tips and tricks. Good information for even the most seasoned horse owner!

Learn how to avoid cold weather pitfalls and get tips to prepare for winter weather including nutrition and wellness, blanketing, shelter and ventilation.

12/06/2024

⚠️We have been seeing an increased number of chokes recently. The cold weather may be playing a part- grain being harder to chew, freezing together or not soaking well in cold water.
👉Please allow enough time to ensure grain is soaked thoroughly prior to feeding and no frozen chunks.

👉If you have a quick eater, slow them down by adding chunks of salt lick or large rocks into their feed pan.

☎️ If you think your horse may be choking please remove all food from the stall, then call the clinic for further instructions.

While it’s a common equine emergency, espophageal obstruction (“choke”) can look alarming, especially if you've never seen it before. Unlike in human medicine, where choking refers to a tracheal (or windpipe) obstruction, choke in horses refers to an obstruction of the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

Most commonly, choking occur when horses eat concentrated feed too quickly without chewing it appropriately, which results in a firm bolus lodged in the animal's esophagus. However, esophageal obstruction can also occur with hay or straw, hard treats, carrots, or nonfood objects. Poor dentition, which leads to inadequate chewing, is also a frequent cause of choke.

While common, chokes can have serious consequences so be sure to call your veterinarian as soon as you notice signs of choke. A bad choke is fairly obvious to both veterinarians and horse owners, but a mild choke could be confused with an upper respiratory tract infection or colic.

Read more about this condition on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/understanding-choke-horses

12/02/2024

We were so excited to win our clinic ribbon at the Metamora Wassailing Celebration! Find us there next year! ❄️

11/28/2024

We are thankful for our amazing horses, clients, and staff! Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!

11/25/2024

Coming up-- this Sunday! We'll be there!

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us for the Annual All Horse Wassail Parade December 1 at 2 pm in the Village of Metamora. Santa will be at Metamora General after the parade.

11/22/2024

💊Is your horse on Prascend? There is a rebate going on now through November 30th! You still qualify if you buy through our online pharmacy. www.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy
*Reminder* this medication is very sensitive, please do not pre-open pills until just prior to dosing.

11/16/2024

When you have to poultice your horse, at least be fashionable with it 👠
Thank you Lori for sharing your Mary Jane's with Lucky!

11/11/2024

Thank you to all our clients who have helped this practice thrive. We have outgrown our current location and we are looking to upgrade and offer even more services in 2025!! Stay tuned.

Send a message to learn more

10/28/2024

Thinking of breeding? This is a must watch if you're considering breeding this Spring🌸

Don't forget to sign up for this week's Horse Owner Education Webinar!

This Wednesday (Oct. 30), join AAEP member veterinarian and board-certified theriogenologist Dr. Dale Kelley for a one-hour webinar discussion that will cover the basics of reproductive biology of the horse, the logistics of breeding season, and what to expect when breeding your mare.

Registration is FREE but required. Attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CHkvKjmpTlGOiPMbwhEtBA #/registration

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

10/25/2024

It's that time of year again! Michigan weather swings mean paying close attention to your horse's water intake and manure production. Keep them drinking!

Veterinarians will tell you that when certain types of weather are forecast, they can expect a rise in colic cases. Some correlation between weather and colic is easily understandable. Frozen water supplies in winter and a combination of drought and increased sweating in summer may prevent a horse f...

10/17/2024

We had a lot of fun getting our new doctor ready for her debut! Charlie’s Forever Farm night at the races benefit event! 🫏 Check out the event and come bet on us to win! 🏆

https://facebook.com/events/s/donkey-race-fundraiser/790513356627791/

10/16/2024

We can't thank our techs enough!!!!! Morgan, Maddie, Kate and Kerry- you all keep us safe, organized, and above all else love our patients ❤️ Thank you for everything you do!

09/18/2024

As the grass is starting to dry, please know the risk of laminitis is still here! Please do not change your horse's dietary management without consulting a veterinarian.

Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.