Pine Bush Equine

02/06/2025

Schedule your horses dental for February and receive $20 off 🦷🐴

01/01/2025

Our main office is closed today, please call 845-361-4917 for emergency services.

12/25/2024

Our main office is closed today so our staff can enjoy the holiday. Please call 845-361-4917 if you are in need of our emergency services.

12/24/2024

11/28/2024

Our office is closed today to allow our staff time to enjoy the holiday.

11/22/2024

We typically see an increase in impaction colic during the winter months, which can be directly attributed to a decrease in water consumption once temperatures fall. Below are a few important steps to take precautions and ensure your horses are staying hydrated this winter:💧

- Ensure water is always freely available
- Invest in heated water buckets or a water heater to keep water warm
- Break and remove any ice chunks from water sources
- Monitor your horse's hydration status with the skin pitch test and mucous membrane evaluation
- Soak feeds in warm water

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11/19/2024

Is your horse’s nighttime vision better than your daytime vision? 👀

When comparing equine vision to human vision, the horse has a smaller visible spectrum (see image) which means they see a smaller range of colors than we do. However, horses have a structure in the back of their eye—called the tapetum lucidum—that humans do not have. This enhances vision in low light conditions and allows a horse to see better in the dark than a human does. However, reflections from the tapetum lucidum can also blur images and lead to poor depth perception at night.

Dilation of the pupil allows all species to see better in the dark. This process takes longer in a horse (45 minutes) than it does in humans (25 minutes). So when a horse is asked to do something in a dark environment, it’s important to allow their vision proper time to fully accommodate.

Overall, the nighttime vision of a horse is better than the nighttime vision of a human. However, the horse’s nighttime vision is NOT better than the daytime vision of a human. Anytime you are asking your horse to function in a dim light situation, give them time to adjust. And if they are fearful, be patient and try to understand how things look from their perspective!

Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

11/14/2024

Preparing for the winter circuit? Does your horse need a tune up before the new year? It's a great time to book any planned joint injections, chiro work, or other sport horse maintenance services sooner rather than later to keep your horse performing at their best, most comfortable self! ❄

Give us a call at 845-361-4917 to book chiro work with Dr. Madalyn or learn more about our options.

11/11/2024

Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. We’re so grateful to all those who serve our country and help keep us safe!

From all of us at Pine Bush Equine Services, thank you. ❤️

11/06/2024

With temperatures dropping, it's a good reminder to ensure you have the proper plans in place to keep your horses comfortable and happy for the winter months. ❄️

Performing routine preventative care is an important part of your horse’s wellbeing and care. Call us at 845-361-4917 if you have any questions or are interested in booking your next appointment.❄️

11/02/2024

Daylight Savings ends at 2:00am on Sunday! Clocks will "fall back" an hour, giving us an extra hour of sleep!

While we may enjoy that extra hour of sleep today, early sunsets make riding, feeding, and other barn tasks a bit more challenging in the dark! Comment below any tips you've used to mitigate these shorter days!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! Our practice will remain open today with normal business hours.

We hope your day is filled with fun and spooky vibes! 👻🎃🦇

Are you and your horse dressing up in costume this year? Comment a picture below!

10/24/2024

During the colder months, horses typically spend more time inside, whether in their stall or riding in indoor arenas. This can lead to increased exposure to dusty barn particles, a major contributor to equine asthma. It is important to take extra precautions to decrease exposure, especially for extra sensitive horses.

10/21/2024

There are a number of factors that go into proper blanketing protocols, and with temperatures dropping, it's important to keep them in mind!

Some general guidelines for blanketing:

-Body Clipped Horses: Start blanketing when the temperature gets below 60° F, or anytime it is rainy or windy

-Moderate Hair Coat Horses: Start blanketing when the temperature goes below 40° F

-Heavy Hair Coat Horses: Start blanketing when the temperatures go below 30° F

Let's see who has the best dressed! Comment with your blanket pictures!

10/16/2024

Fall is officially in full swing! Now is the time to crack down on housing, nutrition, and preventative health strategies suitable for the arrival of winter.🍂

The graphic below lists some essential items on the horse owner's fall to-do checklist, but there is much more that needs to be done—like having your horse rugs repaired and waterproofed; securing and storing hay properly; assessing your shelters for safety and soundness; etc.)

Your equine veterinarian is one of your greatest allies this season: be sure to give us a call soon to discuss vaccination and deworming protocols appropriate for your horse’s situation; use this opportunity to chat about recommended changes in nutrition and exercise program as well!

10/14/2024

Our vet tech team and staff is truly the heart and soul of Pine Bush Equine and we couldn't possibly do what we do without each and every single one of our staff members. They have unmatchable strength, even in the toughest of times, and they will always have the deepest love for every animal that they care for. 💙

If you feel the same, join us and share a thank you in the comments below!

10/10/2024

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, raising public awareness of mental health issues around the globe through education and advocacy. 🧠🌎

Veterinarians face long hours, staffing shortages, financial pressures, and other challenges associated with providing medical care to so many animals in need, all of which take a mental toll.

Let's remember to show kindness and patience towards your veterinarian and practice staff the next time you visit. ♥

NOMV Crisis Numbers: https://www.nomv.org/crisis-numbers/