Sporthorse Veterinary Services

07/01/2024

Just a reminder starting today Dr Silverman will no longer be taking after hours or weekend calls. If you have not reached out to your new vet clinic and established a relationship with them please be sure to do that as soon as posable. Dr Silverman is still booking appointments during the day for the rest of July and the office is open if you need to pick up anything.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

06/24/2024

If you are lucky enough to see this girl this week be sure to tell her how much all of at SVS appreciate ALL her huge personality has brought to the office and appointments out in the field. With Dr Silverman leaving she has been snatched up by San Dieguito Equine Group, Inc. , so all of you that have transferred to their office will have the pleasure of continuing to see her. Miranda Johnson, thank you for being you!

06/03/2024

To the Sporthorse Veterinary Services community-

It's with a heavy heart that we share SVS will cease operations July 31, 2024. It's been an incredible journey, with lots of wonderful moments.

To my clients and supporters:

Thank you. Your belief and trust in us have been the driving force behind our every step. We're committed to ensuring a smooth transition for any ongoing needs. San Dieguito Equine Group, Inc. has agreed to do their best to accommodate any clients that would like to make the move to their office for veterinary care in the future. Contact our office and we will send your records to the veterinarian of your choice.

I will remain available for consultations via email [email protected]

To my dedicated team:

Your passion and hard work have been the core of our journey. I am grateful beyond words for every moment.

While this chapter ends, the bonds and memories we've created endure. I'd love it if you could share your favorite moments and stories with us as we close this amazing chapter of our lives.
I'm eternally grateful to all of you. I wish my team and clients all the best.

Here's to an amazing Future!
Sincerely,
Dr Mark

03/21/2024

Dr. Silverman is on the grounds at Dressage Affaire today through Saturday should you need anything.

11/22/2023

May your salad have dressing and your families/friends and fur babies enjoy a wonderful day. From all of us at Sporthorse Veterinary Services Happy Thanksgiving!
We will be out of the office but San Dieguito Equine Group, Inc. will be on call, just call our office to be connected to the answering service.

11/15/2023

Dr Silverman will be out of the office Saturday November 18 - Sunday November 26 spending time with his family. The office will be open (except for Thanksgiving day) and we will have 24/7 on call coverage from San Dieguito Equine Group, Inc.. Should you need anything just call the office and we or our answering service will get you and your horse the help you need.

10/24/2023

Are you headed to Desert Dressage I this weekend? Don't forget your Health Certificate

10/19/2023

In honor of Vet Tech/Vet Assistant week we want to give a HUGE shout out to Miranda. If you see her out and about please be sure to let her know how much she is appreciated!

10/18/2023

SVS is now proudly offering Training Day powder or pellets from Perfect Products, give us a call to place an order (760) 798-4850 or send an email to [email protected]

09/29/2023

How exciting is this for our local Dressage community!

09/18/2023

The Spooky Fire Season is upon us-

An Equine Fire Safety Awareness meeting will be held at Osuna Ranch, 16332 Via De Santa Fe, on Thursday September 21, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Attend this special Osuna Talks event to learn from the Humane Society and Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District about horse evacuation in the event of a fire.

08/24/2023

Dr Silverman will be attending this conference next week and will be out of the office 8/30 - 9/4 - the office will have 24/7 on call coverage should an emergency come up.

WHERE SCIENCE MEETS PRACTICE ON MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION, USE OF ORTHOBIOLOGICS, AND PERFORMANCE OF EQUINE AND CANINE ATHLETES
UTRECHT UNIVERSITY THE NETHERLANDS SEPTEMBER 1 – 3, 2023

08/23/2023

How exciting is this schedule for the upcoming season!
Are you ready for it?!
* Be sure your horses vaccines are up to date
*Have their teeth checked
*Make sure any injections that are done are done so within the USEF Drugs and Meds timeline
* HAVE FUN *

10/7/2023 - 10/8/2023 CAPISTRANO DRESSAGE FALL SHOW-National
10/27/2023 - 10/29/2023 DESERT DRESSAGE I- National
11/16/2023 - 11/19/2023 DESERT DRESSAGE II- National/CDI
12/14/2023 - 12/17/2023 DESERT DRESSAGE III- National/CDI
1/4/2024 - 1/7/2024 DESERT DRESSAGE IV- National/CDI
2/1/2024 - 2/4/2024 DEL MAR DRESSAGE OPENER- National/CDI
2/16/2024 - 2/18/2024 DEL MAR DRESSAGE CLASSIC- National
3/7/2024 - 3/10/2024 PACIFIC COAST CDI AND NATIONAL DRESSAGE AT GALWAY DOWNS
3/21/2024 - 3/24/2024 DEL MAR DRESSAGE AFFAIRE- National/CDI
4/11/2024 - 4/14/2024 DEL MAR NATIONAL HORSE SHOW- National/CDI
4/27/2024 - 4/28/2024 LA SPRING DRESSAGE-National
5/2/2024 - 5/5/2024 SPRING BENEFIT SHOW CDI AND NATIONAL
5/24/2024 - 5/26/2024 DRESSAGE AT FLINTRIDGE-National
6/14/2024 - 6/16/2024 CHEERS TO SUMMER! CDS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER SHOW GALWAY DOWNS-National
7/19/2024 – 7/21/2024 ROAD TO CHAMPIONSHIPS CDS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER DEL MAR HORSEPARK-National

07/27/2023

Dr Silverman had some exceptionally large feet to work on today. Good thing the patient was a very good boy

07/20/2023

COOL SCIENCE (pun intended)!

An old myth wants us to believe that horses should be walked until they cool completely after exercise, even in the summer. However, a study from 2020 looked at five different ways to cool a horse after exercise: walking, walking with fans, walking with intermittent cold water application, walking with intermittent cold water application and scraping, and stationary with continuous tap water application. As it turns out, the method that resulted in the quickest return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application (2 minutes), while walking alone took the longest time for recovery (25 minutes).

Bottom line: enjoy your rides in the sun this summer but remain vigilant for signs of heat stress in your horse. If they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cool bath, and a break in the shade.
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

07/17/2023

Don't forget to schedule for your CVI if you are headed to CDS San Diego Road to Champions show at Showpark July 29 - 30.

07/10/2023

https://horseshowsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/CDS-San-Diego-Road-to-Championships-2023-2.pdf

Make sure you have all your paperwork in order if you are headed to the show at Showpark - Pay close attention to pages 10-14

Best of luck to everyone heading to the show!

07/03/2023

Dr. Silverman will be out of the office Thursday 7/6 - Sunday 7/9. He will be in Oregon speaking at a conference. The office will be open and we will have on call coverage from San Dieguito Equine Group, Inc. should you need anything call our office 760-798-4850 and you will get the help you need. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

06/22/2023

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/equine/vsv/vesicular-stomatitis

Keep up the good work San Diego County, stay vigilant, fly season has just begun.

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06/16/2023

Here is a link to the latest VS situation Report-
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/equine/vsv/vesicular-stomatitis


- USEF Licensed Competitions will require all horses entering from a USDA Confirmed VS Affected State to be accompanied by an official state issued or approved certificate of veterinarian inspection (CVI) ( Health Certificate) which includes a VS statement issued within 5 days of entry to the competition grounds. Only an official state issued/approved certificate of veterinary inspection document will be accepted. Inspections on Veterinary Letterhead WILL NOT be accepted.

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06/13/2023

Be aware if you are heading out to a horseshow, you are required to have an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) show grounds are not accepting a letter from your vet.

06/06/2023

CDFA just released a new situation report for the current VS outbreak

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06/02/2023

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/animal_diseases/vsv/sitrep-06-02-23.pdf

Here is the link to the current situation report on the USDA website.

03/10/2023

Celebrating Women's History Month: 5 Female Veterinarians Who Paved the Way on March 06, 2023 Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps As recently as 1975, women made up only 5% of the veterinary profession.1 By 2010, however, women made up roughly 50% of the profession; and today, appr...

02/21/2023

12/31/2022

Dr Silverman will be away until Tuesday afternoon, San Dieguito Equine Group, Inc. The office will be closed Monday 1/2 in observance of New Years. If you need anything call the office as usual and you will be connected to the answering service.

12/30/2022

From all of us at Sporthorse Veterinary Services, we wish you a happy, safe and healthy New Year! We look forward to working with you and your horses in 2023.

12/02/2022

Dr. Silverman is away this weekend. We do have on call coverage should something come up. Just call the office 760-798-4850 and you will be taken care of.

11/18/2022

Best of luck to all of the horse/rider combos that are showing this weekend at the beautiful Desert International Horse Park!

It’s time for dressage! ⏰ We are thrilled to welcome the first day of competition of Desert Dressage II, presented by Adequan.

Huge thanks to presenting sponsor of Desert Dressage series, the Brad & Kathy Coors Family, as well as other gracious sponsors, Four Winds Farm, EurEquine, It’s A Good Life Podcast, Beverly Gepfer & Kirk Martens Foundation, and more all listed on our website!

Let’s go have a great weekend of dressage in the desert! ☀️

11/18/2022

It's that time of year, Dr. Silverman and Miranda are at the 2022 AAEP convention in San Antonio to learn new things, see new things and meet up with like minded colleagues. The office is open today and Monday and we have 24hr on call coverage all weekend from San Dieguito Equine Group, Inc.. If you need anything call the office and you will be taken care of.