Whether you’re chasing cows, jumping over fences, or riding down the trail, Black Diamond Equine will help you bring out the best in your horse.
From general care, vaccines and dentistry, to lameness and performance, Black Diamond Equine Veterinary Clinic's (BDE) goal is to provide the best medical options and treatment to bring out and maintain the performance of your horse. No matter if your horse walks down the trail, runs after cows, barrels, or jumps for a living, we at BDE want to be a part of your team. Our doctors bring extensive e
xperience in both large and small equine hospitals, and with a variety of performance goals and partnering with trainers of all disciplines. We provide treatment options with honesty, integrity, and the well-being of your horse always first and foremost. BDE offers the best in care with our haul-in facility. Ambulatory services are also available.
04/09/2025
As the days grow warmer and the sun peeks through the clouds, we’re starting to see the vibrant green of fresh grass emerge! 🌿
A friendly reminder: If you have horses that are sensitive to sugar or are overweight, please avoid allowing them onto our pastures this spring. Overconsumption of high-sugar forage is the #1 cause of laminitis in horses.
For more information and helpful tips, feel free to check out this informative document from the OSU Extension Service: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/extd8/files/catalog/auto/EM9354.pdf
04/06/2025
🚨 PRINEVILLE DAY - DISCOUNTED FARM CALL RATE! 🚨
We’ve had a couple of cancellations for next week’s Prineville Day, and we’ve got some spots available for a discounted farm call fee! 🙌
Call the office if you'd like to get on the schedule!
03/26/2025
🌞🌼 Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to give your horse a fresh start for the season! 🌞🌼
Schedule a wellness exam to ensure your equine partner is up to date on vaccinations, deworming, dental care, and overall health. Warmer weather brings increased activity, so let’s ensure they’re feeling their best for the riding season!
03/22/2025
Interested in riding for a cause this spring?? Check out the Grizzly Mountain Ride coming up next month!
It's the first day of spring AND foaling season is in full swing!!
Here's a reminder of the 1-2-3's of foaling!
1 hour after birth: The foal should be standing
2 hours after birth: The foal should be nursing
3 hours after birth: The mare should have passed her placenta
Any deviation from this timeline warrants prompt veterinary intervention!
And don't forget - an IgG test within 12-24 hours after birth will allow us to catch foals who have not received adequate colostrum and intervene before they get sick.
Happy foaling!!
03/17/2025
🐾 Looks like the snow’s sticking around a little longer... ❄️ It’s cold out there, so stay warm and safe, everyone! Or... is this just the start of second winter? 😅
03/14/2025
🎉 Pretty Nifty? 50! 🎉
Wishing the one and only Dr. Paul a very happy 50th birthday! 🎂 Here's to celebrating half a century of awesomeness and many more to come! 🎈🎁
Cheers to you, Dr. Paul! 🥂
02/21/2025
🚨 Spots are filling up fast! 🚨
Don't miss out on our Dental Special! Book now and save $47.50 per horse for a complete oral examination and float using our dental scope and water-cooled float equipment. 🐴✨
✅ Available only for hauls into our temperature-controlled clinic between January - March. ⏳ Hurry, time is running out! Call now to secure your spot!
02/14/2025
💖 Happy Valentine’s Day to our amazing clients and their fabulous equines! 🐴💕
Today, we’re celebrating the love, trust, and bond you share with your four-legged companions. 🐾 Whether it’s a nuzzle, a trot, or a heartfelt gallop, these moments with your equine are the sweetest gifts. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey and for all the love you share with us and your beautiful horses.
Wishing you and your equines a day filled with extra cuddles, treats, and plenty of love! 🌹🐎
02/10/2025
It's getting cold out there!!
Since a lot of our horses are out in the elements this week, make sure to remember the important aspects of helping our Equine friends weather the storm.
Access to water, forage and appropriate shelter are by far the most important aspects of this care.
"Meet Rooster, our unexpected farm call companion! 🐱✨ This adventurous little explorer decided to join us during a recent visit.
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01/24/2025
🚗💨 We Come to You! 🐾
Did you know that, in addition to our temperature-controlled clinic, we also have fully equipped mobile units to bring the care directly to your farm? 🌾🐴
We proudly serve areas surrounding Redmond, including Bend, Sisters, Crooked River Ranch, and Prineville! 🌍
🔔 Requesting a Farm Call?
Please call ahead to increase the chances that we’ll be able to visit on the day you need us! 📅
01/21/2025
🎉 Exciting News! Dr. Persia is Coming Back in Mid-February! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Persia will be returning from maternity leave in mid-February! Woohoo! 🙌
A big congratulations to Dr. Persia and her husband on the arrival of their healthy baby boy, Benjamin, in November. 💙 Everything has been going wonderfully for the new family!
Please join us in welcoming Benjamin to the Black Diamond team! 👶💫 We can’t wait for Dr. Persia to be back with us!
01/17/2025
Help us give a belated welcome to the team to Madison (aka Madi)!
Madi joined us this past fall as a veterinary assistant and client service representative. Her kind, gentle nature and strong work ethic have already made her an invaluable member of the team!
Madison is from Sacramento, California. She grew up visiting Oregon’s coast and always hoped to move here some day. She graduated in 2022 with an Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences. She is planning to continue schooling down the road but is taking some time off to explore her options. Madison has had an infatuation with horses since she was little and has been working with horses for a few years now.
Madison has a background in soccer and dance and loves all things outdoors. When not at work, you can find Madison spending time outside, baking, watching movies and playing with her dogs!
01/15/2025
The dental special has only been on for a little over a week and we've already been finding many painful teeth!
These are fractured molars found on routine oral examination using our oral endoscope. Horses don't often have clinical signs when they have dental pain, and it is extremely rare for a horse to stop eating due to painful teeth.
This is a great reminder that a comprehensive oral examination, using either a mirror or oral endoscope, is recommended annually by a qualified veterinarian to ensure optimal oral health.
Our dental special is going on through the end of March! Call now to get on the schedule if your horse is due for an oral exam or dental float.
01/10/2025
Check out this big handsome fella we had the pleasure of meeting!
Does anyone want to guess how much he weighed??
01/07/2025
Have You Ever Wondered How Your Horse's Eye Heals After a Scratch? 👁️
Just like the rest of our body, the cornea has a healing process when it gets scratched or damaged. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:
1. Initial Response 🚨
When the cornea gets a scratch or ulcer, the body sends immune cells (think of them as "first responders") to fight off infections.
2. Covering the Wound 🛡️
Next, the cells from the surrounding area start to move in to cover the ulcer. It's like putting a bandage over a cut to protect it from dirt and germs.
3. Building New Cells 🔄
The cornea then starts producing new cells to replace the damaged ones. This is similar to how your skin begins to create new tissue under a scab.
4. Sealing the Area 🩹
These new cells form a layer over the ulcer, sealing it shut. It's like when a scab falls off, revealing fresh skin underneath.
5. Strengthening 💪
Finally, the new tissue matures, and the cornea becomes clear and strong again!
For mild cases, this whole process can happen relatively quickly with some help from medications like antibiotic eye drops. For more severe ulcers, a vet might need to take extra steps to ensure proper healing, like using a special contact lens or even surgery.
01/03/2025
Ensure Your Horse’s Comfort and Oral Health with Water-Cooled Dental Floats!
Did you know that aggressive motorized dental floating can cause thermal injury to your horse’s teeth? Teeth are dynamic structures, with their own nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic systems!
Making large corrections in a horse’s mouth requires careful planning, strategic cooling, and close monitoring of pulp horns to prevent injury. Our water-cooled dental floats, combined with mirror and oral endoscopic monitoring, allow us to safely make necessary adjustments without harming the underlying teeth.
The Winter Dental Special is back! From January through March, bring your horse to our temperature-controlled clinic for a complete oral examination using our dental scope and float. Save $47.50 per horse!
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Born and raised in Central Oregon, Dr. Paul’s first horse was a black pony named Diamond. They spent hours riding the BLM and canal trails north of Bend. Little did he know then that his love of horses, adventure and Central Oregon would lead to opening Black Diamond Equine Veterinary Clinic.
He returned to Central Oregon, where he brings over 11 years of experience as an equine veterinarian and a passion in equine sports medicine and performance. It’s this passion that led him to co-found Black Diamond Equine.
Dr. Paul graduated with his DVM from Oregon State University. He met and married his wife, Dr. Caelli, during vet school. After graduating they packed up their horse trailer and moved to Texas to start their careers.
Dr. Paul pursued his internship and ACVS surgical residency experience at Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery in Weatherford, Texas. His unique sports medicine approach to treating horses meets clients and their animals with distinct care and compassion.
Today, Black Diamond Equine is located in the heart of Central Oregon. We offer full-service care for your horse – Lameness & Performance, General Wellness, Dental Health, and Chiropractic.
We look forward to helping you bring out the best in your horse.
