Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic

03/05/2025

🎉 Join us in wishing Amelia a very Happy 21st Birthday! 🎂🥂 We hope your special day was awesome! Cheers to another year of adventures!

03/04/2025

Apply today for the 𝐒𝐕𝐄𝐂 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬' 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩!

💰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
$𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Achievement Scholarship Winner
$𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Runner-Up

📚 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Must be graduating in the Class of 2025
Must be pursuing higher education (college, trade school, etc.)
Must be actively involved in the horse community
Must reside in Saginaw, Midland, or Bay Counties OR within 35 miles of our facility

📝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
Complete the form on our scholarship page - https://saginawvalleyequine.com/.../svec-farm-services.../ and submit your essay on this year’s prompt: "What would happen if horses ruled the world?"

⏳ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
All submissions must be received by 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.
Don’t miss this amazing chance to earn support for your educational journey! Please share this with anyone who might be eligible.

02/26/2025

🦷🐴 Fun Facts for Equine Dental Health Month!

✨ Did you know…
➡️ Horses’ teeth continue to erupt throughout their lives!
➡️ An adult horse has between 36 and 44 teeth – that’s more than humans!
➡️ Uneven wear can lead to painful hooks, points, and ulcers.
➡️ Regular dental check-ups can improve digestion, behavior, and overall health.

Learn more here https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/equine-education/dental-diseases/

02/25/2025

Don't forget, we are currently accepting applications for the annual 𝐒𝐕𝐄𝐂 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬' 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩! Apply today!

💰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
$𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Achievement Scholarship Winner
$𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Runner-Up

📚 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Must be graduating in the Class of 2025
Must be pursuing higher education (college, trade school, etc.)
Must be actively involved in the horse community
Must reside in Saginaw, Midland, or Bay Counties OR within 35 miles of our facility

📝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
Complete the form on our scholarship page - https://saginawvalleyequine.com/.../svec-farm-services.../ and submit your essay on this year’s prompt: "What would happen if horses ruled the world?"

⏳ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
All submissions must be received by 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.
Don’t miss this amazing chance to earn support for your educational journey! Please share this with anyone who might be eligible.

02/21/2025

🐴 It's Foal Friday! 🐴

Here’s a glimpse of our newest arrivals. Hope you enjoy this little Friday highlight! Congratulations to the Bauer, Gooding, and Wahl Families!

02/19/2025

🦷🐴 Is Your Horse Showing These Signs?

Even with yearly dental exams, issues can pop up. Keep an eye out for these common signs that your horse might need a check-up:

🔸 Dropping feed or chewing slowly
🔸 Weight loss or poor coat condition
🔸 Head tossing or resistance under saddle
🔸 Foul breath or excessive salivation

Don’t wait for small problems to become big issues. Regular dental care means a healthier, happier horse!

Schedule your horse’s dental check today!

02/18/2025

Apply today for the 𝐒𝐕𝐄𝐂 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬' 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩!

💰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
$𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Achievement Scholarship Winner
$𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Runner-Up

📚 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Must be graduating in the Class of 2025
Must be pursuing higher education (college, trade school, etc.)
Must be actively involved in the horse community
Must reside in Saginaw, Midland, or Bay Counties OR within 35 miles of our facility

📝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
Complete the form on our scholarship page - https://saginawvalleyequine.com/join-our-team/svec-farm-services-achievement-scholarship/ and submit your essay on this year’s prompt: "What would happen if horses ruled the world?"

⏳ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
All submissions must be received by 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Please share this with anyone who might be eligible.

02/14/2025

🐴💖 Happy Valentine's Day!💖🐴

02/12/2025

🐴🦷 February is Equine Dental Health Month!

Did you know that regular dental check-ups are just as important for your horse as they are for you? Horses of all ages can experience dental issues that impact their health, comfort, and performance. From sharp points and uneven wear to painful hooks and ulcers – dental problems can cause discomfort, difficulty eating, and even behavioral issues.

✨ Why Every Horse, Every Year?
➡️ Prevents Pain: Regular dental checks help catch issues before they become bigger problems.
➡️ Improves Nutrition: A healthy mouth ensures your horse can chew properly, maximizing nutrient intake.
➡️ Boosts Performance: Dental discomfort can affect your horse’s ability to perform and their willingness to work.
➡️ Promotes Longevity: Just like in humans, good dental health supports overall wellness and longevity.

📅 Schedule a Dental Check Today!
Don’t wait for signs of discomfort. Make annual dental exams a routine for your horse's health. Give us a call at 989.790.7339.

02/07/2025

A huge thank you to all our amazing clients!

02/06/2025

🎉💍Dr. Liz is ENGAGED!!!! 💍🎉

Congratulations, Dr. Liz!!! Wishing you both a future filled with endless love, joy, and adventure together. We are so excited for you and wish you the best!🥂💖

02/05/2025

02/04/2025

Don't let let this opportunity pass you by! Apply today for the 𝐒𝐕𝐄𝐂 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬' 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩!

💰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
$𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Achievement Scholarship Winner
$𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Runner-Up

📚 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Must be graduating in the Class of 2025
Must be pursuing higher education (college, trade school, etc.)
Must be actively involved in the horse community
Must reside in Saginaw, Midland, or Bay Counties OR within 35 miles of our facility

📝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
Complete the form on our scholarship page - https://saginawvalleyequine.com/join-our-team/svec-farm-services-achievement-scholarship/ and submit your essay on this year’s prompt: "What would happen if horses ruled the world?"

⏳ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
All submissions must be received by 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Please share this with anyone who might be eligible.

01/31/2025

🚨 Attention Horse Owners: Protect Your Newborn Foal’s Health! 🐴

Did you know that vaccinating your pregnant mare 30 days before her estimated foaling date is essential for a healthy foal? This ensures she produces colostrum rich in antibodies, which is vital because foals are essentially born without an immune system.

💡 Why is this important? Horses don’t transfer immunoglobulin to their fetus during pregnancy. Newborn foals must absorb protective immunity through colostrum to develop their immune defenses.

📊 IgG Levels Matter:

< 200 mg/dl = Complete failure of passive transfer
< 400 mg/dl = Failure of passive transfer
400-800 mg/dl = Partial failure of passive transfer
800 mg/dl = Adequate passive transfer

Low IgG levels can increase the risk of infections and require immediate treatment like intravenous equine plasma. Plasma can also be used as a preventative measure against Rhodococcus equi infection.

🩺 Schedule a Newborn Exam:
IgG levels can be tested during your foal's first 24 hours. Contact your veterinarian (or SVEC) to schedule your newborn foal’s examination. Early intervention is key to a healthy, happy foal!

01/28/2025

Don't forget, we are currently accepting applications for the annual 𝐒𝐕𝐄𝐂 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬' 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩! Apply today!

💰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
$𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Achievement Scholarship Winner
$𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for the Runner-Up

📚 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Must be graduating in the Class of 2025
Must be pursuing higher education (college, trade school, etc.)
Must be actively involved in the horse community
Must reside in Saginaw, Midland, or Bay Counties OR within 35 miles of our facility

📝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
Complete the form on our scholarship page - https://saginawvalleyequine.com/join-our-team/svec-farm-services-achievement-scholarship/ and submit your essay on this year’s prompt: "What would happen if horses ruled the world?"

⏳ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
All submissions must be received by 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Don’t miss this amazing chance to earn support for your educational journey! Please share this with anyone who might be eligible.

01/24/2025

Foaling season is here! Are you ready? Ensure you're prepared by having all the essentials in one place. Here’s a handy checklist to help you care for your mare and foal:

✅ Emergency Plan: Have your vet’s number ready and a plan in place.
✅ Thermometer: Monitor temps twice daily for the first 3 days (Foal: 99.5–102.1°F, Mare: 99–101.5°F).
✅ Exam Gloves & L**e: In case of an emergency, l**e and gloves can be used to check the position of fetus. A normal presentation resembles a diving position with the two front feet first with the soles down and then the nose. If the soles of the hooves are up, call your veterinarian immediately.
✅ Light/Flashlight: Most mares foal at night—don’t forget extra batteries!
✅ Liquid Ivory Soap & Cotton: Clean your mare's udders and v***a within 24 hours of foaling. This helps prevent foal form ingesting Clostridium or other bacteria when nursing.
✅ Tail Wrap: Keeps hair out of the way (don’t forget to remove it after foaling!). Polo wraps work great for this!
✅ Umbilical Clamp or Tape: Most umbilical cords break close to the foal (2-3cm) and clot naturally, if not the cord may need to be broken or cut. Clamp or tie off cord if bleeding occurs.
✅ Umbilical Cord Disinfectant: Treating the umbilicus stump is the best way to prevent infection and help seal vessels within the cord. We use a spray like PuriShiled © or 1% Chlorhexidine solution. Treat the umbilicus twice daily for 3 days. Before treating, check the umbilicus for any abnormalities such as consent wetness (urine), swelling/inflammation, puss, or discharge. These are all indications of underlying conditions and need to be addressed by a veterinarian immediately.
✅ Towels: Perfect for drying and warming foals (after mom gets her bonding time!).
✅ Phosphate E***a: An e***a can be administered to a newborn foal in the first 1-2 hours to prevent meconium impaction. Do not administer more than one e***a without first consulting a veterinarian.
✅ Milking Supplies: In the event the foal is unable to stand within the first 3 hours of life, milking may be needed. Wash her udders prior to milking and encourage your foal to nurse before bottle feeding. Supplies include Udderly EZ Mare Milker ©, measuring cup, funnel, gauze, bottle, and lamb ni**le. Strain colostrum through gauze and into a bottle to be offered to the foal. You can also milk the mare by hand.
✅ Scissors: Scissors can be used to cut open the placenta during a “red- bag” birth. A red bag occurs due to the premature separation of the placenta, where a brick red membrane protrudes through the v***a. This membrane needs to be cut open with the scissors immediately because of the foal’s high risk of Hypoxemia (low blood oxygen).

01/22/2025

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