South Valley Equine

12/09/2024

A big shout-out and congratulations to Amanda Nielsen on being awarded Instructor of the Year by ! This well-deserved recognition reflects her passion and commitment to the field of equine anesthesia, and highlights her hard work and the positive impact she’s had in the lives of those fortunate enough to learn from her wealth of knowledge and experience.

Amanda, your SVE family is proud and excited to celebrate this achievement with you! 🏆✨

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡✨ From everyone at SVE, we hope your holiday is filled with good food, even better company, and the kind of relaxation that only comes from knowing your horse isn’t currently attempting to injure themselves. 😅 …But hey! If they do, you know who to call: (801) 254-2333. We’re here for emergencies if you need us.

11/18/2024

✨Did you know you can maximize your mare’s reproductive potential with year-round ICSI services?✨ The breeding season may come and go, but your aspirations don’t have to wait! Dr. Anderson and his expert team are standing by to ensure your breeding program is successful and remains on schedule.

With Transvaginal Aspirations (TVAs) underway, now is the ideal time to get on our books. Contact us today and let Dr. Anderson and his team guide you towards a successful breeding season!

10/17/2024

WITCHFEST 2024! 🐎🎃✨ Dr. Jake Cox will be ready and waiting to help you and your horses this weekend. Come find us if you need us.

07/23/2024

Been daydreaming about finding something new? 💭✨ Have you always wanted a barn family? Come join the team at South Valley Equine! We’re looking to add to our team and would love to hear from you.

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀—
🩺 Veterinary Technician (Night Shift)

Is this position not something that fits your skill set? Send us your resume anyway and we’ll keep you in mind for future positions!

Apply and find more information on our website.

07/04/2024

We’re closed today in observance of Independence Day! Normal business hours will resume tomorrow—Friday, July 5th. In the event of an emergency, please know that we have staff on-call to assist and you can still call us at (801) 254-2333. We hope everyone has a safe holiday! 🇺🇸🧨💙

06/12/2024

Every single day, our Facilities team works to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for our patients and staff. Their daily responsibilities—from feeding, cleaning and sterilization, to property improvements and repair… You name it, and they can handle it! The team as a whole contributes significantly to the quality of care we’re able to provide, and their commitment to our clients and community is invaluable. They help make South Valley Equine a place of healing and comfort for both horses and their owners and we couldn’t do this work without them.

If you see a hardworking member of this team soon, please be sure to thank them! Or leave some love in the comments. 💙✨

06/11/2024

We have an orphan foal in need of a nurse mare. Please call our office as soon as possible if you have or are aware of one — (801) 254-2333. If directed to our after hours answering service, please provide your information so it can be shared with our on-call veterinarian.

06/09/2024

✨ 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀: 𝙂𝙔𝙋𝙎𝙔 𝙃𝘼𝙎 𝘽𝙀𝙀𝙉 𝙁𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘿.✨

Thanks to our incredible horse community, we were able to track down Gypsy! She’s safe at South Valley Equine once again, and thankfully, hasn’t had her baby yet. We were relieved to find it was an honest mistake of hired help grabbing the wrong horse. Transport was arranged for a different mare and her foal, but the driver grabbed Gypsy instead.

Big hugs and a sigh a relief going out to Davie Stokes. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support through this incident.

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A cherished pregnant mare belonging to our valued client, Davie Stokes, was tragically stolen from our Foaling Barn on Friday, June 7 at 4:45pm MST. The suspect, identified as a young woman of average stature and build with medium brown hair and blonde highlights, arrived at our facility under the pretense of “collecting a mare and foal” and referenced the stall number. Despite the vigilance of our hospital staff who were promptly notified of her presence, the individual managed to load the mare onto her trailer and drive away before further intervention could be made. Our security cameras captured the truck and trailer arriving, the individual entering to collect the horse, exiting the stall with her, loading, and driving away.

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲:
Name: “Gypsy”
Quarter Horse — Bay with blaze and LH sock
• “L” shaped scar in blaze
• Pregnant and overdue
• Foal alert monitor sutured onto v***a
• Tail wrapped in blue vet wrap

It’s been speculated that this incident may have stemmed from an inadvertent error in transporting a horse on behalf of another party without proper identification of the intended horse. There has been no confirmation of this; however, if true, we hope for accountability and for the individual to come forward so that proper care can be taken to ensure the health and safety of both mare and unborn foal.

This incident has deeply affected the South Valley Equine team and our hearts are heavy. We’ve always been committed to providing a safe environment for our clients and beloved patients. While existing policies and security measures are in place, we acknowledge the need for continuous improvement. We’ll do everything we can to prevent an occurrence such as this from ever happening again.

This is a crucial moment for us all to unite as the remarkable community we are and bring this mare home. Time is of the essence. We urge anyone with information to use the following resources for immediate assistance:

• Saratoga Springs Police Department — (801) 766-6503
• South Valley Equine — (801) 254-2333

06/06/2024

📌📄 The last day our Reproduction Center will accept mares for any of our offered breeding services is Friday, June 28th! We’re finishing out cycles on mares with existing treatment plans, but we won’t be accepting any new. We’re still providing most services at either facility, including embryo transfers. Please note that all services provided are by appointment only.

For more information about the services we offer or to schedule an appointment, please contact our Reproduction Center by calling or texting (801) 766-3853.

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06/05/2024

Give us a call if you need help defining your deworming protocols this year! 🤠👍

UPDATES GUIDELINES AVAILABLE 📢

The AAEP has issued revised Internal Parasite Control Guidelines to help minimize the risk of parasitic disease and maintain the effectiveness of current drugs for as long as possible by delaying further development of anthelmintic resistance.

The updated guidelines account for recent advances in knowledge concerning increased anthelmintic resistance and optimization of parasite control management practices. They also address common misconceptions and offer parasite control program recommendations for senior horses (over 15 years old), mature horses (between 5 and 15 years old), and young horses (under 5 years old).

Read more at: https://aaep.org/post/aaep-publishes-updated-internal-parasite-control-guidelines/

The guidelines were reviewed and updated by the AAEP Internal Parasite Control Guidelines Task Force, chaired by Dr. Nielsen and comprised of 10 AAEP members predominantly board certified in veterinary internal medicine, veterinary parasitology and/or veterinary microbiology. We thank them for their incredibly important work!

05/27/2024

In observance of Memorial Day, our clinic will be closed for routine appointments. However, as always, our Saratoga Springs location will remain available for all urgent medical needs. Please don’t hesitate to contact us in the event of an emergency: (801) 254-2333.

Thank you for understanding our commitment to both our country’s heroes and the horses who fought alongside them. 🐴🇺🇸✨

05/21/2024

📣 Just a quick heads-up from our Reproduction Center: Due to Memorial Day, FedEx will be closed! All semen shipments on that day will be handled via counter-to-counter service. If you have questions, please call (801) 766-3853.

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05/13/2024

Due to the current seasonal demand and high influx of clients, we regret to inform that drop-off appointments are no longer available at our Reproduction Center. All mare arrivals must be scheduled Monday through Friday, between 7:00am and 10:00am. The good news is that we have appointments available every day of the week! We sincerely value your loyalty and support, and to ensure optimal service for all, adherence to this appointment policy will be strictly enforced.

If you require a pick-up outside regular hours, kindly notify us in advance to facilitate a smooth checkout process.

Thank you for your understanding!

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05/12/2024

Our team at Heritage may be small, but their impact is mighty! Today, and every day, we express our heartfelt thanks to the remarkable few who hold our Heritage location in Farr West together. We’re fortunate to have such a gifted team, with their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts playing a pivotal role in caring for the equine community that surrounds them.

Here’s to all of the incredible things we accomplish together! Drop a comment if you love this crew as much as we do. 🤠🙌

05/04/2024

Today, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible Client Services team at South Valley Equine! ✨💖😀

In the midst of chaos and long hours, they greet every client and horse with kindness, patience, and unwavering compassion. Their commitment to ensuring each visit is seamless doesn’t go unnoticed. Every smile, every comforting word, and every thoughtful gesture they offer makes a profound impact on those who entrust us with the care of their cherished horses. They toil behind the scenes, guaranteeing that every client receives the exemplary care and attention they deserve—answering client inquiries by phone and email, coordinating appointments, handling billing inquiries, and making sure each horse receives the care they need. Their dedication to their work is truly inspiring, and we couldn’t do this work without them!