South Valley Equine

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!

05/03/2024

We’re excited to add another stallion to our roster!

𝐏𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 — Stud Fee: $1,500
𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘢𝘵 𝘹 𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘨 (𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘺)
• 2016 Bay Stallion
• 5 Panel Negative, GBED N/Gb
• Full brother to Hashtags (LTE $485,293)
• Incentives: Riata Buckle, Ruby buckle

LEARN MORE AT: https://www.poundsignstallion.com

The 2024 breeding season is in full swing. If you’re still looking for the perfect stallion, come visit us! We have quite an impressive line up. 😮‍💨🔥

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Pound Sign

04/29/2024

💖 Update: A nurse mare has been found. Thank you!

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.

04/20/2024

Phew! 🔥😮‍💨 Call our Reproduction Center if you like what you see: (801) 766-3853.

04/11/2024

Did you know over 85% of pregnant mares will foal at night? Thankfully, during those quiet hours, we have a skilled team who plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and successful delivery of foals! With specialized training in equine obstetrics, years of collective experience, and a little caffeine, this dedicated team is equipped to handle any challenge that may arise during the foaling process. From monitoring the mare for signs of impending labor to assisting with the birth of the foal and providing postpartum care, our overnight technicians work tirelessly to safeguard the health and well-being of both mare and foal.

Join us in celebrating their expertise, round-the-clock care, and unwavering commitment to deliver not just foals, but peace of mind to our valued clients. Their dedication is truly unparalleled.

“Our overnight technicians are at the heart of our ability to provide exceptional care during these precious moments of life.” —Jordan Hammer, DVM

Leave them some love in the comments! ✨💖⬇️

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04/04/2024

✨🌈 Update: A nurse mare has been found! Thank you all for sharing our post.

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.

03/16/2024

UNDERSTANDING HOOF ABSCESSES
Sooner or later (and especially at this time of year), nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean? The diagram below shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help you visualize the structures involved in this process.

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over the course of time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great.

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

03/13/2024

𝐋𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐀 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐄 🤩💫
𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘪𝘴 𝘹 𝘓𝘑 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘤𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯 (𝘋𝘢𝘴𝘩 𝘛𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘦)
• 2014 AQHA Grey Stallion—16hh 1,200lbs
• Owned by: Katie Jones
• Incentives: Bitterroot, Glacier Chaser Classic, UQHRA Beehive, Ruby Buckle, Southwest Desert Classic, VGBRA, Colorado Classic, and the Diamond Classic
• Stud Fee: $1,200

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 🔥
𝘗𝘊 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘹 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘓𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘺 (𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵)
• 2019 AQHA Buckskin Stallion
• Owned by: Scott Smith
• PC Redwood Manny has sired multiple 1D barrel horses, futurity, and rodeo winners with earnings of $104,000 and a PE of over $800,000
• Stud Fee: $1,000

For inquiries or contracts, contact our Reproduction Center at (801) 766-3853 or email [email protected].

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LT TRES TA FAME
The_Redwood_Original

03/08/2024

𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐔 🇺🇸
𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘢𝘵 𝘹 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭 (𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘺)
• 15hh Roan Stallion
• Owned by: Big Ten Ranch / Rich Morley
• Incentives: Ruby Buckle, Diamond Classic, Colorado Classic
• Stud Fee: $1,150

𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 🤤✨
𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘰 𝘹 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 (𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘺)
• 2016 AQHA Sorrel Stallion: 15hh 1,200lbs
• Barn Name: “Playboy”
• Owned by:
• Incentives: Royal Crown (Roping Only)
• Stud Fee: $1,000

For inquiries or contracts, contact our Reproduction Center at (801) 766-3853 or email [email protected].

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02/27/2024

𝐉𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐙𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 🤩🔥
𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘔𝘳 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘹 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳 (𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘪)
• AQHA Champion Racing Stallion with an LTE of $250k+
• Owned by Bob & Darian Burt
• Stud Fee: $1,250

For inquiries or contracts, contact us at (801) 766-3853 or email [email protected].

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02/17/2024

02/13/2024

𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐍
𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘉𝘪𝘵 𝘖 𝘌𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘹 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘯 (𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘯𝘢)
• 2017 Black Stallion | Barn Name: “Tito”
• Owned by
• Stud Fee: $1,500

After accumulating AQHA points in Brazil, TC Rope Horses of Saint George, UT imported this 2017 black stallion in the summer of 2023 and he went right to winning. He’s been shown and won on in jackpots and shows from here to Texas! 🔥😮

Tito’s foal crops in Brazil consist of 80% solid black foals. His demeanor, conformation, and athleticism in the arena check all of the boxes one has when looking for a rope horse stallion. His first US-born foal crop will be on the ground in Spring of 2024.

You can also find Tito showing this season! Check him out, but keep in mind that he’ll be 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘻𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 during the following dates:
• March 12-20, 2024
• April 15-30, 2024

For inquiries or contracts, contact us at (801) 766-3853 or email [email protected].

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01/25/2024

It’s as if this thing has taken on a life of its own! Who’s coming to our 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 this Saturday at 11:00am to marvel at Dr. Cook’s mustache in all its glory? 🤩🙌✨

RATE THE ‘STACHE BELOW. ⤵️

01/03/2024

South Valley Equine is proud to announce our 1st annual 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑾𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑬 event! Join us for a day dedicated to showing off some of the most captivating and esteemed stallions in Utah.

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚-𝙪𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙨:
• JLOS IVORY
• Jesscuzican
• LT TRES TA FAME
• Magnum With A Dream
• 𝑶𝑵𝑬 𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑬 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝒀𝑴𝑨𝑻𝑬
• Trumped U
• Kodakrome
• 𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑵𝒀 𝑩𝑳𝑼𝑬 𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑵
• The_Redwood_Original

🗓️ Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 11:00am
📍 122 W 400 N, Saratoga Springs, UT 84095

Each stallion is shown individually to allow guests the unique opportunity to experience them in-person. This event will offer the chance to secure contracts early, network within Utah’s horse community, as well as learn about all the incredible services we offer at our Reproduction Center!

Come visit with our vendors and stallion owners, eat FREE FOOD, and participate in EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAYS! All guests will have a chance to walk away with a free breed, a discount toward services during the upcoming breeding season, and so much more.

Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this.

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If you’re interested in participating as a vendor, please reach out to [email protected] as soon as possible.