Stevens Equine LLC

11/22/2024

** Prascend rebate ** The seasonal rebate period is ending November 30th. If you’d like to refill in time to qualify for the rebate, please email Christy or text our office line 847-841-0721.

10/18/2024

As National Veterinary Technician Week comes to an end I wanted to publicly thank Christy Alexander for all her efforts keeping Stevens Equine running. While she is not a registered Veterinary Technician, everyone who knows our practice knows how many hats she wears and how much she does for Clients, Horses, and the practice. Thank you very much for all you do!!!

09/30/2024

***EDIT The phone is working again*** Verizon outage on Monday is affecting us. If you need us please try to call Christy at 8472086654 or call Northern Lakes Equine 8473889141 or Lewis Vet at 6303650934 for emergencies.

08/11/2024

As Equifest III finishes this weekend, I wanted to take a minute to thank all our HITS Chicago clients for a great spring and summer at Lamplight. We have had a great 12 weeks of showing in 2024.

Thank you for trusting and including us in the care of your horses. Hope to see you in September and in 2025.

07/06/2024

To reiterate what is in the press release. As of Saturday morning, all horses in the isolation tent (Tent 7) have had normal clinical signs, including no fevers or nasal discharge. No other fevers have been reported on the show grounds. The group of horses tested on Wednesday, July 3 were negative for streptococcus equi (the bacterial that causes Strangles) using PCR testing. Isolation of the one positive and other exposed horses will continue and additional testing to be repeated next week in accordance with the current veterinary protocols for management of strangles.

HITS’ management and Dr Stevens have been in regular contact with Dr. Katie Flynn, USEF’s Equine Health and Biosecurity Veterinarian.

Please continue to practice good biosecurity measures. If you have an questions please do not hesitate to call us at 616-560-2518 or contact show management.

All information is current and up-to-date as of July 6, 2024:

06/21/2024

06/21/2024

Looking for a new or part-time job with horses? Stevens Equine LLC is hiring for full-time, part-time, or summer veterinary assistant positions. An applicant should be comfortable handling horses, have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, have strong computer and communications skills, and the desire to learn about veterinary medicine. Please see attached document for additional information on job duties, requirements, and information about the practice. We offer a competitive wage based on experience, starting at $15 to $18 per hour.
Please submit applications including cover letter and current resume to Christy at [email protected]. For more information please text APPLY and your questions to 616-560-2518.

06/19/2024

Looking for a new or part-time job with horses? Stevens Equine LLC is hiring for full-time, part-time, or summer veterinary assistant positions. An applicant should be comfortable handling horses, have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, have strong computer and communications skills, and the desire to learn about veterinary medicine. Please see attached document for additional information on job duties, requirements, and information about the practice. We offer a competitive wage based on experience, starting at $15 to $18 per hour.

Please submit applications including cover letter and current resume to Christy at [email protected]. For more information please text APPLY and your questions to 616-560-2518.

Stevens Equine LLC is an equine veterinary practice focused on the care of the performance or sports

04/03/2024

We are excited to announce that Stevens Equine LLC is hiring for part or full-time veterinary assistant positions. An applicant should be comfortable handling horses, have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, have strong computer and communications skills, and the desire to learn about veterinary medicine. Please see attached document for additional information on job duties, requirements, and information about the practice. We offer a competitive wage based on experience.

Pre-veterinary, animal or equine science students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply for summer positions as well.

Please submit applications including cover letter and current resume to Christy at [email protected].

03/19/2024

The AAEP is offering a free webinar on equine emergencies for horse owners tomorrow evening; to register please visit: https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7L6QaXs_RI6UymQgAWBuvg #/registration

We'd love to hear what you thought of it at your next appointment!

02/05/2024

MISSING - If anyone sees a navy blue Eddie Bauer down jacket please let me know. I cannot seem to locate mine. I likely left it at a barn in the last few weeks. Thank you

01/12/2024

As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada ❄️🌨🫧🌬, below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events:

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source—just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being locked up in a stall now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure your animals have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well fitting blankets are great but be sure horses do not get sweaty under them or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold, and covered is worse that dry, cold, and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!) to double check.

7. “Trick” your horses into consuming extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. Tips of ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting a jumper-style ear bonnet or other ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

Stay safe, friends!

01/12/2024

Good tips from the AAEP on winter water consumption. Also a mixture of table salt and water in a spray bottle can be used to mist hay in the winter to promote horses drinking. This can be helpful when soaking hay is not an option due to the hay freezing.

As the temperature continues to drop this winter, so will a horse's desire to consume water. Encourage your horse to drink more water this winter and reduce their risk for impaction colic and other illnesses.

Read more: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/winter-water-consumption…