Sandhills Equine, LLC

02/03/2025

Upcoming FREE Horse Owner Education webinar

Are you foal-ready?

Join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar & Taylor Huffman on Feb. 12 for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create a foaling kit, the timeline of parturition (foaling), and how to recognize when veterinary intervention is needed.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ats8dN0E2JxrJYoBUPKU7BW_HtYcwxW988ZYvpWRruqNFu98_uws~AnoL_ZTlIx2iZDbk457AKzpEPWgwMyM1m36OoJWUUyiXJPOgKi4PHJJYdQ

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

01/29/2025

📦🐴 Be Prepared for Anything!
Keep your horse safe with these Essential Equine First Aid Kit must-haves:

🔹 Sharp Scissors | 🔹 Gauze Pads | 🔹 Diapers | 🔹 Duct Tape | 🔹 Surgical Scrub & Antiseptic Solution | 🔹 Cup or Container | 🔹 Stethoscope | 🔹 Latex Gloves | 🔹 Saline Solution | 🔹 Re**al Thermometer | 🔹 Bandaging Tape | 🔹 Cotton Roll

🩺 Your horse’s health is worth the prep! 💼✨

01/27/2025

Boost your horse's comfort and performance with equine chiropractic care! 🐎 Benefits include improved posture, reduced stiffness, pain relief, and better behavior.

Call or text to book: 402-302-3870
Visit our website to fill out our online contact form and book your appointment. https://buff.ly/3SECme6

01/24/2025

🌟 Exciting News from Sandhills Equine! 🌟

Starting April 1(ish), 2025, we’re expanding our services with the addition of a haul-in facility! This means more comprehensive care for you and your horses, including:

✨ Breeding soundness exams
✨ Mare infertility management
✨ Artificial insemination (fresh/cooled/frozen)
✨ Embryo transfer & vitrification (freezing)
✨ Short-term embryo & frozen semen storage

While stallion services won’t be offered at this time, we’re proud to provide top-tier reproductive care tailored to your needs. 🐴

Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to welcome you to our new facility!

01/21/2025

🐴🦷 The Age Factor in Equine Dental Care: A Carousel Guide 🦷🐴

Swipe through our latest carousel to explore how a horse's age significantly influences their dental care needs. From the tender age of foals to the golden years of senior horses, each phase requires specific attention to ensure their health, comfort, and quality of life. 🌟

1️⃣ Foals: Immediate post-birth exams and periodic checks in the first year are crucial for spotting and correcting congenital dental abnormalities.

2️⃣ Yearlings: Sharp enamel points can form, needing floating to prevent cheek and tongue damage.

3️⃣ Training Age (2-3 years): A comprehensive dental check-up is vital before training begins, focusing on floating and checking for retained caps.

4️⃣ Young Horses (2-5 years): This period demands more frequent dental exams due to rapid dental maturation and the shedding and replacement of teeth.

5️⃣ Mature Horses: Annual exams are essential for maintaining correct dental alignment and early problem detection.

6️⃣ Senior Horses (17+ years): They face a higher risk of periodontal disease and require early diagnosis and treatment, alongside maintenance of a correct bite plane.

7️⃣ Horses over 20: Annual dental evaluations and nutritional counseling are key to sustaining their conditioning and quality of life into their third and fourth decades.

Understanding the unique dental needs of horses at different life stages is essential for their overall well-being.

Book your horse's next dental exam at any age:
📲Call or Text: 402-302-3870
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01/17/2025

🐴✨ Discover comprehensive care that comes to you! We're thrilled to highlight the areas where our mobile equine veterinary services are available. Specializing in Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Dentistry Services for Horses, we proudly serve:

🔵 Primary Service Areas:
- Logan County
- Lincoln County
- Custer County
- McPherson County
- Thomas County
- Dawson County

🔹 Secondary Service Areas (Limited Availability):
- Brown County
- Blaine County
- Cherry County

Don't let distance be a barrier to quality care. Reach out today to schedule your horse's next appointment and ensure they receive the best in equine healthcare. Your horse's well-being is our top priority, wherever you are. 🚐💨🌿

To book:
📲Call or Text: 402-302-3870
🖥 Website: https://buff.ly/3SECme6

01/16/2025

🦷 Curious about your horse's dental development?

Here's a comprehensive guide on when permanent (adult) teeth erupt!

Knowing these timelines can help you ensure proper dental care and overall health for your equine friend. 🐴

01/15/2025

❄️ Winter weather is here! ❄️ Keep your horses happy, healthy, and safe with these essential winter care tips. From extra energy in their diet to proper hydration and shelter, we've got you covered. 🐴✨

Save this guide and make winter horse care a breeze! 🥶➡️🐎

01/15/2025

Big news and updates, Sandhills fans!

01/13/2025

🛑 Most Common Reasons for Weight Loss in Horses 🐴

Maintaining your horse’s weight is a simple equation:
Calories in - Calories burned or not absorbed = Body condition.
If your horse is losing weight, here are the top 3 reasons why:

🔸 Not Enough Feed/Poor Quality Feed

If your horse isn’t consuming more calories than they burn, they will lose weight.
Every horse has a unique metabolism—some need more calories to maintain weight, while others stay healthy with less.

🔸 Parasitism

Parasites can prevent nutrient absorption, leading to weight loss.
Some horses can handle a higher parasite load, while others may struggle.

🔸 Dental Problems

Horses need to chew roughage (hay, grass) thoroughly for proper digestion.
Uneven tooth wear can cause pain, preventing proper chewing and nutrient absorption.
Regular dental exams and floating can help maintain healthy teeth and weight.
Other health issues can cause weight loss, but these three are the most common and often have easy solutions. Consulting with your vet about diet, deworming, and dental care can solve 90% of weight loss cases. ✅

Check out our website for more services on how to keep your horse healthy and in shape!
https://buff.ly/3HIripS

01/10/2025

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Did you know? A horse’s teeth actually take up more space in their head than their brain! 🦷🤯 It’s just one more reason why regular dental checkups are so important for their overall health and comfort.

01/09/2025

Keeping your equine friend healthy starts with knowing their vital signs! 🐎💓 From temperature to mucous membranes, our infographic guides you through what's normal and what's not. Stay ahead in your horse's health with Sandhills Equine!

📞Call or text to book: 402-302-3870
🖥 Online contact form to book: https://buff.ly/3SECme6

01/06/2025

The very best! 🐴

01/06/2025

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FUN FACT FRIDAY!

Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice; good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal, and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

01/01/2025

May you have the luckiest year ever!

12/30/2024

Chiropractic treatment works by essentially enabling the body to heal itself. The principles that chiropractic treatment is based on these four principles:

Learn more and schedule your horse's exam:
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12/22/2024

Happy Holidays from Sandhills Equine, LLC! 🎄✨ May your season be filled with joy, warmth, and wellness—for you and your beloved equine friends. Here's to a happy, healthy holiday and a fantastic New Year! 🐴❄️