Hess Equine Veterinary Services, LLC

02/13/2025

Cute ponies in blankets make working cold days much more fun. We’d love to see all your creative blankets, however these dinosaurs might be hard to beat.

02/07/2025

Good afternoon everyone.
There is potentially some nasty weather coming to our area next Tuesday/Wednesday with the chance of some significant snow fall. Please make sure you have enough medication for your horses to get through the clean up of that potential storm.

02/04/2025

Link to join the webinar is posted below in the comments

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.

02/03/2025

These longer days and beautiful sunsets are making us think spring.

01/22/2025

We found the cutest little snow elves in our travels today. These little elves wanted to remind our horse owners to be sure they are feeding ample hay during this cold weather and that their equine friends prefer their water to be 40 degrees.

01/14/2025

The barn cats have been extra snuggly during this cold snap.

01/14/2025

Good morning!
We hope everyone has had a great start to 2025.
With Coggins season fast approaching, Hess Equine will no longer be offering paper Coggins, and switching to Digital Coggins (GVL) only. With online access to your Coggins 24/7, this should eliminate the need to search for your paper Coggins at 4am on show mornings!
Any questions, please call the office: 717-993-5728

01/07/2025

Did you get any good pictures of your horses in the snow? We would love to see them.

The best thing you can do to keep your horses healthy during this cold snap:
-Ensure they have amble quality hay (2.5-3% of their body weight)
-Free choice access to water (40 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal)
-Shelter from the elements

Stay safe out there!

01/06/2025

Good morning everyone.
With the pending forecast, the Hess Equine Office will be closed today. Everyone please stay safe and do not travel if you don’t have to!

12/31/2024

The Hess Equine crew would like to wish everyone a happy New Years!
The office is open normal hours (8-4) today but will be closed New Year’s Day. Dr Peddy is seeing emergencies New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

12/23/2024

Good morning everyone.
And what a year it has been! Hess Equine Veterinary Services, LLC continues to be grateful for our amazing clientele. This practice would not be what it is today without your continued loyalty, support and confidence in our veterinarians.
We wish everyone and their families a simply amazing Christmas and New Year. As always, please share photos of you and your faithful friends as you have a fun filled Holiday Season!
Dr. Christa Pappalardo will be the veterinarian on call Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. The office will be closing at noon Tuesday the 24th, closed on Wednesday the 25th, and back to regular hours on Thursday, December 26th.

12/19/2024

Nosey neighbors come in all shapes and sizes; this one is just the sweetest.

12/11/2024

Three little Shetlands getting dry and toasty waiting for their vet visit.

12/05/2024

Although we only work on equids here at Hess Equine, the small animals around the farms thoroughly check our work and even our credentials!

12/03/2024

The art of properly applying eye ointment:
1. Use your index finger to lift the upper lid
2. Use your thumb to roll down the lower lid
3. Apply 1/4 strip of ointment, staying parallel to the eye, along the underside of the lower lid - being careful NOT to touch the eyeball
4. If you’re applying more then one medication separate each by 5 minutes

We consider any eye issues to be an emergency. Please call us with any concerns with your horses eyes.

11/25/2024

Everyone at Hess Equine Veterinary Services, LLC would like to wish our amazing clients and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving!
The office will be closed for the holiday. If you need medications, please contact the office by noon on Wednesday, November 27th.
Dr. Essie Rogers will be our veterinarian on call seeing emergencies from November 27th - December 1st! We're hoping she has a very quiet few days!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

11/21/2024

Bad hair don’t care! Happy Thursday!

11/15/2024

Does your hay have Foxtail? Check closely! If so your horse may be at risk for oral ulcers!