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01/07/2025

A great brand starts with a great iron. I 10/10 recommend

28/06/2025

My hero’s! Dr Brock is a legend

27/06/2025

🐴 Vet Tips for Happy, Healthy Horses at NLBRA Finals 🐴

Hey Little Britches families! Dr. Lena here 👩‍⚕️🐎 – As a veterinarian (and longtime rodeo lover), I know how hard your horses work and how important their comfort is during big weeks like this one.

With rain, heat, and humidity in the forecast — especially for those of you in tent-covered stalls — here are 5 vet-approved tips to keep your horses cool, calm, and competition-ready:

🌡 Airflow is Everything
Use battery fans, mesh stall guards, and high-tie when possible. Keep the air moving — heat and humidity can make stalls feel like ovens.

💧 Hydration First
Always have clean, cool water available. Add electrolytes if your horse isn’t drinking well, and bring water from home if they’re picky.

🧼 Dry Bedding, Clean Skin
Damp stalls can cause skin funk and hoof problems. Strip wet spots daily and keep pasterns clean and dry.

🌿 Familiar Feels
Bring a bit of home — their usual hay, grain, even a buddy if possible. Consistency helps horses settle faster in new environments.

🧘‍♂️ Minimize Stress
Routine is key. Same feeding times, same warm-up, and take quiet walks to help them decompress.

Let’s keep these incredible athletes comfortable and healthy all week long. Questions or concerns? I’m always happy to help!

25/06/2025

Ivermectin toxicity in dogs is a serious condition that can occur due to accidental overdose or a genetic predisposition for sensitivity. It's crucial to be aware of the risks associated with this medication.

We recently had a client's dog ingest enough Ivermectin to treat a horse, with when a young gelding spit his treatment dose on the ground and the dog was quick to clean it up. She threw up later that evening but overall acted normal. By the next morning her pupils were fully dilated, she was acting "drunk" and confused. At that point the owners knew this was serious and it was time for emergency intervention.

Symptoms can vary depending on the dosage and individual sensitivity, appearing within 4 to 12 hours or even over a few days. Some common signs include:
Depression or lethargy
Disorientation or loss of coordination (ataxia)
Excessive drooling
Vomiting and/or diarrhea
Dilated pupils (mydriasis)
Weakness or inability to stand
Tremors or seizures
Difficulty breathing
Blindness
Coma

This is not a well known issue and one as horse and dog owners we all need to be aware of. If you suspect your dog has accidentally consumed a large quantity of Ivermectin we encourage you to seek immediate veterinary intervention. It is not recommended to use horse or cattle dewormers on small animals for this reason.

Prognosis depends on factors like the amount of ivermectin ingested, individual sensitivity, and how quickly treatment is initiated. While aggressive treatment can improve outcomes, severe cases can be fatal. Recovery can take days or even weeks, especially for sensitive breeds like Collies. However, dogs that recover usually do not experience long-term side effects.

25/06/2025

Lots of babies are 4-6 months old and it is recommended to start their vaccines and deworming. Prevention is key 🪄 🌟

24/06/2025

Favorite 2 fly sprays you need to check out! Ricochet is all natural and smells great.

22/06/2025

𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫

Let’s clear up one of the biggest myths in the barrel pen: “Alfalfa makes horses hot.” It doesn’t.

Alfalfa is higher in calories and protein than grass hay, but that doesn’t mean it turns your horse into a fire-breathing dragon. If a horse gets antsy or wild after switching to alfalfa, odds are it’s because:
• They were underfed before and now feel good
• The workload doesn’t match the calories
• They’re not being exercised consistently

Protein doesn’t cause hyper behavior. It’s used for muscle repair and growth, not energy. And the extra calories? That’s only an issue if your horse is sitting around doing nothing all week and then suddenly getting legged up.

Horses need fuel to perform. Alfalfa is packed with digestible fiber, essential nutrients, and it’s gentle on ulcers, making it a great option for performance horses.

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐗 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞
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17/06/2025

CASTRATION SPECIAL
It's getting hot outside and it's a great idea to get your young stallions gelded before the heat and flies provide a serious challenge. From now until the end of June you can get your horse castrated for only $175 (normally $225). Act fast, and take advantage of this great deal!

10/06/2025

HOW AND WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse of any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers result from the erosion of the stomach lining due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid present in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. Instead, this condition is often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers.

Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training, and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach as well as the blood flow, thus further contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, therefore decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through a gastroscopy. An equine veterinarian should always be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse.

10/06/2025

Dental Pain Doesn’t Always Show Up in the Mouth — Sometimes It Shows Up in the Saddle

You might never see dropping grain, swelling, or obvious discomfort…
But a horse with sharp dental points or hidden molar pain might show:

Head tossing under saddle
Difficulty flexing one direction
Resistance to collection
Bit chewing or pulling
“Sudden attitude” changes in work
👉 Many horses won’t show classic signs of dental issues — they’ll show behavioral or performance issues instead.

Here’s the surprising part:
Even yearlings can develop painful points or misalignments that affect training.
And many performance horses benefit from dental checkups every 6–12 months, not just annually.

09/06/2025

Electrolytes aren’t just a “maybe” in summer - they’re a MUST when the heat, hauling, or hard work hits. 🧂

We made you a cheat sheet (👇), because no one’s got time to guess when your horse is running on fumes.

📌 Save it. Share it. Keep your horse drinking and thriving.

02/06/2025

Scientific studies tell us that 80% of all performance horses experience respiratory bleeding.

Your horse finishes a run and there’s blood at the nostrils.
Or maybe no blood… but there’s coughing, poor recovery, or that weird fade in performance.

👉 That’s not grit.
👉 That’s not “just part of running.”
👉 That’s EIPH — Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage.

It’s not just for racehorses.
Barrel horses, reiners, jumpers, and even hardworking trail horses can develop bleeding in the lungs during intense exertion.

Here’s the truth:
💡 Bleeding is a sign of ruptured capillaries deep in the lungs.
💡 Even microscopic bleeding can cause inflammation, scarring, and performance loss.
💡 Once it starts, it tends to get worse — unless managed.

What can be done?
📌 A scope after work can reveal what the nose might not show.
📌 Management changes, medications, and respiratory support can make a huge difference.

Have you ever had a horse that bled during work — or started losing speed or stamina for “no reason”?
Let’s talk. You’re not alone, and your horse deserves answers.

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