Tumalo Ridge Equine Veterinary Services, LLC

11/11/2025

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country, and the horses who stood beside them. 🇺🇸

At Tumalo Ridge Equine, we’re especially mindful of the deep and historic bond between horses and the military. From cavalry units to modern-day equine assisted therapy programs, horses have long stood beside our service members, offering not only strength in battle, but healing in recovery.

To all who have served, and to the horses who’ve carried them through, we extend our deepest gratitude.

- Tumalo Ridge Equine

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃
Here’s to calm horses and no spooky surprises. 👻🐴

- TREVS

10/16/2025

It’s Veterinary Technician Week, and we’re honored to recognize one of the best, Erika.

Veterinary technicians and assistants are an essential part of equine medicine. They manage the details that keep every appointment running seamlessly, from patient preparation and equipment setup, to ensuring communication, safety, and organization stay on point. They’re the link between the veterinarian, horse, and client, allowing Dr. Newton to provide the highest level of care with efficiency and precision.

If you’ve had Erika at one of your appointments, you’ll realize that she has an exceptional ability to anticipate what Dr. Newton needs before he says it, and she approaches every horse, whether seasoned or spirited, with skill, patience, and calm confidence.

Erika shows up through heat, cold, and long days, always with professionalism and a deep commitment to our patients. She’s also a talented rider herself, giving her an instinctive understanding of the horses we treat and the people who care for them.

Vet techs like Erika are the backbone of equine practice. The quiet strength behind the medicine, the teamwork, and the trust that define Tumalo Ridge Equine.

Thank you, Erika, for your dedication, resilience, and heart. Our team, and our patients, are better because of you.

10/04/2025

Thank you Rachelle, for your kind words! Your trust means the world to us at TREVS.

Every message like this truly makes our week. We’re so grateful for the incredible clients and horses that we are able to care for in Central Oregon.

- Tumalo Ridge Equine

10/02/2025

🍁 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🍁
Available October 1st through November 30th

As Central Oregon transitions into fall, the shift in daylight hours, cooler temperatures, and changes in feeding schedules can quietly influence your horse’s gastric health. These environmental changes, combined with travel, training, or even reduced turnout, can increase the risk of gastric ulcers, even in horses without obvious clinical signs.

At Tumalo Ridge Equine Veterinary Services, we believe in proactive, evidence-based care. From October 1st through November 30th, this promotion is available to help you assess and support your horse’s gastric health before winter sets in.

- 20% discount on each individual gastroscopy procedure
- Farm call fee waived for appointments involving three or more horses at the same location
- Specialized pricing on prescribed medications during a gastroscopy and when purchased through our clinic

Gastroscopy procedures remain the gold standard for diagnosing equine gastric ulcers. It allows for direct visualization of the stomach lining, enabling accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment. Whether your horse is showing subtle signs, such as girth sensitivity, changes in behavior, decreased performance, or you simply want peace of mind, this is an ideal time to schedule.

Dr. Newton brings extensive experience and a thoughtful, individualized approach to each evaluation, with a focus on performance, comfort, and long-term wellness.
Our mobile clinic serves barns and facilities throughout Central Oregon, making it easy to coordinate appointments for multiple horses.

📞 Call or text to schedule: 541-699-9279

09/01/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 🇺🇸

As we celebrate the remarkable achievements of hardworking individuals across the nation, let’s also pause to honor the invaluable contributions of workers who have built and sustained our country. Horses have been steadfast partners in this journey, working alongside humans in agriculture, transportation, and industry. From pulling plows and carriages to serving in the cavalry, they have played a pivotal role in our history.

Today, we pay tribute to both the human and equine efforts that have shaped our world. Here’s to a day filled with relaxation and gratitude for all laborers, both two-legged and four-legged!

- 𝑇𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑜 𝑅𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝐸𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑒

08/14/2025

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 - 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭

We wanted to let you know that Tumalo Ridge Equine Veterinary Services will be operating with limited office hours from Monday, August 18 through Thursday, August 21.

During this brief period, our availability will be reduced, and while we’ll continue to monitor messages, response times may be slower than usual. We appreciate your understanding and patience as our team takes this time to recharge and prepare for the busy season ahead.

𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭, 𝘸𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘶𝘱 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥.

In the event of an emergency, cases will be automatically referred to the appropriate emergency care provider.

We remain committed to providing exceptional care and support to our clients and their horses. If you have any questions or need assistance before the weekend, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued trust in Dr. Tyler Newton and the team at Tumalo Ridge Equine.

We’re honored to be part of your horse’s health journey.

08/10/2025

Happy Birthday Ashley! 🎉

Today we are celebrating the heart behind so much of what keeps TREVS running smoothly.
She's the one making sure that details don’t slip through the cracks, clients are taken care of, and the wheels keep turning every single day, all while being an incredible wife and mom to three girls. We aren't sure how she juggles it all and makes it look effortless, but we are convinced there’s a cape hidden somewhere.

Ashley, we are so grateful for the humor and heart that you bring to TREVS. Here’s to another year of keeping us all in line; we appreciate you more than words can say!

07/04/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲! 🇺🇸

- Tumalo Ridge Equine

07/03/2025

🇺🇸 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 🇺🇸

The 4th of July might be a celebration for us, but for horses, it can feel like chaos. Fireworks, unfamiliar noises, and even travel to rodeos or events can trigger stress, spooking, and dangerous situations if we’re not prepared.

💥 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴
Know what’s happening near your barn or overnight stay. If you’re staying home, talk to neighbors or check local fireworks schedules. If you’re traveling to a show or rodeo, find out if fireworks are planned near the grounds so you can best prepare.

🔒 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴
Before dusk, walk your fences and check gates, stall latches, and shelter areas. Startled horses can panic and escape through weak spots. A quick check now can prevent emergency calls later.

🚚 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯
Holiday weekends often mean traffic, delays, and louder environments. Make sure your horse has forage, access to water, and time to decompress when you arrive. Stress stacks fast, don’t add noise to it.

📆 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦
Horses crave consistency. Keep feeding times and handling schedules as normal as possible, even when away from home. The familiar rhythm can help keep them grounded.

🎵 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 & 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘴
Use fans or soft music in the barn to help dull the sound of fireworks. Leave a light on to reduce the visual impact of flashes. Keep hay or slow-feed options available to give them something steady to focus on.

💬 𝘉𝘦 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘉𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦
If you’re lighting fireworks, please consider those around you, all animals, veterans, pets, kids, and livestock. Courtesy goes a long way toward keeping the whole community safer.

🩺 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘕𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘜𝘴…
If your horse has a history of anxiety or stress-related behaviors during fireworks, don’t hesitate to contact us ahead of time. We’re here to help you prepare, not just react. Because our horses can’t tell us when they’re scared, it’s on us to listen before they have to.

Wishing you a calm, safe, and memorable 4th of July weekend.

— 𝐓𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞

06/18/2025

Always remember! ✍🏻‼️

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!