Gardner Equine Services

14/06/2022

02/11/2021

For our pregnant mare owners please take the time to scroll down through the website for some really important tips on feeding the pregnant mare and preventing FPT Failure of Passive Transfer (when the foal doesn’t get the colostrum it needs to save it’s life in the first 24 hours) plus a whole lot more!!!

29/06/2021

From a little black circle on the ultrasound screen last year to a newborn foal today! This is what it’s all about for me. Especially when she grows up and I find a little black circle in her! I love my job.

19/12/2020

In this time of waiting for mares to foal it is extremely important to keep up with the foals wellbeing even before it takes its first breath! Rhino (EHV) vaccines at 5,7, and 9 months of pregnancy help prevent herpes viral abortion and are EXTREMELY important. Then at 10 months, 2-4 weeks prior to foaling, vaccinate your mare for all annual vaccines so she can pass on the antibodies to the newborn foal in the colostrum (first milk) in the first hours after birth.
Finally, please save the placenta/afterbirth for me and call me out within 12 hours of the foal being born so I can check mom and baby and run an IgG test to make sure baby has gotten enough immunity from mom. In cases where baby doesn’t nurse enough or mom doesn’t provide enough for whatever reason I can give baby a plasma transfusion and hopefully save its life. You have invested a lot of money and a year of time getting this foal here so it’s well worth a vet visit to ensure baby and mom are healthy and happy!
I can’t wait to see that new foal...Merry Christmas!

29/06/2020

But it's all worth it!

25/06/2020

Do you agree?

22/06/2020

Anyone know?

19/06/2020

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25/05/2020

What's the funniest story you have about your horse?

21/05/2020

What are you choosing?

18/05/2020

The Infectious Disease Committee reports that Routine Vaccinations for Horses during COVID-19 are absolutely CRUCIAL for horses to help prevent disease. Learn more about the latest updated Vaccinations Guidelines for horses on our website.

14/05/2020

This is what makes it all worthwhile. 102.8 fever with increased lung/tracheal sounds (crackles) and low IgG. After IgG administration yesterday, today’s temperature 101, running around mom and hard to catch!

Someone once said: “find something you love doing and get someone to pay you to do it and you’ll never work a day in your life”... well I have to agree!

11/05/2020

Might as well get an indoor workout in!

07/05/2020

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04/05/2020

Caption this photo!

30/04/2020

Latest news from AAEP: The Infectious Disease Committee emphasizes that routine vaccinations are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, and overdue vaccinations should be completed to help prevent disease in horses. The Committee will be releasing updated vaccination guidelines to members within the next week.

23/04/2020

Might as well get an indoor workout in!

09/04/2020

You've got this!

30/03/2020

Proper cleaning of your horse’s feet helps keep him healthy and well groomed. The most frequent cause of thrush is lack of proper foot care, particularly failure to clean out thoroughly the depths of the commissures and cleft of the frog. Other contributing causes may be a lack of frog pressure, insufficient exercise, filthy stables, dry feet, and cuts or tears in the h***y frog.

26/03/2020

Have a farrier trim the hooves every 6-8 weeks to prevent them chipping or becoming too long and uncomfortable for the horse. Shoes are only needed if the horse is to be ridden on hard or rocky ground. https://bit.ly/2SCgFuZ

23/03/2020

Please remember to wash your hands, avoid touching your face, and practice social distancing to help prevent the spread COVID-19. We wish everyone to stay well & healthy!

20/02/2020

The old adage "Straight from the horse's mouth" may seem more meaningful when you consider that a licensed practitioner can learn so much about an animal's health by examining its mouth. Beyond the comfort and good health of your horse, there are other benefits to proper dental care. Your horse will consume feed more efficiently with less spillage or waste and may perform better and live longer.

Call our practice today to discuss a dental examination for your horse—and prevent more painful and costly problems later!

17/02/2020

Check out this article from AAEP on How to Maintain Your Horse's Well-Being through a Healthy Mouth. http://bit.ly/2RNcxaU

Though most people think dentistry is primarily concerned with the teeth and mouth, it also includes the associated structures of the head – for instance the sinuses – and the effect of dental diseases on the health of the rest of the body.

13/02/2020

Did you know that a juvenile horse should have a dental examination when it is foaled, at three months and every six months until age five? For healthy adult horses a yearly dental examination is recommended. Horses older than 20 or with a history of dental problems should return to a twice yearly schedule.

Call today to schedule a dental examination for your horse—and prevent more painful and costly problems later!