Peak Performance Equine PLLC

19/07/2024

Join Jillian this evening for a barn talk on Platinum Performance at Rebecca Farm 🐎💯

10/05/2024

There isn’t a day that goes by in my equine practice that I’m not immensely greatful for the opportunity to have done my internship at Alamo Pintado 🐎❤️

The incredible clinicians that I was lucky enough to have as mentors, and still call on, are innovators that have shaped a better way to do medicine and surgery today. They’ve created spectacular outcomes for horses that most never thought possible and always push the needle of possibility. They bring life and performance careers back to so many horses.

They continue to be the cutting edge for diagnostics and treatment. 💙

Thank you to all the amazing clinicians there that helped me to pay it forward and help horses in my practice. 🐴

https://www.platinumperformance.com/imaging-for-horses.html

Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center

New imaging technologies provide veterinarians with a tool for more rapid, accurate and thorough diagnoses. Learn about the latest technologies and techniques.

23/04/2024

The new rig got her decals today today 🎉👌🐎💕 thanks Wrap Hive & Kalispell Ford

26/03/2024

Spring in Montana 🩺❄️🐎💕

22/01/2024

Shockwave Treatment: Empowering Horses to Heal and Thrive! 🌟🐴

Are you looking for a revolutionary treatment that can enhance your horse's performance, relieve pain, and accelerate their healing process? ✨

Let's dive into the incredible benefits of shockwave treatment. 🙌🏻💙

👉🏻 Accelerated Healing: Shockwave therapy harnesses the power of high-energy sound waves to stimulate the body's natural healing response. This non-invasive treatment promotes the regeneration of damaged tissues, tendons, and ligaments, ensuring a speedy recovery for your horse.
I love using it on the neck, back and SI areas as well when needed for fast pain relief and long lasting treatment 🚀🩺

👉🏻 Pain Relief: Is your horse struggling with musculoskeletal issues or chronic pain? Shockwave treatment can provide much-needed relief by reducing inflammation and increasing blood circulation to affected areas

👉🏻 Enhanced Performance: By improving tissue quality and encouraging the growth of healthy, strong fibers, this treatment can enhance your horse's athletic abilities, agility, and overall performance. 🏇💨

👉🏻 Non-Invasive and Safe: this non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical therapy is administered externally and causes no discomfort

👉🏻 Versatile Applications: Shockwave therapy isn't limited to a specific set of conditions. It can be used to treat a wide range of equine ailments, including tendon and ligament injuries, sore muscles, back problems, and even certain forms of arthritis. Whatever your horse's unique needs may be, shockwave treatment offers a versatile solution. 🌟🔧

At Peak Performance Equine we're dedicated to providing the highest quality care for your horses. Which is why Dr. Dedeker loves utilizing this modality to accelerate healing!

Contact us today to learn more about this treatment and schedule a consultation for your horse 📲

12/01/2024

In need of blankets!? Saddle exchange likely has what you need 🐎💯🎉

12/01/2024

As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada ❄️🌨🫧🌬, below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events:

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source—just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being locked up in a stall now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure your animals have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well fitting blankets are great but be sure horses do not get sweaty under them or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold, and covered is worse that dry, cold, and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!) to double check.

7. “Trick” your horses into consuming extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. Tips of ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting a jumper-style ear bonnet or other ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

Stay safe, friends!

28/12/2023

Meet the newest addition!! Hilltop! Welcome to the family buddy!! 🩷 And in Madelyn’s words…

“ Better than a unicorn! “ 🦄🎉

Thank you to Emma, Clyde and Amanda Scott for entrusting us with such an amazing companion for my girl. She’s over the moon xoxox

And thank you Auntie Laura Dedeker for the new boots to go for many rides 💕

28/12/2023

New swag arrived just in time for Christmas 🥰

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Hope you all enjoyed a very Merry Christmas!

08/12/2023

08/12/2023

Baby it’s cold outside! ❄️⛄️

Many people think of donkeys as hardy, low-maintenance “small horses.” However, while they have similarities, donkeys are a completely different species and as such have a different physical, mental, and emotional make-up.

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to remember that donkeys are more sensitive to changes in temperature than their equine friends. They don’t grow a winter coat like horses and their hair is less waterproof, so they require shelter from the elements (like a run-in shed or a waterproof blanket). Being stoic animals, they also won’t show signs of discomfort and hypothermia until they are very sick.

Remember that every animal is different depending on age, breed, and other health conditions, so be sure with your primary veterinarian to address any concerns or questions!
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

11/11/2023

My tiny unicorn, and the cats are enjoying the clinic advancements 🔥

Fire, insulation, and lighting 💡💕

Thank you to my amazing husband for helping make dreams come true 🐎❤️

More to come…

04/11/2023

Headed north this weekend, come and join us! 🐎🎉💗 thank you for the invitation to share Patricia Yost see you soon!

25/10/2023

Stop by The Saddle Exchange for winter weather prep! 🐎💗❄️

Winter is coming ❄️🩵
Huge assortment over 200 horse blankets in stock. New Horseware Ireland RAMBO , Rhino, Amigo, Mio and Loveson. A few used horse blankets , too. Text or call if your horse is cold, and we pop in meet you 406.270.3889

New midweight winter blankets start at $99.95 for both waterproof and breathable 200g Mio and Loveson with detachable neck cover.
Waterproof non-insulated rainsheets start at $69.95, are nice for horses growing a heavy coat who just need to stay dry and have a break from the wind.

23/10/2023

I’ve been very blessed with some incredible vet techs in 13 years of practice! They have all helped scale the practice and brought exceptional patient and customer care. They all put they’re heart into everything they do!!
Even if it’s 6am, midnight, or snowing outside, I count on them to show up with everything they’ve got, and they all do, every single time with a smile. How did I get so lucky!!? Thank you for all of you who have helped make the lives of many horses much much better 🦄🥳🎉

Happy vet tech week, celebrating all of you!
Shelby VanSlander, Caitlin Gaffney ,Paige Riffle, Madelyn D, Heather Cartner Faith McClellan Anneliese McCurry

25/09/2023

Happy Monday from my tiny assistant who likes to steal my surgical gloves 🥰

17/09/2023

Great post about summer sores!!

07/09/2023

US Equestrian has announced a new microchipping rule that will take effect beginning December 1, 2025. All horses competing in USEF-licensed or -endorsed competitions must be microchipped with a 15-digit ISO compliant 11784/11785 chip.

Microchips are radio-frequency identification (RFID) devices that have unique identification numbers that can be read by a hand-held radio frequency scanner. They are small (about the size of a grain of rice), safe, inexpensive forms of permanent identification. A microchip is an asset for reuniting animals with owners after theft, natural disasters, and accidents, as well as for monitoring animal movement, tracing animals during disease outbreaks, and preventing fraud at competitions.

In horses, microchips are usually implanted with a needle and syringe in a ligament on the left side of the neck. The process should be performed, or at least supervised, by a licensed veterinarian.

Learn more in our equine microchips health topic (https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/equine-microchips) and the US Equestrian website press release (https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-introduces-microchip-rule-for).

07/09/2023

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07/09/2023

03/09/2023

This tiny assistant loves holding all the patients as they’re waking up from procedures. She opted to work with us this summer and has been a fabulous help! Love my girl and this sweet patient who can be seen pulling sleighs as soon as the snow starts flying ❄️ 🐎

03/09/2023

These two amazing techs make the experience with Peak Performance next level. Unprecedented care for all our patients thanks to Heather Cartner and Faith McClellan 🐎💗

21/08/2023

Cutest patient of the day!! ☀️☺️🐎

Sun Valley Resort Stables

Shelby VanSlander

01/08/2023

This… pursue your dreams. You’ll never work a day in your life if you’re passionate about what you do. For all the young adults and children that need to hear this message. This is for you. Don’t tell them it will take too much money, and too much time … I’ve heard it time and time again. Time will pass anyway, and you can’t take money with you when you go. Do the things that light fire to your heart 🐎🔥💗

01/08/2023

Check out this rockstar wrangler Faith McClellan doing work in Glacier National park. 🐎⛰️When she’s not on horseback she’s a vet tech with us. Thank you Faith for all you do!