Elevate Equine Massage

01/01/2023

Happy New Year!

01/07/2022

Such a great reminder! We need to take care of our equine vets!

Have you been waiting longer than usual for an open appointment with your veterinarian or been unable to access after-hours services for your horse? The shortage of equine veterinarians in the U.S. is likely the cause. Many veterinary practices have too few horse doctors to service all their clients.

Why? Only about 6% of new veterinary graduates annually enter equine practice. After five years, 50% of these young veterinarians leave for small animal practice or quit veterinary medicine altogether. The primary reasons are the personal demands of the profession and equine practice’s lower starting salaries. Many new veterinarians begin their career with more than $200,000 in student loan debt, making an equine position with lower compensation often unthinkable. When financial concerns are combined with the always present demands of emergency coverage, many equine veterinarians choose to leave for a healthier way of life.

The good news is that the AAEP along with private veterinary practices and veterinary schools are addressing the pain points which have led to the current crisis. But the solution is complex and will require the support and collaboration of every person in the equine industry — including horse owners. As we work to improve the profession for current and future veterinarians, you have a huge role to play in the much-needed transformation of equine practice. Horse doctors look forward to working together with you for the good of the horse and the sustainability of veterinary care!

18/04/2022

I am not sure how many of you ran across posts about this situation last week but it went viral around the globe. It’s an amazing show of just how resistant our horses are. My heart goes out to all the ranchers, horses and livestock that were affected by this blizzard. ❤️

https://nypost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/nypost.com/2022/04/16/north-dakota-horses-saved-after-rancher-battles-blizzard/amp/?fbclid=IwAR0I5m_Jw82KrP13QStoILYPj2u0mmwUlVQS2yprjzK88XTU3jekcJ4tMPI

When the snowstorm hit, Hollie Wilson knew it was going to be bad. She prepared and then prepared more, thinking it would be enough. But it wasn’t.

25/02/2022

In case you are looking for a way to help our furry friends around the world…

They need our support now.

16/02/2022

Always important to remember the key benefits of massage in conjunction with other modalities!

26/11/2021

Disappointed to have never met him…but, without a doubt, heaven gained a legend. RIP Jack. 100 years of true horsemanship.

11/09/2021

07/08/2021

This is an amazing video. Even if you do not live in a fire risk area, we will all most likely be faced with an emergency of some sort. Are you ready? Are your horses ready? After watching this I know I have some work to do.

09/05/2021

Happy Mother’s Day to all the horse moms out there! Hope you get to throw on your favorite jeans and boots today and go for a special ride! Best Mother’s Day gift ever!

04/04/2021

Very interesting!