Weatherford Equine Medical Center, PC

10/02/2025

We are so excited to announce that Magicality will now be standing with us for the 2026 Breeding Season!!! Go check out his page on our website.

10/01/2025

Earn a $50 or $100 statement credit!*
Limited-time offer for new CareCredit cardholders.

Pay for care over time and get rewarded.
From October 1 – November 30, 2025, become a new CareCredit cardholder and complete the steps below to earn a statement credit:

Open a new CareCredit credit card account.
Apply online, call 800-677-0718, or scan the QR code in our office.**

Spend to earn a statement credit.
Use your new card to pay for in-network purchase(s) totaling $300+ to earn a $50 statement credit or $1,000+ to earn a $100 statement credit.

Register for this offer online.
Go to carecredit.com/promotions, enter promo code OFFER2025 and complete the registration form.

Cardholders will receive the statement credit within 3 billing cycles from date the promotion ends. All steps must be completed by November 30, 2025.

Don’t miss out!
Apply Today

*Subject to credit approval. Between October 1 – November 30, 2025 (1) open a new CareCredit account, (2) use it to make qualifying in-network purchase(s) and (3) register online at carecredit.com/promotions to earn a statement credit. If earned, statement credit will post to account within 3 billing cycles of offer end date. Account must remain open, in good standing and not become delinquent. Statement credits are earned as follows: purchases of $300-$999.99 receive a $50 statement credit or $1000 or more receive a $100 statement credit. Limit one statement credit per account. Applications submitted during offer period but approved after November 30, 2025, are not eligible. Statement credit cannot be used to satisfy the required minimum monthly payment on your account and may not be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent.
**Must be 18 or older to apply, must be 21 or older to apply by phone.

09/23/2025

Here is your checklist for this fall!

09/22/2025

Dr Ben Sykes is coming to WEMC on September 28th at 4pm to talk about Equine Gastric Ulcers! We are so excited to have a leading researcher come to help educate staff and clients for our equine partners! Let us know if you would like to come!

Dr. Ben Sykes educating about Equine Gastric Ulcers - RVSP
Kelato USA
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.
Steven Hayes

09/19/2025

Reminder! September 28th @ 4pm-6:30pm - Get your RSVP in!

We have a speaker coming to educate our clients and friends about Gastric Ulcers. This is a FREE event! We would love to see you and continue to build our relationships helping your equine partners.

Food and dessert provided. We will have door prizes for attendees - make sure to find the sign-in sheet when you arrive!

Kelato USA
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.

09/16/2025

Want to learn how to help your horse in regards to ulcer prevention?

Here is some more info about the product we are learning about on September 28th at 4pm. We would love to see yall! Please RSVP so we can get a head count! Check out our page for the event invite!

Kelato USA

09/09/2025

Time to get your fall vaccines! Herpes and influenza viruses start popping up at shows in our horses, especially young horses, this time of year. Let’s be proactive and keep from missing a show, especially futurities.

09/08/2025

Here is some more info on Gastric health from AAEP! If you would like to to come to WEMC for a talk on this topic, we are hosting! Education, food, and door prizes/drawings for clients! September 28th . RVSP through facebook, [email protected] or 817-709-9299.

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.

09/05/2025

09/05/2025

Please join us for education about Equine Gastric Ulcers, great food, and great people!

Please share with your friends or anyone who would like to learn more about how we can help our equine partners.

RSVP requested.

06/04/2025

"Cool" hot weather tips! ☀️

The notion that a hot, recently exercised horse needs to walk until they are completely cooled off is a myth. A 2020 study found that out of the five methods tested, the quickest way to return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application. This doesn't mean that you should abruptly stop exercise—finish your ride or training session with a slow walk to allow your horse's heart rate and breathing to gradually return to normal, but after that your sweaty, hardworking horse should be offered a cool shower and drinking water (small but frequent amounts) without delay.

Overall, enjoy your summer rides but be aware of signs of heat stress in your horse. When heat and humidity soar, even moderate exercise can push your equine friend's body temperature beyond safe limits! Be sure to contact your veterinarian for more information about heat stroke and for recommendations tailored to your horse's individual situation.
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Information brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.