Crown 3 Equine Veterinary Services

Crown 3 Equine Veterinary Services Providing general equine veterinary & emergency services to Whitesboro, TX and surrounding areas.

Dr. Bridget Heilsberg was born and raised in rural upstate New York, and was bitten by the horse bug at the early age of 8. She actively rode and competed in the Hunter/Jumper circuit before moving to Ithaca, New York in 1999 for college. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, with a focus on reproduction and genetics, at Cornell University in January 2003. Shortly after, she enlis

ted in the United States Naval Reserve and moved to California. In addition to her Reserve training and duties, she worked with horses and cattle throughout the Central Valley, teaching riding lessons and breaking and training horses for all levels and disciplines. In 2006, Bridget was activated with the Navy in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. She spent time in both Kuwait and Iraq with a small boat unit, doing shallow water, high value asset, and anti-terrorism force protection. Dr. Bridget moved to Phoenix, Arizona upon returning home, and worked as a veterinary technician at Animal Medical and Surgical Center of Scottsdale as well as teaching at Kaplan College in the Veterinary Technician and Respiratory Technician programs. She moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in 2009 for veterinary school and is incredibly proud of her time spent as a Colorado State University Ram. While in veterinary school, Dr. Bridget channeled the leadership skills that she gained in the Navy and was elected as the Student Delegate from CSU to the Student AVMA. While a delegate, she continued to push for excellence in the organization, and continued her service as the National Student AVMA President from 2102-2013. Dr. Bridget is a 2013 graduate of Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences. After graduation, she completed an internship at JEH Equine Reproduction Services and Hospital, and was welcomed on as an associate once the internship concluded. Dr. Bridget focused on emergency medicine and critical care as well as general practice and reproductive management while at JEH. In May 2016, Dr. Bridget left JEH Equine to start her own ambulatory practice in the North Texas and Texoma area. She continues her focus on overall wellness, therapeutic nutrition, and preventive sports medicine. She is incredibly grateful for the support of the community, and hopes to continue to give back to the local area by hosting client education seminars and continuing her work with NCTC’s Equine Program. In her limited spare time, Dr. Bridget enjoys riding her Harley-Davidson FatBoy motorcycle, working with the Crown 3 Ranch horses, and volunteering with the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative. She routinely travels and speaks at regional and national veterinary conventions on leadership, mentorship, and the challenges facing today’s veterinary professionals. She currently lives in Whitesboro, TX, with her other half, Dr. John Middleton, four cats, and the wonderful memory of her constant canine companion Lucy.

Foaling does not stop for temperatures that feel like 12*! Hershey was kind enough to go into active labor right as Dr. ...
01/20/2025

Foaling does not stop for temperatures that feel like 12*! Hershey was kind enough to go into active labor right as Dr. Bridget was getting ready to start the day palpating mares! Welcome to the world, little guy!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝟱𝗡𝟭? 𝗗𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆?H5N1, also known as Avian Influenza A or Bird Flu, is a highly contagious strain of inf...
01/19/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝟱𝗡𝟭? 𝗗𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆?

H5N1, also known as Avian Influenza A or Bird Flu, is a highly contagious strain of influenza that primarily affects birds. Recently, however, cases have been reported in wildlife, zoo animals, cattle, cats, and even humans.

Check out this graphic to learn the risk to your pet, how to identify a potential H5N1 infection & precautions that can help keep your pets safe.

Do you know what to do – and just as importantly, what not to do – if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs ...
01/17/2025

Do you know what to do – and just as importantly, what not to do – if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of colic?

What should you do (or not do) if your horse shows signs of colic? And how do you prevent colic in the first place? Find out from our veterinary experts.

01/16/2025

This horse came in with a fairly large bump on his chest. Any guesses on the diagnosis?

Wishing this guy a very Happy Birthday today! Even with a busy schedule consisting of extracurricular activities, Barret...
01/15/2025

Wishing this guy a very Happy Birthday today! Even with a busy schedule consisting of extracurricular activities, Barrett cares for the Crown 3 Equine horses on the weekends and acts as a veterinary assistant when needed! We are extra thankful for him putting up with an otherwise all-female staff— we know we aren’t always easy and he takes everything in stride! 😂

Y’all should know we wouldn’t have a Ball-less & Flawless party without doing a little something ✨extra✨ … For the secon...
01/14/2025

Y’all should know we wouldn’t have a Ball-less & Flawless party without doing a little something ✨extra✨ …

For the second year in a row, we will have Ball-less & Flawless T-shirts available for purchase! Whether you’ll be attending the party or not, you can have the chance to show your support when it comes to castrating colts to make them better geldings!

To order your t-shirt ➡️ https://maverickmercantileshowclothing.com/products/crown-3-equine-valentines-day-castration-party-shirt

💘 IT'S NOT ME, IT'S YOU 💘We are showing some love this year by having our 4th Annual Ball-les & Flawless Valentine's Day...
01/10/2025

💘 IT'S NOT ME, IT'S YOU 💘

We are showing some love this year by having our 4th Annual Ball-les & Flawless Valentine's Day Castration Party on February 14, 2025! (Those poor, unsuspecting boys...)

Be sure to get your colt's name on our schedule before it fills up by calling the clinic at 903-564-1175. These are IN CLINIC appointments ONLY at our Whitesboro location on this day.

Plus... we'll have food for participating clients around lunch time! 😘

It’s officially foaling season at Crown 3! The first mare of the year is under cameras and tucked into the warm barn whi...
01/09/2025

It’s officially foaling season at Crown 3! The first mare of the year is under cameras and tucked into the warm barn while it’s snowing outside in Texas! Come on, sweet Hershey! 🍫

A great reminder for anyone giving intravenous injections of medication to their horses. Bright red = artery ❌Dark red =...
01/08/2025

A great reminder for anyone giving intravenous injections of medication to their horses.

Bright red = artery ❌
Dark red = vein ✔️

You may wonder why we pull back into the syringe when giving injections in the vein. This picture explains why. We don't pull back to make sure we're in the vessel, we do it to make sure we're in the RIGHT vessel. Today I went to give an injection and pulled back and saw blood brighter than I wanted. I decided to go and get a new dose of sedation and once again pulled back and then gave my dose of sedation. The syringe on the left was my first injection and the syringe on the right was my second injection. Does anyone know why I shouldn't have injected that first syringe? And had I injected that first injection, what would have happened?

01/06/2025

✨𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲 ✨

Looking for a place to foal your mare out for 2025? Crown 3 Equine Veterinary Services offers the facilities and a seasoned team to care for your mare and soon-to-arrive foal. We have a safe and spacious facility, veterinarian on hand, experienced support staff and 24/7 monitoring of broodmares in our care.

To ensure your mare has a spot to foal out in our care, call 903-564-1175 to make a reservation with our Reproduction Manager, Meagan.

01/06/2025

To my fellow Southerners:
May the odds ever be in your favor.
❄️💨🥶

For those interested in breeding their mare or planning to have a foal this upcoming season, we highly recommend you joi...
01/05/2025

For those interested in breeding their mare or planning to have a foal this upcoming season, we highly recommend you join this online event which covers various topics about equine reproduction. Be sure to tune in on January 8th!

You're Invited!

Horse owners, breeders, or those interested in learning more about stallion, mare, and foal management are all invited to join us for our annual Equine Reproduction Symposium coming up next week.

Tickets, topics, & details are on our website: www.cavalcadeeducation.com/events

This event is made possible through the ongoing collaboration of our independently owned founding practices Millbrook Equine Rhinebeck Equine and the Equine Clinic at OakenCroft with generous support from Platinum Performance, Merck Animal Health, Minitube USA, VMRD, Inc. Doc Lane's Veterinary Pharmacy, and Equilume.

*Please note that this is a hybrid event with both virtual and in-person tickets available*

We stress the importance of developing a VCPR with your veterinarian… and today, Dr. Bridget Heilsberg evaluated the fac...
01/05/2025

We stress the importance of developing a VCPR with your veterinarian… and today, Dr. Bridget Heilsberg evaluated the facility for an exotic sanctuary in North TX and met some very cool new patients!

Crown 3 Equine is super excited to announce that we will be the acting veterinarian for these unique animals and we look forward to helping Lone Star Sanctuary in the future!

01/03/2025

Let’s go, girls. 👏 Breeding season is fast approaching! Have you made your plans for breeding season? If not, our Reproduction Manager, Meagan, can help you out!

☎️ 903-564-1175

It's a new year! Your pet's health is just as important as your own. Don't forget to schedule their annual wellness exam...
01/02/2025

It's a new year! Your pet's health is just as important as your own. Don't forget to schedule their annual wellness exam! We have Small Animal appointments available every Tuesday ... all from the comfort of your own home!

☎️ 903-564-1175 to get on the schedule!

One of the most common statements we hear owners make is that protein makes their horses hot when in fact it’s not prote...
12/31/2024

One of the most common statements we hear owners make is that protein makes their horses hot when in fact it’s not protein that is the culprit, but rather an increase in daily calories.

📸: American Association of Equine Practitioners

Do you have a Nervous Nelly? We can help. Small Animal appointments are available Tuesday only this week. If you need an...
12/30/2024

Do you have a Nervous Nelly? We can help. Small Animal appointments are available Tuesday only this week. If you need an appointment to address anxiety in your pet, contact the office at 903-564-1175.

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water c...
12/27/2024

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!

Source: American Association of Equine Practitioners

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This horse came in with a fairly large bump on his chest. Any guesses on the diagnosis?

✨𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲 ✨ Looking for a place to foal your mare out for 2025? Crown 3 Equine Veterinary Services offers the facilities and a seasoned team to care for your mare and soon-to-arrive foal. We have a safe and spacious facility, veterinarian on hand, experienced support staff and 24/7 monitoring of broodmares in our care. To ensure your mare has a spot to foal out in our care, call 903-564-1175 to make a reservation with our Reproduction Manager, Meagan. #FoalingSeason2025 #Crown3Equine #EquineVetMed #EquineReproduction

Let’s go, girls. 👏 Breeding season is fast approaching! Have you made your plans for breeding season? If not, our Reproduction Manager, Meagan, can help you out! ☎️ 903-564-1175

The spookiest day of the year is less than a week away! Between constant ringing of the doorbell by trick or treaters, and scary costumes and decorations, Halloween may not be as fun for your pets as it is for you. Here are a few friendly tips to help your pet through Halloween night! 👻 Create a safe space for your pet away from all the commotion. 🍭 Place candy bowl outside to avoid doorbell scaries. 🎃 Reward good behavior to make the experience a positive one! 🩺 If you have any concerns about your pet being stressed with all the ghoulies out and about, contact your veterinarian to discuss options for medication to help reduce anxiety. We want to wish you all a Happy Halloween and we look forward to all those adorable photographs of your pets in their costumes! 😍 #halloween #halloweenpets #veterinarymedicine #smallanimalvet #dogvet #catvet #crown3equine

With increasing resistance against commercially available chemical dewormers, some horse owners are turning to alternative and outdated deworming methods such as feeding diatomaceous earth to battle internal parasites. DE is a naturally occurring soft, talc-like powder that consists of the fossilized remains of single-celled phytoplankton made of silica called diatoms, and the theory behind incorporating DE into maintenance programs is that the sharp particles cut up the intestinal parasites. Food grade DE is not likely to harm your horse, but studies have shown the efficacy of using it as a means for controlling intestinal parasites is poor. Controlling worms in horses requires a multi-faceted approach, including: - Fecal egg counts - Targeted deworming strategy - Rotational grazing - Manure management - Age, history and location of horses Crown 3 Equine can assist you in setting up an appropriate deworming plan based on your horse and farm’s needs. Just call the office at 903-564-1175 for more information!

This is just one of many reminders that we are in the midst of tick season! 😱 Be sure to check your horse over thoroughly, including in the ears and between the legs, for ticks!

Our Repro Manager gets PUMPED when she finds an embryo. Yesterday was especially memorable because she searched and processed an embryo from one of her own broodmares for the first time! 💃💃💃 #crown3equine #equinevetlife #equinevet #equinereproduction #broodmares #breedingseason

When a mare is overdue and holding up the line for foal outs… we resort to public shaming in hopes she will pop that baby out so we can get some sleep after weeks of foal watch. 😴 #equinereproduction #foalingseason #equineveterinarian #crown3equine

KXII-TV is featuring Dr. Bridget Heilsberg this evening at 10! While she was discussing the upcoming eclipse and how it can affect animals, Squash Kitty ensured she stayed on topic and wondered why he was not the one to be interviewed. ☺️ 🐈 #eclipse #orangecat #equinevet #crown3equine

Breeding season makes us all go a little crazy. 😵‍💫

Another new arrival! Little Otter 🦦 came into the world for Dean Quarter Horses Tuesday night! Colts: 4 | Fillies 2

Curse those gangly legs and bright lights! #foalingseason2024 #foals #equinereproduction #equinevet #crown3equine

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