Athletic Equine Veterinary Services

12/11/2025

📅 Schedule Update from Dr. Roth

Attention local clients:
Dr. Roth’s appointment schedule is fully booked through January 14.

💼 Travel Notice:
Athletic Equine Veterinary Services will be in Venice, FL for the Fun in the Sun circuit January 1–12.
Please plan accordingly if your horse needs prescription refills before then.

Thank you for trusting us with your horses’ care! 🐴💙

12/10/2025

New Product Coming in 2026!

We are looking forward to offering Synoglide, an intra-articular microparticle hydrogel veterinary device clinically shown to improve joint function. Synoglide offers relief by integrating with synovial fluid to restore natural shock absorption and strengthens under physical stress to provide additional support when the joint needs it most. We are excited by this new approach to treating joint pain and discomfort!

12/06/2025

Dr. Roth is in Denver this week for the AAEP Annual Convention! 🐎✨
Always excited to learn, connect, and bring back the latest in equine medicine to better serve our patients

11/22/2025

Get up to date information at

https://www.equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Equine-Herpesvirus-Myeloencephalopathy-(EHM)-Outbreak

11/22/2025

Current numbers from the EHM outbreak that began in Waco, TX. Also 2 unrelated horses one in Maryland and one in Alberta. Please be mindful of sharing misinformed people's posts.

11/20/2025

📢 What this means‼️

There is a Potential risk of being exposed for every horse at the AQHA world show, Especially the ones stalled in the areas where these horses were. Until more information is available and we confirm no horses became infected at the AQHA world show. I urge every horse from the world show be quarantined at home for 21 days.

𝐀𝐐𝐇𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐇𝐕 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞

Earlier, we shared an important update regarding potential equine herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) exposure at the 2025 AQHA World Championship Show with all exhibitors in attendance. We learned about the positive cases last night and have been working with state veterinarians in Oklahoma and Texas regarding the safety and well-being of your horses.

Eight horses that competed at the event had previously traveled from the WPRA Finals in Waco,, where an EHV case was identified. These horses competed in 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟖 & 𝟏𝟎), 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟗 & 𝟏𝟏) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟏𝟓). 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝟒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓; 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬.

𝑨𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝑯𝑽-1 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

Exhibitors who attended the World Show have been notified via email. All horse owners are encouraged to learn more about EHV-1, including signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, at the Equine Disease Communication Center: https://equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus.

AQHA remains in close communication with veterinary experts and will share updates as they become available.

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

🚨 EQUINE HEALTH ALERT: EHM Outbreak

Recent confirmed cases of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) have been linked to major equine events, and horse owners should stay alert and practice strong biosecurity.

📍 Current Situation

👉 Texas: Multiple EHV-1/EHM cases confirmed in horses that attended the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race in Waco.
👉 Oklahoma: Two cases confirmed at the Lazy E Arena after horses returned from Texas. The BFA event was canceled as a precaution.
👉 Maryland & Ontario: Additional unrelated EHM cases confirmed in both locations. These are not connected to the Texas/Oklahoma outbreak.

🐎 What Horse Owners Should Do

🔍 Watch for Symptoms

Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice:
• Fever
• Nasal discharge
• Incoordination/ataxia
• Hind-end weakness
• Difficulty standing
• Lethargy or decreased appetite

🚫 Limit Exposure

If your horse attended recent events in Texas or Oklahoma, or was exposed to horses that did:
• Isolate exposed horses for 21–28 days
• Avoid travel and new events
• Prevent shared equipment, stalls, or trailers

🧼 Boost Biosecurity

• Take temperatures twice daily
• Disinfect tack, tools, buckets & trailers
• Wash hands between horses
• Limit movement of horses and visitors
• Isolate new or returning horses

💉 Vaccination

While vaccines don’t prevent EHM, EHV-1/4 vaccination may reduce respiratory spread. Ask your vet about an appropriate schedule.

📞 If you’re concerned about exposure or symptoms, call your veterinarian right away.

Staying proactive protects your horses—and the entire equine community.

11/11/2025

Honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans today. Grateful for the freedoms their dedication protects and proud to care for the horses that stand beside so many of our nation’s heroes. Thank you to all who have served.

10/25/2025

🎬 And that’s a wrap!
Farewell, 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress!

A huge thank you and congratulations to all of our incredible friends and clients on a successful show. 🏆🐴
We’re so proud to support you and your amazing horses every step of the way!

Safe travels to everyone headed to the AQHA World Show — we’ll see you Tuesday! 👋✨

10/11/2025

So proud of Bailey May on her debut at the All American Quarter Horse Congress!🇺🇸🐴

🏆 Champion — Youth Breakaway🏆

Hard work, heart, and horsepower came together in the arena, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for you, Bailey!
Congratulations on this amazing achievement! 🎉🙌

Taylor Digh Heather May

10/08/2025

We are set up and ready for The 2025 All American 🇺🇸 Quarter Horse Congress 🏆 🐴

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