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Windmiller Equine Windmiller Equine is an ambulatory veterinary practice offering comprehensive and quality care to equine patients in the greater Columbus area.

Official veterinarian for the Columbus Mounted Unit.

Client Tribute: Kasia!Kasia and her mare Mariah (Michelle’s Reality) at a Tristate Region Dressage Rally and USPC Festiv...
21/01/2025

Client Tribute: Kasia!

Kasia and her mare Mariah (Michelle’s Reality) at a Tristate Region Dressage Rally and USPC Festival!

Thank you Kasia for sharing these wonderful childhood photos!

The saying goes "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink... " and that's especially true if your wat...
10/01/2025

The saying goes "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink... " and that's especially true if your water is FROZEN! Frigid ain't fun, folks and neither are impaction colics! We tend to see an increase of this colic emergency when temperatures are tundra-like! Check out these tips to keep your horse hydrated when the temps are plummeting!

1. Check water sources frequently to break up ice and refill regularly.

2. Use heated buckets or well-grounded trough warmers To prevent ice formation in the first place. Horses will drink more water when offered a lukewarm source, especially if it is the sole source of water.

3. Consider adding additional buckets with some electrolytes mixed into the water or a small amount of sweet feed at the bottom to sweeten the taste. Make sure that a plain source of water is ALWAYS available if using this option.

4. Make sure horses have full buckets around feeding times as they consume more water after eating grain and hay.

5. Adding 1 tablespoon of non-iodized table salt to grain as a topdress to encourage drinking. Even BETTER, use Platinum Performance Electrolytes that is specifically balanced for horses and comes with a nifty tablespoon scoop in each bucket! Order at https://www.platinumperformance.com - don't forget to use code WIU in the referring veterinarian box at checkout!

Stay warm and HYDRATED out there!


Happy Holidays! Below are our holiday hours/availability!Open for Emergencies Only:December 24, 2024December 25, 2024Jan...
23/12/2024

Happy Holidays! Below are our holiday hours/availability!

Open for Emergencies Only:
December 24, 2024
December 25, 2024
January 1, 2025

We will be open for scheduled appointments and urgent visits (and any emergencies) on all other business days per our usual operating hours.

We wish all of you a very merry and festive holiday season!

Happy National Day of the Horse from all of us at Windmiller Equine!
14/12/2024

Happy National Day of the Horse from all of us at Windmiller Equine!

Day 12: Unicorn From European folklore and mythology, the unicorn is one of the most recognizable and legendary creature...
13/12/2024

Day 12: Unicorn

From European folklore and mythology, the unicorn is one of the most recognizable and legendary creatures of all. There are endless stories of its strength, purity, and innocence. The unicorn was very prevalent in the Middle Age and Renaissance periods, has made many appearances in modern mythology, and even is the National animal of Scotland.

Day 11: Khamsa al-Rasul Allah Of Islamic origin, the story of Khamsa al-Rasul Allah goes that the great prophet Muhammad...
13/12/2024

Day 11: Khamsa al-Rasul Allah

Of Islamic origin, the story of Khamsa al-Rasul Allah goes that the great prophet Muhammad wanted to test his horses’s strength and loyalty so he let them out into the desert. After a couple of days, Muhammad recalled his horses, and only five mares returned. These five mares were called the “Blessed Five”, and said to be the founding mares of all Arabian horse lineages. Each mare had a lineage strain named after them: Abbayan, Seqlawi, Kuhaylan, Hamdani, and Hadban.

Day 10: Headless HorsemanAn American tale, the Headless Horseman originates from Sleepy Hollow, New York. The story goes...
12/12/2024

Day 10: Headless Horseman

An American tale, the Headless Horseman originates from Sleepy Hollow, New York. The story goes that a soldier was decapitated by a cannonball, buried in the Sleepy Hollow churchyard, and said to haunt the grounds looking for his head. Washington Irving used this colonial era story to inspire his own interpretation of the Headless Horseman who tormented a meek schoolmaster Ichabod Crane. The Headless Horseman most people recognize today is Irving’s spooky pumpkin throwing headless rider, and serves as one of America’s earliest ghost stories.

Day 9: Centaur Originally from Greek mythology, the centaur is a well known legendary being that is half man, half horse...
11/12/2024

Day 9: Centaur

Originally from Greek mythology, the centaur is a well known legendary being that is half man, half horse. In Greek lore, centaurs were seen as violent and promiscuous, they roamed the forests, and made weapons from trees, especially bows and arrows. One exception was the great Chiron, a wise centaur that lived at the base of Mount Pelion. He was known for his knowledge of medicine, affinity for astrology, and instruction of some of Greece’s most glorious heroes: Jason, Heracles, Achilles, and Asclepius.

Day: Qilin Originating from Chinese mythology, Qilin is a half horse, half dragon creature that is one of the Great Four...
09/12/2024

Day: Qilin

Originating from Chinese mythology, Qilin is a half horse, half dragon creature that is one of the Great Four Auspicious Spirits along with the tortoise, the dragon, and the phoenix. A Qilin was said to prophisize the birth of the great philosopher Confucius, who later wrote about the sacred beast. The Qilin symbolizes benevolence, strength, intelligence and luck, and is a prominent figure in Chinese culture, architecture, and texts.

Day 7: Four Horsemen of the ApocalypseThe Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse originates from the Christian faith with Greek...
08/12/2024

Day 7: Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse originates from the Christian faith with Greek and Roman influence, and tells the story of the end of the world. The lore goes that the Four Horseman will begin the final apocalypse before the Lamb of God is to return to the earth for final judgement. Each horseman arrives with a specific order, and represents a different evil.

1st: White horse, horseman of “Conquest”, the horse is dressed in regal attire, and the rider is depicted carrying a bow and arrow, and wearing a crown.

2nd: Red horse, horseman of “War”,
the horse is described as having a fiery mane and tail, and the rider carries a large sword to vanquish their enemies.

3rd: Black horse, horseman of “Famine”,
the horse is often illustrated as gaunt, and the rider wears upon his head measuring scales to represent justice, and the weighing of bread.

4th: Pale/Green horse, horseman of “Death”, the horse was first described as being pale or skeletal like to mark the presence of death, and in later iterations, the horse has taken on a green and somewhat ghostly appearance. The rider carries a large scythe, and is the only rider that is given a name; Thanatos in some scripture, and Hades in other representations.

Day 6: St. Nicholas’ Horse Today is St. Nicholas day so it is only appropriate that we celebrate his equine companions! ...
06/12/2024

Day 6: St. Nicholas’ Horse

Today is St. Nicholas day so it is only appropriate that we celebrate his equine companions! St. Nicholas Day is celebrated around the world as there is no one culture or country of origin for St. Nicholas. The story of St. Nicholas goes that he leaves small gifts and sweets in shoes that have been left out for him. St. Nicholas is often depicted or described as being accompanied by either a large white horse, a donkey, or a mule to help him carry and transport his many goodies along the way.

Day 5: Hippocampus Another Greek legend, Hippocampi are aquatic horse like creatures of the sea. The name “Hippocampus” ...
06/12/2024

Day 5: Hippocampus

Another Greek legend, Hippocampi are aquatic horse like creatures of the sea. The name “Hippocampus” comes from the Greek words “hippos” which means horses, and “kampos” which means sea monster. Unlike the singular Pegasus, Hippocampi are seen somewhat like a sub-aquatic specie group. The Hippocampi is described being half fish like in the tail end and half horse like in the fore half; the body either blue or green like the color of the ocean. Greek stories say Poseidon was pulled around in a chariot led by Hippocampi. Hippocampi were also alleged to have water bending abilities, “aquakinesis”, and control over weather.

Day 4: Sleipnir Originating from Norse mythology, Sleipnir is the one and only legendary mount of the Norse ruler: Odin....
05/12/2024

Day 4: Sleipnir

Originating from Norse mythology, Sleipnir is the one and only legendary mount of the Norse ruler: Odin. Sleipnir is described as being eight legged, with either a white or brown coat, and the 8 legs to symbolize immense power, speed, and the horse’s ability to traverse the many realms. Sleipnir was said to be created as an accidental result of one of Loki’s shenanigans gone awry. Sleipnir is very prominent in ancient Nordic artifacts including inscriptions on stones and appearing in poetic texts such as the Edda. Sleipnir and his rider Odin, are often depicted with the accompaniment of wolves and ravens.

Day 3: Bucephalus The legendary steed, fierce war horse, and cherished companion of Alexander the Great was named approp...
04/12/2024

Day 3: Bucephalus

The legendary steed, fierce war horse, and cherished companion of Alexander the Great was named appropriately Bucephalus meaning “ox-headed” for his stubborn nature and extraordinarily build.

Bucephalus was said to have originated from the Thessaly region of Greece, an area that produced hardy, intelligent, and resilient stock. Bucephalus was described as being unpredictable and unruly, with a shimmering black coat, and a large white scar over his forehead. The famous story goes that the young Prince Alexander was able to tame the fiery beast by turning the frightened creature towards the sun so he could not see his own fear inducing shadow.

The story of Bucephalus and Alexander extends beyond the their history and accomplishments as it is also a story of grown companionship, true connection, transcendent horsemanship, and union of man and horse.

Day 2: KelpiesFrom Scottish folklore, Kelpies are shape shifting water spirits that usually present themselves as a hors...
02/12/2024

Day 2: Kelpies

From Scottish folklore, Kelpies are shape shifting water spirits that usually present themselves as a horse figure that lives and lurks in the many rivers, lochs, and water ways of Scotland. There are many depictions of the Kelpie, some stories referencing the spirit as malicious and dangerous, while others remarking its playfulness and mischievous nature. The Kelpie is described as being of either grey or black coat color, with glowing eyes, and long water weeds and plants for its mane and tail. It was believed that Kelpies could be controlled by removing their magic bridle, the MacGregor Clan claimed to possess a Kelpie Bridle and pass it down through its many generations.

Scottish poet Robert Burns captures the dark nature of the Kelpie in his 1786 poem, ‘Address to the Devil’:

“When thowes dissolve the snawy hoord,
An’ float the jinglin icy boord,
Then, water-kelpies haunt the foord,
By your direction,
An’ nighted trav’llers are allur’d,
To their destruction.”

Hello everyone! It is that time of year again. The National Day of the horse is December 13, so naturally we will be cel...
02/12/2024

Hello everyone! It is that time of year again. The National Day of the horse is December 13, so naturally we will be celebrating the 12 Days of the Horse leading up to it. This year we will be looking at legends and lore of horses throughout history and art!

Day 1: Pegasus

There are many reiterations and stories about the winged horse of the sky! Originally, Pegasus is a figment from Greek mythology. The story goes that Pegasus was one of two offspring from Poseidon and Medusa, belonged to the hero Bellerophon for a time, and retired to Zeus’ Olympic stables to pull his chariot of thunderbolts.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Windmiller Equine crew! We are so grateful for each and every one of you! Wishing you a safe...
28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the Windmiller Equine crew! We are so grateful for each and every one of you! Wishing you a safe and festive holiday. 🦃♥️

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