Epona Equine Veterinary Care, LLC

15/10/2025

Northwoods clients I want to hear from YOU! Do you need any vet work before we hibernate for the rest of 2025? Please call, text, or email ASAP so that I can get you scheduled!

14/10/2025

10/10/2025

This disease is a mouth full to say the least! It is very important to screen older horses for this incisor problem. Even if your horse doesn't have visual changes in their mouth, they can still be starting to have this painful disease. If your horse is eating less or uncomfortable with their mouth open on the speculum for dental procedures, EOTRH could be starting. The best thing you can do is let me take some x-rays to find out if we are dealing with this issue. Many owners are afraid of their horse needing these teeth removed, but horses eat great without front teeth! Once the diseased teeth are gone the horse is not hurting anymore. Infographic courtesy of the University of Liverpool

30/09/2025

I will be in the Northwoods for one last trip of 2025. Please let me know by October 15 at the latest if you want an appointment. If you need your horse’s teeth floated this is a friendly reminder that I will need somewhere inside to float teeth, especially if it happens to be cold or rainy during these days. Looking forward to seeing you up north!

21/09/2025

Now is a great time to schedule your horse's fall dental. All horses, regardless of age, need a sedated dental exam at least once a year. You can't see mouth problems unless you look! Let's make sure your horse is ready for transitioning to hay only for the winter. They get more nutrients from hay if they are able to chew it correctly in their mouth first!

15/09/2025

This is funny but it’s true! Horse owners definitely need their horse to be halter trained, have a safe stall for a vet to take care of them, and have access to a trailer for emergencies. I appreciate that my rockstar clients are on top of this!

19/08/2025

Props to the "just a trail horse." Not only are they expected to have an extremely sound mind, but they are also expected to do a tough job physically! Trail horses are working in uneven terrain all the time! Also, they are frequently carrying a rider up and down hills. That is hard work!

"I just want a trail horse."
This is the request we most hear.

Ask for just a trail horse, and you'll be shown the most broke horse on the place. The trail horse has to perform in the hardest setting imaginable: the real world.

They might not run down the arena and slide 25 feet, spin a hole in the ground, or do flying lead changes.
They might not get down in the sand to cut a cow in front of them.
They might not explode out of the box at full speed to catch a steer.
They might not jump a full course clean in front of hundreds of spectators.

But...a trail horse will walk off after 2 hours in the trailer in a completely new place. A trail horse is expected to stay broke with time off and only go trail ride when you have time. A trail horse will walk down the trail, through the brush, over a bridge it hasn't seen before. A trail horse will ride past bikers, runners, dogs, and every other thing under the sun. All without batting an eye.

The trail horse takes hours of time to train. Trail horses are expected to walk down the trail calm and relaxed no matter the situation, whether it be in the back country or through a busy city. One of the hardest things to teach both kids and horses is to slow down. It's easy to go fast, and any horse can run. But to stay calm and controlled, to walk, takes skill.

Appreciate the trail horses for what they are, just the best.

12/08/2025

That smile! This is how it starts! 🐴😍🥰

09/08/2025

It is HOT! Consider this your friendly reminder to check underneath your horses fly sheets. Just yesterday, I found a patient with rain rot underneath a fly sheet. In this heat, it is important to weigh the benefit of a fly sheet versus temperature control. If you use a fly sheet, make sure to remove it regularly and groom your horse. Sweat can build up underneath and lead to skin infections. Sometimes mosquito sheets allow more breathability. Fly boots are also very helpful but they can also hide injuries and skin infections. Removing those regularly to check the legs is also very important. Stay cool everyone!

08/08/2025

Neuro disease can frequently hide as a chiropractic problem, which means I see a lot of these cases. Watch this video with a great explanation of what a neuro exam entails. Pay special attention to the part with the cutaneous trunci along the back. This can sometimes be mistaken for back pain, but it simply means your horse can feel! Wondering if your horse has back pain? Or a neuro problem? I'm happy to examine your horse!

04/08/2025

Looking forward to seeing you! Haul in appointments available!