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What is your horse trying to tell you?
As you may know, I’ve been a veterinarian for nearly 24 years. I’ve owned and ridden horses since 4th grade, … More
Okra Forest and Frogs – Aug 25, 2021
This year has been a busy one for us as a family. I didn’t have a lot of time to … More
Freeze Branding Horses – Aug 7, 2021
Horses need some form of permanent identification for testing, ownership, and especially when they get out of their pasture – … More
Farrowing Day – Aug 3, 2021
Today we had two gilts give birth. The first gilt had a quick and easy delivery. She began her litter … More
Gnats can be Deadly! April 30, 2021
It’s gnat season!!Protect your horses with fly masks or fans in their stalls. Insect bite hypersensitivity will cause horses to … More
Equine Fitness and Heart Rate
Do you know what your horse’s normal heart rate is? It should be between 36-42 beats per minute. How do … More
Where should I place my horse’s feed?
We are at a high school rodeo this weekend. We travel often with horses and stay in many different places. … More
Cold Weather and Livestock – Jan 12, 2021
The cold weather has come south this week. We have had to disconnect water lines to prevent them from bursting. … More