Troy Equine Services

08/07/2026

Check out our recent YouTube video! 🎥
How To: Equine I.M. Injection.

Follow along with the RVT on how to administer an I.M. (intramuscul...

08/06/2026

Let’s Talk Ticks 🕷️🔎
This is the second instalment about a disease that can be transmitted to horses by ticks. As the tick populations continue to grown in Ontario, the more you know, the more proactive you can be to help prevent illness in your horse!

Have questions about ticks? Give us a call at ☎️ (226) 755-0785 or email 📧 [email protected]

08/04/2026

Let’s Talk Ticks! 🕷️🔎

This week we are going to highlight two diseases that are transmitted to horses by ticks. As the tick populations continue to grow in Ontario, the more you know the more proactive you can be to help prevent illness in your horse!

Have questions about ticks? Give us a call at ☎️ 226-755-0785 or email at 📧 [email protected]

07/31/2026

We will be closed on Monday, August 3rd for the civic holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, August 4th. Have a great weekend! ☀️

As always, 24/7 emergency coverage is available to all regular clients by calling ☎️ 226-755-0785. For non-urgent matters you can contact the clinic by email at 📧[email protected]

07/28/2026

We sat down with Dr. Cristina a few weeks ago to ask her some of our most frequently asked questions. Here’s what she had to say! 💬
Keep an eye out for for the next instalment of this series. 🔜

If you have any questions about topics discussed, give us a call at 226-755-0785 or email at [email protected]

07/24/2026

Eye conditions can worsen rapidly! Early diagnosis and treatment are often the key to protecting your horse’s vision and comfort 👁️

If you notice any signs of eye discomfort, contact our clinic for an examination. You can reach us by phone at ☎️226-755-0785 or email at 📧[email protected]

07/17/2026

What would you do if you found a nail in your horse's foot? 🤔
Your first instinct may be to pull it out, but please don't! 🚫

Recently, we treated a horse that stepped on a nail. His owners noticed that the horse became suddenly lame after running around with his friends during a storm. While acute injury or a common hoof abscess were at the top of the probability list, further examination revealed a nail in the bottom of his hoof. While the wound appeared relatively small from the outside, radiographs told a very different story—the nail had come dangerously close to some critical structures within the hoof.
Thankfully, the nail was left in place until our team could examine the horse. This allowed us to accurately determine its path with radiographs and develop the safest treatment plan.

If you ever find a nail or other object stuck in your horse's foot, do not remove it. As tempting as it is to pull it out, leaving it in place gives your veterinarian invaluable information about the direction and depth of pe*******on. That information is lost once it is removed, making it much more difficult to determine whether important structures may have been affected. 🦴

This case is also a great reminder that wounds near important structures, such as joints or tendons, can be deceiving. A tiny puncture wound may hide significant damage beneath the surface, while a larger-looking wound may be less concerning. The size of the wound rarely tells the whole story, which is why prompt veterinary assessment is so important.

Thanks to early intervention, careful diagnostics, an intensive treatment plan, and the incredible dedication of this horse's owners in following through with every step of aftercare, this patient made a full recovery. 👏

If your horse experiences any puncture wound - especially to the foot or near a joint - contact your veterinarian immediately. Quick action and the right information can make all the difference! You can reach the clinic by you phone at ☎️226-755-0785 or email at 📧[email protected]

07/15/2026

Do you have concerns with the current air quality? Horses have adapted fantastic respiratory systems to accommodate running on the open plains, but they are very sensitive to particles and allergens! 🌫️🌾

When public health services recommend against humans exercising outside, we should take the same precautions with our horses and avoid forced exercise and riding 🚫🏇

If a well ventilated barn is available, bringing horses inside to get out of the smoke may be helpful. If not, ensure horses are checked frequently to identify any of the following signs of airway inflammation early:
🤧 Nasal discharge
💨 Cough, especially if persistent or productive
❤️ Increased respiratory rate (normal is less than 20 breaths/ minute!)
📈 Noticeably increased respiratory effort (nostrils that flare and don’t return to normal between breaths, a ‘heave line’, or lots of abdominal movement with each breath). A key is remembering normal nostrils are teardrop 💧 shaped, and if they are staying wide and round, your horse may be having more trouble breathing than they should.

If you notice any of the above signs, especially if your horse has a history of respiratory disease, you can give us a call at ☎️226-755-0785 or email at 📧[email protected]

07/10/2026

Lameness is not always obvious! 🔍
Here are some subtle signs that your horse may be trying to tell you there is a problem: 👇

- Shortened stride
- Difficulty picking up a lead
- Changes in performance
- Reluctance/difficulty turning or bending one way
- Behavioural changes

If you have lameness concerns about your horse give us a call at ☎️226-755-0785 or email at 📧[email protected]

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day! 🍁

Whether you're spending the day at the barn, by the lake, or around the BBQ, we hope it's filled with good weather, great company, and happy horses.

Enjoy the holiday from all of us at Troy Equine Services! 🐴❤️