Sawtooth Equine Service

05/28/2026

How do you clean your feed and water buckets? Drop a comment below and share your summer sanitizing protocol!

When, why, and how often should you clean your horse's buckets and feeders? Click the link in the comments to find out. 👇

05/28/2026

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05/20/2026

Holiday Hours Reminder 🇺🇸
We will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency veterinarians remain on call. Remember, if you need medications, we require 48 hour notice. Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend.

05/13/2026

Your horse has concerns… but running out of medications shouldn't be one of them.

A friendly reminder from the Sawtooth team:

💊 Prescription refills & pharmacy orders require 48 hours notice
📦 Special orders may take up to 1 week to fill

Please plan ahead so we can keep your horse’s care uninterrupted, especially before weekends, travel, and holidays.

05/13/2026

The first step to managing an emergency is to call your veterinarian. Early communication allows us to triage effectively and walk you through next steps.

Having the right supplies on hand allows you to act quickly, keep your horse comfortable, and be better prepared while you’re waiting on guidance or arrival.

Sawtooth Equine has pre-made Emergency kits for your barn or your trailer stocked by our veterinarians to provide everything you need to triage and manage an emergency before the vet arrives. If you would like to purchase an emergency kit, please give us a call!

05/05/2026

When your horse is diagnosed with an infectious disease: what now?

A confirmed diagnosis doesn’t just affect one horse—it has implications for your entire barn. Early, structured response is key to minimizing spread and protecting the rest of your herd.

Immediate priorities:
• Isolate – Move the affected horse to a designated area, ideally with no shared fencing or equipment
• Limit traffic – Reduce handling to essential caretakers only
• Use dedicated equipment – Buckets, halters, brushes, thermometers should not be shared

Daily monitoring:
• Take temperature at least 1–2x daily on all in-contact horses
• Watch for clinical signs: nasal discharge, lethargy, decreased appetite, cough, swelling, diarrhea

Biosecurity basics:
• Wash hands or change gloves between horses
• Disinfect boots, equipment, and high-touch surfaces with appropriate disinfectant
• Handle healthy horses first, affected horses last

When to escalate:
• New horses developing fever or clinical signs
• Worsening condition of the affected horse
• Uncertainty on how to safely manage the situation

Infectious disease management is not one-size-fits-all. Protocols vary depending on the pathogen, facility layout, and population at risk.

Our team can help you implement a targeted biosecurity and monitoring plan to protect your horses and contain the spread efficiently. Reach out to us for guidance tailored to your barn.

05/01/2026

✨ Dream Team, Indeed. ✨

Join us in welcoming Emma Canalia and Julia Thompson to the already stellar team at Sawtooth Equine!

Emma will be out in the field supporting patient care and helping keep your horses feeling their best, while Julia will be the new voice at the clinic; keeping schedules organized and making sure everything runs smoothly from your first call to your appointment.

They join Dr. Annie Oakes, Dr. Nikki Roos, Amanda Torres, and Meghan de Bruijn as we continue to grow while staying committed to the level of care and service you know and trust.

We’re excited to have them on board and we know you will be too!

04/27/2026

Temperature matters more than you think.

A simple re**al temperature can be one of the earliest indicators that something isn’t right.

Normal ranges:
• Adult horses: 99.0–101.0°F
• Foals: 99.5–102.0°F

Foals naturally run slightly warmer than adults, but both should stay within a predictable range for that individual.

What’s considered abnormal and warrants a call to your vet?
• Fever: > 101.0°F in adults
• Hypothermia: < 98.6°F, mostly relevant to foals
• Any temperature change accompanied by lethargy, decreased nursing, colic signs, or respiratory changes

In foals, even mild temperature elevations can escalate quickly and should never be dismissed.

Temperature is a low-cost, high-value monitoring tool. If it’s outside the normal range—or trending that way—it warrants further evaluation.

If you’re unsure what’s normal for your horse, or you’re seeing changes, our team can help you interpret findings and determine next steps.

In foals, even mild temperature elevations can escalate quickly and should never be dismissed.

Temperature is a low-cost, high-value monitoring tool. If it’s outside the normal range—or trending that way—it warrants further evaluation.

If you’re unsure what’s normal for your horse, or you’re seeing changes, our team can help you interpret findings and determine next steps.

04/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Nikki Roos to Sawtooth Equine

Dr. Roos recently completed her postgraduate internship with Montana Equine, our sister clinic, and comes to the Wood River Valley well-trained and ready to support the health and longevity of your horses; whether in the arena, on the ranch, or at home.

With a background that includes Colorado State University and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, her clinical interests focus on equine reproduction and internal medicine.

She’ll be out in the field serving clients throughout the Wood River Valley and surrounding areas, so don’t be surprised to see a new face at your next appointment.

We’re excited to have her as part of the team.