Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & Healing Center

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Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & Healing Center We are a whole horse wellness, sports medicine and rehabilitation practice.

From annual exams to regenerative medicine, massage, bodywork, and podiatry, we provide therapies to help horses recover with optimal results.

09/23/2026

How do you know if an expert actually knows what they’re talking about? 🤔🐴

Dr. Massie breaks down two simple rules when trusting professionals with your animals:

1️⃣ Beware of "secrets."
- If someone claims they know it all or have a "magic secret" that other experienced professionals don't, be skeptical. There are no shortcuts or secrets—if there were, everyone would be using them!

2️⃣ - Always ask WHY.
- Whether it's your farrier choosing a specific shoe or your vet giving an injection, ask them to explain the why. A true expert can walk you through the biomechanics and physiology behind their decisions. If they can't answer, don't just blindly trust it.

Never be afraid to ask questions about your animal's care.

Got questions for us? Ask away in the comments—we're here to help you figure it out!

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09/18/2026

Is social media lying to you about horse care? 🛑🐴 Dr. Messie calls out the noise and breaks down why loud viral claims don't match actual science.

Hidden Ingredients: "Proprietary blends" on supplement labels often mask the exact amounts of ingredients, leaving you in the dark.

Hoof Misconceptions: Improper trimming alone doesn't magically cause coffin bone rotation—misleading posts ignore basic anatomy.

Diagnostic Science vs. Myths: We diagnose conditions like Equine Metabolic Syndrome more today because of modern testing, not because of viral internet theories.

Facts Over Clout: Outrageous claims get 10,000 likes, but simple, evidence-based care—like quality forage and balanced nutrition—keeps horses healthy.

Stick to science over social media trends! 🌾✨

Give your horse the specialized care and retirement they deserve! 🐴✨At Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & Healing Center,...
09/16/2026

Give your horse the specialized care and retirement they deserve! 🐴✨

At Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & Healing Center, we offer top-tier, comprehensive retirement care in Central Point, Oregon. Your horse’s well-being is our highest priority, backed by round-the-clock professional oversight.

Full retirement care ($750/mo) includes:

🏠 Immaculate Stall & Daily Turnout: Clean, comfortable housing paired with safe, daily turnout time.

🧼 Daily Grooming & Bathing: Hands-on daily attention to keep your horse clean, comfortable, and thriving.

🌾 Tailored Nutrition: 3x/day forage, senior feed options, and customized feeding plans.

🩺 24/7 Veterinary Oversight: Continuous professional care and monitoring right on site.

💆 Therapeutic Services: Access to Theraplate, plus on-site farrier and bodyworker services.

Located in beautiful Central Point, OR. Space is limited!

📞 Call us today: 541-636-1188
🌐 Learn more: massievet.com

09/06/2026

Why Unbiased Vet Exams Matter Most 🐴🩺

When it comes to equine prepurchase and lameness evaluations (really any exam seen things missed in emergency rooms because of this); going in with preconceived notions is a recipe for missed details. Rushing in with assumptions or blindly following previous findings—like focusing only on the stifle or hocks—can blind you to new or underlying issues right in front of you.

Key Takeaways for Horse Owners & Vets:

- Prevent Confirmation Bias: Assuming a past diagnosis is correct limits a thorough evaluation.

- Catch New Issues: Horses change; a fresh, unbiased look can reveal brand-new findings.

- Essential for Referrals: Even specialized referral cases require starting from scratch to ensure nothing obvious gets overlooked.

Send this to vets you know. Have you ever had a fresh set of eyes spot something completely unexpected during a prepurchase or lameness exam? Drop your stories in the comments! 👇

09/06/2026

Flexion tests are a valuable tool, but over-relying on them means missing crucial issues higher up! 🐴✋

When assessing front-end lameness, isolating joints only tells part of the story. Standard flexion tests won't catch compensatory soreness, muscle tightness, or deep pain in the shoulder and back.

If you’re a vet or horse owner, remember: Put your hands on the animal.

As shown in this clip, a horse can look one way during flexions, but direct tactile palpation along the shoulder reveals severe pain that would have been completely overlooked.

If you’re a vet or horse owner, remember: Flexion tests aren't a replacement for putting your hands on the animal.

Have you ever had a horse where flexion tests came back clean, but hands-on palpation found the real problem? Let’s hear your experience below! 👇

09/06/2026

Time in the field ≠ knowing everything. It is so easy to get comfortable in your expertise and write off the "rookies," but different brains process problems in different ways. My autism is my greatest asset when assessing a complex farrier case because I see the micro and the macro simultaneously. What is something you’ve learned from someone less experienced than you? 👇



Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & Healing Center

🚨 September Is Final Call for Annual Exams & Routine Wellness!If your horse is due for their annual wellness visit, dent...
09/03/2026

🚨 September Is Final Call for Annual Exams & Routine Wellness!

If your horse is due for their annual wellness visit, dental exam, or fall vaccine boosters (Flu/Rhino), September is the time to schedule! 🐴🍂

Starting October 1 through December 31, 2026, our schedule will shift to Emergency & Urgent Care, Pre-Purchase Exams (PPE), Podiatry, and Lameness & Performance Evaluations ONLY. Routine wellness visits and elective appointments will not be scheduled during this timeframe.

Why the Schedule Shift?

Dr. Massie is dedicating this focused time toward completing his advanced board certifications with the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) and as a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CERP). We’re excited to bring an even higher level of specialized care, advanced diagnostics, and sports medicine to your horses in 2027!

What You Need to Know for Oct 1 – Dec 31:

🚨 Emergencies & Urgent Care: Emergency calls will continue to be responded to promptly.
💊 Pharmacy & Non-Urgent Inquiries: Non-urgent calls and pharmacy refills will be reviewed and processed on a weekly basis. Please plan ahead and request medication refills early!
💳 Flexible Financing: We accept CareCredit to help manage your equine veterinary and emergency care expenses.
💆 Andria’s Bodywork Services (Unchanged!): Andria’s equine equine massage schedule remains normal! She is available for in-clinic sessions Monday–Friday afternoons and Rogue Valley farm calls on the first Friday of each month.
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Book: https://www.sensiblecowgirl.com

Don't wait until October! Spots for September annual wellness, dental exams and fall vaccinations are limited.

📞 Call us today at 541-636-1191 or book online through your pet portal to get your horse scheduled before the fall shift!

Address

11910 Blackwell Road
Central Point, OR
97502

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15416361191

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