Millington Equine

09/01/2026

What the X-Rays Don't Tell You.

Horse people love clear answers. What time will the farrier be at the barn? When should I start prepping for my class? Is this horse "safe" to buy?

Unfortunately, most of veterinary medicine — especially when it comes to radiographs — isn't as black-and-white as we'd like it to be. Radiographs don't tell the whole story; they don't say "Danger Ahead! Do not buy!"; and they don't always define what a horse is capable of, so long as they receive the right care and maintenance.

These X-rays show a horse with developmental sesamoid lesions on both fetlocks, pastern DJD, and less-than-optimal hoof angles. The other photo? A very successful horse who has gone on to win numerous regional and national-level awards, including at this year's AQHYA World Championship. It's the same horse, doing its job, without being limited by its radiographs.

With appropriate care, maintenance, and monitoring, horses with radiographic abnormalities, like Lilly, can still live, work, compete, and be incredible partners.

As much as we'd love a simple yes-or-no answer, you can't put a horse in a box based on X-rays alone. That's why we always say (and mean) ride the horse — not the radiograph.

08/26/2026

Looking to get the 411 on EHV-1?

Nicola Pusterla, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, AVDC-Equine, of the department of medicine and epidemiology at the University of California, Davis will be hosting a FREE webinar about everything horse owners should know about equine herpesvirus-1 and related biosecurity protocols on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (that's tomorrow!) at 7:00 p.m. EST.

Check out this webpage for more information and to register.

Join us for this webcast to learn more about equine herpesvirus strains, clinical signs of infection, and potential effects on horses.

08/20/2026

While some of us on the recent Equitarian Initiative trip to South Dakota were adding to the gelding population, others (including our beloved Bethany, a farrier apprentice who some of you might recognize!) were providing some much-needed pedicures to the range horse population. Check out these before-and-afters!

A very big thank you to Twin Pines Equine Veterinary Services, LLP and Eggleston Equine for helping support this experience for Bethany; we couldn't have done it without you!

08/17/2026

Our team is back on the East Coast after a long weekend at the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota, where we worked alongside CSU students and the Equitarian Initiative to assist with castrating range horses.

08/07/2026

There’s no better way to beat the heat on a hot Friday than with a scoop of ice cream! We hope all of our clients and their equine companions are staying cool, comfortable, and hydrated during this hot and humid weather.

07/22/2026

Wishing all of the competitors best of luck at CHSA Finals this year!

⭐️Thank you Millington Equine⭐️

07/14/2026

Yet another reason why comprehensive dental care is so important for horses!

Just like humans and other animals (including dogs), horses can develop periodontal disease. But unlike in those species, where plaque is the primary cause, equine periodontal disease most often develops when feed becomes trapped between the teeth. Over time, this can lead to inflammation, pain, and even infection.

Routine dental exams allow us to identify diastemata (gaps between the teeth) and catch early signs of periodontal disease before they become more serious. With regular preventive care, we can help keep your horse comfortable, healthy, and eating pain-free.