Westview Equine

09/28/2026

🐴💜 World Rabies Day | September 28 💜🐴

When we think about rabies, horses may not be the first animals that come to mind—but rabies is a serious and almost always fatal disease that can affect horses, too.

Rabies is most commonly transmitted when an infected wild animal, such as a bat, skunk, raccoon, or fox, bites a horse. Because the disease can cause changes in behavior and neurological signs, protecting our horses is important not only for their health, but also for the people who care for and handle them.

💉 Rabies vaccination is considered a CORE vaccine for horses, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends that all equids receive a rabies vaccine annually.

📍 Did you know? Rabies vaccination requirements for horses can vary by state and situation. Some states require proof of current vaccination for horses involved in activities such as public exhibition, shows, competitions, public display, or importation. For example, Rhode Island has rabies vaccination requirements for horses entering the state for exhibition, show, competition, or public display.

🐎 Why vaccinate?
✔️ Rabies is nearly always fatal once clinical signs develop
✔️ Wildlife exposure can happen unexpectedly
✔️ Vaccination helps protect your horse
✔️ Rabies is also a serious public health concern
✔️ Prevention is far safer than dealing with a possible exposure

This World Rabies Day, take a moment to check your horse’s vaccination records and talk with your veterinarian about keeping their vaccines up to date.

🐴💉 One vaccine. Once a year. Protection that matters.

09/28/2026

🐴 Mane Event Monday: Quality of Life Conversations ❤️

One of the hardest responsibilities of loving a horse is recognizing when their needs may be changing. Quality of life discussions can be emotional, but having honest conversations early can help owners make thoughtful, compassionate decisions.

🐎 Look Beyond Age
A horse’s age alone does not determine their quality of life. Instead, consider their comfort, mobility, appetite, behavior, and ability to enjoy their normal daily activities.

❤️ Watch for Changes
Changes in eating habits, difficulty getting around, chronic pain, isolation from the herd, or a loss of interest in things they once enjoyed can all be important signs to discuss with your veterinarian.

🩺 Talk Openly With Your Veterinarian
Your veterinary team can help assess your horse’s overall health, discuss treatment and management options, and provide an honest perspective about comfort and prognosis.

📅 Have the Conversation Before a Crisis
Planning ahead can help reduce the stress of making difficult decisions during an emergency. Knowing your options and discussing your horse’s needs early can provide peace of mind.

💚 There Is No “One-Size-Fits-All” Answer
Every horse and every situation is unique. Quality of life decisions should focus on what is best for the individual horse and their overall comfort and well-being.

🐴 The Mane Event Takeaway:

Having a quality of life conversation isn't about giving up—it’s about loving our horses enough to put their comfort first, even when the decisions are difficult. ❤️

If you have concerns about your horse's comfort or quality of life, talk with your veterinarian. We're here to help guide you through every stage of your horse's life. 🐎💚

09/21/2026

🚜🐴 FARM & HEALTH SAFETY WEEK 🐴🚜

A healthy horse starts with a safe farm! During Farm & Health Safety Week, we’re taking a moment to highlight the importance of keeping our farms, horses, and families safe.

🌾 Check your surroundings: Look for broken fencing, loose boards, exposed nails, unsafe gates, and other potential hazards.

🐎 Handle horses safely: Approach calmly, use proper handling techniques, and make sure children are supervised around horses.

🧼 Practice good biosecurity: Clean and disinfect shared equipment, avoid unnecessary contact between horses, and monitor new or sick horses.

💊 Store medications & chemicals properly: Keep medications, fertilizers, pesticides, and other potentially harmful products secured and clearly labeled.

🩺 Stay on top of veterinary care: Routine exams, vaccinations, dental care, parasite control, and early recognition of illness all play an important role in maintaining a healthy horse.

🚨 Be prepared for emergencies: Keep your veterinarian’s contact information readily available and have a well-stocked equine first-aid kit on hand.

Farm safety is horse safety—and horse safety is everyone’s responsibility! ❤️

Take a few minutes this week to walk your property with a safety-first mindset. You may spot something that could prevent an accident tomorrow.



tips for maintaining a clean and safe place-

09/21/2026

🐴 Mane Event Monday: Feeding Your Senior Horse 💚

As horses age, their nutritional needs can change. A feeding program that worked perfectly for years may need adjustments to help your senior horse maintain a healthy weight, muscle condition, and overall wellness.

🐎 Watch Their Teeth
Dental problems can make it difficult for older horses to chew hay and grain effectively. Regular dental exams are especially important for senior horses!

🌾 Consider Easier-to-Chew Forage
If chewing long-stem hay becomes difficult, options such as soaked hay pellets, hay cubes, or other appropriate forage alternatives may help provide the fiber they need.

🥣 Choose Nutrition Wisely
Senior feeds are designed to provide balanced nutrition and can be helpful for horses with changing digestive or chewing abilities. Always choose a feeding plan based on your horse's individual needs. 👩‍⚕️Dr. Holly's favorites are Tribute or Purina!

⚖️ Monitor Weight & Body Condition
Regularly check for changes in weight, muscle loss, appetite, or difficulty eating. Early changes can be easier to address before they become more serious.

💧 Don't Forget Water!
Fresh, clean water should always be available. Proper hydration is important for digestion and overall health at every age.

❤️ The Bottom Line:
Getting older doesn't mean slowing down on good nutrition! With proper dental care, quality forage, balanced nutrition, and regular monitoring, senior horses can continue to thrive well into their golden years. 🐴✨

Do you have a senior horse enjoying their golden years? Share a photo or tell us their age below! 👇🐎

👩‍⚕️Dr. Holly's favorites are Tribute or Purina!

Find senior horse feeds including pellet, textured, Low NSC, and joint support formulas to keep older horses thriving. Find the right feed today!

09/14/2026

🐴 Mane Event Monday: Supporting Your Horse’s Joint Health 🦴

Healthy joints are essential for keeping horses comfortable, mobile, and able to enjoy their favorite activities! Whether your horse is a competitive athlete, trail partner, or enjoying retirement, supporting joint health throughout their life can make a difference. 💙

🐎 Keep them moving – Regular, appropriate exercise helps maintain flexibility and muscle strength.
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight – Extra weight places additional stress on joints.
🩺 Schedule routine veterinary exams – Early detection of joint problems can help protect long-term mobility.
🐾 Stay consistent with hoof care – Proper hoof balance can help reduce unnecessary stress on joints.
🥕 Feed a balanced diet – Proper nutrition supports overall musculoskeletal health.
💊 Discuss joint supplements or therapies with your veterinarian – Depending on your horse’s age, workload, and individual needs, additional joint support may be beneficial.

Keep an eye out for signs of joint discomfort: stiffness, shortened stride, reluctance to move, difficulty picking up a lead, changes in performance, or trouble getting up and down.

❤️ Healthy joints help keep your horse moving comfortably for years to come!



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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸🐾

Today, we celebrate the hardworking people who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to making a difference every day. A special thank-you to our incredible veterinary team and all those who work tirelessly to care for our pets, our community, and one another.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe, happy, and relaxing Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙🐶🐱🐴

09/07/2026

🐴🇺🇸 Mane Event Monday: Labor Day Edition 🇺🇸🐴

As the Draft Horse Journal states -
"The Industrial Revolution proved to be responsible for both the rise and collapse of the heavy horse in America. Demand for draft animals was spurred on by the growing transportation, construction and agricultural needs of the nation. The last half of the 19th century made draft horse breeding both essential and profitable. Massive importations from Europe took place. The period also ushered in the development of the present day breeds of heavy horses. The number of horses and mules in The United States peaked in 1920, at about 26 million. The groundwork for today's agriculture had been laid.

The horse lost the battle of the streets to the automotive industry rather quickly. As for the battle of the agricultural fields, it fought very tenaciously, but eventually yielded in most cases to greatly improved tractor power. By 1950, it was indeed, on thin ice. “Get big or get out” was heard across the nation and many did just that. It appeared to many that the draft horse was destined for the museum, a relic of days gone by.

Since that time, the draft breeds have not only stabilized their numbers, but once more enjoy a thriving trade. The fact that the old order Amish decided in the ’20s to reject tractor power in the fields was a considerable factor, as were the dedicated breeders that had produced these splendid breeds.

The present trade for heavy horses is made up of several niche markets. Their power and beauty have more than a little to do with this resurgence. The multiple hitch, once used to pull plows and combines, now finds itself hitched to a b**r wagon in a parade or a big fifth wheel wagon at a fair. Equine competitions are reaching and exceeding levels not seen since the 1930s. On the small farms of the Amish, it plays its traditional role as the tractor that burns home grown fuel and raises its own replacements. On western cattle ranches, teams are still used to feed cattle, and in some cases, elk. In the logging industry, increasing environmental concerns have bolstered horses and mules to the machine of choice where selective logging, rather than clear cutting, is the order of the day. The flourishing tourism industry has prompted the return of horse drawn trolleys and carriages. They are again commonplace in historic areas and on many big city streets. They are doing an amazing number of things... some traditional, others less so. The uses for draft animals are limited mostly by the imagination of people. It is, once more, a viable and growing business."

These horses were not simply part of the scenery.

They were part of the workforce.

🐴❤️ Before America ran on gasoline and electricity, much of it ran on horsepower.

This Mane Event Monday, we remember the powerful draft horses and working horses who stood beside generations of American workers—and helped move a growing nation forward.

09/02/2026

🇺🇸Labor Day Closure Notice 🇺🇸

Please note that we will be closed Saturday, September 5th, and Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

08/31/2026

🐴 Mane Event Monday: Caring for Senior Horses 💙

Our senior horses may slow down a little, but they still deserve the best care! 🐎✨ As horses age, their nutritional, dental, hoof, and health needs can change.

Tips for keeping your senior horse happy & healthy:
🦷 Stay on top of dental care – Dental problems can make it difficult to chew and maintain weight.
🌾 Adjust their diet – Senior horses may benefit from easily digestible feeds and forage alternatives when needed.
🩺 Schedule regular veterinary exams – Routine wellness visits can help identify age-related problems early.
🐾 Keep up with hoof care – Consistent trimming and monitoring are important even for horses with a lighter workload.
⚖️ Monitor their weight and body condition – Unexplained weight loss should always be investigated.
🏡 Provide comfortable living conditions – Good shelter, soft bedding, and easy access to food and water can make a big difference.
❤️ Watch for changes in behavior – Changes in appetite, mobility, attitude, or daily habits can be signs that your senior needs extra attention.

Aging is a natural part of life—but getting older doesn't mean your horse can't enjoy a happy, comfortable life! 🐴💙



A more in depth read is attached-

As horses age, their health needs change. Change your care to meet your senior horse’s developing needs.

08/28/2026

🌈🐾 Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🐾🌈

Today, we pause to remember the beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. 💕 Whether they had four hooves, four paws, or tiny whiskers, they left behind memories and a love that will never fade.

Our pets may not be with us forever, but the paw prints they leave on our hearts last a lifetime. 🐶🐱🐴❤️

Today, we honor every cherished companion who is deeply missed but forever loved.

🌈 Until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈

Share a favorite memory or photo of a beloved pet you’ve lost in the comments. 🕊️🐾