Westview Equine

06/16/2026

☀️🐾 Summer Savings Are Here! 🐾☀️
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Don't let summer slip by—help your horse stay happy, healthy, and ready for every adventure!

06/15/2026

🐴 Mane Event Monday: What Your Horse's Ears Are Telling You 👂

Did you know your horse's ears are one of the best indicators of how they're feeling? Learning to read ear positions can help you better understand your horse's mood, comfort level, and focus.

👂 Ears Forward
Your horse is alert, interested, and paying attention to something ahead. This often means they're curious or engaged with their surroundings.

👂 One Ear Forward, One Ear Back
Your horse is multitasking! They're paying attention to two different things at once—perhaps listening to you while watching something in the distance.

👂 Ears Relaxed to the Side
This usually indicates a calm, relaxed horse. You may notice this position when your horse is resting or feeling comfortable in their environment.

👂 Ears Flicking Back and Forth
Your horse is actively listening and processing information. This is common when they're assessing their surroundings, listening to their owner or focusing on multiple sounds. (See Video below)

👂 Ears Pinned Flat Back
This is a warning sign. Pinned ears often indicate irritation, anger, fear, discomfort, or pain. Give the horse space and evaluate the situation carefully.

👂 Ears Back but Not Pinned
Your horse may simply be listening to something behind them or focusing on their rider. Context and body language are important!

🐎 Look at the Whole Horse
While ear position provides valuable clues, always consider the complete picture:
✔ Eyes and facial expression
✔ Tail position
✔ Head carriage
✔ Overall posture
✔ Surrounding environment

Understanding equine body language helps strengthen communication, improve safety, and build trust between you and your horse.

💚 The more you observe your horse, the more you'll learn their unique way of "talking" to you!

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06/09/2026

🌻 Summer Sale Alert! 🌻

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Whether your horse needs a wellness visit, preventive care, or a little extra TLC, now is a great time to take advantage of seasonal savings.

🐴 Keep your horses healthy all season long

06/08/2026

June is National Great Outdoors Month and nobody loves the outdoors quite like our animals do! 🌿🐴🐾

Whether you're hitting the trails, tending pastures, or just watching your pets roll in the grass, there's something special about spending this season outside with the animals you love.

How are you and your animals enjoying the great outdoors this June? Tell us below! 👇

06/08/2026

☀️🐴 Mane Event Monday: Heat Stress Prevention 🐴☀️

Summer temperatures can be tough on our equine friends, especially during periods of high heat and humidity. Heat stress can quickly become dangerous if horses are not properly monitored and cared for.

Here are a few important ways to help keep your horse safe this summer:

💧 Provide Constant Access to Fresh Water
Hydration is key! Horses can drink several gallons of water each day, especially during hot weather or exercise.

🧂 Consider Electrolyte Support
Sweating causes horses to lose important minerals. Talk with your veterinarian about whether electrolytes may benefit your horse.

🌳 Offer Shade & Proper Ventilation
Whether in the pasture or barn, horses should always have access to shaded areas and good airflow.

🌅 Ride During Cooler Parts of the Day
Try to schedule exercise during the early morning or evening hours when temperatures are lower.

🧽 Cool Down Properly After Exercise
Hose horses off with cool water and scrape excess water away to help lower body temperature efficiently.

⚠️ Watch for Signs of Heat Stress:

Excessive sweating or lack of sweating
Rapid breathing
Weakness or lethargy
Elevated heart rate
Stumbling or unwillingness to move

More details in this article below!
https://thehorse.com/120128/help-your-horse-beat-the-heat/

If you notice signs of heat stress, move your horse to a cool area and contact your veterinarian immediately.

Stay cool and stay safe this summer! ☀️🐎

— Westview Veterinary Hospital Equine Team

As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even harder on horses. Two veterinarians share tips on how to help your horse beat the heat.

06/01/2026

🪰🐴 Mane Event Monday: Fly Control Tips 🐴🪰

Flies are more than just a nuisance — they can cause irritation, stress, skin problems, and even spread disease to horses. Keeping flies under control helps your horse stay healthier and more comfortable all summer long!

Here are a few helpful fly control tips for the barn and pasture:

✅ Remove manure regularly to reduce breeding areas
✅ Eliminate standing water around stalls and paddocks
✅ Use fly masks and fly sheets for extra protection
✅ Keep barns well ventilated with fans to discourage flies
✅ Rotate and properly apply fly sprays as directed
✅ Consider investing in a fly spraying system for your barn
✅ Mow pastures and remove decaying organic material

Fly system link -
https://shoo-fly.com/system?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20385496016&gbraid=0AAAAADxxv14-5krsif64CcWMhegLsy62I&gclid=CjwKCAjwrNrQBhBjEiwAoR4VO8zSf2a7EgLCIImxFHjILcKCw-8WS8iMeaGQURtZ9HeqYPsrNlFXDhoCwSgQAvD_BwE

⚠️ Watch for signs of irritation such as:
• Excessive tail swishing
• Head shaking
• Skin sores or rubbing
• Restlessness in the barn or pasture

Have a favorite fly control tip or product? Share it in the comments below! 👇

— Westview Equine Team

Controlling flying insects around your barn or home shouldn't be difficult, and that's why we've designed the Shoo-fly system to be easy to set up, easy to use and easy to service. You'll spend less time battling flies and have more time to enjoy your horses.

05/25/2026

From all of us at Westview Equine, THANK YOU to those who served and to the families who carry their legacy forward!

05/25/2026

It’s Mane Event Monday! 🐴✨
Memorial Day Edition!

Feel the past meet the present as we honor the nations fallen!

At the heart of military honors and remembrance stands one of the most solemn and respected units in the United States Army — the Caisson Detachment of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).

This elite unit carries out one of the most sacred duties in military tradition: providing full honors funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. When a fallen service member is laid to rest, the Caisson Detachment ensures that it is done with dignity, precision, and respect.

🐴 What is a Caisson?
A caisson is a horse-drawn wagon originally designed to carry artillery ammunition. Today, it is used in military funerals to carry the casket of a fallen soldier along their final journey. The sight of a riderless horse following the caisson symbolizes a warrior who will ride no more — a powerful tribute steeped in history and honor.

📜 A Legacy Rooted in History
The tradition of horse-drawn caissons dates back to the early 1800s. The U.S. Army officially adopted horse-drawn es**rt elements for funerals to reflect both battlefield heritage and ceremonial respect. The modern Caisson Detachment continues this legacy as part of “The Old Guard,” the Army’s official ceremonial unit, whose mission is to represent the United States and honor its fallen heroes.

Each soldier and horse in the detachment undergoes extensive training. The bond between the horse and their handler is essential — they work as a team to ensure every ceremony is carried out flawlessly, even under emotionally heavy conditions.

To learn more and take a deeper look into the subject, listen to Lieutenant Colonel Branden Quintana and World Renown Four in Hand Champion, Chester Weber explain on this two-part podcast series:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-classic-series-redrive/id1550486398?i=1000691314214

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-classic-series-redrive/id1550486398?i=1000696153206

🇺🇸 A Final Salute
Every mission of the Caisson Detachment is a reminder of sacrifice, service, and honor. They do not just perform ceremonies — they preserve a tradition that ensures no fallen soldier is ever forgotten.

We are forever grateful for their dedication and for the lives they honor every day.

05/20/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Westview Equine will be closed on:

📅 Monday, May 25th

We honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙

Please be sure to call ahead for any medication refills, food pickups, or appointment needs prior to the holiday weekend.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day!

05/19/2026

Nothing clears your mind like a quiet ride through fresh spring growth. 🌿

Longer days, greener trails, and horses feeling their best again. That’s what May is all about.

Where’s your favorite place to ride this time of year? 🐴