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Equine Clinic at OakenCroft

We are a seven doctor equine practice serving the capital district of New York and west Massachusetts
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“The Equine Clinic at OakenCroft is a team dedicated to the welfare of the horse through comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care. We are committed to the growth and education of our clients and ourselves. We foster an atmosphere that supports the personal and professional satisfaction of our staff. As leaders in the equine industry, we serve our clients in a professional and ethical manner and will continue to build a relationship based on honesty and respect.”

05/22/2026

It’s Foal Friday! 🐴✨

One of the best parts of equine veterinary medicine is getting to work with such an incredible variety of breeds and personalities every single day, from sturdy Quarter Horses and elegant Warmbloods to tough Standardbreds, animated Hackney ponies, tiny minis, lovable donkeys, and everything in between. And every once in a while… we get an adorable surprise baby, too. 💕

From conception to delivery, bringing a healthy foal into the world truly feels like a miracle. There are countless steps along the way where things can become complicated, which makes every healthy mare and foal pair something worth celebrating. The sleepless nights, careful monitoring, anxious waiting, and teamwork are all worth it when we see those first wobbly steps and happy nursing moments.

Foaling season can be exhausting, emotional, and unpredictable but it’s also one of the most rewarding reminders of why we love what we do. Here’s to healthy moms, healthy babies, and all the amazing horses (and humans) who trust us to be part of the journey. 🩺🐎💙

Please share your foal photos with us!

05/17/2026

🥖 Here’s the scene… It’s Friday evening, and you don’t feel like cooking. You’re starving so you decide to go to the Olive Garden. After a long wait, you finally get seated and they bring out those famous breadsticks. Without hesitation you wolf one down and it gets stuck in your throat. You probably should’ve had a drink of water before hand. You probably should have chewed more. It’s uncomfortable, but it passes because your esophagus is only 10 inches long.

A similar thing happens when horses experience esophageal obstruction, also known as choke. The horse probably came in for dinner and immediately started gobbling down its grain when you notice saliva and feed material coming from its nostrils. He might be retching his neck, coughing or even acting colicky. The difference is that his esophagus is closer to 4-5 feet long.

If you notice these signs in your horse, immediately remove all of its feed and call your veterinarian. Don’t panic though; he can still breathe. The good news is that most chokes can resolve on their own and often many go unnoticed by owners. However, some do require medical intervention with sedation and a vet passing a nasogastric tube to lavage and clear the feed material. After a choke episode, horses are at risk of aspiration pneumonia, so antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are often prescribed.

Some ways to help reduce the risk of choke are:
1. Keep your horse’s teeth in good condition with annual dental exams and floating.
2. Always provide access to clean, fresh water.
3. Feed hay first so that the horse has to chew and produce saliva, which will lubricate the esophagus.
4. Feed horses separately to avoid competition and bolting of feed.
5. Try to mimic natural grazing throughout the day by offering small meals more frequently or by using slow feed hay nets so horses are less ravenous at mealtime.
6. For horses with a history of choke or known to have bad teeth, soak all feeds.
7. Consider using a slow feeder, like the ones pictured below, to slow down your chow hound.

# esophagealobstruction

05/12/2026

🚕 Are you sick of your horses being used as tick taxis? We are too!

As tick season ramps up, we’re seeing more cases of Equine Anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease caused by the bacteria Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

⚠️ Common clinical signs include:
• Fever
• Lethargy or depression
• Decreased appetite
• Limb swelling (especially lower legs)
• Ataxia or “wobbly” gait
• Reluctance to move
• Petechiae (small red spots on gums)
• Jaundice in some cases

💊 Treatment
Most horses respond rapidly to treatment with Tetracycline-class antibiotics, commonly Oxytetracycline IV followed by Doxycycline orally.

🌟 Prognosis
The prognosis is generally excellent with early treatment. Many horses show noticeable improvement within 24–48 hours after starting antibiotics.

🪰 Prevention Tips:
✔️ Daily tick checks
✔️ Use veterinarian-approved tick control products
✔️ Keep pastures and trails trimmed when possible
✔️ Remove ticks promptly and carefully

What are your favorite tick prevention methods?

Photo: The Horse

05/02/2026

🏇 It’s a big day in horse racing. The Kentucky Derby is here!

While our practice may not see many active Thoroughbred racehorses, we are lucky to care for so many incredible off-track Thoroughbreds thriving in their second (and third!) careers. From jumpers to trail partners to beloved companions, these horses continue to amaze us every day.

We’re wishing for a safe race for all horses and riders today. ❤️

Let’s celebrate the breed we love. Drop a photo of your favorite Thoroughbred in the comments! 📸🐎

Photo: Pinterest

04/24/2026

🍼 Bagging up too soon? Let’s talk about premature udder development in pregnant mares. Should you be concerned?

The answer is yes! Pregnant mares normally start to develop mammary gland enlargement 2 to 4 weeks prior to term. Some mares will develop a large amount of edema around the udder before the gland itself becomes enlarged. Mammary development will be much more pronounced in mares that have previously had foals versus maiden mares.

A normal udder should start to fill gradually, with the most significant filling around 1-2 weeks prior to foaling. If the udder fills months before the due date or produces a large amount of milk far in advance, it can indicate placentitis (inflammation of the placenta, usually from bacterial infection), twins or impending abortion.

If you see premature udder development in your pregnant mare, call your veterinarian right away so that intervention can take place before it becomes a true emergency.

04/21/2026

Abe is a 31 year old 19h 2,000lb. Percheron gelding owned and loved deeply by Little Brook Farm. He’s a retired police horse and was driven competitively as part of an eight horse hitch.

About two months ago, he started to show signs of “sidewinder syndrome.” Sidewinder syndrome is a severe, often sudden neurological or musculoskeletal condition characterized by the hindquarters drifting to one side (crab walking). Common in older horses, it causes them to move in a sideways manner due to underlying issues like spinal cord compression, pelvic limb pain or EPM (to name only a few causes).

Because there are many causes of sidewinder syndrome, and many of them are difficult to diagnose, horses are often treated for multiple suspected causes at the same time, as was the case for Abe.

In this video, Drs. Suzanne Jaynes and Tessa Beiter are medicating his arthritic neck joints in hopes of offering some relief. Unfortunately, we see this condition commonly and it carries a poor prognosis.

Read more about Sidewinder Syndrome:

ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/sidewinder-syndrome-horses

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32820825/

04/20/2026

“Maybe if we hide behind this tree, the vet won’t see us…”

04/07/2026

Despite the snow this morning, spring wellness season is here and our veterinarians are out in the field staying very busy with appointments.

Please help us keep your appointment running smoothly by having your horse ready for their Coggins photos:
• Blankets off
• Mud brushed off
• Bell boots and cribbing straps removed
• All markings visible

Even if it doesn’t feel much like spring today, our team is out there working hard. Stay warm and bundle up if you’re headed to the barn! ☕🧥

Photo: Equus Magazine

03/31/2026

Happy Birthday Dr. Allie Catalino! Thank you for keeping the horses happy and healthy.

03/29/2026

HORSE OWNER WEBINAR ALERT! 📢

Join us for our upcoming Horse Owner Education Committee webinar! Our topic will be "Oh Sugar! My Horse is Foundering!"

Join AAEP-member veterinarians Drs. Allie Catalino and Chelsea Folmar for an in-depth discussion about the two most common metabolic disturbances in horses: Cushing's Disease and Insulin Dysregulation. They will take you on a deep dive into diagnosis, treatment and management of these diseases, followed by discussion about laminitis, a common sequela.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event. Register at https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aqk4QqZ8CSEZVzoTjoed1OchP7YIDfrDxmN7sn3bmdtN0eMBkO1X~AhLXYhuX8F4hYAwaFVb5RYYV903KHqLrJKTrAP-zT2spI-fUNInOwEr12A

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

Address

123 Weisheit Road
Glenmont, NY
12077

Telephone

+15187672906

Website

http://www.oakencroftequine.com/

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