Equine Medical L.L.C.

04/01/2026

Good opportunity to see the progress at the Grand Agricultural Center. Bonus….Dr. Bunn will be speaking about the importance of forage in your horse’s diet.

03/09/2026

31 years….how is that possible? Dr Bunn started Equine Medical with a small loan, a used vet box and a 1989 Ford truck. Dr Rubie became a partner in 1997. In 2002, we decided to build the clinic and took up residency in 2003. Along the way, we have met wonderful people, who care deeply for their horses. Our staff has been second to none. So many great memories.

February was bittersweet. Due to the physicality of equine practice, Dr. Rubie made the difficult decision to retire. She has served the west Michigan equine community for nearly 32 years and will be greatly missed.

In order to serve the best interest of our clients, Dr. Bunn decided to merge the practice with Classic Equine. He will continue to make farm calls and see patients at the clinic. He’s dedicated to delivering the personalized service and level of care you have come to expect.

We are grateful for your continued trust and loyalty. It has been an honor to care for your horses and to be a part of this community. We are excited about what lies ahead and we hope you will continue the journey with us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

02/23/2026

A big congratulations to Carleigh, our former veterinary assistant. Today she received her white coat and she’s on her way to graduate next spring as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. We are very proud of you Carleigh. You did it!

02/18/2026

Dr. Bunn loves this opportunity to teach the next generation of veterinarians. Thank you for your patience and understanding while he was away.

02/05/2026

Dr. Bunn is in Mexico this week with Dr. Hal Schott and some MSU Vet students. They have teamed up with the vet school at the University of Mexico and are providing veterinary care to any horses and donkeys in need. Click on Equine Welfare in Practice: MSU Vet Students in Mexico to see more photos of the good work they are doing.

Great job today everyone!

12/31/2025

See you in 2026!

12/22/2025

We'll be taking a little time off to enjoy the holidays with our families. Emergency service will be available.

11/23/2025

Want to know more about the EHV-1 outbreak? Register for this free webinar for horse owners.

As of today, 11/23, there are no reported cases in MI.

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.

11/19/2025

We have had a lot of calls about EHV/EHM today. Cases of EHV-1 have been reported at the Barrel Futurities of America at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie OK and the WPRA Barrel Finals in Waco TX.

There are currently no reported cases in Michigan. This is good source if you are interested in learning more about this disease and how to protect your horses.

What is Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)?

You've probably heard it called Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory tract disease that results in "snotty noses," but EHV is more than that. Depending on the strain, this virus can also cause abortion in broodmares, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the often-deadly neurologic form of the disease.

Because EHV is endemic in many equine populations, most mature horses have developed some immunity through repeated natural infection. However, they remain a source of infection for other susceptible horses, like weaned foals and yearlings, who usually display symptoms of the respiratory form of the disease in autumn and winter. Performance and show horses are also more vulnerable to the disease, as they commingle with unfamiliar equines in close quarters while under stress from travel and competition.

Proper biosecurity protocols can help reduce EHV outbreaks and other disease transmission. A variety of vaccines are also available for protection against both the respiratory and abortive form of the disease, but there is no equine licensed vaccine at this time that has a label claim for protection against the neurologic form (EHM).

Consult your primary equine veterinarian to learn more about this disease and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your horses.

You can learn more about all three forms on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases

11/11/2025

We’re excited to introduce Brandi, a native of Hastings and a recent graduate with a degree as a Veterinary Technician. Before joining us, Brandi proudly served six years in the U.S. Air Force, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation for her dedicated service to our country. 🇺🇸

We’re thrilled to have her on board and are confident you’re going to love working with her!

10/24/2025

We said goodbye to Erin today. We can’t thank her enough for her dedication to the practice and to our clients. We wish her the best of luck with her new adventure. Horses will now be her hobby, not her job.

Erin - Thank you. You’re the best and we miss you already! Go get’em! ❤️