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Vermont Large Animal Clinic - Equine Hospital

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Vermont Large Animal Clinic - Equine Hospital

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A full service equine hospital and field service clinic for horses in Vermont and Upsate New York. Welcome to our clinic's page. Emergency?

We offer extensive equine veterinary services in Vermont and upstate New York, for all ages, breeds, and disciplines. Our mission is to deliver caring, professional service with a large variety of diagnostic and treatment options. We take pride in offering a high level of customer service throughout our practice. We offer the peace of mind that your horses will be cared for by veterinarians who have undergone equine training. This ensures your animals will receive the highest standard of health care. VLAC – Equine Hospital serves as a referral equine medical and surgical hospital for Vermont, New Hampshire and upstate New York. We offer a variety of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options, including: emergency and routine equine surgery, equine internal medicine, digital radiography, ultrasound, shock wave therapy and video endoscopy. One focus of VLAC – Equine Hospital is on client education, allowing our clients to make the best and most informed decisions for their animals. Call us right away at (802) 893-6800. For an after-hours emergency please call our emergency phone number (802) 860-8266.

10/13/2026

🐴 Working Equitation Clinic Update! 🐴
We are excited to announce that all riding spots for our November 8th clinic with Stephanie Hayes are officially FULL! We are now accepting names for a rider waitlist.

✨ Auditors are still welcome! ✨
We would love to have you join us to watch, learn, and enjoy the day! Due to limited parking at the facility, we do ask that auditors email ahead to reserve and confirm their spot. Carpooling is encouraged!

📧 mail to: [email protected]

Thank you for the wonderful interest in this clinic! We look forward to a fun and educational day with everyone! 🐴

10/09/2026

Another Great Class from our friends at Fit2Perform in Williston!

Improving Horse Health from the Saddle 🐎
At our clinic, we often focus on the horse—but what about the rider?
Research from experts like Hilary Clayton has shown that rider biomechanics play a significant role in a horse’s soundness, comfort, and performance. An unbalanced or asymmetrical rider can unintentionally contribute to:
▫️ Uneven loading of the horse’s back
▫️ Muscle soreness and tension
▫️ Altered gait patterns
▫️ Compensatory movement leading to lameness
Over time, poor rider posture, core weakness, or imbalance can contribute to chronic back pain and reduced performance in the horse—even when the horse itself is otherwise healthy.
What can you do to improved rider biomechanics? 🐴
If you’re local, you’re in luck! Erin Adams, Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy, is hosting a class specifically designed for riders. This is a great opportunity to learn how to move better, ride stronger, and support your horse in the best way possible.
Where: Fit2Perform in Williston
See photo below for all information!!!!
For questions or more info please email: [email protected]

10/07/2026

🐴 What is an equine flexion test?

Flexion tests are a common part of a lameness examination and can help veterinarians identify areas that may be contributing to a horse’s lameness.

During a flexion test, a veterinarian holds a specific joint in a flexed position for a short period of time and then immediately observes the horse trotting away. The horse’s movement before and after the flexion is compared.

🔎 What does a positive flexion test mean?
If a horse becomes noticeably more lame after a particular joint is flexed, it may indicate that the joint or surrounding structures could be contributing to the lameness. However, a positive response does not automatically mean that the joint itself is the source of pain.

Flexion tests are just one piece of the puzzle. Veterinarians consider the horse’s history, gait, palpation findings, hoof evaluation, and other diagnostic tests when determining the source of lameness. Depending on the case, this may include nerve or joint blocks, radiographs, ultrasound, or other advanced imaging.

⚠️ Flexion tests can also produce false-positive or variable responses, which is why they should always be interpreted by a veterinarian as part of a complete lameness examination.

10/05/2026

🍂 Fall is here — and with the change in seasons comes a few important things to keep in mind for your horse! 🐴

As temperatures begin to drop and pastures change, take a few minutes to make sure your horse is ready for the transition:

🍁 Monitor body condition: Horses may begin burning more calories as temperatures drop, so keep an eye on weight and adjust their diet when needed.

💧 Encourage water intake: Cooler weather can mean horses drink less, increasing the risk of impaction colic. Make sure clean, fresh water is always available.

🌾 Be mindful of pasture changes: As grass growth slows and forage changes, gradually adjust diets rather than making sudden changes.

🧥 Blanket thoughtfully: Not every horse needs a blanket. Consider your horse’s age, body condition, coat, shelter, and whether they are clipped before deciding.

🦷 Stay on top of routine care: Fall is a great time to make sure dental care, vaccinations, deworming plans, and farrier appointments are up to date before winter arrives.

A little preparation now can help keep your horse healthy and comfortable all season long. 🍂❤️

Happy fall from all of us at VLAC!

10/04/2026

🌾 Feeding round bales? Don’t forget about botulism prevention. 🐴

Round bales can be a convenient and cost-effective way to provide horses with forage, especially during the winter months. But because round bales are stored differently than loose or small-bale hay, there are some additional risks to keep in mind.

One concern is botulism, a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum. Botulism can occur when horses consume contaminated hay or forage, particularly when conditions allow the bacteria to grow and produce toxin.

Horses are especially susceptible to botulism, and signs can include:
• Muscle weakness or tremors
• Difficulty chewing or swallowing
• Drooling or feed falling from the mouth
• Weakness or difficulty standing
• Progressive paralysis

💉 Vaccination is an important part of botulism prevention. Talk with your veterinarian about whether the botulism vaccine is appropriate for your horses and what vaccination schedule they recommend.

If you feed round bales, also be sure to inspect hay carefully before putting it out. Discard hay that is excessively wet, moldy, spoiled, or otherwise questionable.

A little prevention can go a long way toward keeping your horses healthy—especially when it comes to something as serious as botulism. 🐴❤️

Have questions about your horse’s vaccination program? Give your veterinarian a call!

10/03/2026

Things to keep in mind when purchasing Banamine 💉🐴

Did you know injectable Banamine (flunixin meglumine) can be given orally in horses, similar to Banamine paste?

For some horse owners, the injectable formulation may be a more convenient and cost-effective option to have on hand for appropriate situations.

A few important reminders:

* Always follow your veterinarian’s dosing instructions.
* Injectable Banamine should not be injected into the muscle
—IM administration can cause serious complications.
* Oral administration should only be done at the dose and frequency prescribed by your veterinarian.
* Banamine is an NSAID, so improper dosing or combining it with other NSAIDs can increase the risk of adverse effects.

Having an emergency medication plan in place with your veterinarian can make a big difference when your horse needs care after hours. 🐴❤️

When in doubt, call your veterinarian before administering medication.

10/02/2026

Proud flesh? Animax ointment 🤝

Have you ever seen a lower-limb laceration that seems to be bubbling out instead of allowing the skin edges to close? You may be looking at proud flesh—an overproduction of granulation tissue that can interfere with normal wound healing.

For certain wounds, veterinarians may reach for Animax® ointment as part of the treatment plan and may alternate it with SSD cream while working to get the granulation tissue under control.

In more severe cases, debridement of excessive granulation tissue may be necessary. But in the case pictured below, a little Animax along with some K-Laser treatments helped turn things around! 🙌🐴

As always, wound management should be tailored to the individual horse and wound—especially with lower-limb injuries, where healing can be complicated.

10/01/2026

📸 A closer look at precise needle placement!

Ever wonder what your veterinarian is looking at when performing a procedure on your horse? This X-ray gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a needle positioned between two spinous processes for an injection.

Accurate placement is important when performing targeted diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to help our equine partners get back to feeling their very best!

10/01/2026

🚨 OFFICE EMAIL CURRENTLY DOWN 🚨

Our office email is currently experiencing technical difficulties and is temporarily unavailable. We are working to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, please call our office at (802) 893-6800 with any questions or concerns.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to get our email back up and running!

09/30/2026

An equine vet’s best friend… 🐴🩹

SSD Cream is a go-to for so many of those everyday lacerations, abrasions, and wounds we see in horses.

It helps provide antimicrobial protection while supporting a healthy healing environment—making it a valuable addition to your equine first-aid kit.

Because when it comes to horses, somehow the smallest scrape always seems to happen at the worst possible time! 😅

Keep some on hand—you never know when you’ll need it! 🐎✨

Address

1054 Lake Road
Milton, VT
05468

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18028936800

Website

http://www.vlac.net/

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