Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals - Navasota

09/04/2026

CASE CHALLENGE!

Put your diagnostic skills to the test in the comments!
We will reveal the answer on Wednesday, September 9th!

09/02/2026

Behind the scenes at BVEH Rehab!

Our patients come in all shapes, colors, and sizes! From the little patients to the biggest, each one receives a rehabilitation plan tailored to their individual needs.

08/31/2026

Core vs. Risk-Based Vaccines — What Does Your Horse Actually Need?

Vaccines protect against diseases that can be devastating neurologic disease, respiratory outbreaks, fatal infections.

But not every horse needs every vaccine.

At Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals, we divide vaccines into two categories: core and risk-based.

CORE VACCINES:

These are recommended for every horse, regardless of lifestyle.

They protect against diseases that are:
• Widespread
• Severe or fatal
• Public health risks
• Not dependent on travel or exposure

Core vaccines include protection against:
• Tetanus
• Eastern & Western Encephalitis
• West Nile Virus
• Rabies

Even the retired pasture horse needs these.

RISK-BASED VACCINES

These depend on your horse’s exposure and lifestyle.

We consider:
• Travel frequency
• Show participation
• Boarding environment
• Breeding status
• Geographic disease prevalence
• Herd turnover

Risk-based vaccines may include protection against:

• Strangles
• Influenza
• Rhinopneumonitis (EHV)
• Potomac Horse Fever
• Botulism

A traveling show horse has different needs than a retired companion.

WHY THIS MATTERS
Vaccination isn’t a checklist.
It’s a risk assessment.

We tailor each protocol based on:
• Age
• Health status
• Metabolic or endocrine disease
• Pregnancy status
• Exposure risk

And yes — timing matters too.

Boosters given too late reduce protection.
Over-vaccinating without risk assessment doesn’t improve immunity.

The goal is smart protection.

08/28/2026

Meet Michelle Epps and Emily Jones, the dedicated team leading our Rehabilitation Department at Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals!

Michelle and Emily work closely with our patients throughout the rehabilitation process, helping each horse rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence on the road to recovery.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we introduce Michelle and Emily individually and share more about their backgrounds, experience, and roles within Team Rehab!

08/26/2026

NOW HIRING!

Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals is seeking an Equine Anesthesiologist to join our growing hospital team in Navasota, Texas. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented equine anesthesia professional who takes pride in patient safety, high-quality monitoring, teamwork, and mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Position highlights:
• Full-time or part-time opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development assistance
• Employee discounts

Interested in joining the BVEH team? Apply today to learn more about the position and become part of our team!

08/24/2026

From Surgery to the Show Ring: Sunny’s Road Back 🏆

In January, Half Moon Bay, “Sunny,” underwent surgery at Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals. What followed was a carefully managed rehabilitation journey focused on rebuilding his strength, balance, and coordination — with one goal in mind: getting him safely back to the work he loved.

By the end of March, Sunny was cleared to return to work. Just a few months later, he was back in the show ring earning top placings!

His return is about much more than the ribbons. It’s the result of months of veterinary care, rehabilitation, conditioning, and a dedicated team behind him every step of the way.

Read Sunny’s full road back to the show ring:

Discover Sunny’s inspiring return to competition after surgery, highlighting his rehabilitation, recovery, and success in the show ring.

08/24/2026

08/19/2026

Behind the scenes at BVEH!

Between the busy days and the hard work, there are plenty of moments like these that remind us how grateful we are for this team and the work we get to do!

08/17/2026

GAIN A CLEAR PICTURE OF YOUR HORSE'S HEALTH!

Our diagnostic imaging capabilities including CT, PET Scan and 3D Reconstruction - help our veterinarians get the information they need to better evaluate each case!

Contact us today to experience the difference our advanced imaging services can make!