Hadley Hill Equine

09/03/2026

⛈️It’s stormy! Our regular phone line 248-627-2815 appears to still be operational- but we are down to a single line. If you cannot reach us please contact 248-807-0098.

09/02/2026

They really thought of everything when designing a vet truck-it’s a perfect fit🤣 Thank you for the farm fresh eggs Barb! 🐓

09/01/2026

🗓️Mark your calendars! 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎, 𝟔:𝟎𝟎𝐏𝐌
Hosted by Abraham Ranch!
Talk with Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health and our very own Dr. Burglass!
A dinner discussion on equine endocrine disorders. Flyer to come, please RSVP!

08/14/2026

A good reminder from our colleagues at the AAEP! 📞When in doubt call us and be sure to have some pictures ready to send. 📸

🩺 Wound Care 101: When Should You Call the Vet?

Horses find new ways to hurt themselves daily. A bump here, scrape there...you can't call your vet for every ding. But some wounds absolutely warrant that call. Here's when:

🚩 Full thickness skin wounds: often need sutures, especially if the injury just happened.
🚩 Anything over a joint or tendon: serious and potentially life-threatening, so call right away.
🚩 Significant blood loss: tough to judge on the ground since even a small amount can. look dramatic. Snap a photo and send it to your vet if you're not sure how urgent it is.
🚩 Small wound, big lameness: size isn't everything. Lameness can signal joint, bone, or soft tissue damage hiding beneath the surface.



💡 When in doubt, call. We are happy to field a phone call and look at a photo and help you decide if we need to come out. Trust your gut — you know your horse best.

📚 Info courtesy of Dr. Scherrer, from her webinar "Soothe & Solve: The Equine Topical Ointment Guide"

07/26/2026

🚨POTOMAC HORSE FEVER🚨
🌡️Please take note if your horse is lethargic or not eating please take their temperature and call📞. Do not administer Banamine without first taking a temperature and calling.
Early treatment makes all the difference in outcomes.
❤️‍🩹 We currently have 3 horses, all in different counties, that are undergoing treatment.

Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) is a disease that affects horses, usually during the summer and fall months. It is caused by a bacteria called Neorickettsia risticii, which horses can get by accidentally ingesting aquatic insects (like mayflies or caddisflies) that carry the bacteria. Horses living near rivers, streams, or irrigated pastures are at higher risk, especially if barn lights are left on at night which can attract these insects.

Signs of PHF can include high fever, diarrhea, loss of appetite, depression, colic, swelling of the legs or belly, and laminitis. PHF is not contagious between horses, but it can be very serious and require hospitalization in some cases. If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian right away. You can also discuss vaccination protocols with your veterinarian if you live in a high-risk area.

More information on PHF can be found on the EDCC's website:
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/potomac-horse-fever

07/16/2026

💨We can’t control ours horses air, but we can control other parts of their environment.
💨Reducing additional respiratory irritants like dusty hay, arenas, and avoiding exercise are all important steps to take especially in horses with preexisting conditions like Heaves or those recovering from illness.

🔥 Wildfire Smoke & Horse Health 🐴💨

As wildfire season heats up, so does the risk of poor air quality — not just for us, but for our horses too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse's respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.

You can monitor air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect your horse by:
🐎 Limiting exercise
💧 Providing fresh water
💦 Controlling dust such as watering dry lots and soaking or feeding dust-free hay
🕰 Allowing time for recovery: airway damage from wildfire smoke takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal after air quality returns to normal.

07/14/2026

🌺 Embracing the tropical temperatures! 🌺

07/09/2026

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07/02/2026

06/30/2026

🌡️As the extreme heat is coming our way, here are some helpful reminders about a few Do’s and Don’ts of equine heat stress and stroke.

💧Providing additional al salt and electrolytes in feed is beneficial to replace what may be lost with sweating

🥵Heat stress can quickly turn to heat stroke, which can be deadly if action is not taken quickly. If you suspect your equine companion is under heat stress during this extreme weather, it’s important that you act quickly to check their vitals, cool down their body temperature, and alert your veterinarian so that they can provide further guidance or physically intervene if needed.

Here is a quick refresher of the normal ranges for TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration rate). The typical ranges for adult horses are as follows:

🌡️ Temperature: 99.0-101.5°F
❤️ Heart rate: 28-40 beats/minute
🫁 Respiration rate: 12-16 breaths/minute

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best resource. If you are concerned your horse is under heat stress, contact the clinic at 248-627-2815.