Southside Equine Services

06/30/2026

As many of you already know, the temperatures are going to be incredibly high in the later part of this week. This drastically increases the chances of heat exhaustion or heat stroke in both horses and people.
Avoid riding during the hottest parts of the day (between 11am and 4pm).
Always provide ample amounts of clean, fresh water for your horses.
You can also use electrolytes or flavored water to increase drinking and the electrolytes help replenish the minerals lost through sweating.
Utilize shade, fans, misters etc to help keep your furry friends cool.
Body clip horses who are hanging onto their winter hair too long (and talk to us about why they might not shed properly)

If your horse is too hot, start active cooling immediately. Move them into shade and hose them with continuous water. Theres no need to stop and sweat scrape until you're finished cooling them. Focus the water on the neck, chest, hind quarters, and large muscle groups. Keep hosing until they have cooled. A common myth is that cold water will make muscles cramp, research has repeatedly proven this is not true and that rapid cooling is beneficial and can be life-saving. Once fully cooled, keep them in a shaded area with good airflow and then sweat scrape the excess water.

Please contact us if
-Your horse isnt able to be cooled (temperature remains above 102)
-your horse is not improving
-neurologic symptoms occur
-your horse appears weak or depressed.

Below is some information on heat stroke and heat stress in humans and horses from AAEP and the news

05/21/2026

Southside Equine Services will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing weekend! Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/02/2026

Who is your pick for the Kentucky Derby today? My personal favorite is famous, but not built for speed: Harley the sugarbush draft! However if I had to pick an actual contender, I'm rooting for Albus, but Incredibolt has a great name. Comment your pick below and post pictures of your derby hats! The hat with the most likes by Tues at 8am wins a free in-house f***l for your horse

04/17/2026

01/25/2026

Due to the dangerous road conditions, we will be operating appointments on an emergency-only basis on Monday Jan 26. We will be available by phone during our regular business hours 8:30am to 5:30pm to schedule appointments or call in refills etc. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and keep you posted about appointments later in the week. Stay warm and stay safe

01/20/2026

As many of you have likely seen, we are forecasted to receive a significant amount of snow this weekend. While the storm is still a few days out, freezing temperatures mean any precipitation—snow or ice—could create hazardous conditions. Now is the time to prepare. Here are a few tips to help keep your horses safe and comfortable:
Fresh, accessible water
Ensure horses always have access to fresh water by using trough or bucket heaters, or by breaking ice multiple times a day. If using heaters, confirm they are properly grounded and not causing any electrical shocks. To encourage drinking, you may offer flavored water (alfalfa, molasses, electrolytes, etc.), but plain water should always be available as well. Adding water to feed and providing 1–2 tablespoons of salt (or pre-made electrolytes) can also help increase water intake.
Adequate hay and feed
Make sure horses have consistent access to hay or forage. Digesting hay helps keep them warm, and horses often eat more during cold weather.
Shelter and blanketing
Horses should have access to shelter to escape wind and harsh weather. Blankets may be used when appropriate; just be sure horses are dry underneath, change wet blankets promptly, and remove blankets daily to check for rubs.
Check fences and surroundings
Heavy snow and ice can bring down trees and damage fences, creating safety hazards. Regularly inspect fencing and remove heavy snow or ice buildup from fences and shelters when possible.
Plan ahead
Ensure you have sufficient supplies—hay, feed, water—for horses, pets, and people before the storm arrives. Avoid traveling during snow or ice if you can.
Stay safe, stay warm, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns! ❄️🐴

01/12/2026

It's that time of year again when Dr Rossner goes to observe the newest and best techniques on taking care of our equine friends. She will be out of the office from January 16th to the 25th and will return to work on January 26th. The office will be open for medication refills and making appointments, however, please bear in mind, I will have limited access to Dr Rossner while she is in the seminars so response times may be longer. Please remember to keep the referral hospitals phone numbers handy and the list of haulers that are available for transport if your horse needs medical attention. We are excited to see what new products and developments are in store this year!

12/30/2025

Well, we are a little biased - we think every year is the year of the horse!

HOLIDAY CLOSING
Southside Equine will be closed Wednesday, December 31st, and Thursday, January 1st for the New Year Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Friday, January 2nd. Cheers to the new year and wishing everyone peace, health, and happiness in 2026.

12/22/2025

Holiday Closing:
Southside Equine Services will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24th, and will be closed Thursday December 25th and Friday December 26th. We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday and hope everyone is on the nice list this year!