Cavallo Veterinary Services

01/14/2026

Hello All.

Verizon is reported to be having a nationwide outage. Phones are in SOS mode.

Sadly, Dr Sotela uses Verizon for her phone

BUT AT&T for the tucks WiFi!! ☺️

If on Wi-Fi, it appears that the phone can be used somewhat normally, but if off Wi-Fi, no calls, messages, texts, or communications are being received. 

Thank you for your patience.

11/11/2025

Remember this eye from a few weeks ago? Here it is at day 13 (suture removal) and day 26 (today). We are all very happy with the outcome. We have our patient to thank for not rubbing his eye!!!

10/17/2025

A little tussle with a hay feeder led to one of Dr Sotela’s favorite laceration repair anatomic locations! Not so desired is the recent need for reading glasses 🤓 to see the 5-O suture. 😆

09/22/2025

Congratulations 🎉 to Jazz and Clancy! 💜 🐴

07/31/2025

Are you a fan of horse health mythbusters posts?

Next Wednesday, join AAEP veterinarians Drs. Carrie Hammer and Michael St. Blanc for a wide-ranging, light-hearted look at some common equine veterinary myths and the truths -- and misconceptions -- behind them. They'll engage the audience with a poll about each myth, followed by a discussion of the topic.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ao_rvrGXNquW8oMEHIC7Nf84y7pSPYTI4bdfTPs0t90YcayfOLHF~AqqPddj8fNuAs8IccVFiJmM-OGVEAYaYrolqrJY50wREdUWAkodSd2AU5w

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

07/17/2025

One of the many aspects that I enjoy about my work. There are so many talented and wonderful farriers in our area who are willing to collaborate and brainstorm for the benefit of our horses. Thank you!!!

03/24/2025

Hot off the Soft Ride Monthly Newsletter - March Issue #48. “I am an independent equine nutrition consultant (Whitfield Equine Nutrition) and have my very special, 27 y.o. QH Whitley at my home farm in New York’s mid-Hudson Valley. Whit and I share an extensive love story since we first met in 2010, when I was 15. We showed in the hunters and jumpers together, he came with me to college, and along to everywhere else I have moved since then. He is now fully retired and living at home with me, where I can closely manage his varied health needs. Historically he did very well in therapeutic front shoes that addressed his navicular pain, but in 2024 I struggled to keep him comfortable - except when his shoes were pulled and he lived in Soft Rides when outside of his well-bedded stall. Ultimately, with the information from an MRI regarding bone edema, I decided with the guidance of my vet that what made the most sense was what Whit’s feet were telling us - he would be most comfortable with a therapeutic trim and for his outside time, Soft Rides - in addition to continued treatment from my vet. Every horse and his/her needs are different - it was essential to do the full work-up so I could feel confident in a plan moving forward. And at the center of this plan is Whit’s long-term comfort and happiness - and he approaches his 28th birthday in April! The photo is of him enjoying a rare session of winter-time grass.

Gratefully,

Ofelia & Whitley (“Heez Got the Touch”) .ride

03/23/2025

Some well deserved accolades are in order!!! Olivia and Oxford (Mooney) returned to the show ring recently, competing in the 2’ hunters. They did great out of a competitive group of seven, winning two of the classes and placing second in the remaining classes. They took home the Champion at the end of the day!

Perseverance, teamwork and dedication to rehabilitation really paid off for team Mooney ❤️ 🐴 🏆 🥇
l_eq

01/27/2025

Researchers at the University of Minnesota and University of Florida are currently investigating the genetics associated with PPID (Cushings) risk and pergolide (Prascend) response in horses.

If your horse has been diagnosed with PPID through veterinary examination with diagnostic testing and is currently receiving pergolide therapy they may be eligible. They are especially interested in horses that fail to respond at normal doses and/or those in which treatment is more challenging due to adverse effects (horses going off feed, significant weight loss, behavioral/personality changes).

If you are interested in learning more about participating the website and email are below.

This project and its potential impact to improve quality of life in many senior horses is exciting!

https://z.umn.edu/pergolidestudy

[email protected]

Participation requirements for the Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), previously known as equine Cushing’s, genetics research in how horses respond pergolide treatment and the presence of adverse effects.

01/25/2025

Day 4 Costa Rica 🇨🇷🌊🛻
Today was an adventure. We packed up camp at 6 am and headed out to our last indigenous community of Roca Blanca. It was a bumpy beautiful ride with a river crossing. (See story!!!) It had rained all night and we were worried that we wouldn’t be able to safely cross. We were able to make it to the community but it started to rain as we arrived. We tended to the few horses and owners that braved the weather to get to our set up and had some rounds with the students. We found time for fun and laughter and it was a great end to a wonderful week.

As always sharing this time with students, international colleagues and champions for working equid welfare is inspiring and rejuvenating. 💜 🐴