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I'm rather behind on the baby pictures due to the crazy schedule the last few weeks. But congrats to Shi Schuring on her...
06/13/2026

I'm rather behind on the baby pictures due to the crazy schedule the last few weeks. But congrats to Shi Schuring on her sweet c**t!

Congrats to Lydia Howe on her new filly! ❤️
06/13/2026

Congrats to Lydia Howe on her new filly! ❤️

06/04/2026

Please don't be THAT client who accidentally wakes up their horse doctor with a non-urgent text! On call or not, your veterinarian deserves a full-night rest. 💤

If you have a late-night or weekend thought, update, or question that does not warrant an emergency response, please hold off on sending that text until the next business day OR utilize your smartphone's "Send Later" feature to schedule the text to be received at an appropriate hour/business day.

If you haven't used your phone's "Send Later" feature, a quick Google search can help you find the instructions compatible with your specific smartphone model. If you're an iPhone user, reference our graphic for a quick visual.

We promise your horse doctor will thank you for letting them sleep through the night and enjoy their weekend uninterrupted by non-emergency texts. As a reminder, it's never a bad idea to ask your veterinarian about their after-hours emergency policies. With horses, emergencies are bound to happen; let's just be mindful of our vet's policies and on-call schedule before we send that text or call.

05/21/2026

HOW AND WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse of any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers result from the erosion of the stomach lining due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid present in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. Instead, this condition is often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers.

Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training, and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach as well as the blood flow, thus further contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, therefore decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through a gastroscopy. An equine veterinarian should always be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse.

Spring is in full swing! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind with an already full schedule and seemingly daily emer...
05/01/2026

Spring is in full swing! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind with an already full schedule and seemingly daily emergencies that have needed fit in somewhere. I just wanted to give a shout out to all the great clients that are willing to go with the flow and the flexibility when emergencies throw a wrench in the schedule. The understanding and willingness to be flexible when others are in urgent need doesn't go unnoticed!

Including photos of this week's new additions for foal Friday -because who doesn't love baby pictures 😉

The past couple weeks have been rather chaotic and I didn't get a chance to post last week's new babies! Better late tha...
04/24/2026

The past couple weeks have been rather chaotic and I didn't get a chance to post last week's new babies! Better late than never. Congrats to Dusty Acres Paints and TT Farms on their new additions! Several more foals from last years breeding season are due anytime now so stay tuned for more in the near future

04/24/2026

REMINDER: the best mode of contact will be via the phone number (231-613-2733, text or call). Please do not email with any appt requests, questions etc.

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Scottville, MI
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