TLC Equine Ambulatory Service

04/28/2026

✨ Red Light Laser Therapy in Horses: How It Works & When We Use It ✨

Laser therapy has become a valuable tool in equine medicine—not as a “quick fix,” but as a science-backed way to support healing, reduce pain, and improve performance.

🔬 How does it work?
Red and near-infrared light pe*****te the tissues and are absorbed by cells, specifically the mitochondria. This process helps increase ATP production, improve circulation, and reduce inflammatory mediators. The result: faster tissue repair and improved comfort.

🐎 Common uses in horses:
• Tendon & ligament injuries (e.g., suspensory, superficial digital flexor tendon)
• Back and neck pain associated with training or poor performance
• Arthritis & joint inflammation (hocks, stifles, fetlocks)
• Muscle soreness & tying-up recovery
• Wound healing (lacerations, proud flesh management)
• Post-injection or post-surgical support
• Hoof conditions (laminitis support, abscess recovery)

📈 Why it’s effective:
Laser therapy helps modulate inflammation rather than just mask pain. By improving blood flow and cellular function, it encourages more efficient healing—especially in areas with limited circulation like tendons and ligaments.

⏱️ What to expect during treatment:
Sessions are typically short (5–20 minutes depending on the area). Most horses tolerate it very well—many even relax during treatment. There is no need for sedation.

📅 Treatment plans:
Frequency depends on the condition. Acute injuries may benefit from more frequent sessions initially, while chronic conditions are often managed with maintenance treatments.

⚠️ Important to know:
Laser therapy works best as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Proper diagnosis, rest/rehabilitation protocols, and sometimes additional therapies are still essential for optimal outcomes.

If you have a horse dealing with an injury, stiffness, or performance issue, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to discuss whether laser therapy could be a helpful addition to their care plan.

🐶 Also offering services for small animals! Inquire for more information. 🐈

📞 Contact Dr. Tori via call or text for more information: 512-829-8167
📞 Contact Julie via call or text to get scheduled: 210-890-1003

04/15/2026

🚨 Attention Clients: New Service Alert 🚨

02/18/2026

🚨🐴 Equine Emergency? There’s an App for That! 🐴🚨

We’re excited to let our horse owners know about the Equine Emergency Vet Care app — a helpful tool designed to guide you through urgent situations and to help determine when to call your vet.

This easy-to-use app helps you:
✅ Recognize signs of common equine emergencies
✅ Determine whether it’s a true emergency or can safely wait for a regular appointment
✅ Follow step-by-step guidance during critical situations
✅ Works offline — perfect for barns with limited or no cell service

While the app is not a replacement for veterinary care, it can help you stay calm, organized, and prepared when minutes matter most. It’s available now in the App Store!

If you ever feel unsure, always call us — we’re here to help you and your horses. ❤️🐎
📞 +15128298167

01/26/2026

Emergency Preparedness: Horse First-Aid Kit Essentials 🧰🐎

When emergencies happen, having a well-stocked first-aid kit can make all the difference. Every barn and trailer should have one ready to go!

Some items your horse’s emergency first-aid kit should include are:

✅ Vet & emergency contact numbers (laminated!)
✅ Stethoscope
✅ Thermometer + lubricant
✅ Latex/nitrile gloves
✅ Antiseptic scrub & spray
✅ Topical antibiotic ointment
✅ Sterile gauze pads & non-stick pads
✅ Standing wraps / cotton bandage roll
✅ Vet wrap
✅ Duct Tape
✅ Scissors or bandage cutters
✅ Electrolytes
✅ Sterile Needles and Syringes
✅ Detomidine Gel (only with veterinary guidance and proper dosing)
✅ Banamine (only with veterinary guidance and proper dosing)

📝 Bonus tips:
• Keep a current VCPR (Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship) = at least one exam every 12 months.
• Keep medications labeled and check expiration dates.
• Trailer access—like a first-aid kit or emergency contact list, you may never need it, but when you do, there’s no substitute.
• Practice loading your horse in the trailer ahead of time.
• Know how to use everything before an emergency happens.

Preparedness = peace of mind 💙

Contact us today to schedule an appointment! 📅

512-829-8167
[email protected]

01/05/2026

🐎 Why Adding a F***l Egg Count to your Horses’s Semi-Annual Wellness Exam Matters!

🪱Internal parasites affect every horse differently. A f***l egg count allows us to measure how many parasite eggs your horse is shedding and determine their individual risk level.

By performing f***l exams twice a year, we can:
✔️Identify high, moderate, and low shedders
✔️Create an evidence-based deworming schedule for each horse
✔️Avoid unnecessary deworming in low shedders
✔️Help slow the development of parasitic resistance

🎯Targeted deworming keeps horses healthier and protects the effectiveness of the medications we rely on.

If you would like to schedule an exam, our team is happy to help!

You can reach us at:
📞 +15128298167
📧 [email protected]

12/30/2025

🎉 Holiday Hours Update! 🎉

TLC Equine will be CLOSED on New Years Day to spend time with our loved ones and celebrate the season.

However, if you have an emergency, we are available for urgent visits. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

📞 512 829 8167

12/24/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Update! 🎄

TLC Equine will be CLOSED on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to spend time with our loved ones and celebrate the season.

However, if you have an emergency, we are available for urgent visits. Please don’t hesitate to reach out! 💬
📞 512 829 8167

Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful holiday! 🎁✨

12/23/2025

🌟🐴 Show Season Is Right Around the Corner — Let TLC Equine Ambulatory Service Help Get Your Horse Ready to Shine! 🐴🌟

As we start gearing up for a brand-new show season, many of us are prepping our horse trailers, refreshing our routines, and getting excited to step back into the show ring. Whether you're planning local schooling shows or aiming for bigger competitions, now is the ideal time to make sure your horse is fully prepared and feeling their absolute best.

Getting your horse up to date isn’t just about meeting show requirements — it’s about setting them up for success, comfort, and longevity throughout the entire season. A comprehensive physical exam can make all the difference in how confidently and comfortably your horse performs.

Here’s what TLC Equine Ambulatory Service can help you get caught up on before you load up and head out:

✨ Vaccinations — Protect your horse from preventable illnesses commonly found at busy show grounds.
✨ Coggins & Health Certificates — Avoid last-minute stress with all travel and competition paperwork ready to go.
✨ Dental Care — A comfortable mouth = better contact, responsiveness, and overall performance.
✨ Body Condition & Metabolic Testing — Make sure your horse is safely prepared for the level of work ahead.
✨ Nutrition & Supplement Guidance — Fine-tune your horse’s program to support energy, recovery, and overall health.

Whether your horse is coming back from a break, continuing in consistent work, or stepping up to a new level, TLC Equine is here to help.

🚐💙 TLC Equine Ambulatory Service is fully mobile, providing care right at your barn for clients in Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, Austin, San Antonio, Marion, Bulverde, Seguin, and surrounding areas. Feel free to reach out to us about areas not listed above!

📲 Message us on Facebook, send us an email, or give us a call/text to schedule your appointment today!

📞 512 829 8167
📧 [email protected]

Wishing everyone a healthy, successful, and fun-filled show season ahead — can’t wait to see you all back out there! 🏆🐎✨

🐶🐈 Also, ask us about our mobile small animal services!

11/26/2025

📣 Important Notice for Our Clients 📣

Dr. Tori will be unavailable from November 27th through December 3rd.

During this time, if you need an estimate or would like to schedule an appointment, send us an email at [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in our care. We hope you and your animals have a Happy Thanksgiving!

— The Team at TLC Equine Ambulatory Service

11/21/2025

🐴 Horse owners—If you haven’t checked out the EDCC (Equine Disease Communication Center) yet, it’s definitely worth a look. The EDCC is a fantastic tool for staying informed about current equine disease alerts.

Learn how to submit cases to the EDCC

11/19/2025

🚨Attention Clients: We are sharing some important information regarding EHV-1 and the recent outbreak in the equine community. We will keep everyone updated as we learn more.

Please reach out with any additional questions.

Edited to add:
BVEH NAVASOTA HAS NO CASES ONSITE IN NAVASOTA. It is safe to bring your horse for their normal appointments, we will have additional biosecurity protocols before and in between appointments. We are working to set up an offsite location to triage potential sick horses. We will have updates tomorrow for you. Dr. Buchanan will go live here on Facebook at 8:15am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.

BVEH Advisory:

EHV-1 Cases in Horses Returning From a Recent Event

Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals wants to notify horse owners that we are aware of multiple confirmed cases of EHV-1 in surrounding hospitals, and several suspected cases including several horses with neurologic signs (EHM) currently being diagnosed in the barrel horse community. BVEH has not admitted and is not treating and EHV or EHM cases.

The State of Texas Animal Health Commission is aware of the outbreak.

At this time, 5–10 horses are known to us to be sick, but the true number is likely higher as many cases go unreported.

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What Horse Owners Should Do Right Now:

1. Keep all horses at home!
Please avoid hauling, clinics, lessons, shows, or mingling horses for the next several weeks until more information is available.

Movement is the #1 factor that spreads EHV-1.
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2. Check temperatures twice daily!
Fever is usually the first sign (often before nasal discharge or neurologic symptoms).
• Temp at or above 101.5°F = call your veterinarian.
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3. Notify your veterinarian immediately if your horse exhibits:
• Fever
• Weakness or incoordination
• Standing with hindlimbs wide
• Tail tone changes
• Difficulty urinating
• Lethargy or decreased appetite

Early intervention improves outcomes.
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4. Discuss treatment options with your veterinarian.

For febrile or exposed horses, your vet may recommend:
• Valacyclovir
• Aspirin or other anti-thrombotics
• Anti-inflammatories
• Supportive care

(These should only be used under veterinary direction.)
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5. Biosecurity matters.
• Do not share water buckets, hoses, tack, grooming tools, or stalls.
• Disinfect trailers, thermometers, and crossties.
• Isolate any horse with fever immediately.
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About Vaccination.

Current evidence shows vaccines do not prevent EHM, but they can reduce viral shedding and shorten viremia, which lowers barn-wide spread and is important to the community.

Boosters are helpful when:
• A horse was vaccinated > 90 days ago, or
• You are preparing for high-risk environments (events, hauling, mixing populations).

What the research shows:
• Booster vaccination increases IgG1 and IgG4/7, the antibody classes linked with limiting viremia.
• Reduced viremia = reduced likelihood of severe disease and decreased transmission.
• Boosters are most effective in younger horses, previously vaccinated horses, and non-pregnant horses.

Vaccines do NOT stop a horse already incubating EHV-1 from developing signs, and they do not eliminate the risk of neurologic disease. For horses already exposed or febrile, do not vaccinate until cleared by your veterinarian.
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We Will Continue to Update You!

BVEH is actively monitoring cases and communicating with veterinarians across Texas and neighboring states. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. If your horse is showing fever or any neurologic signs, please contact your veterinarian or call BVEH immediately.

Please ask any questions in this post and we will work to answer them quickly. Stay tuned for additional updates, including a Live Q and A with Dr. Ben Buchanan tomorrow (Wednesday).

We have documents on our website www.bveh.com specific to EHV and biosecurity. Additional resources included below.

Stay safe, monitor closely, and thank you for helping limit the spread.

— Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals

Link to BVEH documents regarding EHV-1:
http://www.bveh.com

Link to ACVIM consensus statement: https://www.acvim.org/research/consensus-statements

Link to AAEP EHV documents:https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EHV1-4-guidelines-2021.pdf

Link to Equine Disease Center:https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EHV1-4-guidelines-2021.pdf