Horses

Wellness and Preventative Medicine

Our equine wellness and preventative medicine program is designed to maintain the health and vigor of your horse through comprehensive biannual exams. These check-ups are crucial for early detection and prevention of potential health issues. We focus on a holistic approach, including nutrition, dental care, and management practices, tailored to each horse’s needs to ensure their well-being and optimal performance.

Vaccines

Vaccinations are a cornerstone of equine health, providing protection against common and potentially fatal diseases. Our tailored vaccine protocols consider each horse’s lifestyle, exposure risk, and regional disease prevalence, ensuring they receive the best possible defense while minimizing unnecessary treatments.

Fecal Testing

Regular fecal testing is vital for effective parasite management in horses. We recommend incorporating these tests into your horse’s biannual wellness exams to identify and treat parasitic infections promptly, thereby maintaining your horse’s health and reducing the risk of resistance to deworming medications.

Microchip Placement and Registration

Microchipping offers a permanent, secure method of identifying your horse and linking them to you. This simple, quick procedure can be crucial in recovery efforts should your horse ever become lost or stolen, providing peace of mind in knowing your horse can be positively identified.

Dentistry

Our Equine Dentistry services are centered on maintaining the oral health of your horse through annual exams and floating. Regular dental check-ups are crucial for identifying and addressing issues such as sharp edges, uneven tooth wear, and potential infections before they lead to more serious health problems. Floating, the process of gently filing down sharp points on the teeth, is performed to ensure your horse can eat comfortably and perform optimally. Our skilled veterinary team uses the latest techniques and equipment to provide thorough care, minimizing discomfort and stress for your horse. By prioritizing dental health, we help maintain your horse’s overall well-being, ensuring they lead a happy, productive life.

Annual Exams and Floating

Our comprehensive dental care includes annual exams and floating to ensure your horse’s mouth remains healthy and functional. Regular dental maintenance prevents eating difficulties, discomfort, and behavioral issues, contributing significantly to the overall health and longevity of your horse.

Radiology

We offer advanced radiology and imaging services, including digital radiology and ultrasound, to accurately diagnose and assess various conditions. Coming in 2024, we will also provide gastroscopy services, enhancing our diagnostic capabilities to better serve our equine patients.

Basic Extractions

Basic extractions are a necessary part of equine dental care when teeth become irreversibly damaged or diseased. Our experienced veterinary team performs these procedures with the utmost care, ensuring your horse’s comfort and rapid recovery. We utilize sedation and pain management techniques to make the process as stress-free as possible, focusing on your horse’s long-term oral health.

Imaging

Digital Radiology

Digital radiology allows for immediate, clear X-ray images, facilitating a faster diagnosis and enabling us to address your horse’s needs promptly. This advanced technology reduces the stress on your horse by providing quick results and minimizing the need for retakes, ensuring a more comfortable experience.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging is a versatile diagnostic tool we use to examine your horse’s internal organs and soft tissues in real time. It’s particularly useful for diagnosing conditions affecting the abdomen, chest, and tendons, offering a detailed view that aids in precise treatment decisions. Our ultrasound services are an integral part of a comprehensive diagnostic approach, helping us to deliver targeted and effective care.

Gastroscope

Coming in 2024!

We are excited to announce the upcoming addition of Gastroscopy services to our equine care offerings in 2024! Gastroscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows for a direct view inside your horse’s stomach and upper intestine, using a specialized camera on a flexible tube. This advanced technique is invaluable for diagnosing conditions such as gastric ulcers and other gastrointestinal issues, providing us with the insights needed to tailor treatment plans specifically to your horse’s needs. Stay tuned for this innovative service, coming soon in 2024, as we continue to enhance our capabilities and commitment to the highest standard of equine health care.

Bloodwork

Bloodwork is an essential tool in assessing your horse’s health status, allowing us to detect conditions such as infections, anemia, and organ dysfunction early. This information is critical for making informed decisions about your horse’s health care and treatment plans.

Lameness

Our Lameness service is dedicated to diagnosing and treating the causes of discomfort and mobility issues in horses. Through a combination of thorough physical examinations, advanced imaging techniques, and gait analysis, we identify the source of lameness, ranging from hoof problems to joint or muscle issues. Our goal is to restore your horse’s mobility and comfort as effectively and quickly as possible, using treatments tailored to their specific needs.

Joint Injections

Joint Injections are a targeted treatment option for horses experiencing joint pain or inflammation. These injections can deliver corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, or other medications directly into the joint, providing relief from arthritis, tendonitis, and other joint-related conditions. Our approach ensures that each treatment is carefully administered to offer the best possible outcome for your horse’s joint health and performance.

Purchase Exams

Our Purchase Exams provide a comprehensive health assessment of a horse prior to purchase. This crucial service includes a thorough physical examination, lameness evaluation, and any necessary diagnostic tests to assess the horse’s overall health and suitability for your intended use. These exams are essential for making an informed decision, helping to ensure that the horse you choose is a good match for your needs.

Emergency Services

We offer Emergency Services to address urgent health concerns for horses, available around the clock. Our team is equipped to handle a wide range of emergencies, from acute injuries to colic, providing prompt, compassionate care to stabilize and treat your horse. We understand the importance of quick response in emergencies and are committed to being there when you need us most.

Hospitalization / Medical Boarding

Our Hospitalization and Medical Boarding facility is designed to provide comprehensive care for horses requiring extended medical attention. Whether recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, our dedicated team offers around-the-clock monitoring and treatment in a safe, controlled environment. Our focus is on ensuring the best possible recovery and comfort for your horse during their stay.

Laser Therapy

Laser Therapy is a non-invasive treatment option that promotes healing, reduces pain, and decreases inflammation. Ideal for treating wounds, arthritis, and tendon injuries, laser therapy supports the body’s natural healing process, providing a drug-free option for pain management and recovery.

End-of-life Care

Our End of Life Care services are provided with compassion and dignity, offering support through euthanasia and arrangements for cremation services through Connecticut Horse Cremations. We understand the difficulty of saying goodbye and are here to help you through this process with sensitivity and care.

Cremation services are provided through Connecticut Horse Cremations.

Surgery

Our Surgery services encompass a range of procedures from routine to complex, including castrations, enucleations, and bladder stone removal. Our surgical team utilizes the latest techniques and technology to ensure the safety and effectiveness of each procedure, prioritizing your horse’s well-being and recovery. Post-operative care and pain management are integral parts of our surgical services, aimed at ensuring a smooth and comfortable recovery.

Castrations

Castration is a common surgical procedure performed to remove the testicles of male horses, helping to improve their temperament and make them easier to manage. Our team performs castrations with precision and care, focusing on minimizing discomfort and promoting rapid recovery.

Enucleations

Enucleation, the surgical removal of an eye, may become necessary due to injury, infection, or other eye conditions. Our skilled veterinarians perform enucleations with the utmost compassion, ensuring your horse’s comfort and adapting their care for life after surgery.

Bladder Stone Removal

We provide surgical removal of bladder stones, a condition that can cause discomfort and urinary issues in horses. Our approach to bladder stone removal prioritizes minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, focusing on effective treatment and swift recovery.

Farriers in our Area

Tate Mason:

Accepting new clients in Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Berkshire Counties.

1-413-563-9215

Tory Zabik:

Accepting new clients within 1 hour of Westfield, Ma, including in Vermont.

1-413-250-1126