Equine Practice
We provide an integration of Eastern and Western medicine to optimize your horse's health and performance - including preventative care and acupuncture.
Equine Medicine
Preventative Medicine
Wellness Examinations
Vaccinations
Nutritional Consultation and Weight Evaluation
Acupuncture - see below
Travel Documents
Coggins forms, interstate and international health certificates.
Lameness and Musculoskeletal Exam
Minor Surgical Procedures
Laceration repairs, mass removals, castrations.
Geriatric Evaluations
Complete assessment of the older horse including recommendations on feeding, exercise, dental care, hoof care, metabolic disease evaluation and management.
Acupuncture
What is acupuncture?
Eastern medical modality involving insertion of needles into “points” in order to bring about a healing effect
Way to re-balance energy (Qi) in an animal’s body in attempt to achieve or maintain health
3,000 year-old Chinese art that can be used in conjunction with western medicine and other alternative therapies for ideal wellness
What are indications for the use of acupuncture?
Musculoskeletal- lameness, arthritis, poor performance, back soreness
Nervous system- facial nerve paralysis, roaring, bladder atony
Gastrointestinal- gastric ulcers, delayed gastric emptying, ileus (decreased GI motility), colic
Immune- infectious disease, allergy, stimulation for general health
Reproduction- poor conception rates, early term pregnancy loss, uterine tone problems
Maintenance- many athletes, human and equine, stay in top condition, recover from events quicker and have a longer career
Can Acupuncture help my horse?
The true essence of health and wellness is balance and the smooth, uninterrupted movement of energy through the body. Acupuncture is a 3,000 year old Chinese therapy using the insertion of fine needles into “points” with the goal of balancing Qi (energy.)
Acupuncture has many, many indications including:
Optimize performance
Alleviate pain
Create balance and harmony
Improve quality of life
Treat medical conditions
Dentistry | Radiology | Internal Medicine
Dentistry
Routine and corrective dentistry using Powerfloat Technology.
Internal Medicine
Including but not limited to the assessment of metabolic conditions, respiratory disease, gastrointestinal (colic, ulcers, etc.) ailments, neurologic conditions, eye problems (ulcers, uveitis).
Digital Radiology
Evaluation of bone structures of the limbs and head with immediate visualization of images at the farm.
