Oklahoma City Equine Clinic

This is such a great story. We are so proud that a few of our own got to help make this special foal happen. Brian Carroll and Caitlyn Roberts-Hood you two are amazing.

Hoofing it to wish all moms out there a happy #mothersday! #aaep #horsedocs #equineveterinarians #equestrianlife #mareandfoal #momlife

How cool is this video? It shows a year of hoof growth in 30 seconds, from newborn foal to yearling. The foot is the foundation of the horse, and a structure is... only as strong and stable as its foundation. Hence, the old adage No foot, no horse. The foot is the most common area of forelimb lameness because of the amount of strain and stress this unique structure is exposed to. The more you understand about the equine foot, the more problems you may be able to avoid and identify early on. More information to get you started is available on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/equine-foot : Dr. Simon J Curtis

Let’s talk about the birds and the bees... Well, not really. But as the weather gets warmer, the birds and the bees plus a multitude of other insects are get...ting busy doing their thing. Besides being very irritating, some of these insects can spread infection and disease to your horse (and, in some cases, to you as well). A very smart strategy is to control the problem before it gets out of hand, and minimize populations from the beginning. The attached infographic contains some suggestions to get you started. Please keep in mind that there are many variations of these suggested programs that will still meet the same goals and follow the same principles. If you’re interested in reading more about external parasites and vector control, comprehensive guidelines are available on our website at https://aaep.org//external-parasite-and-vector-control-gui And as always, contact your veterinarian for more information and recommendations suitable for your horse’s specific situation!

Thank you for all you do!

With foaling season in full swing, here are some useful tips to keep in mind as you work to raise your four-legged youngsters. A healthy foal will grow rapidly..., gaining in height, weight and strength almost before your very eyes. From birth to age 2, a young horse can achieve 90% or more of its full adult size, sometimes putting on as many as 3 pounds per day. While we can do nothing to affect the genetics of an individual, management and environment are the tools we can use to affect how those genetics are ultimately expressed. In particular, the nutritional start a foal gets can have a profound effect on its health and soundness for the rest of its life. Research suggests that a balanced dietary approach, which supports no more than a moderate growth rate, is less likely to cause developmental problems like contracted tendons, epiphysitis, angular limb deformities and osteochondrosis. Work with your equine practitioner to develop a total health care plan based on your foals, weanlings and yearlings’ specific needs. The reward for providing excellent nutrition, conscientious care and a safe environment will be a healthy foal that grows into a sound and useful horse! To read more about foal care and nutrition, visit our website at https://aaep.org/hor/foal-growth-special-care-and-nutrition