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❄️ Winter Horse Care: Does Your Horse Need a Blanket? 🐴🧣 As temperatures drop, it’s important to decide whether your horse needs the extra warmth of a winter blanket — and the answer isn’t always simple! 🌬️ Hair Coat Matters A
Holiday Notice 🍁🦃 Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, for Thanksgiving Day and will remain closed on Friday, November 28th. Wishing you a joyful holiday!🦃 #HappyThanksgiving2024 #EquineWellness
📱 Did you know we can text and email with you—just like your MyCharts for human healthcare? Staying connected with your horse’s care team should be easy, and we’re happy to offer multiple ways to reach us! 💬 Text us anytime: (60
🐴 What is Ringbone in Horses? 🦴 Ringbone is a painful condition where new bone forms in a horse’s pastern or coffin joints. It’s most common in middle-aged horses, especially those with certain conformation or heavy joint stress from a
🩸 Equine Bleeding: Did You Know? 🐴 Horses are incredible animals—and their bodies are built to handle more than you might think. 👉 An adult horse’s blood volume is about 8% of its body weight. For example, a typical 1,100 lb horse car
🔵 Therapy Thursday: Shockwave Spotlight 🔵 Did you know shockwave therapy can help stimulate healing in injured tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues? It increases blood flow, reduces pain, and speeds up recovery—helping your horse get back to
🥶 As temperatures drop, don’t forget your horse’s medications! Many liquid and paste medications — including dewormers, antibiotics, and supplements — can lose effectiveness or even freeze if left in the barn. 👉 Bring them
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes 🇺🇸 Today, we pause to honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of all veterans who have served our country. Your bravery protects our freedoms, and your service will never be forgotten. Thank you for your unwavering co
🐴 Now Accepting Applications! 🌸 Join us for our 2026 Spring/Summer Equine Veterinary Internship 🩺✨ 📍 Madison, WI 🗓️ Part-Time | March–June 💰 Paid (based on experience) If you’re passionate about horses and ready to get your boots
🚨🐴 USEF Microchip Reminder! 🐴🚨 Starting December 1, 2025, all horses competing in USEF-licensed or endorsed shows must have a 15-digit ISO-compliant microchip recorded with USEF (Rule GR 1101.1). 👉 What this means for you: ✅ Your horse must ha
🧠 Did you know? Horses can produce up to 10 gallons of saliva a day — but only when they’re chewing! That’s why dental health is so important for digestion and overall wellness. Keep your horse’s teeth in top shape with regu
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Have you noticed your horse getting extra fuzzy lately? 🐴🍂 That thick winter coat isn’t just for looks — it’s your horse’s natural way of staying warm as the days get shorter. Their coat growth is triggered by daylight hour
🎃 Trick or Treat? Let’s Talk Equine Myths! 🐎❌ There are plenty of horse care myths out there — and some of them can actually do more harm than good. 🔍 Myth: "Horses don’t need hoof care in the winter." ❗Truth: Hoof he
🐎 Say Goodbye to Chronic Back Pain – Mesotherapy for Horses! 🩹 Is your horse showing signs of back soreness, stiffness, or poor performance? Mesotherapy could be the solution you've been looking for. This minimally invasive treatment target
Help us wish Leslie the very best as she embarks on a new chapter! 👏 We’re so grateful for her hard work, dedication, and positive spirit over the years at Irongate. Leslie, thank you for everything—you’ll always be part of the Ir
Do you have a yearling colt that needs to be gelded? #DidYouKnow research has shown that delaying castration past one year of age does create a horse that will have longer-term stallion-like behavior. #wisconsinveterinarian #vetmed #equinevete