Upcoming Seminar: Inside the Equine Mouth: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Feb
17
6:00 PM18:00

Upcoming Seminar: Inside the Equine Mouth: What Every Horse Owner Should Know

📣 Equine Education Seminar – February 17th!

Join us on February 17th at 6:00 PM for our next Equine Education Seminar!
This month’s topic: Equine Dentistry 🦷🐴

Whether you’re a seasoned owner or new to horse care, we’ll break down what you need to know about maintaining a healthy mouth, spotting dental issues early, and how routine dentistry supports your horse’s overall wellbeing.

📍 When: February 17th at 6:00 PM
💲 Admission: $10/person
🍽 Dinner Provided
📘 Topic: Equine Dentistry

Come learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow horse owners in a relaxed, educational setting. We’d love to see you there!

Registration is required. Please RSVP to reserve your spot—space is limited!

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Upcoming Seminar: Coffee, Cookies & Questions: An Equine Vet Q&A Night
Jan
15
6:00 PM18:00

Upcoming Seminar: Coffee, Cookies & Questions: An Equine Vet Q&A Night

☕🍪 Coffee, Cookies & Questions: An Equine Vet Q&A Night 🍪☕

Got questions about your horse’s health, care, or behavior? We’d love to answer them! To help us prepare the most helpful slides and resources, please send us your questions ahead of time when you RSVP.

📅 January 15th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
💲 $10 Admission
🍪 Snacks & refreshments provided

Join us for a relaxed and educational evening with our veterinary team. Whether you’re a new horse owner or a seasoned equestrian, all are welcome! We’ll tailor the seminar based on the questions YOU submit—everything from routine care to puzzling questions.

Spaces are limited—RSVP today and don’t forget to include your questions so we can save you a cookie and a slide! 🤎🍪

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Upcoming Seminar: Integrative Therapies For Your Equine Partner
Dec
16
6:00 PM18:00

Upcoming Seminar: Integrative Therapies For Your Equine Partner

Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Irongate Equine Clinic
Cost: $10 per person

Dinner will be provided

Join the Irongate Equine Clinic team for an educational evening focused on integrative therapies for horses. This seminar will explore how blending traditional veterinary medicine with complementary approaches can enhance your horse’s health, comfort, and performance.

Attendees will gain insight into a variety of therapeutic options, including modalities that support healing, manage pain, and promote overall wellness. Whether you’re a horse owner, trainer, or equine professional, this session will provide valuable knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your horse’s care.

Registration is required. Please RSVP to reserve your spot—space is limited!

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Past Seminar: Equine Emergency First Aid
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00

Past Seminar: Equine Emergency First Aid

Date: Thursday, November 13th 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Irongate Equine Clinic 1848 Waldorf Blvd Madison, WI 53719
Cost: $10 per person
Dinner will be provided

Join us for an informative evening focused on Equine Emergency First Aid. Whether you’re a horse owner, barn manager, or equine enthusiast, this seminar will help you feel confident and prepared to handle common emergencies before the veterinarian arrives.

Our experienced veterinary team will cover topics such as recognizing early signs of distress, wound care, colic response, and when to call your vet. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and connect with other members of the horse community.

Our seminar is currently full.



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