New Hope Equine

SPECIAL OFFER: 50% OFF GASTROSCOPY, MAY 29th!!
PLUS 14 FREE tubes of Gastrogard

New Hope Equine is excited now offer gastroscopy services on the farm to evaluate for gastric ulcer syndrome, a common problem in our equine athletes.
We are offering a 50% discount for one day only! Text or call 215-534-2491 to schedule. Appointments are limited!

The grass is getting juicy! It’s time to think about restricting access to pasture or digging out the muzzle for our “easy-keepers” and horses with metabolic syndrome.

Did you know?

The most common parasites of adult horses cause very little stress on the nutritional status of a horse. Just because a horse looks good from the outside, it does not mean it should not to be checked for internal parasites—as a matter of fact, it is not uncommon for the horse with the best coat and highest body condition score in the herd to also have the highest F***l Egg Count (FEC)!

If your horse has access to pasture, you should assume the animal is exposed to parasites. This spring, talk with your veterinarian to establish a dewormer plan tailored to your horse’s situation that includes at least 1-2 dewormer treatments per year and FEC examinations to monitor treatment efficacy and parasite egg shedding status of individual horses.
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

Preventative care is the foundation of good health, and we would like to thank you for entrusting us with your horse’s primary care by offering several benefits when your horse receives an annual physical exam and vaccinations with us. Most notably, significantly reduced emergency fees (up to 50% lower!) and 24/7 emergency care. Receive additional discounts with our Wellness Programs!

Save on your horse’s care with our new wellness plans! Talk with Dr. Sarah Bye about them when scheduling your spring vaccines.

FUN FACT FRIDAY! Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice, good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

Stay safe and warm out there today! My minis are out enjoying the snow.

Happy day of the horse! There’s no better time to post embarrassing photos of my horses, who bring me joy every day.

Happy Thanksgiving, from my turkeys!

“You said I had to wear the muzzle, I just made a minor modification!” -Sully

Offering performance evaluations, lameness exams and prepurchase exams.

Corneal ulcers are common in the summer with bugs and allergies causing horses to itch and rub. We use an eye stain that turns the ulcer green to make it more visible. Corneal ulcers are an emergency and need to be treated promptly. They are also painful! Call if you see any squinting, tearing or cloudiness in your horse’s eye.

Sometimes my vaccines match the sunset.

Opening up a hoof abscess is so satisfying! Non-weight bearing to sound in few hours. What a relief!

Annual physical exam ✅ Muzzle for weight management ✅

Offering chiropractic and acupuncture.

I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new equine veterinary practice, dedicated to the health and well-being of your beloved horses.
My services include:
▫️Routine Wellness and Preventive Care
▫️Sports Medicine
▫️Chiropractic and Acupuncture
▫️Dental Examinations and Floats
▫️Emergency Care

For appointments or inquiries, please contact me via Facebook, email or phone. I can't wait to meet you and your horses and provide them with the exceptional care they deserve.