SoCal Equine Hospital-Apple Valley

11/20/2025

You’ll find a link below to the latest up to date info on the EHV-1 outbreak and recommendations to follow.

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) works to protect horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious diseases in North America. For more information on how the EDCC works, go to http://equinediseasecc.org

11/20/2025

With all the chatter about the recent EHV-1 outbreak happening here is a great article, with information regarding EHV-1. If you are traveling to events the restrictions are changing rapidly along with requirements so please stay up to date on that via the state you are traveling to’s website.

Learn about this highly contagious equine virus and how to curb its spread.

11/07/2025

🦠 Flu season is upon us. Here is some helpful information of common misconceptions regarding vaccinating. Click the link to see what symptoms you look for https://www.facebook.com/AAEPHorseDocs/posts/did-you-know-your-equine-can-catch-the-flu-toowhile-there-isnt-a-specific-time-o/1384464613076350/ Be on the lookout for our next post explaining what to look for in PPID, Equine Cushings and what signs to look for. 💉

11/03/2025

Congratulations Shannon Asta on winning the Halloween Contest! Thank you to everyone who participated, we enjoyed seeing you all dressed up with your equine friends.

10/31/2025

10/28/2025

Are you doing the appropriate schedule of vaccines with your horses? Here is some useful information and tips on how to keep your horses on track and up to date on vaccines. Give us a call to set an appointment, 760-247-4226.

Vaccinations play a vital role in reducing the risk of disease in your horse. Zoetis offers the most trusted portfolio of equine vaccines to help keep horses healthy.1

10/28/2025

👻 Don’t forget to enter, and have your friends and family vote 🗳️ on the original post below ⬇️ 👻 Winner picked November 3rd and contacted for a Halloween treat. 🎃

👻 🎃 🧙‍♀️CONTEST TIME 🧙‍♀️ 🎃 👻
Share your favorite picture of you and your horse in costume in the comments below. ⬇️ Have your friends and family vote on your picture on this post. Most liked photo wins. The winner will be picked Monday Nov 3rd and announced on our page. 💥

10/22/2025

Patients come in all shapes and sizes around here. We love our long eared friends when they come see us for a visit.

10/10/2025

EOTRH, what’s that you ask? Check out the graphic below for a quick explanation, ways to diagnose, things to look for and what causes this. New therapies and additional treatments are now used and considered to possibly slow down the progression of EOTRH and make your equine partner more comfortable post diagnosis. Have questions or think your horse may be effected give the office a call to get an appointment booked, 760-247-4226.

10/07/2025

👻 🎃 🧙‍♀️CONTEST TIME 🧙‍♀️ 🎃 👻
Share your favorite picture of you and your horse in costume in the comments below. ⬇️ Have your friends and family vote on your picture on this post. Most liked photo wins. The winner will be picked Monday Nov 3rd and announced on our page. 💥

10/06/2025

Needing fall vaccines? Teeth checked? Sand checks or yearly exams? We’d love to see you and your horse! Give us a call to get on the books, 760-247-4226.

06/18/2025

Did you know?

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!