Circle R Equine

Circle R Equine Mobile equine veterinarian ~ Dentistry ~ Chiropractic

06/09/2025

Hey everyone. Just a heads up that I will be out of town the rest of the week as I will be helping at a horse camp. I will be available via text message (417-501-9936) or email ([email protected]) but please be patient with responses. Thank you and God Bless!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the two and four-legged moms out there! May whatever makes you a mom, whether that be your chi...
05/12/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the two and four-legged moms out there! May whatever makes you a mom, whether that be your children or your pets, make you feel special this day and every day!

Picture of a recip mare that was a little tall for her QH baby. Special appreciation for the mares that put up with the adorable little terrors we all love 💕

I know we all love seeing horses out on green pastures actually getting to be horses, but please keep an eye on your eas...
04/01/2025

I know we all love seeing horses out on green pastures actually getting to be horses, but please keep an eye on your easy keepers and those prone to laminitis. Dry lotting can seriously save their lives!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT CAUSES GRASS FOUNDER?

Spring is a wonderful time of the year, but it may be the beginning of some serious problems for horses vulnerable to grass founder — like horses that are over the age of 10, easy keepers, overweight or cresty-necked.

Laminitis or founder, as it is commonly called, is inflammation of the laminae of the horse’s foot. Laminae are the delicate, accordion-like tissues that attach the inner surface of the hoof wall to the coffin bone (the bone in the foot). A horse suffering from laminitis experiences a decrease in blood flow to the laminae, which in turn begin to die and separate. The final result is hoof wall separation, rotation of the coffin bone and extreme pain. In severe cases, the coffin bone will actually rotate through the sole of the horse’s hoof where it becomes infected and can ultimately lead to the horse having to be euthanized.

Laminitis can be triggered by different causes, like repeated concussion on hard ground (road founder), grain overload, retained placenta, hormonal imbalance (Cushing’s syndrome), obesity, and lush grass.

In cases of grass founder, the sugar fructans produced by rapidly growing grass stimulates an overgrowth of bacteria in the horse’s large intestine. The bacteria produce and release toxins (endotoxins) that are carried by the bloodstream to the foot where they cause damage to the laminae and small blood vessels.

The best way to deal with laminitis is preventing and managing the causes under your control. Consult your equine practitioner for further information and to formulate a plan tailored to your horse's individual situation. If you suspect laminitis, consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.

This is why I recommend having a dental done before you start riding your youngsters - these sharp points can definitely...
03/20/2025

This is why I recommend having a dental done before you start riding your youngsters - these sharp points can definitely impact your training! It’s also an opportunity to remove wolf teeth and ensure that everything is in balance 🙂

Reuben (my 2 year old c**t) was a great patient for his first dental!

12/25/2024
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I’m thankful for all of you and the wonderful creatures you allow me to work with! I hope e...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I’m thankful for all of you and the wonderful creatures you allow me to work with! I hope everyone has a safe and blessed holiday! Stay warm!

Today we honor all our veterans. Thank you for your service and all that you have done and do for our country. Thank you...
11/11/2024

Today we honor all our veterans.
Thank you for your service and all that you have done and do for our country.
Thank you for keeping our country safe and strong.
Thank you for your courage and selflessness.
May God continue to bless you today and every day.
Happy Veterans Day!

09/25/2024

Hey everyone! I will be out of town today-9/29. Non-urgent matters will be addressed when I return. Urgent matters will be addressed as I’m able to or referred if needed.

Hope everyone is having a great start to fall! 🐴

Contact dermatitis: inflammation of the skin due to contact with an irritant. Or in my horse Tater’s case - when you get...
08/09/2024

Contact dermatitis: inflammation of the skin due to contact with an irritant. Or in my horse Tater’s case - when you get a rash from rolling in something you shouldn’t.

Tater is a 25 year old QH gelding that gives a few beginner lessons every other week but is otherwise living the pasture life. On Monday, Tater was found to have a rash consisting of slightly oozing scabs along both sides of his neck, poll, and ears. The skin at the base of both ears was warm, and he was incredibly ear shy with the left being worse than the right. No discharge was noted directly from the ear, just the skin covering the ears.

Tater was diagnosed with contact dermatitis from most likely laying/rolling in some irritating weeds in his pasture. Treatment consisted of bathing with a medicated shampoo (Ketohex) every other day for a week and topical application of SSD (silver sulfadiazine) cream daily for a few days then switching to topical zinc oxide daily. Systemic antibiotics and anti-inflammatories were administered on the first day due to the amount of pain and inflammation present. The scabs were only removed once softened, nothing was actively picked off as that would be further irritating to the skin.

Tater has responded well to treatment and should be back to toting around 4 year olds soon. While dermatitis is manageable at home for most horse owners, a severe case like Tater’s definitely required veterinary intervention!

Guess what?? We now have portable xray equipment! This may not have been in the plan for this year but who can pass up a...
08/06/2024

Guess what?? We now have portable xray equipment!

This may not have been in the plan for this year but who can pass up a good deal? 😂 I’m still focusing on dentistry and chiropractic, but also the horses overall health. X-rays are only going to help improve that with the ability to take dental and hoof radiographs, as well as other structures, for diagnostic purposes. So let’s put this equipment to use and do some imaging!

07/25/2024

PSA: Dr. Ryan will be out of town Monday July 29th through Saturday August 3rd. Emergent issues will be addressed if possible, however non-emergent issues will be addressed the following Monday 😊

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