Windmiller Equine

Windmiller Equine Windmiller Equine is an ambulatory veterinary practice offering comprehensive and quality care to equine patients in the greater Columbus area.

Official veterinarian for the Columbus Mounted Unit.

While we all love the sight of horses grazing on lush, green pasture in the spring afternoon sun, it's not always the pi...
04/08/2025

While we all love the sight of horses grazing on lush, green pasture in the spring afternoon sun, it's not always the picture perfect scenario for some of our equine friends. Horses that have Equine Metabolic Syndrome, PPID, or are overweight, or are breeds prone to insulin dysfunction may still be able to enjoy grazing if we are smart about when they do so. Timing turnout can be a positive game changer for "easy-keepers" and keep them happy AND healthy.

Grass sugar content can vary widely depending on season, stress, and other factors, so the above Grazing Clock should be taken as a guideline when managing insulin dysfunctional horses. Further questions? Dr. McPherson loves to chat about grass!

Get those muzzles out!

Every horse, every year! Don't forget your spring wellness and vaccine visit! Even if your horse doesn't show/travel, t...
03/19/2025

Every horse, every year! Don't forget your spring wellness and vaccine visit! Even if your horse doesn't show/travel, these diseases can still come to them. We can also discuss any concerns you may have at these appointments to keep your horse happy and healthy!

Spring isn't only for vaccines and well visits; scoping season is also in full swing! This great little tip can help ALL...
03/14/2025

Spring isn't only for vaccines and well visits; scoping season is also in full swing! This great little tip can help ALL riders and their horses reduce ulcer irritation and potentially risk as we dust off our tack and climb back into the saddle!

If you are concerned about gastric ulcers in your horse, contact us to schedule a gastroscopy visit! Dr. McPherson loves to peek at patient tummies!

Dr. McPherson will be out of the office from March 8-March 16. For emergency or urgent visits from March 8-11, please co...
03/09/2025

Dr. McPherson will be out of the office from March 8-March 16.

For emergency or urgent visits from March 8-11, please contact Dr. Snedden at 740-527-0080.

For emergency or urgent visits from March 12-16, please contact Bella Vista at 614-540-0040.

One of our techs will be periodically monitoring the phone and responding to text messages as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!

We'll be back soon!

Hey everyone! We're always looking for ideas to discuss and chat about on social media. What topics would you like to kn...
02/27/2025

Hey everyone! We're always looking for ideas to discuss and chat about on social media. What topics would you like to know more about? What questions can we answer for you? Post in the comments or send us a message!

Buckeye Chuck predicted spring was right around the corner and it certainly feels like it outside today! February may be...
02/03/2025

Buckeye Chuck predicted spring was right around the corner and it certainly feels like it outside today! February may be the shortest month but there's still plenty of time to take advantage of this offer and get your horse ready for the šŸ¤žearly springšŸ¤ž!

We don't know who's more tickled over Frankie's choice for Career Day - her or Dr. McPherson! You look great with a ste...
01/31/2025

We don't know who's more tickled over Frankie's choice for Career Day - her or Dr. McPherson! You look great with a stethoscope kiddo! ā¤ļø How many more years until you can join our team? šŸ˜‰šŸ˜

Client Tribute: Kasia!Kasia and her mare Mariah (Michelleā€™s Reality) at a Tristate Region Dressage Rally and USPC Festiv...
01/21/2025

Client Tribute: Kasia!

Kasia and her mare Mariah (Michelleā€™s Reality) at a Tristate Region Dressage Rally and USPC Festival!

Thank you Kasia for sharing these wonderful childhood photos!

The saying goes "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink... " and that's especially true if your wat...
01/10/2025

The saying goes "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink... " and that's especially true if your water is FROZEN! Frigid ain't fun, folks and neither are impaction colics! We tend to see an increase of this colic emergency when temperatures are tundra-like! Check out these tips to keep your horse hydrated when the temps are plummeting!

1. Check water sources frequently to break up ice and refill regularly.

2. Use heated buckets or well-grounded trough warmers To prevent ice formation in the first place. Horses will drink more water when offered a lukewarm source, especially if it is the sole source of water.

3. Consider adding additional buckets with some electrolytes mixed into the water or a small amount of sweet feed at the bottom to sweeten the taste. Make sure that a plain source of water is ALWAYS available if using this option.

4. Make sure horses have full buckets around feeding times as they consume more water after eating grain and hay.

5. Adding 1 tablespoon of non-iodized table salt to grain as a topdress to encourage drinking. Even BETTER, use Platinum Performance Electrolytes that is specifically balanced for horses and comes with a nifty tablespoon scoop in each bucket! Order at https://www.platinumperformance.com - don't forget to use code WIU in the referring veterinarian box at checkout!

Stay warm and HYDRATED out there!


Happy Holidays! Below are our holiday hours/availability!Open for Emergencies Only:December 24, 2024December 25, 2024Jan...
12/23/2024

Happy Holidays! Below are our holiday hours/availability!

Open for Emergencies Only:
December 24, 2024
December 25, 2024
January 1, 2025

We will be open for scheduled appointments and urgent visits (and any emergencies) on all other business days per our usual operating hours.

We wish all of you a very merry and festive holiday season!

Happy National Day of the Horse from all of us at Windmiller Equine!
12/14/2024

Happy National Day of the Horse from all of us at Windmiller Equine!

Day 12: Unicorn From European folklore and mythology, the unicorn is one of the most recognizable and legendary creature...
12/13/2024

Day 12: Unicorn

From European folklore and mythology, the unicorn is one of the most recognizable and legendary creatures of all. There are endless stories of its strength, purity, and innocence. The unicorn was very prevalent in the Middle Age and Renaissance periods, has made many appearances in modern mythology, and even is the National animal of Scotland.

Day 11: Khamsa al-Rasul Allah Of Islamic origin, the story of Khamsa al-Rasul Allah goes that the great prophet Muhammad...
12/13/2024

Day 11: Khamsa al-Rasul Allah

Of Islamic origin, the story of Khamsa al-Rasul Allah goes that the great prophet Muhammad wanted to test his horsesā€™s strength and loyalty so he let them out into the desert. After a couple of days, Muhammad recalled his horses, and only five mares returned. These five mares were called the ā€œBlessed Fiveā€, and said to be the founding mares of all Arabian horse lineages. Each mare had a lineage strain named after them: Abbayan, Seqlawi, Kuhaylan, Hamdani, and Hadban.

Day 10: Headless HorsemanAn American tale, the Headless Horseman originates from Sleepy Hollow, New York. The story goes...
12/12/2024

Day 10: Headless Horseman

An American tale, the Headless Horseman originates from Sleepy Hollow, New York. The story goes that a soldier was decapitated by a cannonball, buried in the Sleepy Hollow churchyard, and said to haunt the grounds looking for his head. Washington Irving used this colonial era story to inspire his own interpretation of the Headless Horseman who tormented a meek schoolmaster Ichabod Crane. The Headless Horseman most people recognize today is Irvingā€™s spooky pumpkin throwing headless rider, and serves as one of Americaā€™s earliest ghost stories.

Day 9: Centaur Originally from Greek mythology, the centaur is a well known legendary being that is half man, half horse...
12/11/2024

Day 9: Centaur

Originally from Greek mythology, the centaur is a well known legendary being that is half man, half horse. In Greek lore, centaurs were seen as violent and promiscuous, they roamed the forests, and made weapons from trees, especially bows and arrows. One exception was the great Chiron, a wise centaur that lived at the base of Mount Pelion. He was known for his knowledge of medicine, affinity for astrology, and instruction of some of Greeceā€™s most glorious heroes: Jason, Heracles, Achilles, and Asclepius.

Day: Qilin Originating from Chinese mythology, Qilin is a half horse, half dragon creature that is one of the Great Four...
12/09/2024

Day: Qilin

Originating from Chinese mythology, Qilin is a half horse, half dragon creature that is one of the Great Four Auspicious Spirits along with the tortoise, the dragon, and the phoenix. A Qilin was said to prophisize the birth of the great philosopher Confucius, who later wrote about the sacred beast. The Qilin symbolizes benevolence, strength, intelligence and luck, and is a prominent figure in Chinese culture, architecture, and texts.

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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