Absolute Equine

09/18/2023

A great look at the relationship between horses and humans. They carry more of our load than we realize at times. Our team at Absolute Equine is so thankful to play even a small part in the bond shared between our clients and their horses over the years. Long live the horse 🐴

⚠️Warning: you might want to have the tissues handy for this one!

We know when horses recognize care and dedication, they return it tenfold. Zoetis Equine is by the side of horses and their caregivers every day, helping cre...

07/17/2023

It’s that time of year again! 🥵

Here are some reminders about heat stress in horses. Be sure to monitor if your horse is sweating and/or running a fever as this can be a medical emergency. Dr. Emily has had great response to acupuncture in horses with anhidrosis. If you are concerned or interested in scheduling a visit with one of our vets, please call our office to schedule!

Stay cool out there 🧊💦

By: Dr. Emily Hughes

We have been receiving a lot of calls the past few weeks about heat stress and horses overheating. With the high temperatures and humidity we have been having in North Texas, it is important to monitor your horse for signs of heat stroke:
• Rapid, shallow breathing
• Rapid pulse
• Flaring nostrils
• Temperature of 101.5 F or higher
• Decreased or absence of sweating
• Decreased appetite
• Uncoordinated, stumbling, or weakness
If your horse is experiencing these signs, here are some recommendations for you to perform while you attempt to contract your veterinarian.
1. Move the horse into a cool, shaded area. This can also be in a barn with access to fans or a breeze.
2. Bathe the horse with cool water along their neck and body and slick off excess water. This acts as a cooling mechanism for your horse. Remember that hoses with direct sunlight can have extremely hot water initially, so be sure you allow water to run until cold.
3. Be sure you allow access to cool, fresh water for your horse to drink.
4. Electrolyte supplement can be offered orally.
In severe cases, it may be recommended that you take your horse to an equine hospital for further treatment.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (469)579-5307

07/12/2023

Kaitlyn has been part of our practice since May 2022. Some of you may have seen her on the trucks as a tech when she started, but she has more recently been answering phones and helping our clients from our office. She has taken on different roles here at Absolute Equine, but she will get the new title of “Mom” in August. On Tuesday we celebrated her and Baby August with a mini shower. We will sure miss her when she takes maternity leave soon, but are so excited to welcome her baby boy into the Absolute Equine family.

Congratulations, Kaitlyn and Thomas!

04/18/2023

My small team and I go to Dallas Equestrian every Monday as part of our work with the SMU Equestrian team, this week we got to hold the National Championship Trophy they just won. Great job to the whole SMU Equestrian Team and their coaches and people
supporting in the back ground.

01/02/2022

10/02/2020

Dr. Emily has been in Florida this week studying at the Chi University campus working on her acupuncture certification. There are many uses for acupuncture, as well as herbal medications and food therapy, that can benefit your horse! Here is a list of several common conditions that can be managed, or even cured, with the help of these treatments.

Anhidrosis (not sweating)
Behavioral problems
Lameness and laminitis
Infertility and breeding management
Gastrointestinal disturbances, including colic and gastric ulcers
Ocular conditions (conjunctivitis, uveitis)
Respiratory conditions (cough, heaves, asthma, allergies)
Back and neck pain
Nerve paralysis
Skin conditions
Urinary incontinence

And more!

While acupuncture may not be the right treatment for every horse, there may be other alternative options available – especially if traditional therapies have not worked or helped. We can also use these options in conjunction with conventional methods of treatment you may already be familiar with. As Dr. Emily continues through her training, you may notice her recommending and offering to treat your horse using these methods. If you have any questions or think alternative therapies may be able to help your horse, contact our office at (469) 579-5307 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Emily for consultation.

07/15/2020

By: Dr. Emily Hughes

We have been receiving a lot of calls the past few weeks about heat stress and horses overheating. With the high temperatures and humidity we have been having in North Texas, it is important to monitor your horse for signs of heat stroke:
• Rapid, shallow breathing
• Rapid pulse
• Flaring nostrils
• Temperature of 101.5 F or higher
• Decreased or absence of sweating
• Decreased appetite
• Uncoordinated, stumbling, or weakness
If your horse is experiencing these signs, here are some recommendations for you to perform while you attempt to contract your veterinarian.
1. Move the horse into a cool, shaded area. This can also be in a barn with access to fans or a breeze.
2. Bathe the horse with cool water along their neck and body and slick off excess water. This acts as a cooling mechanism for your horse. Remember that hoses with direct sunlight can have extremely hot water initially, so be sure you allow water to run until cold.
3. Be sure you allow access to cool, fresh water for your horse to drink.
4. Electrolyte supplement can be offered orally.
In severe cases, it may be recommended that you take your horse to an equine hospital for further treatment.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (469)579-5307

01/01/2020

Show us your thoroughbred

01/01/2020

From all of us at Absolute Equine.

05/28/2019

Show us your "Uber."

02/07/2019

Congratulations, Teri Sue Wensinger for this article in Chronicle of the Horse.

Many people would be proud to accomplish half of what Terri Sue Wensinger has in her career with horses. Wensinger, 58, won the Stock Seat Medal at the 1978 Arabian Nationals as a teenager, and after a 30-year hiatus she took trips to U.S. Dressage F...

11/21/2018

Happy Thanksgiving from Absolute Equine