Gem City Equine

07/23/2025

Some great information from the AAEP about the most common causes of Equine Lameness. This is why we start every lameness exam “from the bottom up”.

"I think it's in the shoulder doc!"

Picture this: You notice your horse has a lameness in the front end.
Two scenarios - it has come on over time or it has shown up overnight. In either case, it is often in the foot!

The most common cause of lameness in horses is in the foot, despite the way your horse may present the pain to you. For example, foot abscesses are capable of causing acute pain and three-legged lameness in a very short period of time. Other common instances of lameness in the front end that may be less acute are a result of changes to the navicular bone or surrounding soft tissue, changes to the coffin bone or joint, thin soles, etc.

As the old adage goes, "no foot, no horse!" and now you know why!

Additional resource: https://open.lib.umn.edu/largeanimalsurgery/chapter/lameness-diagnosis/

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

07/19/2025

Introducing In our efforts to employ the latest cutting-edge treatments, we have recently began utilizing Sqush Pads as an option for our laminitic patients. When combined with medication management and farrier and veterinary cooperation we are able to get these patients comfortable and healing much quicker! Check out the videos in the comments for before and immediately after walking videos! (And yes, you can pick your color!)

07/16/2025

Happy ! At Gem City Equine we celebrate the incredible spirit of horses and the joy they bring. Ensuring these magnificent creatures receive dedicated care is essential, because a healthy horse is a happy horse!"

07/13/2025

Weekend Farm Call Vibes!!

07/09/2025

Wishing all of our local farriers a Happy ! Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed; thank you for helping our patients put their best foot forward every day!

It’s ! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers!

Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse, and a good farrier is an essential part of your equine's healthcare team, keeping your horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

05/31/2025

We just want to take a moment to congratulate Double M Horsemanship, LLC for one heck of an inaugural YEDA season! This week the team will be headed to Nationals and we’re all cheering you on!!!

Their hard work, dedication, and passion they have shown have truly paid off, and we’re beyond proud to be a part of your journey!

We want to say a huge thank you to our next YEDA Sponsor, Gem City Equine! Thank you so much for your support of the Double M YEDA team and helping us to keep our horses happy and healthy! We are so thankful! 💙🐴

05/30/2025

Happy from this flashy newborn c**t! We are thrilled to report both Hershey and little AJ are doing fantastic; Congratulations to the Roberts family on the healthy new addition!

05/29/2025

With the weather warming up and show season in full swing, we’ve been seeing more sore horses. Here at Gem City Equine Dr. Ashley has had extensive training in lameness diagnosis and treatment. We pride ourselves in identfying reasons for decreased performance, and offering treatments and rehabilitation plans to get your equine athlete back to peak form. Call Today!

05/26/2025

Please join us this Memorial Day to commemorate all of our military heros - both two and four legged- who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it; it flies with the last breath of each who died protecting it.

05/24/2025

This week’s goes to a very special boy. “Joey” is living proof that even when the deck is stacked against you, with the right support group, even the improbable can be possible. Shout-out to his increidble owners; we’re excited to see this good looking, sweetheart of a foal living his best life!

05/17/2025

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