Millington Equine

06/22/2025

Can you tell by my hair that it's just a little humid out there? 🤦
Our region is kicking off summer with the first heat wave of the year. What are you doing to help your horses stay cool? Share with us in the comments!

06/13/2025

🚨 Attention US Equestrian members! Starting December 1, 2025, all horses competing in USEF-licensed competitions must have a microchip number on file. We’ll drop a link in the comments with more details on this rule and how to report your horse’s chip.

Even if your horse isn’t showing at rated competitions, microchipping is still worth considering. Here’s what you should know about the process, potential drawbacks, and why it’s one of the most common — and useful — procedures for horses, whether they compete or not.

06/05/2025

These photos don't lie: Vitamin E matters!

One of our clients sent us before-and-after photos of their 25-year-old mare, who initially presented with topline loss, poor coat quality, and undermuscling. When these photos were taken in April 2024, a blood test revealed the mare’s vitamin E level was 76 μg/dL — a value we consider very deficient.

Following a rigorous supplementation regimen with water-soluble vitamin E, combined with a targeted nutrition program, we were able to bring her level up to 124 μg/dL by July 2024. While still deficient, this was a vast improvement from where we started. By February 2025, her level had reached a healthy 535 μg/dL.

We’re thrilled with her progress and so grateful to her owner for allowing us to share this transformation.

06/03/2025

Are you supplementing Vitamin E? It's one of the most important antioxidants in your equine's diet. Here's what every horse owner should know about it!

05/30/2025

Looking for something to listen to on your Friday commute? Check out this timely webinar from the American Association of Equine Practitioners, featuring expert insights on equine disease, on-farm biosecurity, and quarantine protocols.

Whether you manage a large boarding barn or care for a few horses at home, this presentation offers practical tips and downloadable resources to help you keep your herd healthy.

Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

This is an on-demand recording of a May 20, 2025 webinar presented by the American Association of Equine Practitioners' Horse Owner Education committee.The w...

05/21/2025

On Wednesdays, we wear pink 🎀 We love when your horses show up to their appointment dressed to impress - but we also have a soft spot for the rolled-out-of-bed look.

05/15/2025

We have yet another graduate to celebrate this week: Bridget! 🎓 She rode with us for two summers and just graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Bridget is on her way to an internship at Littleton Equine Medical Center in Colorado. We are so proud of you, Bridget, and wish you the best in your next chapter!

05/13/2025

A big congratulations to Gwyn - a familiar face to many of our patients! She spent three summers riding in the truck with our team and just graduated from UConn this past weekend. Next stop: the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine! We're so proud of her and can't wait to see all she accomplishes in this next chapter.

05/11/2025

It feels fitting that this Mother’s Day, one of our favorite client’s maiden mares welcomed her first foal - a beautiful filly - into the world. Momma and baby are both doing well and are happy to share this special day with mothers everywhere, equine and human alike.

05/08/2025

Believe it or not, World Donkey Day is a thing - and it's today, May 8th! The holiday was created to celebrate the contributions of these cute, fiercely loyal, and occasionally very stubborn equines. Honestly, we think they're so adorable and feisty, they deserve to be celebrated every day.

05/05/2025

When they say horses are a lifelong hobby, they really mean it!

Our team rounded up some of our favorite throwback photos with our beloved equines over the years - can you guess who's who?

Share your favorite horsey throwback photos in the comments - cringy fashion choices welcome (and encouraged).

02/17/2025

We commonly see signs of sleep deprivation in our senior patients who struggle to get up and down comfortably. The term "narcolepsy" gets thrown around but it is more appropriate to consider the ways we are not meeting our horse's physical and social needs to allow them quality rest!

Dr. Joe Bertone reviewed features and categories of equine sleep deprivation based on more than 1,000 cases he’s seen since 1998.