Cherry Creek Equine

07/07/2025

Just saying

Something to make y’all laugh today 🤣 Happy Sunday!

06/27/2025

FYI

RECALL: Professional's Choice recalls Swivel Port equine bits from Bob Avila collection due to fall hazard. The bit can break during use, posing a fall hazard to a rider. Get a refund or replacement. CONTACT: 800-331-9421 or https://profchoice.com/recalls.

More from CPSC: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Professionals-Choice-Sports-Medicine-Products-Recalls-Equine-Bits-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

06/19/2025

Don’t pull the nail out until the xray is taken. We need to know where it went. It can be the difference between life and death for your horse.

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

06/08/2025

They invented an electric pony…..?

Suzuki has officially launched MOQBA, a four-legged robotic transport assistant designed to navigate cities with ease. Priced at $3,000, this AI-powered robot dog can move over stairs, rough terrain, and tight spaces, offering futuristic mobility solutions.

Designed for personal transport and cargo carrying, MOQBA blends robotics with Suzuki’s engineering expertise, making urban travel more accessible and adaptable. Whether it’s assisting with deliveries or serving as a smart mobility companion, this groundbreaking tech could change the way we move through cities.

06/07/2025

Nice.

05/03/2025

This is why we recommend testing rather than random deworming with rotating deworming products. There have been no new classes of dewormers in over 40 years.

Good morning equine community🐴🐎

It is the start of a new month📅, the days are getting longer🌞, and the temperature is rising🌡

With this warmer weather returns a not so welcomed guest: parasites🪱🐛. Unfortunately, eliminating these parasites is getting more challenging due to drug resistance.

Check out the infographic below that covers the main dewormer drug classes and how resistance across the board is being developed.

With appropriate deworming practices, owners can slow the development of resistance. Consult with your veterinarian🩺 about parasite management and deworming schedule.

05/02/2025

This isn’t how it’s supposed to work…

04/05/2025

About 0.5% of births

Newborn twin horses, very rare in horses.

04/04/2025

Check out this drawing

Check out this visual of a foal as he, she lays in the womb

04/04/2025

Food for thought. Better to be prepared than wishing you were…

A veterinarian shares strategies for preparing horse farms for natural disasters to keep your horses and their caretakers safe.

04/03/2025

When you change how your horse is shod, the effects go far beyond the hoof!

Researchers now understand how 7 types of shoeing combinations affect movement in each area of the horse’s neck and back.

04/02/2025

Teenage fat horses beware!

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.