Stone Ridge Equine Care

Stone Ridge Equine Care Our main focus is on the well being of the horse. We have dedicated ourselves to providing the high

Located on Evansville’s North side is Stone Ridge Equine Care, LLC. Our new equine clinic is located across the street from the 4-H center in Darmstadt IN.We have dedicated ourselves to providing the highest quality of veterinary care for the companion and performance horse and are continually educating ourselves and the equine community on how to care for these remarkable animals.

Tech Tip Tuesday!We all know how easily and frequently horses seem to cut themselves!In the event your horse cuts their ...
06/10/2025

Tech Tip Tuesday!

We all know how easily and frequently horses seem to cut themselves!
In the event your horse cuts their lower leg, particularly around a joint, they may need a Regional Limb Perfusion.
What is that?!

A regional limb perfusion is a procedure we can perform which allows an antibiotic to be concentrated to the affected leg in order to deliver the medications needed for intense healing and treat potential infection.
The first step is to sedate the horse. This allows us to offer pain medication and keep the horse still while we apply the tourniquet above the affected area. The tourniquet keeps the antibiotic in the lower part of the leg as it is injected into the vein of choice below the tourniquet depending on where the wound is located. The tourniquet is then left in place for no longer than 30 minutes to allow the medicine to work. Once the time is up, the tourniquet is removed and a bandage can be applied to the leg. This can be repeated for several days if needed.

Pretty neat procedure but let's hope we don't have to perform it for any wounds you may have!
Photo credit: https://thehorse.com/139454/a-shorter-rlp-application-time-is-still-effective/

ATTENTION! Join us for an informative Client Education Night at Stone Ridge Equine Care! 🐴✨We will cover essential topic...
06/05/2025

ATTENTION! Join us for an informative Client Education Night at Stone Ridge Equine Care! 🐴✨

We will cover essential topics like basic at-home first aid, handling emergencies, intramuscular and oral medication techniques, first aid kit items and more! Enjoy drinks and refreshments provided by Idexx while learning valuable skills for your horses.

Date: June 19th | Time: 5:30 PM CST **If you can't make it right at 5:30, come when you can! We would love to have you!**
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your horse knowledge! Who will you bring? Tag a friend interested in equine health!

Tech Tip Tuesday!Do you know how to give your horse an IM injection? IM stands for Intramuscular Injection.This is an im...
06/03/2025

Tech Tip Tuesday!

Do you know how to give your horse an IM injection? IM stands for Intramuscular Injection.

This is an important skill to learn and to be confident in so that you can administer injectable medications to your horse!
There are many medications that you can give in the muscle in horses especially in emergency situations.
The first thing is to learn the anatomy of the horse so we can find a good muscular area. Common areas in horses are the neck, pectorals and gluteals/rump. For injections in the neck, locate the scapula, nuchal ligament and the cervical vertebrae. This will form a triangle and highlight the best area to give an injection. The next step is to use a 1 1/2" needle for a muscle shot. Be sure it is a new needle, do not reuse needles as the risk of infection is very high. Once you enter the skin, push the needle to the hub and pull back on your syringe to make sure there is no blood. If there is blood present, redirect your needle to a new location and aspirate again. If there is no blood this time, then you can inject your medication into the muscle and remove the syringe/needle.
The same process can be done in the pectorals and gluteals.
If you would like help with learning how to perform an IM injection, we would be happy to teach you! Call the office and we can set something up!

Photo credit: https://elevatedequine.uga.edu/2023/06/needle-knowledge/

Happy Foal Friday!!!A big congratulations to Cassie and Tyler Woodard on their sweet foal!This stunning c**t is out of B...
05/30/2025

Happy Foal Friday!!!

A big congratulations to Cassie and Tyler Woodard on their sweet foal!

This stunning c**t is out of Bella Beach Breeze and sired by Aint Seen Nothin Yet!
Isn't he such a pretty color!?!

Mare A foaled first last week!! The mares' udders changed almost daily the last 2 weeks. Mare B's udder was showing more...
05/28/2025

Mare A foaled first last week!! The mares' udders changed almost daily the last 2 weeks. Mare B's udder was showing more development and she was acting much more uncomfortable than Mare A. However, at the beginning of last week, Mare A's udder changed drastically overnight! The mares always keep us on our toes, which is why we check udders and clean foal alerts every evening! Foal A is a little cutie and continuing to keep us on our toes! Foal B will be featured this week for our Foal Friday!

Tech Tip Tuesday!Have you heard of a mare being "sewn up" or needing a Caslicks procedure?This is a quick procedure perf...
05/27/2025

Tech Tip Tuesday!

Have you heard of a mare being "sewn up" or needing a Caslicks procedure?

This is a quick procedure performed for many mares with poor recto-vaginal conformation or reproductive health. A caslicks entails suturing the v***a part way down to help prevent bacteria from entering the v***a.

Mare's who's re**um sits farther back into the body than their v***a, tend to defecate onto their v***a causing bacteria to enter the vaginal vault. This can cause a uterine infection for the mare which can be a big problem if they are about to be bred.
Performing a caslicks procedure can help keep bacteria out of the vaginal vault/uterus by suturing the top part of the v***a and leaving a small opening allowing the mare to urinate.
The photo below shows the final result!

Photo cred: https://thehorse.com/196412/caslicks-in-mares-why-and-how/

🇺🇸 Have a safe Memorial Weekend as we remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this great country! W...
05/25/2025

🇺🇸 Have a safe Memorial Weekend as we remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this great country! We will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day, and will reopen on Tuesday at 8:00am. 🇺🇸

Tech Tip Tuesday!Did you know the gold standard for deworming practices has changed in the last several years?The best p...
05/20/2025

Tech Tip Tuesday!

Did you know the gold standard for deworming practices has changed in the last several years?

The best practice is to take a fresh stool sample for your horse and have it examined for a parasite f***l egg count. This is important in telling us the level of parasite load your horse is dealing with as well as the type of parasite infection you have. Based on this number, we are able to recommend the appropriate dewormer, dosage and frequency of deworming that is safest for your horse's specific situation.
If a horse has a high level of parasites (especially a young horse) they can become anemic. Also, if young horses have too many parasites are killed at once with the wrong deworming plan, they can become impacted and require surgery. Older horses may not be able to handle certain strong dewormers and other horses may not need to be dewormed at all! It is important to get the best plan for your horse to prevent issues from occurring.

If you'd like your horse tested, just give us a call and we can evaluate the sample to set you up with the safest, gold standard plan for your herd!

We’re sad to share that Dr. Staley will be leaving Stone Ridge Equine Care on June 1st to pursue a new path in her veter...
05/16/2025

We’re sad to share that Dr. Staley will be leaving Stone Ridge Equine Care on June 1st to pursue a new path in her veterinary career. We are incredibly grateful for the care and dedication she’s shown our clients and their animals, and we wish her all the best. We will remain open and committed to your horses' care. Dr. Eric Graber will continue providing emergency services, routine care, and overseeing tech appointments alongside our licensed technician, Tia. We’re actively searching for new veterinarians and appreciate your patience and support during this transition. Thank you for your support and for trusting us to provide care for your horses.

Foal Update!! We have 2 healthy foals on the ground!! Mare A foaled first! Baby pictures coming this week!Foal Friday Up...
05/16/2025

Foal Update!! We have 2 healthy foals on the ground!! Mare A foaled first! Baby pictures coming this week!

Foal Friday Update! Our mares are still holding steady! Notice the udder development from last Friday to today. As a mare approaches her foaling date, you will notice the udder will remain distended and the teats will start to swell and tip slightly outward as they fill with fluid. Most mares will also develop a yellowish waxy substance at the end of their teats. This substance is an accumulation of dried colostrum, and often develops about 24-48 hours before foaling.

Tech Tip Tuesday!Have you heard of Botulism in horses? It is caused by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum which is a ne...
05/13/2025

Tech Tip Tuesday!

Have you heard of Botulism in horses? It is caused by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum which is a neurotoxin. This bacteria leads to muscle paralysis. It is most commonly caused by consuming a contaminated feed source. Horses that eat round hay bales have a higher risk of consuming a dead animal carcass that is infected causing botulism. Clinical signs include drooling, ataxia(staggering around), weakness, trouble swallowing and respiratory paralysis. Treatment includes supportive care and antitoxin, although many times Botulism is fatal.
There is a vaccine for prevention of botulism. If you think your horses are at an increased risk of botulism, please give us a call and we can schedule a vaccine appointment.

Happy Foal Friday! We are patiently waiting for these 2 mares to foal! Mare A is due May 19th and Mare B is due May 18th...
05/09/2025

Happy Foal Friday! We are patiently waiting for these 2 mares to foal! Mare A is due May 19th and Mare B is due May 18th. Judging from their udder development, let's have a friendly competition on which mare will foal first! Comment with your guess below!

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40 E Boonville-New Harmony Road
Evansville, IN
47725

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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