Green Gables Veterinary

08/17/2026

Attention Green Gables Veterinary Clients!

We now have the ability for current clients to add new or additional horses to their records in our system through this link!

https://litespeed.vet/govetmobile/greengables

We ask that prospective clients contact us through e-mail or 585-443-6268 prior to utilizing the form!

Request to become a client of Green Gables Veterinary.

08/06/2026

Green Gables Veterinary is pleased to announce that Dr. Dewar is officially licensed to treat Thoroughbred racehorses in New York State!

Dr. Dewar is offering specialized services directly at Finger Lakes Race Track, as well as providing evaluations for horses transitioning off the track into second careers.

Services Offered

**Evidence-Based Medical Acupuncture**
Targeted therapy utilized to address myofascial tension, support normal airway function, and help decrease systemic inflammation resulting from daily athletic activity and underlying orthopedic conditions.
(Please note: Medical acupuncture is strictly an adjunct therapy intended to complement—not replace—the care provided by routine equine practitioners.)

**In-Stall Gastroscopy**
Diagnostic endoscopy for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) performed directly in your horse's stall to minimize stress and avoid disruptions to their training schedule.

**Pre-Purchase Examinations for Second Careers**
Thorough, objective evaluations tailored for buyers, trainers, and adoption organizations looking to transition horses off the track into new sport or pleasure disciplines.

Whether supporting active racehorses or evaluating your next OTTB prospect, Dr. Dewar provides evidence-based, individual-focused care.

07/17/2026

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If you feel hot, your horse feels even hotter.

Horses have a much harder time processing heat and humidity than humans. And among horses, foals usually cannot handle as much heat as adult horses. A mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day.

Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will also be more susceptible to heat exhaustion. Keep in mind that exercise is a major source of body heat and strenuous work on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.

Does this mean you should not ride on a hot and humid day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use common sense. And remember: don't push it! If your horse looks tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.

07/13/2026

Worth a re-share as our equine athletes hit their stride in all different performance venues this summer!

Acupuncture didn’t directly influence maximum speed, but was shown to allow a Thoroughbred racehorse to maintain a higher average speed by increasing stride length.

Details at the link in the comments.

07/01/2026

Important Reminders in this Heat!

-Clean free choice water is crucial. Your horse may appreciate electrolyte water or mashes however they should ALWAYS have a source of clean fresh water as well!

-Check your barn temperatures! Depending on fans, airflow, insulation you may find that during some parts of the day a shaded turnout with shelter and fly control is cooler and more comfortable than a stall!

Heat indices are expected to exceed 105 today - this is too hot to safely excercise all but the most heat and humidity conditioned horse and even then with extreme care cooling and management.

- Evaporative cooling mechanisms are less effective in high humidity. Adding fans for airflow, continuous application and/or removal of cool water, or application of alcohol to healthy undamaged skin can help cool an overheated horse in high humidity.

(Throwback picture of Dr Dewar competing in a 100mile endurance race in early July heat!)

06/19/2026

Demystifying Equine Medical Acupuncture: Science, Not Magic

Have you ever wondered how acupuncture actually works in horses? While it has roots in ancient traditions, modern Equine Medical Acupuncture is grounded firmly in veterinary anatomy and neurophysiology.

Instead of focusing on abstract concepts, medical acupuncture focuses on stimulating specific nerve pathways, increasing local blood circulation, and triggering the release of the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals (like endorphins and serotonin).

The best part? It is a highly effective, non-invasive therapy that benefits all types of horses, regardless of their breed, age, or discipline.

How It Helps Different Horses:

The Performance Athlete 🏅 (Show Jumpers, Dressage, Barrel Racers): Enhances recovery times, relieves muscle soreness from intense training, and improves joint flexibility and stride length.
The Pleasure & Trail Horse 🌲: Keeps your weekend partner comfortable, addressing compensational soreness from uneven terrain or saddle fit issues.
The Senior Horse 🧓: Significantly improves quality of life for horses managing chronic osteoarthritis, stiffness, and age-related muscle wasting.
The Convalescing/Rehabilitating Patient 🩹: Aids in nerve regeneration (such as after sweeney or facial nerve paralysis), supports gastrointestinal motility (helpful in certain chronic colic or diarrhea cases), and manages pain during stall rest.

Common Conditions Treated:

* Chronic back and neck pain
* Osteoarthritis and joint stiffness
* Compensatory muscle soreness from primary lameness
* Nerve injuries and neurological weakness
* Stress and anxiety management

Acupuncture is not a replacement for traditional veterinary medicine, but rather a powerful integrative tool that works hand-in-hand with your horse's current medical and training regimens. Most horses find the treatments incredibly relaxing—often licking, chewing, and lowering their heads during a session!

Have you considered acupuncture for your horse?
Whether you have a retired senior needing a comfort boost or a competitor looking for an athletic edge, send us a message or call us at 585-443-6268 to discuss how medical acupuncture can benefit your equine partner.

06/18/2026

There are numerous risk factors for Equine Gastric Ulcer Sydrome (EGUS) and they are often divided into risk factors for Equine Squamous Gastric Disease and Equine Glandular Gastric Disease.

One of the risk factors being studied is the effect of transportation on EGUS (in particular Squamous Disease).

Studies out of Australia have found an association with transporting fasted (not recently fed hay) horses and increased Equine Squamous Gastric Disease.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7096603/

On Farm Gastroscopy is a good way to ensure that any Equine Gastric Ulcers that are found have not been made worse simply by trailering on an appropriately fasted stomach!

Transportation has been suggested as a risk factor for gastric ulceration in horses, but limited evidence supports this assumption. Twenty‐six Standardbred, Thoroughbred, and Warmblood mares from a university teaching herd. Twelve mares were ...

05/28/2026

Gastroscopy gives you answers!

This TB mare retired from racing sound and having been in multiple well managed barns but always having stayed very lean.

First picture -June 2025 (recently off the track)

Second picture - May 2026 (full pasture turnout)

Third picture - Her gastric impaction found on gastroscopy Nov 2025 and treated/resolved! (Image is 14hrs held off feed and muzzled)

No evidence of the “expected” Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, but a compacted ball of feed partially obstructing her stomach!

05/15/2026

Always worth a reshare this time of year! British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) created an excellent series of videos for horse owners to help with handling during veterinary exams/treatments!

Equine vets have one of the highest injury risks of all civilian professions. To help address this serious issue the British Equine Veterinary Association (B...