Summit Equine

04/24/2025

Wondering if your mare is ever going to foal? Horses have one of the broader normal ranges for a full term pregnancy. The normal range can be anywhere from 330 days post ovulation to 360 with 340 days being the average. Foals typically need to be born after 320 days of gestation to be viable. Some foals can even go over 400 days in gestation with a viable fetus. If you are concerned about your mare's pregnancy, we always recommend scheduling an appointment with your reproductive veterinarian to make sure all is well with your foal.

04/23/2025

Starjac Vintage is a one-of-a-kind stallion who is standing with us for the 2025 breeding season! Are you looking for a stallion with a great personality, conformation, and show record? This may be your guy. Starjac is available for cooled semen shipments for the 2025 breeding season and frozen semen is available when he is away showing. Check in with our office for the status of his availability!

Contracts are still available for the 2025 season as well! Reach out to Clover Oak Ranch directly or head over to their website at cloveroakranch.com to obtain a contract!

04/17/2025

💪 Keep Your Horse Moving Comfortably with ArthramidVet®! 🐴

Is your horse struggling with joint pain or osteoarthritis? ArthramidVet® is a treatment that goes beyond masking pain—it restores joint function and movement. After being injected into the joint space, this 2.5% iPAAG Hydrogel integrates into the synovial membrane, stabilizing the joint capsule, and increasing elasticity, which helps to reduce the onset and progression of synovitis and its harmful effects.

This cutting-edge hydrogel acts as a bio-scaffold, bonding with injured tissue to strengthen and support the joint for long-term joint improvement.

Why ArthramidVet®?
✔ Restores function, rather than just relieving pain
✔ Strengthens joint tissue and increases elasticity for lasting support
✔ Proven in clinical trials across a variety of equine disciplines

Give your horse the best in joint care—because soundness matters! Contact us today to see if ArthramidVet® is the right fit for your horse.

04/15/2025

New foal on the ground? Don’t forget about the mare in the midst of new baby exams! At Summit Equine we recommend deworming mares with ivermectin the day after foaling, easily performed at the time of the newborn foal exam. This is to target the parasite Strongyloides westeri which passes from the udder in the mare’s milk to the newborn foal. It’s always a good idea to perform a brief physical exam and monitor for any abnormal vulvar discharge or perineal tears that should be addressed prior to breeding her back. As always, if questions arise give us a call! (503)682-3898

04/03/2025

Reminder!!! You have until end of day tomorrow to get in on a chance for some Summit Equine Swag! See the rules below!

Swag giveaway! Who wants a free Summit Equine hat?

Here's what you need to do-
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3-Comment with a topic that you would like to see us post more about!

Deadline/ drawing will happen on April 4th!

04/02/2025

Regional Limb Perfusion: Targeted Treatment for Your Horse

What is a Regional Limb Perfusion? It is a technique where we temporarily restrict blood flow to a limb with a tourniquet and instill medication into the vessels. This allows it to soak in the tissues, ensuring high concentrations reach the area while limiting systemic side effects.

We can use a variety of medications in Regional Limb Perfusions such as:
🦠 Regenerative Therapy (such as Renovo) – Promotes tendon, ligament & joint healing in hard to reach places

🦴 Bisphosphonates – Reduces bone pain & inflammation

💊 Antibiotics – Fights serious infections like severe lacerations or septic arthritis

🩻Diagnostics- Contrast is injected during CTs, providing image enhancement to help veterinarians distinguish active vs. old lesions, and determine the best treatment approach

03/28/2025

Swag giveaway! Who wants a free Summit Equine hat?

Here's what you need to do-
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2-Share this post
3-Comment with a topic that you would like to see us post more about!

Deadline/ drawing will happen on April 4th!

03/26/2025

2025 Breeding season is in full swing! Joining us again for the season is Judge My Class owned by Star Bailey Ranch! Judge My Class is a versatile stallion by Judge Cash out of a Captains Biankus mare with lifetime earnings over $50,000. Foals produced by Judge My Class are eligible for multiple incentives including The Ruby Buckle and The Royal Crown! If your mare is looking for a great stallion with a driven work ethic and the ability to be your best friend as well he may be your guy!
Contracts are still available for 2025! Reach out to the Bailey Family at (360)584-4304 for a contract or keep an eye out on their page Star Bailey Ranch as they will be advertising extra doses on collection days!

03/20/2025

New CT Update!

With this technology we have recently confirmed that we can confidently image the pelvis and hip (coxofemoral) joint in most horses. Due to the vast musculature of a horse's hind end, we were excited to find that we could obtain diagnostic images with the CT. Acquisition of these images, similar to stifles, require the horse to be under general anesthesia for the scanning process. Estimated cost for imaging this region is $2,400.

If your veterinarian is concerned about your horse's hip, CT imaging may be the best route for you. Let us know if you want to schedule an appointment with our advanced imaging department! (503)682-3898

03/13/2025

Wondering what the timeline looks like for breeding a mare post foaling? Most mares can be bred back on “Foal Heat Cycles” as long as they check a few boxes! The mare will need to pass their placenta within 3 hours after foaling, have no excessive discharge, and deliver their foal with no assistance. We typically recommend examining your mare 7-8 days post foaling to start the breeding process. The mare also needs to ovulate after day 10 post foaling to enhance pregnancy rates and reduce early embryonic loss rates.

Do you have a mare that you want to breed with frozen semen or use as a recipient mare? We typically recommend scheduling them 25 days post foaling to line them up for the “30 day heat cycle” for best success rates by giving their uterus more time to recover post foaling. If you have any further questions give our office a call- (503)682-3898.

03/13/2025

Looking for a Peak Performer!

Summit Equine Reproduction Department Veterinary Assistant Job Description:

Summit Equine is looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to assist our Reproduction team! Certification or previous work experience is preferred, but not required. This is a full time/hourly position with the opportunity for overtime and health benefits. Some weekends will be necessary. Please forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

As a Reproduction Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in maintaining appointments and client communications and assist with all reproductive procedures. Key responsibilities for this role are to prioritize tasks and adhere to a timely schedule while working cohesively with all teams and their members. Heavy attention to detail paired with client communications and follow through are vital to this position. We’ll rely on you to assist our veterinarians in examinations, prep, entering records and invoicing accurately. If you’re a team player, organized, a motivated, self-starter and have an interest in equine reproduction we’d like to meet you!

Duties:

● Assisting with foaling, stallion collections, insemination of mares, embryo transfers, and oocyte retrieval

● Detailed note taking during appointments and during client communications

● Entering medical records and invoicing

● Assisting veterinarians with medical procedures, holding/restraining horses for
exams/palpations, set up and take down of medical equipment, sterilization of equipment, etc

● Assisting with foaling, stallion collections, insemination of mares, embryo transfers, and oocyte retrieval

● Administering medications; IV, IM, and oral

● Stocking medication, medical supplies and monitoring inventory

● Main point of contact for client communications, including scheduling appointments and updating clients

● Maintaining daily organization, workflow and adhering to timelines

● Ability to lift, push, and pull items that weigh 50+ Lbs.

Job Requirements:

● High attention to detail

● Active listening skills

● Strong communication skills

● Ability to maintain organization and prioritize tasks

● Relative work experience or certification preferred, but not required

● Maintain positive attitude under stressful situations

● Comprehensive computer knowledge and skills

● 1-year minimum of consistent horse handling or large livestock experience

● Must be able to work in the U.S. and present a valid driver’s license

● High School Diploma or GED required

03/10/2025

New Employment Opportunity!

Equine Care Specialist:
Full-time or part-time shifts available through the end of September. Flexible scheduling available. This role is essential to the operations of our facility during the busy breeding season. Duties include and are not limited to; day to day monitoring, care, feeding, grooming, turnout, of client horses and assisting Sports Medicine and Reproduction Veterinarians in their workflow as needed. Moreover, keeping the barns presentable and well-kept with daily chores such as and not limited to; sweeping, raking aisleways, disinfecting stalls and exam areas, vacuuming, regular removal of manure bins, garbage and recycling, and general tidying of workspaces, etc. We are looking for a motivated team player who thrives in a busy work environment and keeps an upbeat attitude while on duty. During the breeding season, our clinic is open 7 days a week. Weekend availability will be required.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain daily care of in-house patients
- Utilize hand tools and power tools to perform necessary tasks
- Operation of panel walker
- Perform heavy lifting as required
- Assist in some veterinary procedures as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Work cohesively as a team to accomplish tasks
Skills:
- Active listening skills
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
- Basic math skills for measuring feed material and mixing chemical solutions
- Open-mindedness and willingness to learn
- Strong stamina for heavy lifting and long periods of walking and standing
- Ability to operate machinery such as industrial power vacuum, panel walker, small hand tools, etc.
- Strong communication skills
Note: This job may require working in various weather conditions and may involve exposure to dust, dirt, and allergens.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 1 year of relative work experience or consistent horse handling experience
- Stallion, mare and foal handling experience will be considered an advantage
- Adhere to daily workflow
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Please send resumes and inquiries to:
Leina Munos
[email protected]
971-338-6177

03/05/2025

Everyone welcome one of our standing stallions Seventy Sevens back to the barn! Seventy Sevens is ready to ship semen to your mares. Sevens is a great outcross for many disciplines. He is sired by the leading money earning stallion in Brazil, El Shady Zorrero and out of a Tres Seis mare.

Contracts are still available for the 2025 season!

Collection days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you are interested in a contract or have more questions about this Stallion please give us a call.

02/28/2025

Is your horse displaying signs of discomfort such as poor appetite, weight loss, irritability, or reduced performance? These could be symptoms of gastric ulcers, a common yet frequently undiagnosed condition in horses. At Summit Equine, we offer gastroscopy to provide an accurate diagnosis and develop a treatment plan tailored to your horse’s unique needs. Gastroscopes are quick, minimally invasive, and require only mild sedation, similar to what is used for joint injections. To ensure we get a clear view of the entire stomach, we ask that horses be fasted from all food for 14-16 hours prior to the scope. Contact our Sports Medicine team today at 503-682-3898 to learn more or schedule an appointment.

02/14/2025

A beautiful embryo on this Valentines Day! ❤️

We are in full breeding season swing here at Summit Equine! If you are looking to get your mare on the books for breeding or set up a lameness appointment with the Sports Medicine Team, please give us a call so we can get you scheduled!
(503)682-3898

02/04/2025

Introducing a new stallion on the block! SJR Reyson is standing with us for his first breeding season with both cooled and frozen semen available. SJR Reyson is owned and shown by Mack Dodsworth at Dodsworth Performance Horses. Already having earnings in the National Reined Cow Horse Association and being 6 panel N/N, he is a great outcross for many mares! Foals will be eligible for the NRCHA Inventive.

If you have any questions or are interested in a contract, give Mack a call!

🔹 We are excited to announce that SJR Reyson will be standing to the public this year to a limited number of mares!!! 🔹

🔺SJR Reyson🔻
2020 AQHA Sorrel Stallion
Dual Rey X Playguns King Badger X Playgun
6 Panel N/N

2025 Stud Fee:
$1,250 + chute fee/shipping
Standing at: Summit Equine

Foals Eligible for the NRCHA Incentive!

Contact us to get your contract info today!!
FB or ☎️ Mack 541-570-5596

01/24/2025

Why should I choose CT imaging for my horse? This is a question that many of our clients have asked! Our CT has shown great success in helping diagnose underlying lameness issues with current and referred patients. For example, this gelding was presented with bilateral lameness, primarily in the right front. Initial lameness exams were unsuccessful at pinpointing the direct cause, so the owner elected for CT imaging and thankfully they did! The CT report showed osteoarthritis, sclerosis, and deep digital flexor tendinopathy in both fronts, along with mineralization of the right deep digital flexor tendon. By opting for this imaging, the owner was able to acquire the direct cause of lameness for their horse in a short period of time and quickly select the appropriate treatment approach following imaging. If you are concerned about your horse’s lameness issues or want further diagnostics, please reach out to our advanced imaging department to set up an appointment.

01/14/2025

Do you have a mare or stallion of advanced age, or who has unidentified infertility? Are you looking to increase the reproductive success of your horse? Platinum Performance has a Veterinary Prescription product that we have been utilizing in our practice to increase the reproductive performance of patients within our care.

If you think your horse falls under one of these categories, or you are interested in learning more about PlatinumVET Reproductive Care and how it could benefit you, please reach out to a member of our Reproductive team.