Knoellwood Equine

11/24/2025

Please remember the easiest ways to get prescription refills will be to email over a request or to text the main office line 845-378-9127.

Important information to include is what size count you'd like (ie a 60 count of equioxx versus a 180 count of equioxx), how quickly you need it, and if you would like that shipped or placed out for pick up.

**Requests made Friday after 5pm, Saturday, or Sunday, will be filled on Monday** Please plan accordingly.

The pick up box is back on the side porch - 41 Knoell Road Goshen NY 10924. The pick up box is a white metal box with our logo located on the side porch of the white farm house across the street from 2 older brown barns.

If you place samples or money in the pick up box, please text me at the time of drop off so we can get those collected in a timely manner.

11/22/2025

📣📣Monday, November 24th, 2025 @ 7pm📣📣

Our friends at Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health will hosting a webinar for horse owners regarding the recent EHV/EHM outbreak in TX/OK.

❓❓To submit a question by Sunday evening that could be answered during this webinar, please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZZFCLZS

To register for the webinar, please click the following: https://boehringer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ob0krmkLSX6Yb4Kry7cguw #/registration

There seems to be a lot of stress and panic associated with this current outbreak. Rightly so, however, I would like to remind local horse owners that we have seen these outbreaks before and will see them again. Just this past August there was a reported case of EHM in Sussex, NJ. In 2024, there was a case of EHV-1 at HITS in Saugerties, NY. This isn't a rare disease that doesn't linger in your local populations.

I say this only to bring awareness of the importance of being mindful about communicable horse diseases when showing, trailering, etc. These large outbreaks always seem to bring a lot of attention; however, this is something that we should *always* be careful about. Not simply in the time of an outbreak. This is especially important as we are seeing horses head down to Florida and will see them come back up in the spring. Consider quarantine practices, taking temperatures daily, how much in and out traffic you see in the barns you board at, what vaccine protocols are being upheld, etc.

Please reach out during business hours if you have any questions or concerns about your horse's current situation or if you need to set up any booster vaccinations.

11/22/2025

TGIF! Hope you all are enjoying some time in the saddle 🧡💛🤎

11/21/2025

Some updates on the EHV-1/EHM outbreak. This information is from NYS Ag + Markets. They will continue to put out information as they receive it. I want to remind people that there are *currently* no cases in NY, however, as horses are shipped around the country that may change.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry, has been made aware of an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)/ Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in horses that were at or associated with barrel racing and rodeo-type events in Texas and Oklahoma. Several cases of EHM have been confirmed in Texas and Oklahoma associated with these equine events, with numerous reports of additional cases and equine deaths pending investigation. This is a very fluid situation, so it is best to check verified sources for information (state departments of agriculture websites, EDCC when available).

We do not have any confirmed cases of EHV/EHM in New York at this time. Our office is coordinating with the affected states and we are currently awaiting to receive trace information from Texas and Oklahoma. If we receive traces from the other states, we will contact those owners directly and issue quarantines to mitigate further spread of the disease.

****This outbreak serves as a reminder of the potential disease risks associated with large commingling equine events. It underscores the importance of timely reporting of diseases and ensuring that movement requirements are followed, including veterinary inspection and health certificates prior to travel****

Horse Owners: If your horses traveled to Texas, Oklahoma, or other equine events where EHV exposure may have occurred, please contact our office directly at [email protected] . We will provide guidance regarding isolation and monitoring:

Exposed horses should be isolated for 21 days after last known exposure.
Appropriate isolation includes restricted access to other horses, avoiding the sharing of equipment or personnel, and utilization of protective barrier precautions.
Exposed horses should be monitored twice daily for elevated temperature (above 101.5*), respiratory signs (nasal discharge, coughing), and for clinical signs consistent with equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (neurologic symptoms including inability to stand, difficulty walking, lethargy, and urine dribbling).
If elevated temperature, respiratory signs, or EHM-compatible clinical signs are noticed, contact your veterinarian.

Upcoming equine events: Equine herpes virus can be shed for prolonged periods of time, including in clinically healthy horses, which increases risk for continued disease spread during an EHV/EHM outbreak.

Event Organizers: We recommend you consult with your veterinarian and understand the risks associated with hosting equine events during a multi-state outbreak. Cancellation or postponement of events may be important to stop continued spread of disease. If events do take place, we recommend short-timed health certificates within 72 hours and increasing biosecurity practices on site.
Horse Owners: We recommend that you consult with your veterinarian on the risks associated with travel to upcoming equine events. EHV is a ubiquitous virus and commonly present in the environment, so biosecurity measures are paramount to decreasing potential for disease transmission.

11/19/2025

A really good run-down on EHV + EHM. While most of the cases that are popping up are not local, horses get shipped from all over the country to many of these shows. So if your horses are at a boarding facility that has a lot of traffic, please ensure your horses are well vaccinated for EHV 1/4. While the vaccine does not prevent EHM, it can minimize shedding.

A good reminder to exercise caution when shipping and showing horses. Aldditionally, taking routine temperatures on your horses is an excellent idea, especially before and after attendings hows.

‼️ Recent cases of EHV-1 and EHM are confirmed after the WPRA event in Waco, Texas with potential exposure at other events. We have posted about EHV-1 and EHM in the past so here is a refresher on this highly contagious disease.

📖 What is EHV-1?

Equine Herpes Virus type-1 (EHV-1) is a virus that causes respiratory disease, abortion, neonatal death, and neurologic disease. EHV can cause Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of herpes.

🤧How is it spread?

EHV-1 is primarily spread by direct horse-to-horse contact by respiratory secretions. However, indirect contact with contaminated equipment and personnel can spread the virus. Following infection, horses may become latent carriers and the virus may be reactivated after stress such as travel and exercise, or high doses of corticosteroids. The incubation period ranges from two to 10 days.

🩺What are the symptoms of EHV-1?

Common symptoms include fever, coughing, lethargy, nasal discharge, and inappetance. Symptoms of the neurologic form include ataxia (incoordination), weakness, difficulty standing, recumbency, loss of tail tone, and difficulty urinating.

💊 What is the treatment for EHV-1 and EHM?

Treatment is primarily supportive care. Patients with EHM may require a sling.

😷How can you protect your horse?

💉 While vaccination can decrease clinical signs and shedding, it does not protect against the neurologic strain.

👃 While at a show, avoid nose-to-nose contact with horses from other barns, and don’t share equipment such as buckets, wheelbarrows, and pitchforks. Wash your hands frequently, and take extra precautions if working with multiple groups of horses.

🌡️ Consider taking your horse's temperature twice a day when traveling. Temperatures greater than 101.5 or any signs of illness should be reported to your veterinarian immediately. And consider quarantining horses returning from horse shows or are new to the farm.

🧬How is EHV-1 diagnosed?

The virus is detected in nasal swabs and blood samples by PCR testing. At Rhinebeck Equine, we offer in-house rapid EHV-1 PCR testing on nasal swabs. Results are available in ~60 minutes.

📸: We recommend horses avoiding nose to nose contact while at horse shows and events. These Chincoteague ponies clearly didn’t hear our recommendations.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸❤️Thank you to all our Veterans for their service ❤️🇺🇸

Special thanks to our very own Veteran 💜 Amanda 💜. Not sure how we'd function without her and are so lucky to have her on our team.

10/08/2025

Please wish our assistant, Jenna & her OTTB Rory, the best of luck competing in the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) in Kentucky the next couple of days!! She has put an immense amount of work into prepping Rory for this. It's been so much fun to watch his transformation! We couldn't be more proud of her and can't wait to hear how they do!

Best of luck 🍀 you two!!
💚

(And yes, I absolutely stole this photo off your FB Jenna 🙃)

09/09/2025

When your bestie is colicky and you have to step up your game as an emotional support mini 🥰

08/16/2025

Happy Birthday Jenna Cannock!!! So grateful and lucky to have you on the team. Jenna's always ready to help out with whatever chaos the day calls for. From reuniting lost dogs with their owners on the side of the road with our dental rope, wrangling foals, countless dentals, and even some pig wrestling, Jenna's game for it all. Please wish this hard working lady a very happy birthday! 🩷

08/07/2025

Some great info on the basics of EHV-1

🦠 A recent case of the highly infectious equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been confirmed in Sussex County, NJ. Per the NJ Dept of Ag, a 20-year-old mare developed acute clinical signs on August 03, 2025, and was subsequently humanely euthanized. One week prior, another horse on the property presented with similar neurological signs and was humanely euthanized, without diagnostic testing. The property is quarantined.

📖 What is EHV-1?

Equine Herpes Virus type-1 (EHV-1) is a virus that causes respiratory disease, abortion, neonatal death, and neurologic disease. EHV can cause Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of herpes.

🤧How is it spread?

EHV-1 is primarily spread by direct horse-to-horse contact by respiratory secretions. However, indirect contact with contaminated equipment and personnel can spread the virus. Following infection, horses may become latent carriers and the virus may be reactivated after stress such as travel and exercise, or high doses of corticosteroids. The incubation period ranges from two to 10 days.

🩺What are the symptoms of EHV-1?

Common symptoms include fever, coughing, lethargy, nasal discharge, and inappetance. Symptoms of the neurologic form include ataxia (incoordination), weakness, difficulty standing, recumbency, loss of tail tone, and difficulty urinating.

😷How can you protect your horse?

While vaccination can decrease clinical signs and shedding, it does not protect against the neurologic strain.

While at a show, avoid nose-to-nose contact with horses from other barns, and don’t share equipment such as buckets, wheelbarrows, and pitchforks. Wash your hands frequently, and take extra precautions if working with multiple groups of horses.

🌡️ Consider taking your horse's temperature twice a day when traveling. Temperatures greater than 101.5 or any signs of illness should be reported to your veterinarian immediately.

🧬How is EHV-1 diagnosed?

The virus is detected in nasal swabs and blood samples by PCR testing. At Rhinebeck Equine, we offer in-house rapid EHV-1 PCR testing on nasal swabs. Results are available in ~60 minutes.

08/07/2025

📢For Immediate Release: SUSSEX COUNTY HORSE TESTS POSITIVE FOR EQUINE HERPES VIRUS
Please see the press release below for more information, or visit 🔗http://bit.ly/3J49yJt

07/21/2025

Happy Monday from Jazz and his emotional support tater tot