Hoofbeats Equine Service, LLC

08/21/2025

Arthritis can affect horses of all ages. Watch for stiffness or difficulty moving and seek early treatment to prevent discomfort.

08/19/2025

Hear the story about how Dr. Ashman’s views on lameness completely changed.

Podcast Episode · The Horse First: A Veterinary Sport Horse Podcast · 03/11/2025 · 50m

08/16/2025

These students have given me hope. I have hope for a bright future for this profession. Keep pushing girls. Only you can make your dream a reality! 🌟

08/10/2025

The summer months can impact your horse’s hooves. Keep them trimmed and moisturized to prevent cracking and discomfort.

08/05/2025

On Work Like a Dog Day, we’re tipping our hats to the hardworking horses out there—whether they’re pulling, guiding, competing, or healing. Just like our loyal canine companions, equines give their all with strength, heart, and dedication.

07/28/2025

Mark your calendars! You don’t want to miss this.

07/27/2025

Dental care is key to comfort and nutrition. If your horse is dropping feed or resisting the bit, it may be time for a dental check.

07/21/2025

Hot summer days can put your horse at risk for heat stress. Make sure they have access to shade, clean water, and light exercise during the cooler hours. Watch for signs like excessive sweating, heavy breathing, or lethargy.

07/15/2025

Today is Celebration of the Horse Day, a time to recognize all the ways horses enrich our lives. Whether in the barn or on the trail, they deserve to be appreciated every day.

07/11/2025

❓ Is the tail carriage on the left normal ❓

The answer is no. Tail carriage can be an important indicator of pain. Horses tend to bend in the direction of their discomfort. Think of it as a guarding mechanism. Muscle tension is the body’s way of protecting vulnerable areas, which may have underlying pathology. In this case, this mare carries her tail to the right. She has visible changes of her R lumbar region and obvious damage to her thoracolumbar fascia as it ties into the ilium. All of these findings were documented on ultrasound examination. With one treatment, we have already seen dramatic improvement in her movement, tail carriage, but also in her behavior. She has now entered a tailored rehabilitation program. We expect to see her continue to progress as she becomes more biomechanically sound. Her tail carriage should return to full time normal positioning.

Remember, the signs that your horse may be in pain are often subtle and easily overlooked. Minor details matter and we want to hear about them. We collectively put all the pieces of information together to create a biomechanical performance report for your horse. This report is a comprehensive list of findings including a plan of treatment and rehabilitation program.

Questions? Call us!

07/07/2025

It’s National Farriers Week. Take a moment to thank your farrier for helping your horse stay healthy and sound.