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Hoofbeats Equine Service, LLC

We at Hoofbeats Equine Service strive to provide friendly, affordable care for your horses. Mailing Address
P.O. Box 342
Amelia, VA 23002

27/07/2025

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.

21/07/2025

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.

15/07/2025

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.

11/07/2025

❓ 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.

04/07/2025

Happy 4th of July. Fireworks can be stressful for horses. Create a calm environment and consider early turnout to reduce anxiety.

30/06/2025

Dr. Ashman has successfully completed the Equine Spine Initiative’s Thoracolumbar continuing education event. The meeting was held in the bluegrass state of Lexington Kentucky at Spy Coast Farm. Topics included pathology, laterality in sport horses, diagnostic imaging and treatment modalities. Rehabilitation for injuries was also discussed. Our goal is to stay current on the latest advancements and best practices in equine medicine. Your horse matters to us and we want to provide the very best for your athlete.

27/06/2025

From trail rides at sunset to splashing in the water trough, horses have their own favorite ways to enjoy summer. What’s yours? Tell us your go-to warm-weather activity with your horse!

25/06/2025

Reminder:
We have received news that several other equine veterinarians who service our area have left private practice in the recent weeks. Before this news, we were booking out 3-4 weeks for routine visits. More extensive visits are booking 5-6 weeks out in most cases. We must also consider that emergencies happen, and those take priority. Pictured below is one of those 7 emergencies that have occurred over the last week. Dr. Smith did a beautiful job repairing this wound. Thank you Dr. Smith!

We post this to remind you to be kind to your equine vet. Please call ahead to schedule routine visits. We are doing our very best to help every horse we can. This heat is adding another layer of difficulty to our jobs. We appreciate your patience.

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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+18045615590

Website

http://www.hoofbeatsequine.com/

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