Napa Valley Equine

11/11/2026

🍂 Fall Herd Health! Our tech Jessie snapped this sweet pic of Dr. Claudia and Dr. Megan getting to collaborate for this herd of horses on this beautiful fall day! As a group practice - NVE so values working together to benefit your horse and our community everyday!😊🐎

11/10/2026

🐎 𝑾𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖!
𝟓𝟎% 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦*

*Limited early bookings available for Nov & Dec

⭐️ 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐬, 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭.

✅ 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 need to be checked to make sure their teeth are coming in correctly.
✅ 𝑨𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 need to have regular floats to keep sharp points and other oral issues at bay.
✅ 𝑨𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 often need help as their teeth begin to lose function or become loose.

For over 15 years, our equine medical group has been providing this half-price December Dental Program, to thousands of horses annually, to help make it easier for horse owners to afford to maintain their horses' dental health... 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨!

This program provides your horse’s 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦 & 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 when there are 4 or more horses at one appointment on ranch calls (can be multiple owners - you don't have to own all 4 horses) or one or more if you haul in to our clinic.

(707) 637-6137 [email protected]

10/30/2026

🕯️ To honor the animals we’ve so dearly loved and lost - Xochi has again thoughtfully created a Napa Valley Equine ofrenda to celebrate Día de Mu***os. Please come and contribute a picture or token of a departed family animal and take a moment to relive memories with us and them. This alter will be up through November 2nd 🕯️ Thinking of you - the NVE team 🐎 🐕 🐐 🐈‍⬛ 🐑

10/23/2026

💪 🌟We are so incredibly grateful for our technicians — for their spirit and tireless dedication to their patients and community! Happy National Vet Tech Week Alegra, Lauren, Caroline, Jessie & Bobbie-Sue!! We could not do it without you!! Thank you for all the laughs, support, and teamwork this year!🐎 🌟

10/21/2026

🐎 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲!
𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐬
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲'𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Gastric ulcers are common in horses—especially those in training and competition. While medication can be essential, feeding and management also play an important role in prevention and recovery.

🔬 What’s new?
A 2025 study of performance horses found improved gastric disease scores after switching to a lower-starch feed. Researchers also observed changes in gut microbes, an area scientists are continuing to explore.

🌾 Think forage first.
Frequent access to appropriate hay or pasture encourages saliva production and creates a protective fiber mat that helps limit acid splashing onto the upper stomach.

Help support your horse’s stomach with these daily habits:

✅ Keep forage available: Avoid long stretches without hay or suitable pasture whenever possible.

✅ Rethink the grain bucket: Avoid large grain meals and review your feed’s starch and sugar content.

✅ Choose calories thoughtfully: Ask about digestible fiber sources, such as beet pulp, and fat to meet energy needs with less reliance on starch.

✅ Make time to unwind: Provide appropriate turnout, consistent routines, and regular rest and recovery days.

✅ Build an individual plan: Work with your veterinarian to match feeding and workload to your horse’s needs.

😩𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞?
The only way to accurately diagnose equine ulcers is through gastroscopy.
To help raise awareness about gastric ulcers, now through October 31st we are providing 𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 but we only have a 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 in this popular program so contact us today!

Interested in exploring more?
https://www.lbemgroup.com/2026-gastroscopy-program/

📱(707) 637-6137
📧 [email protected]

10/18/2026

The AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee is hosting a FREE webinar that we thought you all might enjoy!
Here’s the information and the link to register… Let us know in the comments if you plan to “attend” and would like to hear more about these types of events in the future :)

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧?🐴 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒃𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔!

Join us for our Horse Owner Education Webinar with Drs. Kim Allshouse and Michael St. Blanc to learn how to spot the subtle signs of pain, tell the difference between pain and behavior problems, and catch issues early before they become bigger concerns. 🩺

The webinar will be recorded and registrants will receive a link to the recording, so be sure to sign up even if you can’t attend the live event. ✅

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 to 9:30 PM EDT

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 / 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/4hNdayA

10/07/2026

❓Did you know that your horse’s stomach is
producing acid 24 hours a day?
Unlike your stomach that only produces acid when you eat or drink, to help aid digestion, your horse was built to graze 23 hours a day. This is why even horses that live a relatively low-stress life can still develop ulcers.

Some signs of equine ulcers might include:

☑️ Recurrent mild colic
☑️ Reactiveness to being saddled/having the girth tightened
☑️ Ear Pinning/Poor attitude
☑️ Weight loss
☑️ Less interest in grain

If you are concerned that your horse may be suffering from ulcers, the only way to accurately diagnose equine ulcers is through gastroscopy.
To help raise awareness about gastric ulcers, now through October 31st we are providing gastroscopy of the stomach at 50% off but this program is limited to 30 horses so contact us today!

📞(707) 637-6137
📧[email protected]

09/30/2026

☀️ Warm weather & wind ahead! 💨 Napa Community Animal Response Team - Napa CART has an incredible bank of resources to help our community be prepared for wildfire season. 🐎 💪

What's your Plan for your Animals in a Disaster? It's a great time to get a plan together!

Here's a quick check list to get prepared - Be sure to tell us how many items would you add to this list!

Individual Preparedness for Large Animals - Go Bag:
✔️ Vaccine Records ✔️Luggage tags/Mane ✔️Zip ties, plastic bags ✔️ER Kit in Duffel bag ✔️Tarps, temp fencing ✔️Knife, scissors ✔️Wire, bolt cutters ✔️Bandage supplies ✔️Headlamps/lights ✔️Batteries ✔️ Duct tape

Individual Preparedness for Small Animals - Go Bag:
✔️Crates clean, ready ✔️Know evacuation plan/sites ✔️ Collapsible water bowls
✔️Large water bottle ✔️Food, baggies ✔️Hand wipes/Baby wipes ✔️Leash, Collar, Microchip ✔️Recent photos of pet ✔️Vaccine records

Need more tips for planning or preparing for an emergency or disaster? Visit our website at https://napacart.org/emergency.../pre-plan-for-emergency/

09/22/2026

🐕 Our field and office team have expanded today to include Dr. Wilford’s Willow 🥰& Xochi’s Popeye is always ready to help you schedule! 🫡😂 Puppy days are the best days at NVE! 🐎 🐶

09/09/2026

🐎𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬 (𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐃) 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐭?
…When most owners think of Cushing's (PPID) in horses, they think of a long, dull haircoat, that doesn’t shed well, as the key sign. While this is a strong indicator that your horse should be tested, this is unfortunately a sign of more advanced disease. Some other signs you might see are:
✅ 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
✅ 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
✅ 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘆
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
✅ 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀
✅ 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

If you have seen any of these symptoms in your horse it may be wise to have them tested for Cushing’s.

⭐️Now through the end of September we are providing 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 (𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞) 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟! This is also a great time to have your annual testing done if your horse has already been diagnosed.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!
📞 (707) 637-6137
📧 [email protected]