Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services

05/27/2026

BIG & small . . . We treat them ALL! ❤🖤❤️🖤

☀️Happy Wednesday!

05/24/2026

As we care for the horses and people who make up this incredible community, we are especially grateful for the sacrifices that allow us the freedom to do what we love every day.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Come share some free Kona Ice with us at Oakhurst until 3::30ish today!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you and all of our equine matriarchs! 💕

05/02/2026

Happy Kentucky Derby Day!

Here's a photo of Jack and 2005 winner GIACOMO (taken this week!) to kick-start your day on a high note!

May today bring you winning wagers and safety for all horses and participants!

Who’s your pick?!

04/30/2026

Oakhurst Veterinarians use the Madigan for a variety of new foal complications. Be ready. Be vigilant. And be established with your local and /or favorite Veterinarian!

Have you heard of the Madigan Squeeze?

The Madigan foal squeeze is a veterinarian-performed technique that uses a soft rope arranged in a specific way to apply steady, snug pressure around a newborn foal’s chest/ribcage. Many foals respond to this firm pressure by lying down (“flopping”) and entering a quiet, sleep-like state (slow-wave sleep).

It’s used as an aid for foals with neonatal maladjustment syndrome (“dummy foal”), and it’s also used in healthy foals (typically < 3 days old) to make procedures like plasma administration, ultrasound exams, or other minor procedures easier and less stressful. The squeeze is usually maintained for about 20 minutes (generally limited to 20–30 minutes) while the foal’s breathing, heart rate, and mucous membrane color are monitored.

After the squeeze, the rope is released, and the foal is allowed to stay down or get up on its own. For maladjusted foals, the team then observes alertness and nursing behavior; in some cases, the squeeze may be repeated every 2–4 hours if needed.

Important safety note: this is not anesthesia, and a foal can arouse and kick, so it should only be done by skilled clinicians. It’s not recommended with suspected rib fractures, respiratory distress, septic shock, severe prematurity with floppy chests, severe neuromuscular disease affecting breathing, or congenital anomalies.

If you have questions or concerns about your own foal, contact your veterinarian.

📸 Photo courtesy of Pine Ridge Equine Hospital

04/13/2026

Love to see our local OHSET members getting some community love! Congrats everyone!

04/09/2026

Congratulations to our own weekend Vet Asst. Zoe C on this beautiful thoroughbred filly bred at Oakhurst to our own RAGING TIGER! Looking forward to watching this special filly grow up and run like the wind!

04/07/2026

Save Time. Save Money. Ask us if an Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI) might be right for you and your equine companion!

If you make more than two trips outside the state in a six-month period, save time, money and future vet visits by getting an EECVI!

***Be sure to check with your destination facility for move-in requirements***