Cavalier Equine Veterinary Services, LLC

09/02/2021

🎉 We have exciting news! Cavalier Equine is becoming part of Miller & Associates, a top-notch equine practice based in New York, Wellington, and now Ocala.

What does this mean for current Cavalier Equine clients? Not that much will actually change! You will still be able to call or text Dr. Weber at the same phone number, and will still get the same excellent care for your horses. It just means that Dr. Weber will be teaming up with Dr. Devon Hodge, another outstanding veterinarian working for Miller & Associates’ Ocala division, and that your medical records will come from Miller’s main office rather than Cavalier Equine. Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Weber if you have any questions or concerns about this transition. 🐎

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09/01/2021

Champion Jockey Takes on Her First Eventing Championship

07/07/2021

Good morning, Elsa!

Due to Hurricane Elsa, Dr. Weber will be available for emergencies ONLY on Wednesday, 7/7. All routine calls have been rescheduled for later this week. Elsa is forecast to make landfall shortly along the west coast of Florida and to cross directly over the Ocala area as it moves northeast. Stay safe everyone!

07/01/2021

Are you worried about your horses getting stressed out by fireworks on the 4th of July? Boehringer-Ingelheim has developed a soundtrack specifically designed to reduce stress in horses! Check it out here:

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.us/press-release/reducing-stress-horses-music?fbclid=IwAR3yIO6zGKe6x0GHZ3Us8G5fjQRsmlGDNbNFAYwdjuwGgZ8X5p6bUSihnZE

DULUTH, Ga. (June 29, 2021) — Boehringer Ingelheim is focused on helping keep horses safe and “sound” when it comes to stress with the release of a music track specially designed to help reduce stress in horses. Research shows stress can quickly turn into equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), ...

06/24/2021

Were you taught this myth growing up?

It is likely that, at some point, you were told to not allow a hot, sweaty horse to drink cold water because it could lead to colic, founder or tie up.

This is a myth, and a dangerous one to boot because it could lead to dehydration and very serious (and real) consequences. A sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated without delay (i.d. don’t wait for the horse to cool down first). The key, however, is to know how much water to allow at one time — because of the equine stomach’s relatively small capacity, offer small amounts of water every 20 minutes until the horse drinks his fill rather than letting the animal drink it all at once.

Remember that water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by many factors, but the average idle 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may easily double or triple in a hot environment! Therefore, it goes without saying that providing cool, clean water to your horses at all times is of paramount importance.

Source: Equus Magazine and AAEP member Dr. Anthony Blikslager. More information about offering a horse water can be found at https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/offering-a-horse-water-after-exercise-8622

06/21/2021

Meet Sam. Sam was pretty sure that the x-ray equipment was only there for his convenience and that we were only there to pet cats. We didn’t have the heart to tell him he was wrong!

06/14/2021

"HOT" TIPS FOR SAFE SUMMER RIDING

As you prepare for fun in the sun with your favorite equine, make sure you understand how the combination of heat and humidity can take the fun part out the equation — and potentially even turn into a dangerous situation for your horse.

When riding in hot weather, remember to take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and for signs of heat exhaustion, as the situation can quickly escalate into heat stroke. If your horse looks hot and tired, it's time for a drink, a cold bath and a break in the shade.

Consult your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about the signs of heat stroke on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/heat-stroke

06/05/2021

Shout out to all the horse doctors who every day work their magic on our equine friends! 🧙‍♂️🧙🌟

05/01/2021

We are happy to be back as the official show vet at the BarnStaple May horse trials - wishing all competitors safe and fun rides out there today! In this weather, make sure that both you and your horse are drinking plenty of water and staying alert for any signs of overheating. In a horse, this can be as subtle as some fatigue and decreased tolerance for exercise, or it can present with a significantly increased respiratory rate, muscle tremors, distress, and even collapse. If you think that your horse may be overheating, check his temperature and offer him water to drink while hosing continuously with cool water. If necessary, call your equine veterinarian for assistance!

04/13/2021

When Gulfstream Park West, still known to most as Calder Race Course, closed its gates earlier this month, it was the end of an era. After five decades of the familiar cycle of horses, people, and equipment moving in and out of barns, the last van has carried the last hoof off the property and […]

03/25/2021

As recently as 50 years ago, the job of an equine veterinarian was considered one that couldn’t be done competently by a woman. Today, women outnumber men in the veterinary field.

Pioneers like Dr. Phyllis Lose paved the way for the rest of us - in her autobiography, she wrote, “Women, I was often told, were not strong enough to handle horses and no one would entrust a valuable animal to a woman veterinarian.” Today, we take a moment to look back and appreciate the first women who toughed it out in a “man’s job”, as well as our current colleagues who are out there practicing outstanding medicine on all types of equine patients each and every day.

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/women-in-racing-from-the-classroom-to-career/

Pictured: Dr. Weber with 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner