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Nebraska Equine Veterinary Clinic Nebraska Equine Veterinary Clinic is a full-service equine medical and surgical facility serving our We have five full time veterinarians on staff, Drs.

Nebraska Equine Veterinary Clinic will provide quality and ethical equine medicine and be stewards for the horse and owner. Nebraska Equine Veterinary Clinic is proud to serve the Omaha metro, Council Bluffs, and Lincoln areas for everything equine medicine related. Mike Black, Amy Cook, Kim Conover, Michael Thomassen, and Haydan Vosburgh who are licensed, experienced veterinarians in Nebraska and Iowa.

How does your horse measure up?
11/10/2026

How does your horse measure up?

This is the textbook horse. 👇

33 / 33 / 33 — front, middle, back, dead even. No real horse measures like this. That’s the point: he’s not the goal, he’s the MAP. Once you know what even looks like, you can read any horse standing in front of you.

Here’s how to read the map:

🟥 The red lines drop at the shoulder, withers, hip and buttock. They cut the body into thirds — and thirds decide where the weight goes.

🟧 The orange frame is the horse’s posture. The shoulder slant and the hip slant should mirror each other, and the topline should run level or uphill.

🟨 The yellow plumb drops straight down the back of the front cannon. A leg that’s square under the shoulder lands clean — and loads honest.

🟦 The blue lines are angles. The shoulder angle and the front pastern angle should MATCH. When they don’t, something up the chain pays for it.

WHY IT MATTERS:
⚖️ Balance — a long middle and a downhill build overload the front end.
🧍 Posture — the frame tells you how the horse carries himself, and where he’ll compensate.
🦶 Feet — every angle above cashes out in the hoof: how it lands, how it loads, how it wears.
🐴 The back — the middle third is the saddle’s real estate. Its shape decides whether a saddle sits honest or bridges and digs.

Tomorrow I’ll measure six real horses against him — mine. Nobody hits 33/33/33. Wait till you see who comes closest.

We go horse by horse, bone by bone like this in my school — join us at skool.com/winnhorses, link in my bio.

🐴 THE DO'S & DON'TS OF HOLDING YOUR HORSE FOR A VETERINARY OR FARRIER VISITYour veterinarian or farrier may be doing the...
11/06/2026

🐴 THE DO'S & DON'TS OF HOLDING YOUR HORSE FOR A VETERINARY OR FARRIER VISIT

Your veterinarian or farrier may be doing the work, but you play an important role in keeping everyone safe!

Even the quietest horse can react unexpectedly when experiencing pain, fear, or unfamiliar procedures. Proper handling is about preparation, positioning, and awareness.

✅ THE DO'S

1. DO come prepared. Have your horse caught, haltered, and ready. Choose an area with good footing and plenty of room.

2. DO dress appropriately. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots with good traction. Avoid loose clothing, dangling jewelry, and sandals.

3. DO stand beside your horse at the shoulder. Avoid standing directly in front. Appropriate contact at the halter and shoulder can help guide movement and encourage non-forceful compliance.

4. DO hold the lead rope correctly. Keep a hand near the halter and hold excess rope in loose folds in your other hand.

5. DO stay attentive. Watch your horse's body language for pinned ears, a raised head, shifting weight, or signs of anxiety.

6. DO communicate. Follow your veterinarian's or farrier's instructions. Share any history of difficult handling or previous reactions.

7. DO ask for help. Some horses need additional trained assistance, appropriate restraint, or veterinary sedation.

❌ THE DON'TS

1. DON'T wrap the lead rope around your hand, wrist, or body. A horse pulling away can cause serious injury.

2. DON'T stand directly in front of your horse. You risk being struck, stepped on, or injured if your horse rears or strikes.

3. DON'T use excessive force. Never try to physically overpower a frightened or resistant horse.

4. DON'T use slippery or cluttered areas. Avoid slick concrete, wet pavement, and obstacles.

5. DON'T allow distractions. Keep dogs and other pets away from the working area. Children should be supervised by another adult and kept at a safe distance. Avoid unnecessary activity and loud noises.

6. DON'T get distracted. Put your phone away and keep your attention on your horse.

7. DON'T assume your horse will always behave the same. Pain, fear, and unfamiliar procedures can change even the most reliable horse's behavior.

🐴 REMEMBER: A SAFE APPOINTMENT IS A TEAM EFFORT!

Come prepared, listen to instructions, use proper positioning, and recognize when additional help is needed. Safe restraint isn't about strength; it's about knowing your horse and keeping everyone safe!

What do you know about EIA?
11/05/2026

What do you know about EIA?

How well do you know your horse?
11/05/2026

How well do you know your horse?

“We always tell people that you know your horse the best. You’re the person that’s going to be most familiar with their normal routine and their normal demeanor.”
- Dr. Michael St. Blanc

Horses are prey animals, so they are experts at hiding pain. That means the first clues often show up at home, where you see them every day. 👀

🔍 Notice changes in demeanor, appetite, or daily habits. Owners usually catch these before anyone else.
🏇 Pay attention if a horse who has always loved their job suddenly stops wanting to do it. Horses generally want to please, so a sudden refusal can be a sign of pain, not bad behavior.
📆 Compare what your horse is doing today to what they were doing a year ago. Slow changes are easy to miss day to day.
🩺 A vet sees a snapshot in time, and you see the whole picture. If something feels off, call your vet and put them on watch. Musculoskeletal pain is the most common cause of performance problems, so a lameness exam is often the first step.

Watch the full webinar, "Is Your Horse in Pain? It's Not Always Obvious," from the AAEP Horse Owner Educational Series:
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L6myUyrfM8

It's that time of year!
11/03/2026

It's that time of year!

10/30/2026

🐴 HOOF ABSCESSES: WHEN A LITTLE POCKET OF PRESSURE CAUSES A BIG LIMP!

Have you ever found your horse perfectly sound one day and suddenly three-legged lame the next? A hoof abscess could be the culprit!

🦶 What is a hoof abscess?

A hoof abscess is a pocket of infection that develops inside the hoof when bacteria enter through small cracks, bruises, nail holes, or weakened areas of the sole or hoof wall. As pus builds up, pressure increases inside the rigid hoof capsule, causing significant pain.

🚩 Signs to watch for:
• Sudden, sometimes severe lameness.
• Increased hoof warmth.
• A strong or bounding digital pulse.
• Sensitivity when pressure is applied to the hoof.
• Occasionally, swelling around the pastern or lower leg.

🔎 How does a veterinarian diagnose it?

Your veterinarian will evaluate your horse's movement, check digital pulses, examine the hoof, and use hoof testers to help locate the painful area. Radiographs may be needed to rule out other causes of lameness.

🩺 How is it treated?

Treatment focuses on relieving pressure and allowing the infection to drain. Depending on the location, your veterinarian may:
• Carefully open the abscess to establish drainage.
• Apply a poultice or protective hoof bandage.
• Recommend anti-inflammatory medication for pain.
• Monitor healing and provide additional hoof protection.

Antibiotics are not routinely needed for uncomplicated abscesses.

🏡 What about recovery?

Many horses improve significantly once an abscess drains, although complete healing may take longer. Follow your veterinarian's instructions for soaking, bandaging, and activity restriction. Avoid digging into the hoof or attempting to drain an abscess yourself.

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

A hoof abscess can cause such severe lameness that it may look like a broken bone! Never assume sudden, severe lameness is just an abscess. Veterinary evaluation is important to rule out more serious conditions.

10/28/2026

What do you know about joint fluid? Check out this Platinum Performance podcast to learn more!

Do you have a senior horse?
10/27/2026

Do you have a senior horse?

Our staff is feeling appreciated! Thank you to Sam Kavanaugh at Zoetis for lunch and Madeleine Bott at Platinum Performa...
10/22/2026

Our staff is feeling appreciated! Thank you to Sam Kavanaugh at Zoetis for lunch and Madeleine Bott at Platinum Performance for the Bundtinis!

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10261 County Road P38a
Omaha, NE
68142

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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