Orlando Equine Veterinary Care, Inc.

10/27/2025

A little fun today: Tech Bri rocking “Crazy Hair Monday”!!!!!!! Stay tuned for this weeks shenanigans 👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👻

10/24/2025

DO YOU LOVE YOUR EQUINE VETERINARIAN?! Here's your chance to share your appreciation for them! 📢

The AAEP is launching a special video project inviting horse owners to celebrate the dedication and partnership of their equine veterinarians. The initiative seeks to shine a spotlight on the veterinary professionals who provide exceptional care to the horse and compassionate support for owners.

This special tribute project created from submitted videos will be shown at the upcoming AAEP Annual Convention in Denver, Colo., Dec. 6 – 10 and will also be shared across our digital platforms.

Every horse owner who submits a video will receive a digital $10 Starbucks gift card.

Submission Details:

The AAEP is asking horse owners to submit short videos, 30 seconds or less, detailing why their equine veterinarian is an invaluable partner in their horse’s care. Submissions should focus on the aspects of care that demonstrate partnership, dedication and service beyond the expected.

How to Submit (Please note videos must adhere to the following instructions to be considered):

- Create a video no more than 30 seconds long explaining why your equine vet is an invaluable partner.
- Record your video in landscape mode (horizontal orientation).
- Send the video file via Facebook or Instagram direct message (DM). Facebook: American Association of Equine Practitioners & Instagram:
- Include along with your video submission your full name as well as your veterinarian's.

The submission window is open starting today, Oct. 22, with submissions accepted through Friday, Nov. 14. If you need assistance with submitting your video, email Grace Barrier at [email protected].

We're excited to hear about all of your incredible horse doctors!

10/21/2025

Orlando Equine Veterinary Care staff training on a new high definition gastroscope 🤩🤩🐴🐴🤩🤩🐴🐴.

10/17/2025

Happy National Vet Tech Appreciation Week!! We have the best team! Thank you to Nathalie, Amelia, Alaila, Heather, Olivia, Dani, Briana, Tanya, and all our past techs!!!

10/08/2025

1 hour grazing = 1 lb hay
Horses need 1-2% body weight in hay per day.
Do the math to figure out hay in pounds!!!

Switching from pasture to hay too quickly can lead to disruptions in the microbiome, which can result in GAS COLIC.

Slowly making the transition from pasture to hay allows the microbiome to adapt without disrupting the delicate balance.

View and download our infographic on how to reduce your horse’s seasonal stress by slowly switching from pasture grass to hay. ▶️ https://loom.ly/2o_9-vQ

09/28/2025

Today is —a time to remember the dangers of rabies and how important it is to protect our horses. Rabies is 100% fatal and poses a significant risk to both horses and caretakers but it’s preventable with annual vaccination.

09/27/2025

A big thank you to OEVC team members, Dr. Kayte Borton, vet techs Amelia and Nathalie. A long exhausting day, but well worth the save 🙏🙏!!

08/19/2025

06/27/2025

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As a large portion of the country continues to experience extreme heat, it's imperative that horse owners do their due diligence to keep their horses safe and healthy during heat waves.

One of the side effects of the heat for some horses is the inability to sweat properly. This condition, called anhidrosis, is potentially dangerous for horses because it compromises their ability to thermoregulate even in weather that doesn’t seem that hot, and therefore puts them at higher risk of heat stress.

Anhidrosis is not fully understood yet; it is widespread in the hot and humid regions of the southeastern United States and the Gulf states, but it is also widely reported elsewhere during the summer and particularly during heat waves. If your horse has a high respiratory rate and does not seem to tolerate turnout on hot days, be sure to discuss it with your veterinarian.

Remember that administering unnecessary medications without consulting your horse doctor first could do more harm than good, as it puts your equine friend at risk of developing harmful side effects!

06/24/2025

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06/19/2025

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!