Hadley Hill Equine

07/26/2026

🚨POTOMAC HORSE FEVER🚨
🌡️Please take note if your horse is lethargic or not eating please take their temperature and call📞. Do not administer Banamine without first taking a temperature and calling.
Early treatment makes all the difference in outcomes.
❤️‍🩹 We currently have 3 horses, all in different counties, that are undergoing treatment.

Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) is a disease that affects horses, usually during the summer and fall months. It is caused by a bacteria called Neorickettsia risticii, which horses can get by accidentally ingesting aquatic insects (like mayflies or caddisflies) that carry the bacteria. Horses living near rivers, streams, or irrigated pastures are at higher risk, especially if barn lights are left on at night which can attract these insects.

Signs of PHF can include high fever, diarrhea, loss of appetite, depression, colic, swelling of the legs or belly, and laminitis. PHF is not contagious between horses, but it can be very serious and require hospitalization in some cases. If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian right away. You can also discuss vaccination protocols with your veterinarian if you live in a high-risk area.

More information on PHF can be found on the EDCC's website:
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/potomac-horse-fever

07/16/2026

💨We can’t control ours horses air, but we can control other parts of their environment.
💨Reducing additional respiratory irritants like dusty hay, arenas, and avoiding exercise are all important steps to take especially in horses with preexisting conditions like Heaves or those recovering from illness.

🔥 Wildfire Smoke & Horse Health 🐴💨

As wildfire season heats up, so does the risk of poor air quality — not just for us, but for our horses too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse's respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.

You can monitor air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect your horse by:
🐎 Limiting exercise
💧 Providing fresh water
💦 Controlling dust such as watering dry lots and soaking or feeding dust-free hay
🕰 Allowing time for recovery: airway damage from wildfire smoke takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal after air quality returns to normal.

07/14/2026

🌺 Embracing the tropical temperatures! 🌺

07/09/2026

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07/02/2026

06/30/2026

🌡️As the extreme heat is coming our way, here are some helpful reminders about a few Do’s and Don’ts of equine heat stress and stroke.

💧Providing additional al salt and electrolytes in feed is beneficial to replace what may be lost with sweating

🥵Heat stress can quickly turn to heat stroke, which can be deadly if action is not taken quickly. If you suspect your equine companion is under heat stress during this extreme weather, it’s important that you act quickly to check their vitals, cool down their body temperature, and alert your veterinarian so that they can provide further guidance or physically intervene if needed.

Here is a quick refresher of the normal ranges for TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration rate). The typical ranges for adult horses are as follows:

🌡️ Temperature: 99.0-101.5°F
❤️ Heart rate: 28-40 beats/minute
🫁 Respiration rate: 12-16 breaths/minute

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best resource. If you are concerned your horse is under heat stress, contact the clinic at 248-627-2815.

06/18/2026

Veterinary appreciation day!
Thank you to our doctors Crystal DeWitt, Cassandra Shelden, Roya Oliai, and Caroline Burglass! ❤️

💕We appreciate the AAEP’s recognition of our veterinarians. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EEiBkTyk2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

06/06/2026

This should be a great Q&A session. We’ve been seeing a lot of itchy skin and insect bite hypersensitivity reactions with the warmer weather. Give us a call to schedule an exam if you have concerns about your horse.

Tune into this Ask TheHorse Live event where two veterinarians will answer your questions about equine skin problems.

05/06/2026

Some nice prizes available. NO purchase necessary! Our clients have won in the past- maybe the next could be you?! 🥳

Spring is on its way, and with it comes more movement and a return to routine.

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05/02/2026

🌹 In honor of Derby Day 🌹 we want to see your Thoroughbreds! Any past or present OTTBs- let's see those cute faces!
🏇Post time for today's race 6:57 PM.