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A full-service equine medical, surgical, and ambulatory hospital offering round-the clock services.
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Conveniently located in the community of Penryn, California, just northeast of Sacramento, Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center is a 25-acre facility (with full medical and surgical capabilities) comprised of a 6 stall ICU, two main barns, surgery suite, 3 exam rooms, and extensive arenas, paddocks, and other facilities. LBEMC has been serving Northern California for over 40 years. Today, our group of practices includes 10 locations: Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center in Penryn, CA, Yuba-Sutter Division, Wilton Division, El Dorado Division, Sierra Equine (Penn Valley), Amador Equine (Sutter Creek), Napa Valley Equine, North Coast Veterinary Hospital (Fortuna & Arcata), Tri-County Vet (Gilroy), Valley Equine (Gilroy), Equine Medical Assoc (Lake Forest). There are ~30 equine veterinarians within the group comprised of generalists & specialists in surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, & critical care. All of our practices combined provide ambulatory veterinary care to most of California! Our doctors bring a combination of specialty training focusing on continuing education, energy, and a commitment to quality health care for horses. Our associate doctors are selected for their high professional standards, humanitarian spirit, and specific interest in horses. Similarly, our animal health technicians and administrative staff have selected equine veterinary jobs because of their interest and caring.

10/23/2026

🎉It’s Vet Tech Appreciation week and we have been having so much fun celebrating our RVT’s and Veterinary Assistants.

❤️Our technicians care for your beloved equine partners with compassion, kindness, and great skill. Whether it’s handling a horse for one of our veterinarians, assisting with X-rays, ultrasounds, scoping, surgery prep and recovery, drawing blood and running bloodwork, wrapping legs, cleaning wounds, setting catheters… the list goes on and on! Our technicians work tirelessly to keep the clinic (and ranch call appointments) running smoothly.👏

⭐️We hope you’ll join us in thanking each and every one of them for their dedication to you and their patients!

10/21/2026

🐎 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲!
𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐬
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲'𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Gastric ulcers are common in horses—especially those in training and competition. While medication can be essential, feeding and management also play an important role in prevention and recovery.

🔬 What’s new?
A 2025 study of performance horses found improved gastric disease scores after switching to a lower-starch feed. Researchers also observed changes in gut microbes, an area scientists are continuing to explore.

🌾 Think forage first.
Frequent access to appropriate hay or pasture encourages saliva production and creates a protective fiber mat that helps limit acid splashing onto the upper stomach.

Help support your horse’s stomach with these daily habits:

✅ Keep forage available: Avoid long stretches without hay or suitable pasture whenever possible.

✅ Rethink the grain bucket: Avoid large grain meals and review your feed’s starch and sugar content.

✅ Choose calories thoughtfully: Ask about digestible fiber sources, such as beet pulp, and fat to meet energy needs with less reliance on starch.

✅ Make time to unwind: Provide appropriate turnout, consistent routines, and regular rest and recovery days.

✅ Build an individual plan: Work with your veterinarian to match feeding and workload to your horse’s needs.

😩𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞?
The only way to accurately diagnose equine ulcers is through gastroscopy.
To help raise awareness about gastric ulcers, now through October 31st we are providing 𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 but we only have a 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 in this popular program so contact us today!

Interested in exploring more?
https://www.lbemgroup.com/2026-gastroscopy-program/

10/18/2026

The AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee is hosting a FREE webinar that we thought you all might enjoy!
Here’s the information and the link to register… Let us know in the comments if you plan to “attend” and would like to hear more about these types of events in the future :)

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧?🐴 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒃𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔!

Join us for our Horse Owner Education Webinar with Drs. Kim Allshouse and Michael St. Blanc to learn how to spot the subtle signs of pain, tell the difference between pain and behavior problems, and catch issues early before they become bigger concerns. 🩺

The webinar will be recorded and registrants will receive a link to the recording, so be sure to sign up even if you can’t attend the live event. ✅

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 to 9:30 PM EDT

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 / 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/4hNdayA

10/09/2026

👩‍⚕️We loved hosting the 2nd year students from the Yuba College Veterinary Technology program at our clinic this week. Our own Brittney Strong, RVT worked with the students as they had the opportunity to work hands-on learning and perfecting skills that are vital for a successful career as an RVT.
📝Those skills included:
-Applying a distal (lower) limb wrap
-Giving oral meds
-Taking TPR (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration)
-Wrapping a tail for a re**al or vaginal exam
…to name a few!

Dr Sarah Mercer’s wonderful retired 28 year old warmblood, Coffee, was a willing and patient teacher for these students as well. Apparently his favorite part of playing patient was being administered syringes of applesauce🍎😆
We’re thankful to be a part of educating the next generation of veterinary nurses!👩‍🎓
Yuba College Veterinary Technician Program

10/07/2026

❓Did you know that your horse’s stomach is
producing acid 24 hours a day?
Unlike your stomach that only produces acid when you eat or drink, to help aid digestion, your horse was built to graze 23 hours a day. This is why even horses that live a relatively low-stress life can still develop ulcers.

Some signs of equine ulcers might include:

☑️ Recurrent mild colic
☑️ Reactiveness to being saddled/having the girth tightened
☑️ Ear Pinning/Poor attitude
☑️ Weight loss
☑️ Less interest in grain

If you are concerned that your horse may be suffering from ulcers, the only way to accurately diagnose equine ulcers is through gastroscopy.
To help raise awareness about gastric ulcers, now through October 31st we are providing gastroscopy of the stomach at 50% off but this program is limited to 50 horses so contact us today!
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

⭐️Loomis Basin Equine (Penryn, Wilton, East Bay, and surrounding areas)
(916) 652-7645 / [email protected]

⭐️Sierra Equine (Penn Valley, CA)
(530) 272-4537 / [email protected]

⭐️Amador Equine (Sutter Creek, CA)
(209) 296-6070 /[email protected]

⭐️Gilroy Equine (Gilroy, CA)
(408)847-3118 / [email protected]

⭐️North Coast Veterinary (Arcata, CA)
(707) 822-4885 / [email protected]

09/23/2026

🐴 Could Your Horse Be at Risk for Metabolic Issues?

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and insulin dysregulation are common concerns that can have a big impact on your horse’s health—especially their risk for laminitis.

Signs to watch for:
• Easy weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• A cresty neck or unusual fat deposits
• A history of laminitis or foot soreness
• Excessive appetite or weight gain on a modest diet

Why it matters:
• Increased risk of painful laminitis
• Recurrent laminitis and lasting hoof damage
• Difficulty maintaining a healthy weight
• Need for careful diet and pasture management

The good news? Early recognition and proper management can make a difference. 🩺 To help make testing more affordable, we are providing 50% off Endocrine Testing (Cushing's/ACTH and Glucose/Insulin), but this is a limited time program so contact us today to have your horse (or mini, donkey, or other equine!) tested and save.
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

⭐️Loomis Basin Equine (Penryn, Wilton, East Bay, and surrounding areas)
(916) 652-7645 / [email protected]

⭐️Sierra Equine (Penn Valley, CA)
(530) 272-4537 / [email protected]

⭐️Amador Equine (Sutter Creek, CA)
(209) 296-6070 /[email protected]

⭐️Gilroy Equine (Gilroy, CA)
(408)847-3118 / [email protected]

⭐️North Coast Veterinary (Arcata, CA)
(707) 822-4885 / [email protected]

09/09/2026

🐎 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬 (𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐃) 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐭?
When most owners think of Cushing's (PPID) in horses, they think of a long, dull haircoat, that doesn’t shed well, as the key sign. While this is a strong indicator that your horse should be tested, this is unfortunately a sign of more advanced disease. Some other signs you might see are:
✅ 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
✅ 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
✅ 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘆
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
✅ 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀
✅ 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

If you have seen any of these symptoms in your horse it may be wise to have them tested for Cushing’s.

⭐️Now through the end of September we are providing 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 (𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞) 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟! This is also a great time to have your annual testing done if your horse has already been diagnosed.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

⭐️Loomis Basin Equine (Greater Sacramento region, Wilton, East Bay, and surrounding areas)
(916) 652-7645 / [email protected]

⭐️Sierra Equine (Penn Valley, CA)
(530) 272-4537 / [email protected]

⭐️Amador Equine (Sutter Creek, CA)
(209) 296-6070 /[email protected]

⭐️Gilroy Equine (Gilroy, CA)
(408) 847-3118 / [email protected]

⭐️North Coast Veterinary (Arcata, CA)
(707) 822-4885 / [email protected]

09/06/2026

🇺🇸 We hope you’re enjoying your long Labor Day Weekend! 🐎
As a reminder, our office will be closed for regularly scheduled appointments on Monday, September 7th but, as always, we will have Emergency Services available in hospital and on ranch calls.
You can reach us at: (916) 652-7645

08/30/2026

⭐️𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙚’𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘. 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙋𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉!

Some of the best practices when trying to prevent sand colic include:

✅ Feeding your horse on rubber mats that are swept off regularly
✅ Horses on dry lot should be fed small meals more often and consider using a slow feeder to extend meals
✅ Rotate pastures so they do not become overgrazed (too short, dry, and patchy)
✅ Establish a monthly psyllium regimen (𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵)

𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙙𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙓-𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚’𝙨 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙙… during the month of August we are providing 2 lower abdominal X-rays for $196 - contact us by August 31st to take advantage of this program!

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪:
www.LBEMGroup.com

08/27/2026

During the month of August we’re discussing a common late Summer - early Fall issue that can cause recurrent colic in horses… Sand Colic. In this video Dr. Langdon Fielding, of the Loomis Basin Equine Medical Group, explains more about this painful ailment.
Floating manure to check for sand is a great first line of defense but abdominal radiographs are the most accurate way to assess your horse’s sand load.
Learn more: https://www.lbemgroup.com/2026-aug-sand-colic/

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2973 Penryn Road
Penryn, CA
95663

Telephone

(916) 652-7645

Website

https://www.LBEMGroup.com/

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