D's Equine Services

05/05/2025

Absolutely no grass clippings ever!

03/21/2025

I read the T-touch book 20 yrs ago when I first started shoeing and so glad I did. They are not bad or rank horses but it is very telling how to approach and deal with the horses with swirls and placement. I've never had a horse in 20 yrs that it wasn't spot on!

Hidden Cowboy Secrets

09/17/2024

Dentistry has always been one of those practices that is the last thing you think about because of "out of sight out of mind"! Especially with the mini's. They are so tough and stoic. This poor old girl was heart breaking to see how far gone her mouth was.
EOTRH can affect all horses. This can be unbelievably painful for the horse. So thankful this old girl finally got the owner that will care for her. We have an extensive plan to help her. I encourage all owners to learn about this disease and please talk with your Equine Dentist about it!

08/21/2024

This has been a very emotional roller coaster case for two years. I am very proud of myself as well as this young lady! Very dedicated owner who listened to my advice as well as did a lot of research herself on correcting his diet. This big gentle giant foundered in all four feet with pretty severe rotation in both fronts. Through a lot of tears, special shoes, pads and diet we brought him back from a death sentence! Today we were able to pull the shoes and let him be barefoot, with no separation or disease in either foot, after two very long years. He will still require a strict diet but their future is bright! As a farrier there are really hard days but these are the success stories that see us through those hard days! Proud farrier moment!

08/16/2023

Loving what I do! Doing what I Love!

08/16/2023

Good morning all! It's been a while since I've posted and A LOT has been happening. I went to the Academy of Equine Dentistry for three weeks and learned some really great techniques and procedures but best of all I met the most incredible group of people, colleagues and doctors! What an experience. I'm looking forward to going back again in November. Pursuing a dream is not easy to do but getting to see how much dentistry changes horses lives, well it's why I do what I love! Thank you for all your support along the way!

D's Equine Services

07/01/2022

This poor little mini is so glad to have a loving home that believes in taking care of their animals. This poor little guy has been living like this for many many years. These teeth are more than an inch overgrown and have completely worn the top tooth to the quick. Hopefully he will be way more comfortable from here on out. Thanks Dena for being a good horse owner!

03/09/2022

This is just a reminder how sensitive horses can be through winter and into real spring.

Hope you all are staying warm out there!
February has been a tough month for colics and the trend will probably continue due to the big swings in temperature we have been experiencing.
To help decrease the risk of colic we have a few helpful hints:
- Feed electrolytes to encourage continued water consumption. We always recommend a balanced electrolyte from the feed store instead of table salt if possible. If you choose to add electrolytes to your horses water always make sure you have a fresh, plain water source available as well.
- Speaking of water… if possible have a heated water source to encourage drinking. If this is not possible, then all water sources should have ice broken and removed from the tank.
- Have Banamine ready to go in case of colic. Proper storage ensures that the medication will work when you need it, so be sure to keep it at room temperature and not frozen in your trailer.
- Extra forage in the form of grass hay (not grain) can help horses produce enough body heat to stay warm and keep their guts rolling when the temperatures drop.

03/01/2022

I will be in the Deer Park area March 10th, 11th and possibly the 12th. I have just a few openings on Friday. Let me know if you need on my schedule!