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01/10/2026

here are some resources about EHV1-neuro that may be helpful

https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Equine-Hevrpesvirus-EHV-1-and-EHV-4-Guidelines-final.pdf

https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/EHM-DZ_FAQ-FINAL-2025.pdf

01/10/2026

EHV1-neuro has hit NC, in Davidson County. The horse was found down Dec 26, 2025, and has died.

this is what EHV1-neuro may look like
● Neurologic signs are often (but not always) preceded by fever and/or respiratory signs
● Incoordination of the hind (and occasionally fore) limbs
● Ataxia
● Urine retention/dribbling, bladder atony
● Recumbency with inability to rise
● Rarely, cranial nerve deficits, seizures, and/or brainstem signs
● Be aware that many cases of EHM do not fit the ‘classic’ description of hindlimb ataxia and
urinary incontinence

01/10/2026

If you weren't able to join the live EHV-1 Updates webinar last night, be sure to take advantage of our on-demand recording. Please remember that the situation is evolving rapidly and the best place to get up-to-date information is the Equine Disease Communication Center's website, or ask your local veterinarian!

You can find the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XzuuYmIEQY

Thank you to our speakers for joining us and providing all of this invaluable information.

05/02/2025

04/15/2024

04/13/2024

Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they exercise, as it may help reduce the risk of gastric ulcers.

While a variety of things can contribute to the development of stomach ulcers (medications, diet, stress, etc.), one train of thought is that these areas of irritation result as a consequence of the acid of the stomach splashing against unprotected parts of the stomach lining. When a horse eats forage, the hay can help absorb some of that acid and thus reduce the risk of ulcer formation.

It is important to note that a forage meal (one comprised of hay or grass) provides the most benefit, while eating large volumes of concentrate feeds (such as oats, corn, or other cereal grains) can actually increase the amount of acid within the stomach.

As always, please be sure to consult with your vet regarding further diagnostics and treatments if you have concerns that your horse may have gastric ulcers.
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

08/31/2023

CAN YOU RECOGNIZE HEAT STRESS IN HORSES? ☀️🐴

Signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening; they may include the following:
1) Temperature as high as 105 to 107 F
2) Rapid breathing, rapid pulse
3) Stumbling, weakness, depression
4) Refusal to eat or work
5) Dry skin and dehydration
6) In severe cases, a horse may collapse or go into convulsions or a coma

Exercise is a major source of body heat, and horses with a compromised ability to sweat are especially at risk of overheating, even in cooler weather with a small amount of exercise. Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will also have more problems. (Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.)
Foals are at risk in hot weather as well—The mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day as foals usually cannot take as much heat as adult horses.

Does this mean you should not work your horse on a hot day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and signs of heat exhaustion, as heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke quickly. Above all, be kind and attentive to your horse’s need. If you feel hot, your equine friend feels even hotter. So if they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.�
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�Source: Heat Stroke | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/heat-stroke

11/11/2020

When you're a truck dog, but feeling needy...

10/24/2020

WHAT TIME IS IT?!?!
HALLOWEEN AT SEDGEFIELD.. WOOT WOOT

10/10/2020

meet pancakes, our truck puppy in training. She has been working with us for 2 weeks, and probably will until fall semester ends. then, she will become a college kid's puppy. luckily, peaches is training her well..

10/05/2020

congratulations, kelsey and Timmy!!! 💓🦄🏆

09/06/2020

cleaning the back closet in the inventory room. Varmit is highly suspicious of anything I do, especially if it involves moving her food out of the back closet into the tack room. She is convinced I am clueless. probably true.. btw, varmit is the kitten I adopted from Matt shiflett stables, (thx Ricky!) . Momma cat is feral and Varmit fell out of the hay loft when she was 6-8 days old. Ricky used much guilt for me to take her home..to be my 8th cat..sigh..