Old Waterloo Equine Clinic

05/02/2026

HAPPY KENTUCKY DERBY DAY!

04/26/2026

Saddle up for the MRE Dressage Series — a VADA/Nova partner show featuring USDF, USEA, WDAA, Prix Caprilli, Musical Freestyle, Pas De Deux and Dressage Seat equitation. Now introducing Jr. Divisions! Find rules and prize list details on our event page. May 9, 2026 • 8:00 AM • 13310 Del Dios Way, Culpeper, VA. Ready to compete or spectate? RSVP and full info: https://wix.to/vqmBy6b

04/25/2026

04/21/2026

Lexington, Va. – April 21, 2026 – Following further guidance from US Equestrian (USEF) and the Virginia State Veterinarian on April 20 regarding horses that competed at HITS Culpeper, the Virginia Horse Center…

04/20/2026

Lexington, Va. – April 20, 2026 – This is an UPDATE to yesterday’s communication. Following a confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) at HITS Culpeper this past weekend, US Equestrian…

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

HITS in Culpeper. Stay alert for updates.

Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of equine viruses named by numbers including EHV-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with EHV-1,3,4 posing the most risk for domestic horses. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common species are EHV-1 and EHV-4.

04/03/2026

Leptosporosis vaccination is on our "to do" list for pregnant mares and others at risk.

WHAT IS LEPTOSPIROSIS? 🔎

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection horses can pick up from contaminated urine, reproductive fluids, or contaminated water/soil. Risk is higher with stagnant water, flooding/heavy rain, and exposure to wildlife/rodents.

Leptospirosis is most known for affecting the kidneys, pregnancy, and eyes. The main syndromes associated with it are:

• Kidney disease (acute renal failure): may include fever, not eating, changes in urine production, and abnormal kidney bloodwork; urine testing may show blood/inflammation.

• Pregnancy loss / foal illness: can cause placentitis, abortion (often late-term, typically after 8 months), or a sick newborn foal (weakness, jaundice).

• Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU): a painful, recurring eye inflammation that can happen months to years after the original infection and can threaten vision.

🩺 Symptoms of Leptospirosis can include:
• Fever, dullness, not eating
• Changes in urination or signs of illness consistent with kidney trouble
• Abortion, especially late in pregnancy (sometimes with no warning signs)
• Eye pain/squinting/recurring eye inflammation

Prevention:
An equine-approved vaccine is available. Talk to your veterinarian to discuss your horse's suitability and the appropriate vaccination protocol for your specific situation.

⚠️Human safety note:
Some types of Leptospira serovars can infect people. Use care while handling urine or aborted tissues/fluids and involve your veterinarian promptly.

If you have questions or concerns about Leptospirosis in regard to your equines, contact your veterinarian.

03/10/2026

And in Virginia, we say waiy, "hold my beer"!

🖐️ Raise your hand if you've ever walked out to the pasture to find your equine companion looking like this ⬇️

Here's some great advice from our friends at Irongate Equine Clinic on surviving mud season:

"🐴 Hello, Mud Season… 🌧️

If your boots are sinking and your horse looks like they rolled in chocolate pudding, you know what time it is in Wisconsin 😅

Exhibit A: this sweet soul who clearly embraced the full mud spa treatment… and even gave us a little tongue-out approval at the end. We’ll call it a “natural spring skincare routine.” 💁‍♀️😂

While we can’t stop the mud, we can help protect our horses from the problems it causes. This time of year, we start seeing more:

• Thrush
• Scratches (pastern dermatitis)
• Hoof abscesses

A quick daily hoof pick, checking legs for scabs or redness, and giving them a dry place to stand (even for part of the day) can make a big difference.

If something doesn’t look quite right, trust your gut and reach out. We’d much rather catch things early than treat a bigger issue later.

Stay dry out there — and maybe keep a hose (and a sense of humor) handy. 😉🐎💛"

02/26/2026

The office phones are fixed! Business as usual!

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02/26/2026

Good morning from Lee Ann's desk at OWEC. Currently my office phones are not working. Currently, they are going directly to voicemail. We are working on a fix, but in the interim, if you have an emergency, please call the answering service number. If it's not an emergency, leave me a voicemail or text, and I'll get back to you ASAP. Thank you, and I apologize for any inconvenience.

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