The Equine Clinic of Saratoga

06/16/2026

Our hearts are with everyone affected by this morning’s tragic barn fire at the Saratoga Harness Track barn.

We extend our deepest condolences to the owners, trainers, caretakers, and the entire harness racing community during this incredibly difficult time. We are especially holding close the lives of the horses lost in this devastating fire. We are deeply grateful to the security personnel, first responders, and racing staff whose swift actions helped protect the horses and people in the surrounding barns.

The Saratoga equine community is strong, and today we stand together in support of all those affected. 💙

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03/26/2026

We have recently added some new services to expand treatment options for some common disorders.

Service 1 - In-Clinic Biosensor Platform
We have added an In-Clinic Biosensor Platform to our laboratory to be able to measure ACTH and Insulin in real time without any delay (same day results). It is helpful in identifying horses with ID and Cushing's. We are now using this to test and monitor horses with Insulin dysregulation (endocrinopathic laminitis) and Cushing's (Pituitary gland adenoma) in response to treatment and prognosis. It allows us to fine-tune a treatment plan and help prevent reoccurrences.

Service 2 - Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporal Shockwave therapy has been recently explored for the treatment of bleeders (Equine Exercise-induced pulmonary Hemorrhage or EIPH) which is a real problem for our barrel racing community as well as using ECSW for accelerating hoof growth, which our podiatry team is very excited about! Please call for more details if you have a horse depending on Lasix when running barrels or bleeding through it, or you have a horse suffering from chronic thin soles and easily abscessing. Wellness program clients receive a 20% discount for the first treatment.

Service 3 - Tigilanol Tiglate Injections
Melanomas and sarcoids remain very common tumors in horses and are difficult to treat. Many options have been established including cryotherapy, chemotherapy (incl. electroporation), botanical/herbal options and laser removal. Most recently, the intralesional injection of Tigilanol Tiglate has shown tremendous results in removing and shrinking these types of tumors with a high safety index. We now offer free consults to determine whether your horse is a candidate for these injections if dealing with these types of tumors.

Service 4 - Electrostimulation
We have started using Electrostimulation as a treatment for headshaking horses (Trigeminal nerve-mediated headshaking). Results have been very encouraging in reducing the incidence of headshaking versus keeping the horse on medication. We typically apply 3 treatment sessions at 2-3 week intervals and see improvement after the first treatment. Research from the Royal Veterinary College found that nearly two-thirds of horses treated with electroacupuncture showed improvement in their symptoms. We can attest to that. Electroacupuncture works by stimulating specific nerve pathways reducing pain and discomfort associated with TMHS.

You can email us at [email protected] or call our office for more information at 518-584-1633.

03/23/2026

HORSE OWNER WEBINAR ALERT! 📢

HORSE OWNER WEBINAR ALERT! 📢

Join us for our upcoming Horse Owner Education Committee webinar! Our topic will be "Oh Sugar! My Horse is Foundering!"

Join AAEP-member veterinarians Drs. Allie Catalino and Chelsea Folmar for an in-depth discussion about the two most common metabolic disturbances in horses: Cushing's Disease and Insulin Dysregulation. They will take you on a deep dive into diagnosis, treatment and management of these diseases, followed by discussion about laminitis, a common sequela.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event. Register at https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aqk4QqZ8CSEZVzoTjoed1OchP7YIDfrDxmN7sn3bmdtN0eMBkO1X~AhLXYhuX8F4hYAwaFVb5RYYV903KHqLrJKTrAP-zT2spI-fUNInOwEr12A

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

03/20/2026

It's time to book Spring Wellness Check and Vaccination appointment now!
If you haven't scheduled your spring shots, now is the time. Before you know it you'll be back in the swing of daily rides, showing, travel and general horsey fun! Best to be sure your equine companion is feeling his or her best for this busy time of year.
Things to consider for your horse are:

• Full Physical Exam
• CBC/Lyme Multiplex
• Coggins (if necessary)
• Rabies Vaccine
• EWT/WNV Vaccine
• Flu/Rhino Vaccine
• Potomac Horse Fever Vaccine
• F***l Egg Count with Dewormer
• Dental check / float

Start your year off right. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment.

02/13/2026

New Rapid Result Labs Available for PPID and Insulin Testing

Truforma provides quick, accurate stall-side or in-house eATCH and insulin testing. Highly accurate and simpler than traditional testing. Truforma can help identify early PPID.

The current testing recommendation for diagnosis of PPID in older horses with some clinical signs consistent with the disease is baseline endogenous ACTH. Measurement of eACTH in TRH-stimulated plasma samples is recommended for early stage PPID. While there is currently a reference laboratory test validated for measurement of equine ACTH, the hormone itself is very labile and requires aherence to strict guidelines for sample preparation and shipment to a reference lab with any degree of mishandling potentially leading to erroneous values. With the TRUFORMA eACTH Assay being available at the point of care, these sample handling complications are substantially reduced.

Note: At present this information is based on data collected in horses, but it can be applied to other equids (ponies, donkeys, and mules) until further data becomes available. Pergolide treatment can still be considered if the horse has equivocal test results, yet exhibits clinical signs consistent with PPID.

12/23/2025

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!