Freer Equine Mobile Veterinary Service PLLC

05/21/2023

As the AAEP celebrates , we are excited to spotlight future horse doctor Silke Hoffmann. She is a 2024 DVM candidate at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and serves as the AAEP student chapter co-president at Davis.

The daughter of immigrants—her mom is from Taiwan and her dad is from Germany— Silke immersed herself in the equine world during her undergrad years at California Polytechnic University, Pomona. She rode with her Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association team and worked as a technician for an ambulatory equine practice, which she called a fundamental experience that boosted her confidence to pursue an equine path in veterinary school.

As Silke nears the attainment of her dream of becoming a horse doctor, she shares important advice with students who don’t fit the traditional profile of an equine veterinarian or feel they lack horse experience. “Try it! The equine profession is a wonderful one filled with many possibilities.”

Silke also encourages veteran practitioners to help affect positive change by welcoming and mentoring aspiring horse doctors from non-traditional backgrounds. “Seeing practitioners of different backgrounds is instrumental to inspiring young people of color to join the profession. The equine field is currently in a time of major change, and I am excited for the infinite possibilities.”

Thank you for shining your bright light in the world of equine medicine, Silke!

07/13/2019

Tonight!!!! Fr8yard! Fundraiser for our Pacolet Junior Appalachian Musicians!!!

It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters released their first album.

06/20/2019

Hi everyone! If you like Freer Equine's page, please "like" Hunt Country Equine Mobile Veterinary Service's page! I have combined practices with Dr. Grace Buchanan to form Hunt Country Equine and will eventually take down this page! We will be posting both fun and informative stuff at Hunt Country Equine! Thanks for your support! Bibi

01/26/2019

Hi everyone, you may have received an ivitation from me to "like" Freer Equine's page. I was trying to create a new page for our new entity, Hunt Country Equine Mobile Veterinary Service PLLC and Facebook automatically changed the name back to Freer Equine and I did not notice in time!!! Here is our new logo and the page is ready to be "Liked"!!!

01/19/2019

01/12/2019

I am excited to announce a merger with Dr. Grace Buchanan, forming a new company called Hunt Country Equine Mobile Veterinary Service PLLC as of January 1, 2019. Dr Miller Thornbury will also be seeing patients. We are excited about the expanded number of services we can provide and even better client service. We will have more doctor availability provided with 3 full time doctors seeing patients and of course, Stephanie and Amanda remain on the team! Give us some time to create a new page and website for the new venture!

10/08/2018

Please welcome Dr. Miller Thornbury to Freer Equine!!! Dr. Thornbury is originally from Paris, KY, where his family runs Sunnyside Farm, a full-service Thoroughbred operation. Miller received his B.S. in Biology from the University of the South in Tennessee before earning his DVM from Auburn University. He completed a rotating hospital internship at Rood and Riddle in Lexington, KY, before joining Freer Equine. Miller looks forward to serving the equestrian community around the Tryon area and is excited at the opportunity to grow as a young equine practitioner.

06/03/2018

RSVP today for the Carter Brown Memorial Barbecue at Harmon Field!

03/31/2018

Thank you to all of the passionate educators who donate their time for this program!

02/23/2018

Check it out, our very own Dr. Jamie Ashbrook!

Colostrum is the first milk that a mare makes to feed her foal. Learn why consumption of an adequate amount of colostrum is critical to the health and well-being of the newborn foal.

02/08/2017

Sporting an orange prison jumpsuit and handcuffs, Chuck Gallagher declared, "Every choice has a consequence." He later ditched the get-up as he gave his speech on ethics, but the former convicted felon-now a business ethics speaker-intended to drive home a point.

02/04/2017

February is ! Proper dental care is key to maintaining overall equine health. AAEP member Dr. Jack Easley explains why equine veterinarians are uniquely qualified as your best resource for equine dental care practices.

Read more: http://www.aaep.org/info/horse-health?publication=734&utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=American%20Association%20of%20Equine%20Practitioners

01/25/2017

Learn about quarter cracks in horses and how they can be treated.

01/14/2017

The USDA has released their decision regarding the proposed changes to the Horse Protection Act. The language in the Act has been changed to apply to Tennessee Walking Horses and Racking Horses.

Beginning 30 days after the publication of the final rule, all action devices, except for certain boots, are prohibited on any Tennessee Walking Horse or racking horse at any horse show, exhibition, sale, or auction. All pads and wedges are prohibited on any Tennessee Walking Horse or racking horse at any horse show, exhibition, sale, or auction on or after January 1, 2018, unless such horse has been prescribed and is receiving therapeutic, veterinary treatment using pads or wedges. This delayed implementation allows ample time to both gradually reduce the size of pads to minimize any potential physiological stress to the horses and prepare horses to compete in other classes.

This final rule will be published in the Federal Register in the coming days.