Tularosa Equine Clinic

04/08/2026

Wish Courtney Happy Birthday 🎁. It was actually Monday and we celebrated with cupcakes!

03/10/2026

Hello everyone! I would like to invite you to check out the new online store we have available. We are all always looking for cost breaks. Check it out. You may find some of the products you buy will be a lower cost. If you have questions call the clinic at 575 585 3561.

Fill your pet's medications from the comfort of your home

03/09/2026

We want to give a shout out to Chris Hamilton who is turning 17 years old today!!! You see him here at the clinic when he’s not it school or volunteering at Kitty City! Happy birthday Chris! Have a great one!!!

02/20/2026

Hi guys! Have a great weekend!!

01/25/2026

Let’s see your snow pictures!

01/23/2026

What is your answer? Be sure to read the entire information.

01/09/2026

Foaling season is now upon us. These guidelines aim to help keep your mare and foal safe.

FOALING SEASON IS UPON US! Do you have any mares due soon? Here's what to expect when you're expecting (a foal): 🐴

If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you're almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated. However, being a prepared and informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great start.

Here are some things you can do to prepare for the arrival of the foal:

• Consult with your veterinarian well in advance of the birth. Know how to reach your regular veterinarian after hours and ask about a back-up or referring veterinarian in case your regular horse doctor is not available.

• Clean and disinfect the stall as thoroughly as possible. Provide adequate bedding.

• Wash the mare's udder, v***a and hindquarters with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly.

• Wrap the mare's tail with a clean wrap when you observe the first stage of labor. Be sure that the wrap is not applied too tightly or left on too long, as it can cut off circulation and permanently damage the tail.

• Time each stage of labor to help you keep accurate track of the mare's progress. Take written notes! When you're worried or anxious, your perception of time can become distorted.

As always, these are general guidelines, and you should contact your veterinarian for more information specific to your situation. Good luck!

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas from Tularosa Equine Clinic! Jackie and Dom have started the holiday pictures! Let’s see what everyone is doing!

12/16/2025

Holidays are coming, Holidays are coming! Now you have this song stuck in your head... Please see the holiday hours for the clinic.

December 24, 2025 Close at noon - re open on Monday December 29, 2025. Merry Christmas!

December 31, 2025 Close at noon - re open on Monday January 5, 2026. Happy New Year!

Emergency line - 844 585 3561

12/09/2025

12/04/2025

Weather changes.

THE COLD WEATHER IS UPON US! ❄️

Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice; good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal, and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

12/04/2025

Hello everyone! Dr Hamilton will be completing her required continuing education requirements. There will be no veterinary services from Dec 5 through Dec 10.