Equine Veterinary Hospital of Northern Indiana

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Equine Veterinary Hospital of Northern Indiana

Mobile & Haul-In Veterinary Services Comprehensive Non-Surgical Equine Hospital and Reproduction Center
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06/02/2026

This case is a reminder of how quickly eye conditions can become serious in horses - and how important early intervention and diligent care can be!

What started as an uncomplicated corneal ulcer progressed despite appropriate treatment, resulting in a desmetocele and rupture of the eye. At that point, the prognosis for saving the eye was guarded and the road ahead was going to require significant commitment and care.

Thanks to the unwavering dedication of this horse's owner and Dr. Coyle's care, an intensive treatment plan was designed and - through lots of patience, medication adjustments, setbacks, and treatment adjustments - we were able to achieve an outcome we are incredibly proud of.

While the eye may not look exact the same as it did before the injury (this will continue to change and shrink over the next 6 months), it is comfortable, functional, and - yes! - she can still see!

Cases like this highlight the importance of monitoring eye injuries closely and seeing veterinary attention as quickly as possible. Even minor eye injuries can quickly become emergencies.

A huge thank you to this filly's dedicated owners to their commitment to their horses' care and for trusting us with your horses' care.

We love celebrating wins like this together

05/21/2026

We see such a wide variety of cases at this practice. Some routine, many not.

This is partly thanks to the high concentration of horses in this area, but also because we have so many excellent clients who trust us with their difficult cases.

Most of the cases we work on - and all that are hospitalized - are done using a team approach. That includes owners, support staff (who we utilize heavily and are real troopers!), farriers, body workers/massage therapists, and other vets 💪

Today, here is a view of some of our recent cases - both in the field and clinic.

We have some cases to share, but need some time to organize thoughts (and one to - hopefully - finish up shortly!) and collect images.

Stay tuned!

05/07/2026

Announcement ‼️

Starting next Thursday, May 14th, Dr. Coyle will be offering early services starting at 6 AM. This change allows us to ensure better coverage for early morning emergencies, accommodate client work schedules and *drop off* appointments, space out in hospital appointments, and allow better work-life-balance for our doctors (daycare pickup is a struggle!)

Her new hours will be 6 AM - 3 PM.

We will still offer our usual 8 AM - 5 PM services and 24/7 emergency coverage.

04/25/2026

Part of our EVH team enjoyed participating in the 2026 Maple Syrup Festival parade—grateful to be involved in our community!

04/20/2026

We get asked all the time what our job is like.

Let me tell you.

In one day, you can go from a thrashing colic, tripping trying to avoid being crushed during a euthanasia and faceplanting directly into liquid cow manure-- this may just be me, though -- to a newborn foal, to a health certificate, to a foaling that didn't full pass all of the tissues, dealing with bacterial cultures that are resistant to everything, all while tubing a struggling foal every 4 hours while the owners worked to find a trucker.

Running on 3 hours of sleep and 45 hours of work. Catching a nap in the truck while waiting for an emergency to arrive. Sometimes everything improves and cancels so you get to go home early for some needed hours with your family.

Learning curves and lots of communication and teamwork.

Funny. Sad. Stressful. Most of all, humbling. But all of this makes us love our job more.

Every day varies but every day is worth it.

Thanks to all this weekend who have been working around the clock on a critical case (ongoing) but this post is for you and your loved ones. We appreciate you all!

Happy Monday!

04/17/2026

It's that time of year again!

This is a face you know - and it's her last day! - and we were excited to welcome back this year.

If you see Faith today, wish her luck because even though the red and black makes me gag, she's still one of my favorite externs ❤️

Faith Bergman is a 4th year vet student at Ohio State University. She is from Minster, OH but has called Columbus, OH home for almost 8 years.

Faith plans to practice large animal medicine after she graduates in 2027. She’s always loved working with livestock and producers. Some special areas of interest include dairy cattle production, repro technologies, young stock and neonatal care, and surgery.

In her free time, Faith likes to cook/try new recipes, run, spend time with her friends, and go for walks with her husband and Bernese Mountain dogs, Willa and Pancake.

03/23/2026

Double Trouble!

Congratulations to the owners of these cuties - one was scheduled, the other a high risk foaling. Both have been doing extremely well (soon to go home!)

Our clinic offers foaling services for all mare owners, eliminating the stress of dealing with foaling complications, sleepless nights checking on the mare, and fear of not being able to get a hold of a veterinarian if issues arise.

Every foaling at EVH is attended by a veterinarian, is video monitored, and have a team available for rapid intervention if complications arise.

If you are interested in foaling a mare out at our clinic, please do not hesitate to reach out to the office!

03/16/2026

Last week, Dr. Coyle received the honor of the Early Career Equine Practitioner Award through the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association.

I am touched and incredibly honored.

I had to share this, mainly, because you all have been so instrumental to my growth as a veterinarian. Our job is not easy on us or our families (who deserve the biggest shout out!) and our patients like to throw curveballs.

I've grown and learned the most with you.

Thank you for being a part of that journey - and for always being open to allowing our future veterinary professionals the opportunity to learn from your animals as well.

JC ❤️

02/26/2026

Do we win every case? Absolutely not.

But we are better together.

I am so proud of the team we are building here. Everyone steps up to do their part without ego or argument. This helps us form a cohesive team and get better outcomes for our patients.

Earlier this week, Dr. Rafter had a Belgian mare present for a dystocia. Luckily, the owners were very willing to haul in for treatment, and she, Dr. Coyle, and Dr. deBoer were able to tag team to remove the foal safely.

Listen. This doesn't sound like much until you hear that the foal was in transverse presentation, meaning it was wedged in the birth canal sideways, all four feet visible and neck/head curled under its body.

In most cases, these are not repairable. In this case, however, not only did we get the foal out, but the mare is thriving (and going home today!)

During that time, we utilized a large amount of the resources and personnel in our practice. Huge shout out to everyone who helped with the foaling (in some cases learning on the fly what a dystocia requires and names of tools and equipment they've never seen/heard of), but also to everyone who kept the clinic and office running smoothly amongst all of the chaos.

Can't argue with results. We couldn't do it without you guys.

02/23/2026

What is it that the Boy Scouts preach?

"Always be prepared."

This holds true for foaling season. Going off vibes is just not recommended.

This includes knowing what to expect - first time foal owners, I'm looking at you! - and having vet phone numbers and a trailer handy.

So you have dug your trailer out of the snow - or you're looking for the shovel to make this a reality - and parked in an accessible area. Your vet's number is on speed dial. But what **else** can you do to be ready for your new arrival?

You can:
1. Have an experienced friend ready to help, if needed. Especially if you're out of town. Mares love pulling fast ones on you.
2. Have a "Foaling Kit" prepared and well stocked for each foal complete with iodine, gloves/sleeves, l**e, enemas, umbilical clamps, Banamine, oxytocin etc.
3. Know your 1-2-3 Rule
4. Know your financing options. Care Credit, savings account separate from your mortgage account. Let's be honest, foals (and foaling emergencies) are not cheap.

ABOVE ALL. HAVE A PLAN. Preferably 2-3. Know where your local haul in facility is. Where the referral facility is.

Preparedness could be the difference between a live foal and a dead one.

PC MadBarn

Address

13752 Osborne Road
Wakarusa, IN
46573

Telephone

+15746332146

Website

http://www.evhhorse.com/

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