Our Equine Care Blog

We aim to be your go-to resource for expert veterinary knowledge, evidence-based care strategies, and the latest advancements in equine health. From preventive medicine and nutrition to lameness management and reproduction, our blog provides valuable insights to support the well-being and performance of your horse. Stay informed and proactive with trusted guidance from our veterinary team.

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Chasing the Ulcer Diagnosis – Why It’s Worth It

From The Vet, Dr. Dan Carter... Some horses with ulcers are easy to spot - they lose their appetites or experience chronic colic. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize a horse suffering from these painful intestinal...
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Countryside Dental Month Recap

February is National Dental Month, and we as a clinic have strived to use this time for education. Along with performing dental exams, we have also released videos on dental care, documented floats we’ve performed,...
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West Nile Virus

Protect your horses - why Vaccinate? At Countryside, we follow the core vaccination guidelines of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). The AAEP considers these vaccines essential to maintaining the health and well being...
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Neuromuscular Condition: Kentucky Trust

If you’ve ever had a love for horses, you know it’s something you never outgrow. No matter how busy life may get, the love of riding never completely fades away. It’s not just the privilege...
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Scoping From The Comfort Of Home

Scoping can be a wonderful diagnostic tool, and it can aid in the treatment of a number of ailments. From airway pathology to gastric ulcers, this procedure can help vets head off emergencies and alleviate...
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It All Flies The Same

Horses often join fruit and TVs to travel internationally Most horse people will never have cause to board a treasured equine on a plane, let alone actually fly right along with it. But for a...