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What a wonderful 2024 we've had with you. We sincerely wish you and yours the joys of the season with your loved ones. Warmly, Dr. Keaton and Andria Massie
open for er during christmas holiday, closed dec 28 - 31.
It’s wet and it’s cold out there. As the rain continues please be mindful that horses can become hypothermic.
We see this in senior and underweight horses and in horses not fed enough forage to fight the cold. Using rain sheets and feeding additional hay through the night can help prevent hypothermia. The stress of hypothermia can induce colic. (Do not blanket a wet horse, make sure they are dry first).
Heat loss greater than heat production equals hypothermia. The normal body (core) temperature in a mature horse is 99.5-101.5° F. Any temperature below 97° F. is considered hypothermia in horses. In humans, hypothermia is defined as a drop in core temperature below 35° C (95° F).
We often see horses lying down and or shivering when they are suffering from hypothermia. Sometimes an older horse cannot get up.
An effective warming method is non-strenuous exercise, like hand walking. Surface (convective) rewarming can be used as an adjunct to core rewarming through the use of forced hot air, heat lamps, heating pads, blankets and protecting the the horse from the wind. If possible, take the horse to a small barn/building and heat it with a forced-air heater. The warm air will help dry the coat without touching it, and the horse will inhale warm air to help in core rewarming. Vigorous rubbing should never be used for surface rewarming because it can damage frozen cells.
Careful handling of a hypothermic horse is extremely important to help prevent cell damage and heart dysfunction (arrhythmia/heart attack). Please call us if you suspect your horse is hypothermic. 541-636-1191
2025 clinic series shaping up here at our facility! Click to register (P.S. a clinic is wonderful holiday gift!)
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If you'd like to learn from Andria's mentor, Jo-Ann Wilson, check out her newsletter, here. Then visit her website to subscribe for her monthly advice and recommendations. The Wilson-Meagher Method.
The training is based on an understanding of the biomechanics of motion and employs the application of an anatomically accurate series of soft tissue techniques to alleviate muscular tension.
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does your cat have separation anxiety?
Though separation anxiety in dogs is often discussed, the conversation does not always focus on our feline friends. Cats are typically viewed as independent, so people often assume that they won’t mind being left alone, but the truth is, it’s not unusual for cats to experience separation anxiety. https://pbxx.it/UHzpIF
barn days! THROUGH Feb 2025
synergy COACHING AND RESTORATIVE FITNESS riding lessons WITH ANDRIA
Now that our arena ground is in, Andria is available to help you and your horse develop a synergistic relationship on the ground and in the saddle. Her background as a trainer, equine massage therapist and our rehab expert provides you with unique insights that will improve your riding and how you communicate with your horse. Do you feel a hitch in your giddy-up? Is your horse exhibiting strange behaviors under saddle? Is a mystery lameness coming and going without warning? Andria is here to help you. Call 541-636-1191 to schedule a lesson with her today.
board your horse for a restorative winter with us!
Our new equine facility offers exclusive boarding for select clients. Rates begin at $31/day and are published here. We are accepting applications now to reserve your spot. Email reception@massievet.com for an application.
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Thank you and as always, reach out to us with any questions you may have by calling usi at 541-636-1191 or emailing reception@massievet.com
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