Our Services

The more we learn about the health of our horses the more we realize how important dental care is when it comes to their comfort and overall health. A yearly sedated oral exam allows your vet to see many things that can be missed on a quick, unsedated exam. These findings include hooks and sharp points at the back of the mouth, fractured teeth, and dental carries (cavities) that can cause significant pain for your horse and even cause sinus infections. Can you find the molar fracture in the picture to left?

Most horse owners hope that their horses never take a lame step, but if it does happen give us a call. Redtail Equine is equipped with the most up-to-date X-ray and Ultrasound equipment for diagnosis of soft tissue and bony injuries.

Lameness exams start with a thorough search for any heat, swelling, or wounds that might indicate the source of the problem followed by watching the horse move. Often diagnostic blocks (numbing areas of the leg) are then used to help determine the best place to X-ray, Ultrasound, or treat. Once the problem is diagnosed, various treatment or rehabilitation plans can be discussed to determine what is best for your horse and your situation.

Acupuncture is a very versatile treatment modality and, in conjunction with traditional western medicine, can benefit many conditions. Acupuncture is often used to treat muscle/joint pain and stiffness in sport/performance horses and is very effective at treating arthritis pain in older horses. It has no withdrawal time when being used to treat show horses. In some cases, acupuncture can be used to lessen the dose of medications such as Bute that may cause unwanted side effects. In some horses, it can even prolong the effectiveness of other treatments such as joint injections.

Acupuncture can also be a beneficial adjunct in treating nerve damage, hives, mild colic, wounds, and many other conditions.

Redtail Equine is not a full service surgery center, but there are several common surgeries we are happy to offer at your barn including:

• Castration (gelding)
• Enucleation (eye removal)
• Laceration repairs
• Mass removals

If you want to schedule a castration please call, other surgeries will be discussed on a case by case basis. If your horse needs surgery that cannot be performed in the field we will be happy to refer you to one of the wonderful surgical centers in our area.

Have a horse that just will not lose weight? Or a horse that has been losing weight and shouldn't be? In these cases it is important to evaluate the horse's diet as well as checking for any other underlying causes of the weight problem.

Are you thinking that your horse might need a supplement for coat quality, hoof growth, gut health, or any other number of things but are overwhelmed by the number of choices? Dr. Wood is also happy to discuss supplements, which ones work, which ones don't, and when to use them.