Gateway Equine Veterinary Services, Inc.

09/24/2026

ANSWERS WITH DR. ARI
𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐊𝐈𝐓: 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃?

When an equine emergency happens, having the right supplies already in the barn can make a stressful situation much easier and can buy you valuable time while you're waiting for the vet.

Here are some things Dr. Ari recommends keeping readily available:

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓-𝐀𝐈𝐃 & 𝐖𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄
Disposable latex or nitrile gloves
Scissors (Bandage & regular)
Hair Clippers
Antiseptic solutions (chlorhexidine or betadine)
Gauze squares (4x4s)
Sterile non-stick dressings
Rolled cotton
Vet wrap (Coban)
Elastikon (Elastiant)
Duct tape (only for foot bandages)
Diapers (for foot bandaging)

𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
Digital thermometer
Stethoscope
Stopwatch

Knowing your horse's normal temperature, pulse and respiratory rate is helpful when talking with your veterinarian during an emergency
(Typical heart rate ~40/min, Respiratory ~16/min, Temperature ~100.0F).

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐕𝐄𝐓

Your emergency medication supply can be individualized for your horse if they have specific history. Some commonly prescribed medications may include:

Banamine (Flunixin Meglumine) – commonly used for pain and inflammation, including colic pain.
Bute (Phenylbutazone) – commonly used for musculoskeletal pain and inflammation.
Gastric Anti-Ulcer medications (Gastrogard/Ulcergard, etc.) if your horse has a history of gastric disease or is prone to colic.
Antibiotics
Eye medications

✅We always recommend against giving anti-inflammatories or antibiotics without discussing it with the vet first. Antibiotics are not typically dispensed to have “on hand”, but if you do have some, always ask prior to giving any to your horse as it can delay whether we can give more potent antibiotics if needed.

TAKE NOTE:
👉An eye injury or significant squinting is an emergency. Don't put ointments, steroids, or other eye medications into an injured eye unless the vet instructs you. Some medications can make certain eye injuries significantly worse.
👉A very swollen limb, a laceration or puncture in a joint region, or severe lameness is an emergency.

💬Share a story of your most memorable equine emergency in the comments, and we’ll select one to receive a free Emergency Kit to pick up at the office!

If you would like to purchase or need assistance putting an emergency kit together, we can help: call/text 530-955-6556

09/14/2026

We had a great time talking to everyone at the Penn Valley barrel race yesterday! Tomorrow, we will be in Lincoln at Triple Crown Equestrian center for the Tuesday night barrel race. If you're there, come say hi, get some goodies and get your horse scoped for a discounted price!

08/30/2026

Ouch! This poor horse got bitten multiple times by a rattlesnake in the leg this week. Dr. Ari was able to respond immediately and ended up giving 2 doses of Antivenin to rapidly start reversing the effect of the venom and get her on the road to recovery.

08/29/2026

𝐖𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞! 🐎

We’re excited to support this event! We'll be offering discounted post-run scoping for $𝟏𝟐𝟎 to check for airway bleeding, chat with you about anything else going on with your horse, and cheer everyone on.

Horses put tremendous stress on their respiratory systems, and Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) can seriously impact both lung health and performance. Passing an airway scope directly identifies bleeding and give valuable information about a horse’s respiratory health.

📍 Penn Valley Barrel Race
📅 September 13th, 10am to 1pm

Healthy lungs. Stronger runs. Better performance.

Come see us at the race or reach out to learn more.

530-955-6556 / gatewayequine.com / [email protected]

08/26/2026

⚡ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 🐴

Equine sports medicine is continuously evolving, and Shockwave Therapy has become a go-to tool for targeted recovery and pain management based on years of research.

By delivering high-energy sound waves that focus directly to injured tissues, this non-invasive treatment supports recovery from the inside out:

• Stimulates Tissue Repair: highly effective for stubborn tendon and proximal suspensory ligament injuries.
• Improves Circulation: Drives blood flow and essential nutrients directly to targeted areas.
• Targeted Relief: Reduces pain associated with injuries and arthritis.

Every horse requires an individualized approach, and Shockwave Treatments are always just one part of a customized veterinary diagnosis and treatment plan.
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥/𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝟓𝟑𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟓-𝟔𝟓𝟓𝟔
𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥- [email protected]
𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 - gatewayequine.com

💬 Have you used Shockwave Therapy as part of your horse’s rehabilitation? Let us know your experience in the comments!

08/23/2026

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐄 & 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐦? 🐴
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Gatewayequine.com

✅Local, Independent, Trusted.
✅Equine-exclusive veterinary practice in Penn Valley, CA.
✅Out-patient clinic and ambulatory services.
✅Lameness evaluation including digital radiography and ultrasonography
✅Treatment options including orthobiologics.

08/21/2026

Smile! It’s Friday!😉
May your weekend be long and your horses behave! 🐴🎉

08/20/2026

🐴 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐲:

“𝙈𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙄 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙖. 𝙒𝙝𝙮?”

This is a fairly common question and the answer is not always simple.

The sacroiliac (SI) region connects the horse’s pelvis to the spine and plays an important role in transferring power from the hind limbs through the body. When this area is painful or repeatedly becomes sore, there can be several possible causes.

🔎 Some common possibilities include:

• 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 – Inflammation or injury directly involving the SI region can cause persistent discomfort.

• 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝-𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 – Pain in the hock, stifle, foot, or other areas of the hind limb can cause a horse to compensate, placing additional stress on the pelvis and back.

• 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 – Poor conditioning, overuse, or muscle imbalance can place additional stress on the structures surrounding the pelvis.

• 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 – The way a horse is built and moves can influence how forces are distributed through the hind end.

• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 – Changes in workload, intense exercise, repetitive movements, or inadequate recovery can contribute to persistent soreness.

💡 One important point: A horse that is sore over the SI region does not necessarily have a primary SI problem.

Because horses compensate extremely well, the original source of pain may actually be somewhere else. This is why a thorough lameness and musculoskeletal examination is so important when soreness continues.

🩺 As a vet, what do we look at?

A proper evaluation includes observing the horse at rest and in motion, palpating and assessing the neck, back, and limbs. Then, using appropriate imaging (eg x-rays and ultrasound, including sometimes transrectal) and possibly nerve blocking to further identify the source of pain.

The goal isn't simply to treat where the horse is sore. It's to determine WHY the horse is sore in the first place.

If your horse has recurring back or SI soreness, don't assume it's just a “tight back” or something they have to live with. A good evaluation can help identify the underlying problem and develop an appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plan.

🐎 Have you ever had a horse with recurring SI soreness? What did your veterinarian discover was causing it?

Text or call 530-955-6556
www.gatewayequine.com

08/14/2026

Cooler weather is coming… and along with this we tend to see an increase in colic cases.

As temperatures drop, decreases in water intake, changes in feed type or intake, and changes in activity or routine can increase the risk of colic. A few simple habits can help keep your horse’s gut happy:

💧 Encourage plenty of water intake (clean water troughs, daily watery mashes, adding daily salt)
🌾 Keep forage consistent if possible and make feed changes gradually
🏃‍♀️ Maintain regular movement and turnout
👀 Know your horse’s normal eating, drinking, manure, and behavior

Every horse owner should have a basic colic plan: Banamine paste on hand, a thermometer, stethoscope, your regular veterinarian’s number and a backup vet's number, and a way to safely transport your horse if needed.

Know the signs: not eating normally, pawing, rolling, looking at the flank, streching out, repeated lying down/getting up, sweating, lack of manure.

When in doubt, call your veterinarian early, we are happy to help and early is better than late!

https://gatewayequine.com/ 530-955-6556