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Cypress, Texas, is a breeding ground for equine excellence. From the grace of dressage to the thunder of hooves on the racetrack, these magnificent animals are a source of pride and competition in the region. But even the most talented equine athletes are susceptible to injuries. The demanding nature

Our horses are magnificent companions, offering us joy, leisure, and a powerful connection with the natural world. But just like any other beloved creature, they can experience unexpected health crises. These emergencies can be frightening and confusing for horse owners, leaving them unsure about the best course of action.

Happy New Year! At Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals – Navasota, we are excited to have the last few years behind us and see many of your faces walkthrough our hospital again. As we look forward to 2024, we have some exciting key developments happening we want to share withyou. Please…

By: Ben Buchanan, DVM Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diplomate American College of Emergency and Critical Care Brazos Valley Equine Hospital Navasota, Texas -June 2023 The last several weeks at Brazos Valley Equine Hospital – Navasota has seen an increase in horses presenting for evaluation of clinical signs…

By: Benjamin R Buchanan, DVM Identification of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) (neurological form of herpes virus infection) occurs across the country every year. Occasionally clusters or outbreaks are identified. The most concerning outbreaks for the horse industry are those which occur in large shows with horses from many states and/or…

By: Katie Navarra As appeared in Barrel Horse News, restorative sleep fuels performance and mental focus, and horses evolve to sleep when it’s dark at night. But how does stalling at shows under 24/7 lights affect a horse’s rest? Dr. Beau Whitaker, DVM, developed the REM mask to solve that…

By: Abigail Boatwright If you’ve got a rope horse, he’ll eventually experience lameness resulting from arthritis. Dr. Kurt Heite talks treatment to keep your horse sound.   Click here to access their website: Let’s Rope   Return to Blog

By: Rice Lake Weighing Systems Click here to access their article online: Bonds of Trust (ricelake.com) Return to Blog

By: Shannon Darby, DVM, DACVIM & Ben Buchanan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Do horses get Coronavirus?Yes. Like other species, horses have their own Coronavirus called Equine Coronavirus. Horses do not get COVID-19 which is a disease caused by the SARS-CO 2 virus.   What is Equine Coronavirus?Equine Coronavirus (ECoV) is an…

Are you having trouble with a moody mare? Hauling a mare can be complicated if she exhibits physical or behavioral changes when she’s “in heat” that affects her performance ability. This article by our very own Ricci Karkula, DVM, MS, cVMA, will focus exclusively on managing estrus in performance mares.…