We have the best clients a practice could ask for! We are constantly impressed with what our clients and patients achieve, and cannot help but brag on them!  

Previously -Community Spotlight (brag page)

Although we love to brag on our clients, all attention seems to currently be on COVID-19.  It's affecting our work, it's affecting our entertainment, and it's affecting our recreation closing horse shows and competitions across the country.  There is a lot of concern about day to day activities and care for ourselves as well as our pets.  We wanted to share some information with you about our availability as we go forward.

We are continuing to see necessary appointments, but ask that you let us know if you are ill or have been ill.  If that's the case we will do our best to treat your horse without you there.  In this way we hope to remain healthy so that we can continue to serve other patients in need.

The American Veterinary Medical Association has posted a few facts about COVID -19 as of March 24, 2020:
>Transmission primarily occurs when there is contact with an infected person's bodily secretions, such as saliva or mucus droplets in a cough or sneeze. Transmission via touching a contaminated surface or object (i.e., a fomite) and then touching the mouth, nose, or possibly eyes is also possible, but appears to be a secondary route. Smooth (non-porous) surfaces (e.g., countertops, door knobs) transmit viruses better than porous materials (e.g., paper money, PET FUR) because porous, especially fibrous, materials absorb and trap the pathogen (virus), making it harder to contract through simple touch.

>Infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations agree there is no evidence at this point to indicate that pets become ill with COVID-19 or that they spread it to other animals, including people.

>Out of an abundance of caution, it is recommended that those ill with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. Have another member of your household take care of walking, feeding, and playing with your pet. If you have a service animal or you must care for your pet, then wear a facemask; don’t share food, kiss, or hug them; and wash your hands before and after any contact with them.

If you board your horse you have amazing staff taking care of your horse.  If the staff becomes ill they will be unable to continue to provide that care you've grown used to.  For this reason, please respect their workspace and protect that as best as possible.  The American Association of Equine Practitioners has provided the following graphic to help you make the best decisions on barn etiquette as we move forward.