Proud to announce that I am officially an officer (Captain) in the VDF acting as the veterinarian for the medical division. Henley is equally proud


The Equine Tendon TendonPro DSS Boot isn’t just protection – it’s data-driven rehabilitation technology.
When combined with our MotionPro powered by Sleip technology, we can track how your horse moves, allowing vets and trainers to monitor recovery, adjust training, and protect against re-injury.
Imagine…… a rehab plan guided by science, not guesswork. That’s the power of Soft Tissue Management.
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Equine Health Update: EHM Outbreak Awareness
Herpes happens, and every year we expect to see some cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV). Many of you have seen reports of a developing outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) connected to events in Texas and Oklahoma.
We want our clients to know:
We are actively monitoring the situation.
Our veterinarians are in close communication with the Pennsylvania State Veterinarian and we are monitoring for new information as it becomes available.
What’s currently known:
This issue primarily involves Quarter Horses that attended one or more of the three events in TX/OK, or horses that have since had direct contact with horses from those events.
Good biosecurity is always the best protection.
Regardless of any specific outbreak, all horse owners should consistently follow basic biosecurity practices, including:
– Avoiding shared equipment unless fully disinfected
– Not letting horses touch noses with unfamiliar horses
– Monitoring temperatures daily when traveling or showing
– Isolating new or returning horses for a minimum of 2 weeks
– Contacting your veterinarian if you notice fever, nasal discharge, or any neurological signs
Please don’t spread rumors.
For accurate, verified updates, rely on reputable sources such as the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/
We’ll continue to keep you informed as the situation evolves.
Karen and Robby welcome back Dr.’s Chad and Stephanie Davis for a round of Q&A. We had received many questions for them since their last time on the podcast that we had to have them back on to answer our listeners questions. We even get to have a fun round of somewhat Quick Fire Questions with their daughter Henley!
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Karen and guest co-host Margaret Rizzo-McKelvy from Mythic Landing Enterprises get to know Dr’s Chad and Stephanie Davis. Chad and Stephanie run their equine vet clinic out of The Plains, VA as well as Virginia Equine Rehab and Performance Center and Be Safe Bracelets. We discuss Pre-Purchase exams, Soft Tissue Injuries and also how equine veterinarians have the highest suicide rate out of any profession. This interview has a lot of great information and we are hoping to have them back on again!
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Well done article and a possible feeding option for our EMS horses. Thanks Dr. Sykes for sharing!
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April 19-20 Full Moon Horse Trials
April 24-27 Defender Kentucky 3 Day Event
May 2-4 Waredaca Horse Trials
May 7-11 Yanmar American Tryon International Spring 3 Day Event Presented by Tow and Collect
June 7-8 Middleburg Horse Trials
June 27-29 The Maryland International + Horse Trials
August 15-17 Bromont CCI 3 Day Event
Sept 26-28 Oktoberfest $60,000 FEI CCI-S Horse Trials
Oct 16-19 MARS Maryland 5* at Fair Hill
Just the best horse and patient an equine vet could ask for. It has been our pleasure to care for her string of FEI horses!
Good luck Arden/Mumbles and looking forward to an ice cream party!
USEA Adult Amateur Of The Year Arden Wildasin Is Planning Her 5* Debut