test Mid-Rivers Equine Centre 5 days ago **What do we *sometimes* see when we look inside a horse’s stomach? 👀🐴**Today, Cara is assisting Dr. Mrad during a gastroscopy—an exam we use to evaluate the esophagus and stomach when we’re investigating concerns like ulcers, discomfort, or poor performance.And occasionally… we find a little surprise.**Today’s “happy little accident”: Stage 2 bot larvae.**To be clear—we don’t scope horses *for* bots. These are incidental findings that sometimes show up while we’re looking for other causes of gastric irritation.Here’s the educational part 👇Bot flies lay eggs on a horse’s hair. When those eggs are ingested, the larvae migrate to the stomach and temporarily attach to the lining as they develop. Eventually, they pass through the digestive tract and exit in manure, completing their life cycle.**Why do we pay attention when we see them?**In larger numbers, bot larvae *can* contribute to irritation of the stomach lining and may play a role in:* Colic* Gastritis* Painful stomach ulcers* Weight loss* DiarrheaGastroscopy gives us real-time information about what’s happening inside the stomach, helping us make thoughtful, targeted treatment decisions—whether bots are present or not.Sometimes you find exactly what you’re looking for.Sometimes you find a bonus lesson along the way.#EquineHealth #HorseHealth #EquineVeterinary #EquineMedicine #HorseCare #EquineGastroscopy #ParasiteAwareness #BotLarvae #EquineUlcers #ColicAwareness #BehindTheScenesVet #MidRiversEquine #VetLife ... See MoreSee Less Play View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email View Comments likes love wow 122 Shares: 6 Comments: 6 6 CommentsComment on Facebook Mid-Rivers Equine Centre 6 days ago Sometimes the body tries to heal… and sometimes it just says, “Absolutely not. You may leave.”Since the body can’t break it down or absorb a dead piece of bone, it quite literally becomes uninvited. The unwanted guest has to be surgically removed so healing can begin.Today, Dr. Zobrist and Cara handled the eviction notice with precision, patience, and a whole lot of skill. 🦴✨ Go team!#EquineSurgery #VeterinaryMedicine #Sequestrum #HorseHealth #BehindTheScenes #MedicallyFascinating #HorseVet #MidRiversEquine ... See MoreSee Less Play View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email View Comments likes love wow 41 Shares: 0 Comments: 0 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Mid-Rivers Equine Centre 7 days ago Here are 5 simple, high-impact habits riders can build in 2026 to actually crush their riding goals—without overthinking it:▪ Ride with intention, not autopilot: Before you mount, pick one focus for the ride (position, rhythm, softness, transitions). One clear goal beats an unfocused hour every time.▪ Check your posture at every halt: Every time you stop, quietly reset: shoulders over hips, heels under you, eyes up, breathe. These micro-resets add up fast.▪ End on a good note—even if it’s small: Don’t chase perfection. Reward the try, finish when it feels better than when you started, and your horse will stay mentally with you.▪ Stay on schedule by making it non-negotiable:Treat ride days like appointments. Even a 20-minute ride counts. Consistency builds progress more than “perfect” sessions.▪ Listen more than you cue: Pay attention to what your horse is telling you: tension, rhythm changes, resistance. The better you listen, the less you have to ask.Small habits. Big progress.2026 is built one ride at a time 🐎#HorseRiderLife#EquestrianGoals#RideWithPurpose#BetterRides#HorseFirst#ThoughtfulHorsemanship#RideSmart#EquineWellness#TrainingMindset#HorseCareMatters#RiderEducation#SoundHorse#RideConsistent#EquestrianTips#ProgressOverPerfection#HorseHealth#BarnLife ... See MoreSee Less Play View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email View Comments likes love 75 Shares: 14 Comments: 2 2 CommentsComment on Facebook Mid-Rivers Equine Centre 2 weeks ago The front office is closing today at 4:30. ... See MoreSee Less View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email View Comments likes love 8 Shares: 1 Comments: 0 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Mid-Rivers Equine Centre 2 weeks ago 🚨 2026 Emergency Equine Care PSA 🚨At Mid-Rivers Equine Centre, our focus is fast, expert care when horses need it most. To continue providing the highest standard of emergency care, we’ve updated our Emergency Care Policy.What’s changing:If your horse has not been seen by one of our veterinarians in 2024, 2025, or 2026 for a regularly scheduled visit, emergency care will now be provided only at our clinic. In an emergency, these horses will need to be trailered to our facility for care.Why This Policy MattersThis update helps us protect patient safety, manage emergency resources, and deliver consistent, high-quality care. If you have questions, please contact our team. We’re here to help.Thank you for understanding and trusting Mid-Rivers Equine Centre with nearly four decades of care.#EmergencyEquineCare #EquineEmergency #EquineHospital #HorseHealth #EquineVeterinary #MidRiversEquineCentre #ColicCare #EquinePSA ... See MoreSee Less Play View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email View Comments likes love 43 Shares: 2 Comments: 0 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Mid-Rivers Equine Centre 3 weeks ago The front office will be closing today and Friday at 4:30pm. ... See MoreSee Less View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email View Comments likes love 11 Shares: 0 Comments: 0 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Load more
