First Equine Veterinary Services

04/13/2026

🚨Important Information for Haul In Appointments🚨

Starting today (Monday) Eliza Jordan Rd from Tanner Williams will be closed due to construction.

If coming down Tanner Williams to the clinic, take Snow Rd south to Airport Blvd and come up Eliza Jordan from there.

We will let you know when it’s open again!

04/08/2026

It’s here!!!!!! Check out Ride + Remedy’s podcast with Dr. Brittany on equine spinal manipulation and acupuncture!!

Join Dr.Brittany FIrst of First Equine Services as she brings understanding to Equine Spine Manipulation and Acupuncture.Listen Hear on Spotify ...

04/07/2026

Trivia Tuesday 🐣

Only fat/overweight horses get laminitis.

True or false- tell us what you think and why!

03/31/2026

Trivia Tuesday!! 🐣

We are into breeding season and have already had several patients have their beautiful foals inspiring today’s trivia:

How long is the average gestation length of a mare??

Tell us what you think!

03/30/2026

This past weekend Dr. Patrick taught the AAEP Dental course at Auburn!! They had a great turn out and enjoyed their dentistry deep dive! Thank you Auburn CVM for hosting!!

03/27/2026

🔹There is a new FEI requirement regarding vaccine appointments that must be completed in accordance with FEI rules.

➡️ If your horse is FEI-registered, please let us know at the time of scheduling if vaccines will be performed. This allows us to come prepared with the appropriate equipment and technology, and to ensure we’ve allotted enough time for your appointment.

🔹Thank you for helping us keep everything compliant and running smoothly!

03/20/2026

✨Friday’s with the Firsts✨

Does your horse have good posture? How can you tell? You hear about trainers and judges wanting horses “square” but what exactly does that mean?

🔹A horse that is “square” has all four legs evenly spaced making corners of a square if you drew a line between them. However, there is so much more involved for a horse to have good posture!

🔹When truly square, all legs are completely perpendicular to the ground-not camped under or stuck out behind and not leaning forward. The feet may be “square” forming corners of a square, but if they are not perpendicular to the ground, there is leaning/compensation happening.

🔹Not only should the legs be in line side by side, but also front to back. Meaning when standing in front of the horse, you only see the front legs when truly square.

🔹They should be able to stand square with their core or abs engaged allowing them to lift their back. When the back is lifted, the head and neck should come down and they should be able to lift from the base of their neck. If the legs are square but the back is dropped, the core is not engaged and this is the equivalent of slouching for people.

🔹Good posture should look effortless. When standing square, there should be no tension throughout the body.

It takes time to develop good posture because in order to have it, muscles used for stability have to be engaged and strong. We see horses daily that lack top line and have poor posture, even those in training programs and heavy work. Having good posture means the horse has a good base of support, which can help minimize injury and soreness!

Dr. Brittany, who is certified in equine rehabilitation, can help you formulate a step by step plan with stretches and strengthening exercises designed specifically for your horse to help them strengthen their core and body to develop (and maintain!) good posture!

03/17/2026

Trivia Tuesday! 🐛

How do you diagnose a horse with bots??

Tell us what you think below!

03/13/2026

Yesterday, Dr. Brittany met with one of our clients, Cotaliya, to do a podcast on equine spinal manipulation and acupuncture!!

Dr. Brittany addressed commonly asked questions about integrative medicine and explained what happens during an examination and treatment.

They both had a great time, and we are excited to listen and watch when it’s available!

03/08/2026

We enjoyed hosting the Mobile County 4-H today!!