Rhinebeck Equine

01/24/2026

🐈‍⬛ It is Caturday! Dorm just being herself. And she is hoping everyone is prepared for the incoming winter storm. Dorm will likely be found napping around the hospital tomorrow.

01/23/2026

❄️ Another weekend of snow! We hope everyone is prepared for the snow storm, but maybe will also enjoy the snow too. Stay safe!

❄️ Please be patient with our ambulatory veterinarians and assistants as they safely navigate treacherous roads to reach your horses.

❄️ Just a kind reminder that any medications ordered from our online pharmacy will likely be delayed.

❄️ Thank you to all of the people providing snow removal services to try to keep the roads safe for motorists. And to those providing emergency and essential services during this storm.

❄️ What are your predictions for snow amounts across the Hudson Valley?

📸: Don’t forget to maybe even bring your horse inside this weekend. Here is Flash owned by Alexis, Hospital Assistant, helping Dr. Rachael O’Connell.

01/23/2026

🐴 It is Foal Friday! And we love seeing those sweet moments between mom and baby. We hope that the foaling season is going well for our fellow colleagues and breeding farms.

📸: Mare and foal Rockridge Stud, LLC

01/22/2026

🥘 Today was another Grand Rounds Thursday! In the hot seat, Dr. Kate Loonie. She presented on equine gastric impactions. Great job Dr. Loonie!

📸: Dr. Kate Loonie presenting
📸: Gastric impaction in the stomach.

01/22/2026

🔍 Did you guess Dr. Haven Erengil from yesterday’s “Guess the RE Veterinary Intern” clues?

🩺 Why are you a veterinarian?
I wouldn’t be who I am today without the animals who have come in and out of my life. My work with horses has taught me compassion, patience, persistence, and trust, and I am constantly in awe of their willingness to serve. For me, the best way to thank them was to dedicate my life to advocating and caring for them!

🏆 What do you see to be the most challenging part of the next stage of your career?
(Hopefully) Becoming board-specialized in Large Animal Internal Medicine. Then, figuring out life!

🐴 Any advice for those unsure about pursuing a career as a veterinarian?
Talk to vets and ask about their stories! You will find parts of other’s career paths that inspire or interest you – think about whether you can see yourself doing those things in the future, and go from there. Get experience in *many* different veterinary hospital settings and don’t be intimidated by trying a species that is new to you – you might be surprised by the things you end up loving to do! I know this is easier said than done, but the more people you talk to and the more experience you get, the less intimidating it will feel :)

🌟 Thank you Dr. Haven Erengil for sharing!

01/21/2026

⁉️It is time to “Guess the RE Intern” from the clues provided.

🦄 When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An astronaut, a pegasus/unicorn, or a veterinarian.

🌟 Who did you look up to as a child?
My mom!

🐶 Favorite childhood pet:
Penelope Piggy Wiggums (our dog, Penny)

🧬 Favorite subject in school (Grade school/elementary school):
Music class or Science class

🎶 What song resonates with your childhood?
“Don’t Drop a Brick on Your Foot (It Will Hurt)” - Joe McDermott, and “Life is a Highway” - Rascal

🧐 Stay tuned for the reveal tomorrow!

01/20/2026

🧀 It is National Cheese Lover’s Day! And we had to reshare the post about the ‘24-‘25 intern foal naming theme.

🧀 It is Foal Friday! As many are aware each intern group chooses a theme for naming all of the foals that are hospitalized or born at the hospital within that internship year. The 2024-2025 class chose cheese. They had many common names such as Swiss, Colby Jack, Cheddar, Queso, Cheeze-It, Kraft Single and Squeeze Cheese to just name a few. Then some uncommon cheese names such as Bocconcini, Talleggio, Wensleydale, Camembert, Halloumi, Emmental, Bellavitano and many more. Now, we are leaving our Cheese Era and moving on to the 2025-2026 foal name theme of Herbs and Spices. 🪴

🗳️ If you were to pick a foal name theme, what would it be?

📸: Talleggio foal and Dorm becoming friends!

01/20/2026

🧊 Just going to reshare a few of our cold weather tips. Stay warm!

🥶 Brr! Looks like winter temperatures are coming our way! While many of us are still in denial, here are a few cold weather tips for your horses as we head into winter in the Hudson Valley.

❄️ Cold Weather Tips

💦 Water should be available at all times.
Warm water would be preferred by
your horse to drink. Offer plain water
and even electrolyte water. Consider
soaking their feed to increase water
intake.

🔨 Please keep in mind to break through
the ice frequently if no heated water
buckets nor troughs are being used.

🪣 Increase forage - if appropriate. The
more forage a horse eats the more
water they will drink. And this will help
keep them warm.

🏃🏻‍♀️ Use caution when walking or turning
horses out on the snow and ice.

🏠 Horses accustomed to living out
should have the choice of shelter
available to shield them from the
wind and elements. And some horses
may need blankets.

🛌 Speaking of blankets, if you are
blanketing better double check that
they fit well, straps and buckles are in
working order, and your horse is
accustomed to wearing one.

🐴 Pay close attention to senior horses,
newborn foals (yes, sometimes we see
them this time of year), and thin
horses - blanket as needed.

☀️ Remember to check underneath
blankets daily for any injuries or rubs.

💩 Be vigilant about your horse’s intake
and output. Impactions are common.
If you are concerned, please call your
veterinarian.

💦 May this post serve as your reminder to take care of your water hoses.

🛻 In the event of severe winter weather, please be patient and kind to your ambulatory veterinarians, technicians and assistants as they safely navigate poor road conditions to reach you and your horse.

⛄️ What are your must haves for yourself when it comes to the Hudson Valley winter weather?

01/20/2026

🔔 Rhinebeck Equine continues to be
dedicated to improving the health and welfare of the horse while grasping opportunities to further veterinary medicine. We are participating in a new clinical trial with Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health. And we are enrolling horses with signs of insulin dysregulation, a common but overlooked condition that can lead to serious health issues.

🐴 Does your horse have any of these signs?
👉🏼A cresty neck or unusual fat deposits?
👉🏼Overweight despite a controlled diet?
👉🏼Episodes of laminitis or hoof sensitivity?
👉🏼Lethargy or decreased performance?

📧 If so, your horse may qualify for screening and study related care at no cost to you. Curious? Please email us at
internalmedicine@rhinebeckequine.com to learn more!

🔗 Do you want to learn more about this clinical trial?
Visit the study link here:
https://equidy.boehringer-ingelheim.com/

Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health

📸: With this wintry weather, we are reminiscing about warmer weather and no snow.

01/19/2026

👃 It is Malodorous Monday! And that means we are taking a whiff of DMSO.

🧴 What is DMSO?
DMSO is dimethyl sulfoxide, a byproduct of the papermaking industry and originally used as an industrial solvent. It is classified as a therapeutic agent in human medicine with FDA approval for the specific use for a bladder condition known as interstitial cystitis. DMSO has “some” antimicrobial and antifungal properties; however, it is primarily used as an anti-inflammatory agent and a transdermal transport agent. A transport agent meaning that DMSO can carry many types of molecules into cell membranes.

💉 What are the typical formulations available?
DMSO is available as a topical gel and liquid; however, other formulations include it being compounded for ophthalmic and in combination with other medications for topical use.

🧤 How is DMSO typically administered or applied?
DMSO has been used intravenously and orally via nasogastric intubation for the treatment of acute cranial and spinal cord trauma, typing up, laminitis, and neonatal maladjustment syndrome to name a few. And you may have heard of Intraconazole/DMSO as an ophthalmic ointment for the treatment of ulcerative keratomycosis.

💦 Why does DMSO applied topically work so well to reduce swelling and inflammation?
DMSO is hygroscopic meaning it attracts and binds to water molecules. Therefore, DMSO draws out excess fluids out of tissues.

🔗 Did you know that DMSO binds with “free radicals” which are often a byproduct of inflammation? This makes DMSO a free radical scavenger.

🧄 Why do I taste garlic after accidentally touching DMSO?
Simply, DMSO penetrates the skin and is secreted onto the surface of the tongue causing a garlic-like taste (Some even report an oyster-like taste and smell). When DMSO is administered IV to a patient, it is metabolized and excreted through the breath and skin which makes patients a bit “smelly.”

🫘 Quick Fact: In 1962, Dr. Stanley Jacob, an American surgeon, experimented with DMSO to be used as a preservative for kidneys transplanted. He first reported his research in 1964.

🏆 DMSO is listed as a controlled substance on the FEI’s list of prohibited substances.

🧤 Always wear gloves when handling DMSO.

🛑 DMSO is a relatively safe product. We recommend seeking your veterinarian’s advice prior to applying DMSO. In cases of DMSO being applied topically, horses may experience a skin reaction to the product.

🛑 DO NOT administer DMSO intravenously nor orally without consulting your veterinarian. Do NOT mix DMSO with substances such as organophosphates ( or mercury salt (Remember how DMSO acts as a transport agent? You don’t want mercury to be transported due to it potentially causing a mercury toxicity). And do NOT apply DMSO to open wounds.

📸: Bella, hospital assistant, does not mind the smell of DMSO.