Quarterly News & Updates October 2025
Happy Fall Y'all!!
With the arrival of Autumn the days are getting shorter and the horses are getting furrier! The crisp air. The colorful leaves. For many people, fall is a favorite time of year. It means hot chocolate, cozy scarves, Halloween movies and, of course, all things pumpkin.
But for horse people, autumn means just a bit more. It means, fall vaccines, deworming, preparing for colder weather by adjusting diets from summer pastures to hay, ensuring adequate hydration, and providing shelter.
Owners must also watch for seasonal health issues like allergies and respiratory problems, be aware of the risk of impaction colic from dry feed and reduced water intake, and manage hoof health in potentially muddy conditions.
However, fall also presents opportunities for increased bonding time, cooler, more comfortable weather for riding and fewer flies. Not to mention picturesque fall landscapes for beautiful horse photos!
What do you love most about Fall?
Submit Your Photos for the 2026 KEC Calendar!
It's time for us to start collecting photos for our 2026 calendars. Each year we compile 12 months full of adorable, furry, fun, majestic and beautiful equine friends, clients and patients that make up our KEC family.
You can submit your animal's photo by replying to this email or by emailing us directly at office@keswickequineclinic.com.
We will send out a few reminders before the deadline which is November 15th, so keep an eye on our Facebook page and GET THOSE PHOTOS IN!
Antibiotics & your horse: What you should know
Antibiotic resistance is a worrisome problem that is on the rise. As game changing as antibiotics can be, excessive or incorrect use can lead to the development of resistant organisms that ultimately can render treatments ineffective.
Learn more about the benefits, risks and limitations of antibiotics, situations when antibiotics aren’t needed and natural alternatives that may be a better option. Best of all, you’ll learn what you can do to help prevent antibiotic resistance.
Click the READ MORE button below to continue this article from EQUUS KEY.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 30th: Veterinary Assistant, Nicole's 2 year KEC Anniversary!
Oct. 31st: Happy Halloween!
Nov. 1st: Montpelier Hunt Races!
Nov. 2nd: Office Assistant, Pamela's 3 year KEC Anniversary!
Nov. 4th: Election Day, GO VOTE!
Nov. 11th: Veteran's Day!
Nov. 27th-28th : KEC CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday!
Nov. 28th: Dr. Kramer's 20 year KEC Anniversary!
DIY Pumpkin Pony Treats!
With fall being in full swing, we all know that means it’s time for pumpkin EVERYTHING. Why not Pumpkin Pony Treats?!
Click the Read More button below for recipe from SmartPak.
Spotlight on Client Education!
This year's Client Education Seminar was a HUGE Success!
Thank you to everyone who came out to join us in September for this fun event. We welcomed back Dr. McDaniel who had been out on medical leave for a back injury since mid June. Clients and staff alike are extremely happy to have her back!!
We also learned all about Equine Osteoarthritis from Dr. Amy Peoples with Dechra, discovered a fantastic new venue, Madison at the Mill, and ate the most delicious food from Red Bud catering.
Most of all we enjoyed getting to spend time with and getting to know all of you! We don't often get to just hang out with you all and for those of us in the office it's always nice to be able to put faces to the voices on the other end of the phone.
We are pouring over the client feedback forms and appreciate all of your positive responses as well as your suggestions for our next client education seminar topics.
We look forward to seeing you all again soon!
