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Five Element METAL Constitution: Leaders in the herd. The horses like order. They are aloof and independent. They are quiet, confident and consistent. When unbalanced Metal types can get nasal congestion/discharge, upper airway infections, cough, heaves, asthma or other airway disease. They may also get constipation. Metal horses are steady, reliable athletes, that definitely like their routine.

Five Element EARTH Constitution: This is the mothering personality, just what you want in a school pony!! They are relaxed and easy going. Friendly and very sweet. Slow moving but tolerant, humble and kind. When unbalanced Earth types can worry excessively, get obese, have diarrhea, constipation or colic. They can have weakness of limbs and muscle atrophy. They can have edema, gum/lip problems, chronic bleeding and rectal or uterine prolapse. This horse is what you want for your 5 year old!

Five Element FIRE Constitution: easily excited, extroverted, friendly & playful, sensitive, hard to calm down. Enjoy attention/physical contact. They run fast but easily fatigue, more of a sprinter. When unbalanced Fire types can be hyperactive with Shen disturbance or behavior issues. Separation anxiety and restlessness . Cardiovascular disease, ulcers on the tongue, chest pain , stroke. Dr. Rydgig has often found chestnut horses to have a Fire Constitution.

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Happy New Year from all of us at Progressive Equine!!(thanks Roxy )

Shockwave therapy can be very beneficial for many back injuries and chronic back pain.

Dr. Barber is always ready with a hug for her patients.

This boy got himself some cosmetic surgery for Christmas.

Get personal riding feedback from Sabine Schut-Kery Dressage! Bidding is open now through Dec 3rd -- don't miss out! https://www.dressagefoundation.org/clinic/

Horses of WW1 - https://www.stableexpress.com/ His legs were broke, his wounds did bleed, The soldier called him ‘Noble Steed’, And put a bullet through his br...ain. Then the soldier kneeling down, Bent his head and cried, ‘You were the noblest beast of all, Did your duty - answered the call’, And I am filled with grateful pride Through all the charges you carried me, And never did you falter. Though bullets whistled past your side, And many men and horses died, Your pace would never alter. And so my friend this isgoodbye, I’ve done my best for you, I’ve sent you to a safer place, Where horses graze in gentle grace, And wish I could go too. Then in the sky above all noise, He heard a singing lark. He felt it was an Angel’s song, And knew his life would not be long, As the sniper’s bullet hit its mark. They found them lying side by side, A soldier and his noble Steed, What sacrifice by man and beast, Too high a price to pay for peace, More than God and Man agreed. (Grantham) Horses of WW1 - https://www.stableexpress.com/ See more

Take it easy on your horses today. Plenty of water and cool baths.

Ouch!! Dr. Barber did a nice job sewing up this shoulder laceration.

Riley practicing her moves with a cute aussie.

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Keeping one eye on the horses

Post show acupuncture to clear up any sore muscles or spasms.

Somebody hears his buddy coming.

Chase has recovered well from his neutering. He is not the wiser about the whole surgery

Dr. D (dad) bought me a donut and a koala.

Chase is not happy

Can someone please feed me!!! Chase is getting neutered today and missing breakfast is the only thing on his mind

Loving our new phone system and the texting capabilities. So easy to communicate with our clients quickly! #avmavets #aaephorsedocs, get weave.com

Chase has opted for swimming rather than working in this heat.

Dr. Barber did a great job treating this colicky horse, especially considering he hates needles and anything near his face!

Dr. Rydgig is busy virtually attending the AAVA annual conference. Dr. Kevin May has a great lecture on Treating the Equine Back!

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Kate Barber to the Progressive Equine Family as our new associate! Many of you have met Dr. Barber as she has been volunteering and working at the practice since she was 18. She will be starting with us on July 27th and you will start seeing her with us at the barns. Please make her feel welcome. See her bio below to get to know her better. Dr. Kate Barber obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science with an emphasis in neurology,... physiology and behavior from the University of California at Davis. She then attended Ontario Veterinary College in Canada, graduating in 2019. Kate went on to complete a rigorous internship at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital, a referral clinic in Bonsall, California. Here she gained a wide variety of skills, with an emphasis in sports medicine and surgery. Kate returned to Ventura county, near her home town of Moorpark, where she grew up riding and competing in hunters and jumpers. She is excited to pursue her passion of ambulatory equine medicine. Outside of work, Kate enjoys long runs with her dog, trail riding with her friends, spending time with family, and reading a good book by the beach. She also enjoys traveling and exploring new areas.

Coming soon to Progressive Equine...

Such determination!

Dog approved and work ready!

At least I have a good supervisor for the vet box installation

Happy 4th of July! Be safe and spend the day with all your furry friends and family

Ultrasounding the distal sesamoidean ligament before injecting PRP (platelet rich plasma) to help healing of the injured ligament.

Transferring all your equipment to a new vehicle when your new box won’t be here for 3 weeks

Castration Wednesday. 2 for the price of 1 @ Moorpark, California

Never good to find a nail in your horses foot. Call your Vet right away. Leave the nail in if it can’t go in any further so that we can take an X-ray. If you need to pull out, save the nail and pay attention to where it went in and what angle it went in.

Chase was a little colicky today

The goats are back at the Reagan Library! Over 340 goats were released to get Ready For Wildfire!

A picture is worth a thousand words Share this one with your clients so they have a better understanding of the struggles for a brachycephalic pet. Image credit: International Canine Behaviorists

Have a safe Memorial Day and be kind to each other. Thank you to all who gave their lives for our freedom.

Chase is 1 year old today! You’ve all watched him grow. He’s trying to get the horses figured out. Thank you all for helping to school him.

On May 1, 2020 our very own Dr. Linda Rydgig took the reins as the President of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture ( www.aava.org ). We are a community of individuals who are committed to advancing the cause of veterinary acupuncture. She has been a certified acupuncturist for 20 years and a Fellow in the Academy for 4 years. If you have any acupuncture questions, she is the one to ask!

You never know what the work day will bring

Chase was so focused! He was happy the corgi took top honors. He loves his corgi barn friends.

Sometimes it’s too hot to go to work with Dad (he can get all sweaty without me

Everyone else is wearing these, why not?

Riley is unsure about all these muzzles on the humans. Thanks to Stef @cimwi for my great sea lion mask.

Chase and Riley working hard or workin’ it for pets

A simple, easy laceration to sew up. A towel is used to cover the eye while cleaning and suturing wound.

Daisy is ready to go!!

Daisy and Duke get their first vaccines. Such cute kids to start the day with!

It’s always great when you find the sole abscess and get the black looking pus coming out. Nice job Dr. Dygert, the horse just got instant relief.

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You may have seen posts on your newsfeed that encourage the use of ivermectin to treat COVID-19, after the announcement of a research article that described the... effect of ivermectin on the virus in a laboratory setting. Please note that ivermectin was not given to people or animals in this study, and additional testing is needed to determine whether ivermectin might be safe or effective to prevent or treat coronavirus. You should NOT try to self-medicate by taking ivermectin products intended for animals, thinking it can be a substitute for the prescription-only drug intended for humans. Due to potentially elevated interest in ivermectin following the new research, some products may not be available. If you are having difficulty locating a particular ivermectin product for your animal(s), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that you consult with your veterinarian. #aaep #equinevets #horsedoctors #veterinarymedicine #covid19 #ivermectin

Happy Easter to all. Please stay safe.

We have not had these experiences and I hope we won’t.

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Not sure our horses can get their masks on unassisted

What Chase learned from the horses today!

Hahaha love it!

Laser therapy along with acupuncture to help this patient.

Some levity for today.

Some helpful tips for our clients. Stay healthy!

Here's another FAQ about #COVID19 - "Can pets transmit the COVID-19 virus the way other contaminated objects or surfaces might?" You can find other FAQs for pet owners and veterinarians at the AVMA's COVID-19 Resource Page: http://bit.ly/2TFH4Iz

A busy day of PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatments for injured tendons or ligaments. This is the centrifuge used to spin the blood.

Cold spring day

Working together and making new friends.

Do you have a treat??

Nice to get a little blue sky after a very rainy day at work!

Congratulations to Sabine Schut-Kery and Sanceo on their win in the FEI 3* Grand Prix (GPFS) presented by Premier Equestrian