Horses First, Equine Emergency First Aid Training

08/25/2026

08/08/2026

🔥 Wildfire smoke can impact more than just people. It can significantly affect your horse's respiratory health as well.

Before riding, training, or competing, check local air quality conditions and adjust your horse's workload accordingly. The Smart Equine Air Quality Index for Horses infographic offers a quick guide to safe activity levels during smoky conditions.

Helpful resources: 🐴 Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada: https://horsewelfare.ca/air-quality-and-horse-health/

🌫️ AirNow Fire & Smoke Map: https://fire.airnow.gov/?lang=en #8.41/49.156/-121.941

🍁 Environment Canada Air Quality: https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/provincial_summary/bc_e.html

Protect your horse's respiratory health this wildfire season. ❤️🐴

07/31/2026

When you can’t find the ear plugs you find an alternative. He’s so cute 🥰

07/28/2026

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07/27/2026

Know your clover!!!

⚠️ Alsike Clover Can Be Deadly to Horses ⚠️

Every summer, we treat horses affected by alsike clover poisoning. While not every horse grazing a pasture will be affected, those that preferentially eat alsike clover can develop serious illness, and in severe cases, the condition can be fatal.

Common signs include:
🐴 Sunburn-like scabs or sores on the face and hooves (especially on white markings)
🐴 Unexplained weight loss
🐴 Changes in behavior, including lethargy, weakness, or aggression

Many horse owners are surprised to learn that alsike clover can remain toxic even after it has been cut and baled into hay. When purchasing hay, ask about clover content and inspect bales carefully.

Unfortunately, much of the clover found throughout the Peace Region is alsike clover.

The good news? When caught early, most horses recover well with treatment.

If you have concerns about your horse or would like help identifying alsike clover in your pasture or hay, contact our Large Animal Team at 250-782-1080.

Photo credit Horse DVM

07/26/2026

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