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Retirement Package Services

Hoofbeats Retirement Center offers the gold standard of care with a wide range of general veterinary services & emergency veterinary care for our patients. Just a few of our wellness and preventive care services are listed below. For more information on these or other services, please call 804-561-5590.

Retirement Package Services

Weekly or Monthly Updates Through Otto Application

We know how important it is to stay connected with your horse. Our Otto Application provides consistent updates, keeping you informed about your horse’s well-being and care. This feature is a key part of our commitment to transparent and thorough communication.

Daily Grooming and Hoof Picking

Your horse’s comfort is our priority. We provide daily grooming and hoof picking during feeding times, allowing us to monitor any changes in their health closely. This routine helps maintain your horse’s comfort and cleanliness.

Monthly Bathing (Seasonal)

Skin health is crucial, especially for senior horses. Our monthly bathing service ensures that your horse remains clean and comfortable, promoting overall well-being.

Fly Sheet / Fly Mask / Blanket Application (Seasonal)

We provide seasonal applications of fly sheets, fly masks, and blankets to protect your horse from harsh weather and pests, ensuring their comfort throughout the year.

Daily Medication and Supplement Administration

We understand the importance of maintaining your horse’s health through daily medications and supplements. Our team will ensure your horse receives their prescribed doses consistently.

Monthly Chiropractic Adjustment

Chiropractic care is vital for maintaining joint and spinal health, especially for aging horses. We offer a complimentary monthly chiropractic adjustments, ensuring your horse’s nervous system remains in optimal condition. Additional adjustments are available upon request.

Monthly Weight Checks

Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial as horses age. We perform monthly weight checks and adjust their nutritional plan as needed to ensure they remain in good condition.

Annual Dental Care

Dental health is a cornerstone of your horse’s overall well-being. Our experienced veterinarians provide annual dental exams and treatments, checking for loose or broken teeth and updating their medical records accordingly.

Annual Vaccines and Coggins Test

We ensure your horse stays up-to-date with essential vaccines and the annual Coggins test, safeguarding their health and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Six-Week Trim Cycle

Regular hoof care is vital for your horse’s comfort. We coordinate with our trusted farrier to provide trims every six weeks. If sedation or pain medication is needed, it can be administered for an additional fee.

Premium Nutrition: Senior Grain and Free Choice Hay

We offer top-quality Purina Equine Senior with Outlast feed, designed for optimal GI health and gastric ulcer prevention. For horses with limited teeth or poor dentition, we provide soaked feed to ensure they receive the nutrition they need.

Additional Offerings

Sedation and Pain Medication for Farrier Visits

For horses that require extra care during hoof trims, we offer sedation and pain medication to ensure their comfort.

Class IV Regenerative Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment for pain, inflammation, and circulation issues. We offer customized laser therapy packages tailored to your horse’s specific needs.

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is available for treating musculoskeletal, soft tissue, and bone injuries, as well as managing arthritis and back pain in senior horses.

Annual Metabolic Testing

As horses age, they are more prone to metabolic conditions like Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) and Metabolic Syndrome. We recommend annual testing to monitor these conditions and adjust care as needed.

Annual Wellness Bloodwork

Early detection is key to maintaining your horse’s health. We conduct comprehensive annual bloodwork to monitor kidney, liver, and muscle health, as well as immune function, with results reviewed and recommendations made by our veterinarians.