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Emergency
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Expert Equine Veterinary Care in Ilderton, Ontario
Western Ontario Equine Services Equine Services has been dedicated to equine healthcare since March 2015, providing compassionate veterinary care tailored to horses and donkeys. Our practice combines extensive experience with modern mobile technology, offering on-site diagnostics, emergency services, and preventative care across Southwestern Ontario. Our team of skilled veterinarians brings decades of combined expertise in lameness, reproduction, and herd health, supported by two fully equipped mobile units.We prioritize personalized treatment plans, working closely with owners to ensure optimal outcomes while maintaining transparency and ethical standards. Our commitment to continuous education and advanced techniques positions us as trusted leaders in equine medicine, serving both competitive and companion animals with equal dedication.
Services
Dentistry
Lameness Services
Pre-Purchase Exams
Preventative Health
Fecal Analysis
Reproduction
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care for colics, wounds, and medical emergencies.
- Our two mobile units provide on-site diagnostics and treatment across Southwestern Ontario.
- Veterinarians have combined 30+ years of equine-specific experience in specialized care areas.
- We provide comprehensive preventative health programs including vaccinations and fecal analysis.
- Personalized treatment plans focus on long-term wellness and performance optimization.
Services
Dentistry
Our equine dentistry services include performance dentistry, corrective floating, and dental radiographs to diagnose oral health issues. We address malocclusions, sharp points, and dental disease through routine exams and procedures. Regular dental maintenance prevents pain, improves nutrition absorption, and enhances performance while reducing long-term healthcare costs.
Lameness Services
We provide comprehensive lameness diagnostics using digital radiography and ultrasonography. Treatment options include cryotherapy, joint injections, and advanced imaging for accurate diagnosis. Our mobile units enable on-farm evaluations of gait abnormalities, soft tissue injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions affecting performance.
Pre-Purchase Examinations
Our pre-purchase exams combine physical assessment, medical history review, and diagnostic imaging to evaluate a horse's suitability for purchase. We perform flexion tests, digital radiography, and endoscopy to identify potential health issues, providing buyers with comprehensive information for informed investment decisions.
Preventative Health
We develop customized preventative health plans including vaccinations against rabies, tetanus, and equine encephalitis. Our services encompass Coggins testing, blood work analysis, deworming programs, and nutritional counseling to maintain optimal health and prevent disease transmission in equine populations.
Reproduction
Our reproductive services support mare breeding cycles through ultrasound monitoring and artificial insemination. We offer uterine cultures, biopsies, and neonatal care while providing foaling assistance and postnatal evaluations to maximize breeding success rates and ensure healthy foal development.
People
Dr. Tara Foy
Veterinarian
Dr. Foy graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000 and co-founded Western Ontario Equine Services Equine Services in 2015. She specializes in lameness, reproduction, and herd health, bringing extensive experience in equine performance optimization and standardbred horse ownership.
Dr. Kendra Hoey
Veterinarian
Dr. Hoey obtained her DVM from Ontario Veterinary College in 2004 after completing a biomedical science degree. With 25+ years of equine experience including eventing competition and standardbred breeding farm work, she co-founded the practice in 2015.
Carrie Stilson
Veterinary Technician
Carrie graduated from Ridgetown College's Veterinary Technician program in 2002. She has worked in equine veterinary care for 18+ years, combining technical expertise with equestrian experience from Three-Day Eventing training under Olympic-level coaching.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer for horses?
We provide dentistry, lameness diagnostics, pre-purchase exams, preventative health programs, fecal analysis, and reproductive care for horses and donkeys.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency services for colics, wounds, and medical issues with two mobile units available for on-site treatment.
Are your veterinarians specialized in equine care?
Both veterinarians have over 15 years of equine-specific experience, with specializations in lameness, reproduction, and herd health management.
Do you serve areas outside Ilderton?
As a mobile practice, we serve all of Southwestern Ontario from our Ilderton base location.
Reviews (2)
Dorli Herman
Mar 23, 2021
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Tara And Carrie have provided consistently excellent service. Always knowledgeable, professional, practical, and helpful. Very thankful to them for all their help over many years.
Lisa Barbier
Aug 17, 2019
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Carrie is always so helpful and informative whenever I call or go in and Tara, in my opinion, is one of the best vets in the area!!
