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Aspen vanWalraven Memorial Scholarship

The Aspen vanWalraven Memorial Scholarship is very important to everyone at McKee-Pownall Equine Services. Aspen, who was part of the McKee-Pownall team and a friend to everyone, participated in equestrian sport for the love of the horse. Aspen had the gift of seeing the positive in every situation and gave her unfailing support to others. She was very dear to us and an inspiration to all who knew her. This scholarship is valued at $1200 and will be awarded to an equestrian athlete who exemplifies Aspen's qualities and ideals. This person is a compassionate individual who displays excellent sportsmanship and horsemanship qualities. The scholarship will be in the form of Guaranteed Investment Certificates which will be put aside on behalf of the recipients. In order to receive the funds, the recipient must use the funds for post-secondary education. Submissions for applications are due August 31, 2014. All information must to be submitted electronically at one time to [email protected]  Learn More

Accurate, Quick and Safe Lameness Diagnosis

Although the standing MRI can take images of the hoof, pastern and fetlock, the structure that is imaged most frequently with the MRI is the hoof.  The equine hoof is comprised of many soft tissue structures that cannot be seen on x-ray, and cannot be penetrated by ultrasound waves. We are able to identify damage to these tissues, provide an explanation for many frustrating foot lameness cases, and suggest new treatments and shoeing techniques.

 

MRI allows evaluation of bone injury that is not visible on x-rays, such as fluid build-up andbruising, and early fractures before they become obvious cracks. The MRI system is best  used when a lameness can be localized to a specific area, such as a particular foot or fetlock, but shows no abnormalities on digital x-ray or ultrasound. The standing MRI is a way to get an accurate, quick and safe lameness diagnosis.

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  Meet the Vet: Dr. Michelle Courtemanche, McKee-Pownall Equine Services - Campbellville
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Colic Exams

Every horse owner worries about colic and their horse. In the most basic sense of the word colic simply means abdominal pain. In the horse, signs of colic can include loss of appetite, side watch, rolling, unwilling to get up and sweating. If your horse shows any signs of colic the best thing to do is to call your veterinarian.  In this video Dr. Tovah Caldwell gives an explanation of Colic and an explanation of what a Colic exam consists of.
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Our YouTube channel houses over 50 videos on equine health related topics from Pre-Purchase Exams, Colic Exams, Dentistry and New Foal Exams to Meet the Vet videos and videos highlighting different modalities including MRI, fluoroscopy, shockwave and more. 
In addition to our video library of equine health related videos be sure to download our App MPEQUINE to have equine healthcare information at your fingertips. We created this app for horse owners as a resource for information on equine health care and veterinary medicine.
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Dr. Michelle Courtemanche

Dr. Courtemanche graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College and completed an internship in upstate New York. She joined MPES in June of 2006 and is based out of the Campbellville location. Michelle values the opportunity to develop relationships with MPES clients and their equine companions while helping them achieve their individual goals.

Michelle has been involved with horses for over 25 years. In her youth she competed in the disciplines of Dressage and Eventing but for the last 10 years she has been competing in Pleasure and Combined Driving in Ontario and the US. In her spare time she likes to ride her mountain bike, go to the gym, draw and read.

Although she has a special interest in dentistry Michelle also enjoys preventative care, emergency care and sport horse medicine. She also likes to take part in client education and spend time with upcoming vet students. 

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