B.W. Furlong & Associates

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B.W. Furlong & Associates

Progressive leaders delivering the ultimate in veterinary care to our equine patients and clients

Oldwick, NJ
Ocala, FL | Middleburg, VA | Wellington, FL B.W.

Furlong & Associates strives to provide a multi-dimensional approach to equine veterinary medicine in order to satisfy every client. Our staff works together as a team to ensure that every client and patient receives a world class service; in fact, many of our veterinarians have provided their services at the World Championship and Olympic level. Our veterinarians and staff provide these services in a professional and ethical manner, working as a team to ensure that the specialties and strengths of each vet are utilized and maximized. By having such a highly qualified team, the practice can provide each client with a wide-range of diagnostic and treatment possibilities, and the team works together to communicate these options and educate the client about their experience. Dr. Furlong and the rest of the staff are always looking towards new and progressive advances in veterinary medicine that will allow the practice to continue offering these world class levels of services to every client and patient.

11/11/2025

Last week, we were fortunate to have Dr. Caitlin Thorn, attending anesthesiologist at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, visit our clinic. During her time with us, Dr. Thorn led both lectures and hands-on training sessions focused on anesthesia processes and surgical protocols for our technicians and veterinary interns.

It was a busy and productive week, with our team managing a diverse range of cases and clients in the clinic—all while dedicating time to learning and expanding their skills. It was an incredible educational opportunity for everyone involved, and we’re so grateful for Dr. Thorn’s time, expertise, and passion for teaching.

A big thank you as well to Dr. Johnson, Dr. Whyard, and our entire surgery team for continuing to support and invest in teaching the next generation of veterinary professionals and technicians. 💙

It’s through these collaborative, hands-on learning experiences that our team continues to grow and provide the ultimate in equine care.

11/07/2025

Dr. Whyard is jumping right into the swing of things at the clinic! This patient presented to our practice with chronic heel pain, which was no longer medically manageable and a neurectomy procedure was elected to improve the patient’s quality of life. A palmar digital neurectomy is a surgical procedure, which involves removing a small portion of the nerves in the pastern region that transmit pain from the heel area of the horse’s foot. This procedure is an option for horses with chronic heel pain and or navicular issues that are unmanageable with medical treatments and or therapeutic shoeing options.

While this procedure does not cure the underlying cause of pain, it helps improve the horse’s comfort and quality of life. Our goal is always to ensure each patient feels their best and can return to comfortable, pain-free movement. This procedure isn’t a “fix-all solution,” but it can make a meaningful difference in the horse’s day-to-day wellbeing.

Every horse is different, so it’s important to discuss your horse’s specific needs and condition with your veterinarian to determine if a neurectomy or another treatment option is the right choice. We’re thrilled to see Dr. Whyard already making a positive impact for her patients and look forward to the continued care and expertise she brings to our team. 💙🐴

11/04/2025

🏅 Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Gardner and her horse, Poet! 🏅

This past week, Dr. Gardner and Poet competed at the US Dressage Finals — a prestigious national championship that brings together some of the most talented and consistently competitive horses and riders in the country.

Earning a spot at this show is no small feat; riders must qualify at regional championships to earn their place in the ring. Competing among this level of excellence is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and partnership Dr. Gardner and Poet have built together.

We’re so proud to see Dr. Gardner chasing her dreams both in and out of the clinic. Her passion for horses shines through in everything she does — whether she’s providing the ultimate in veterinary care or competing at the national level.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gardner and Poet on this amazing achievement!

10/31/2025

🌟CASTRATION FLASH SALE- ONE WEEK ONLY🌟

Schedule an in-clinic castration with our board certified surgeons for 11/3/25 - 11/7/25 and receive 60% off the total procedure price.

Good stallions make even better geldings! 😉

First come, first serve as availability lasts - don’t delay giving us a call.

📞(908) 439-2821

10/30/2025

With a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) recently reported in the area, we want to remind everyone how important it is to keep your horse’s vaccinations up to date!

Whether your horse is due for a booster of a core vaccine or needs a new vaccination plan custom to them, our team is here to help you make the best decisions for their health and protection.

📞 Give us a call at (908) 439-2821 to schedule your appointment or discuss your horse’s individual wellness needs.

10/28/2025

🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Wendy Leich and her mount, Foxie! 🏆

Last weekend Dr. Leich and Foxie had an outstanding ride at the USDF/USEF show at Bucks County Horse Park, where they won the Prix St. Georges as an Adult Amateur and was also named the Show Series Champions. 🎉

We love seeing our veterinarians out in the community doing what they love—because at the end of the day, we’re horse people too. Our vets share the same dreams, goals, and passion for horses as our clients. Celebrating successes like this reminds us why we do what we do: it’s all about supporting horses and riders in achieving their goals together.

Congrats, Dr. Leich and Foxie on a great show! 🐴

10/23/2025

Our very own Dr. Jenn Linton recently led a hands-on learning session for the New Jersey Association of Equine Practitioners (NJAEP)! 🧫🐴

During the session, Dr. Linton walked participants through performing cultures and cytologies, discussed case selection, and shared insights on interpreting results.

It was a fantastic day of learning, discussion, and connection with our local veterinary community. We’re always grateful for opportunities to share knowledge and support continued education in equine medicine!

10/21/2025

🌟We’re excited to introduce Dr. Jen Whyard, who has joined our surgical team at B.W. Furlong & Associates! Her background and experience bring a strong addition to the team, and we’re confident our patients will benefit from her skill and dedication.

Dr. Whyard was raised on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. She started training in equestrian sports at an early age which continued throughout college. She completed a bachelor's degree in biology at SUNY Stony Brook where she competed in IHSA hunter jumpers. She then traveled across the pond to pursue her veterinary degree at The Royal Veterinary College, University of London.

Dr. Whyard’s veterinary career commenced at Newmarket Equine Hospital in England where she completed a two year rotating hospital internship following vet school. This initiated her passion in surgery and working with equine athletes. She then completed a second surgical internship at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine before starting a large animal surgical residency at the University of Wisconsin, College of Veterinary Medicine.

Following residency, she started practicing as a board certified equine surgeon in private practice just outside of Houston, Texas where she has been working for the past 7 years. Dr. Whyard is experienced in soft tissue, orthopedic and emergency surgery with special interests in lameness, sports medicine and podiatry. She is happy to again enjoy the beautiful region of North East. Outside of work Dr. Whyard enjoys hiking with her two dogs, time with family and friends, gyming, sailing, traveling, art and cooking.

Please join us in giving Dr. Whyard a warm welcome — we’re thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait to see all she’ll accomplish here!🌟

10/16/2025

We’re hiring! 🌟

Exciting opportunities are waiting — and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated people to join our team! We have a variety of positions available across different departments, each playing an important role in supporting our patients and clients.

At B.W. Furlong & Associates, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where every team member contributes to providing the ultimate in veterinary care.

👉 Visit the link below to explore all open positions and learn how you can join our team!
https://bwfurlong.com/careers/

10/01/2025

This week we had the privilege of hosting Tik Maynard for a clinic focused on reading, predicting, and understanding horse behavior.🐴✨

As part of our ongoing safety initiative, our team is committed to learning from the best in order to keep our staff, clients, and horses safe during veterinary care.

We are honored to have had the opportunity for our vets and techs to learn from such an incredible horseman, whose expertise in horsemanship and horse behavior helps strengthen the trust and partnership between people and horses.

Tik Maynard is an accomplished equestrian, author, and trainer known for his expertise in horsemanship, eventing, and colt starting, having won the prestigious Road to the Horse competition twice. His work emphasizes a horse-first approach, combining psychology, groundwork, and high-performance training to build trust and partnerships between horses and humans. He teaches clinics around the world, helping riders learn how to better understand and ‘read’ their horses. Check out his books "In the Middle Are the Horsemen", and "Starting in the Middle".

A huge thanks to Tik for sharing his expertise with us this week and to Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health for making this training happen!

Address

101 Homestead Road
Califon, NJ
07830

Telephone

(908) 439-2821

Website

http://www.BWFurlong.com/

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