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12/13/2025
The "Work Your Horse Challenge" can be a fun and productive way to ensure that you and your horse are in top shape and ready for the activities you have planned in the spring. Winter can be a challenging time for equestrians, with colder weather and less daylight, so having a supportive group like this can provide motivation and a sense of purpose for your training and riding. ๐
Meet Dixie! This AQHA mare is as perfect as they come! Dixie enjoys strutting her stuff down centerline in both Classical and Western Dressage as well as taking leisurely strolls through the woods. Dixie always enjoys her visits from Turning Point Vet and we enjoy making sure that she feels 110%! ๐
This seems simple, but your horse might disagree. This exercise of lifting the belly causes your horse to have to use their core (belly) muscles to lift their back and sternum. You should see your horse raise their back a few inches to stretch their lower withers and thoracic spine. If your horse is used to collecting and rounding this is likely easy, but if you horse has signs of back pain or decreased core strength you may see them act resistant to this exercise.
Visit our YouTube page to see instructions on how to perform this simple but important exercise.
If your horse is having trouble we would recommend an appointment to determine why they are struggling and form a specific plan to best first their needs.
Call/Text: (937)504-1534
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โ๏ธ Must be located in the Dayton, Columbus, or surrounding Ohio areas
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Questions? Send us a message or call/text us at (937) 504-1534.
Did you know that Turning Point Vet has a YouTube Channel? We have videos of several of our favorite stretches like neck stretches, sternal lifts, and b***y tucks on this channel! Be sure to follow us to stay up to date with all of our latest videos!
Meet Asa! This sassy OTTB mare is a horse of all trades.
Hunter Paces โ
Cross Country schooling โ
Hacking around the farm and trail rides โ โ
She is sure to always roll up in style with her horse goggles on and a take on the world attitude. Between regular chiropractic sessions and massages, Turning Point is helping to keep Asa on the top of her game. We can't wait to see what next show season looks like for Asa and Carmen! ๐
11/27/2025
๐ฆ Happy Thanksgiving! ๐งก
This season, weโre especially grateful for our amazing clients (two- and four-legged alike) who trust us to be part of their care. Your support means the world to us!
Wishing you and your herd a day filled with good food, laughter, and gratitude.
๐ From all of us at Turning Point Integrative Veterinary Care โ thank you for being part of our community!
11/21/2025
As many of you know, there has been several recently reported cases of EHV-1 and EHM coming out of Texas and Oklahoma. The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) has also noted cases in Louisiana and Colorado. There are currently no cases in Ohio.
Out of an abundance of caution, appointment booking and confirmation text messages may look a little different. If your horse has traveled within the last 14 days please let us know when they traveled and where they went to. If your horse develops a fever or neurological symptoms prior to your appointment, please make us aware via text message. As always, we are more than happy to reschedule your appointment if you are concerned for your horse's safety - we get it! If this outbreak reaches Ohio, we have a plan in place. We will also be increasing our biosecurity practices in-between barns just to be on the safe side.
We might look a little different rolling up to barns this week. After 8 years and 265K miles the old Honda Pilot is retiring. She was a great car and giant purse. Many of you may also live in your cars and use it as a daily office. She worked hard daily and often considered making the pilot employee of the week. Yes, it was a โsheโ, bc the car worked hard and kept going even when all the warning lights were flashing!
She will retire to be a teenage first driver as she still has some life left and very safe.
Donโt worry the practice you will still see us driving around in a newer silver pilot. Clearly we have a type!
11/11/2025
Today we pause to thank all the brave men, women, and animals who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.
From all of us at Turning Point Integrative Veterinary Care โ thank you for your service. โค๏ธ๐ค๐
Meet Timmy! Timmy is an half Arabian gelding that can be seen strutting his stuff in and out of the Dressage ring! Timmy's favorite things about his adjustments are showing off how flexible he is and cookies! ๐ช
This simple stretch is a great way to activate your horseโs gluteals and stretch their lumbar muscles โ helping improve comfort, stability, and balance. ๐
While many horses love this stretch, remember:
โ ๏ธ It does not pull the vertebrae apart past the sacrum.
โ It does stretch the back muscles as your horse gently resists.
โ It can help relieve mild back pain and support core engagement.
A few important tips:
โก๏ธ Keep the tail straight and in line with the croup โ no twisting or pulling to the side.
โก๏ธ Always use slow, gentle traction.
โก๏ธ Never jerk or pull quickly.
โก๏ธ Hold for 10โ15 seconds, a few times a week. (Not 5 minutes as mentioned in the video - oops, we all make mistakes!)
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Contact The Practice
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Dr. Michelle Bucci started Turning Point Integrative Veterinary Care to provide mobile acupuncture services to small and large animals to Dayton and surrounding areas. After working as an equine and small animal practitioner she became a certified veterinary medical acupuncturist in order to help improve the lives of pets with minimally invasive techniques.
Acupuncture is a growing field that uses the placement of small needles to stimulate the bodyโs own nervous, musculoskeletal, and immune system to produce a positive response. While Traditional Chinese Medicine relies on the movement of energy. Turning Point strives to use acupuncture as an adjunct to western medicine with a focus on treating a specific medial diagnosis. Through the safe, painless insertion of needles we can to treat a multitude of diseases. Thus far, acupuncture has shown to aid in the treatment of: acute and chronic pain, neurological and muscular diseases, immune disorders, and reproductive issues. It is important to understand that while acupuncture has been show to treat many disorders, it is not a quick fix and does not cure all disorders. Acupuncture does not cure cancer but can help with secondary pain associated with chronic issues.
In 2019, we have been able to add chiropractic care to the practice. All animals can benefit from restoring motion to areas that are stiff and โstuckโ. It has been amazing to watch the improvements in many animals after just a couple adjustments.
It is our mission at Turning Point to provide complete compassionate care for all animals. We provide mobile veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic service to large and small animals. Most pets are more comfortable and calm in their own home or barn and allows for the patient to be treated in a stress free environment. The initial exam is extensive and will include a physical exam, neurological exam, lameness exam, and myofascial palpation exam. Turning Point is a mobile practice but does not have capabilities to do advance diagnostic imaging (ie. X-rays or ultrasound). There may be time that we will recommend further diagnostics at your regular veterinarianโs clinic.
We would be happy to answer any further questions or make an appointment buy phone or email.