Commonwealth Equine

01/08/2026

📣 Important Announcement 📣

Dr. Becky will be away for the EPIC business symposium in Scottsdale from Thursday, January 8th through Sunday, Jan 11th.

In an emergency or for urgent matters you can contact Commonwealth Equine's office @ 774-704-2904 during normal business hours (8 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday) for help connecting you with local veterinary practices on call.
Dr. Becky will most likely be reachable by phone BUT if you have an emergency outside of office hours and cannot reach Dr. Becky, please call one of the very capable veterinarians listed below.

Thank you so much to the following practices who will be providing emergency coverage while Dr. Becky is away:
Highland Hill Vet (Dr. Kendyl Foristall-Drass): 508 923-3422 - Middleboro, MA
Ocean State Equine: 401 766-6578 - Scituate, RI
Backstretch Veterinary 508 473-6793 - Groveland, MA
Dr. Sarah Horin: 508 617-4963 - Swansea, MA
Dr Annie Schwartz: 401 339-2040 - Providence, RI

12/12/2025

Miniature horse or Fraggle? You decide!!

12/05/2025

📣 Important Announcement 📣

Dr. Becky will be away for the AAEP conference in Denver from Saturday, December 6th through Wednesday, December 10th.
She is PRESENTING for the first time at the AAEP - so exciting!

In an emergency or for urgent matters you can contact Commonwealth Equine's office @ 774-704-2904 during normal business hours (8 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday) for help connecting you with local veterinary practices on call.
Dr. Becky will most likely be reachable by phone BUT if you have an emergency outside of office hours and cannot reach Dr. Becky, please call one of the very capable veterinarians listed below.

Thank you so much to the following practices who will be providing emergency coverage while Dr. Becky is away:
Highland Hill Vet (Dr. Kendyl Foristall-Drass): 508 923-3422 - Middleboro, MA
Ocean State Equine: 401 766-6578 - Scituate, RI
Backstretch Veterinary 508 473-6793 - Groveland, MA
Dr. Sarah Horin: 508 617-4963 - Swansea, MA

11/21/2025

Hey, everyone!

Lots of information (and misinformation) about EHV-1 out there currently due to renewed concerns secondary to an outbreak originating at a barrel horse event in Texas.
For now, the only reported cases have been limited to TX, OK, LA, and CO.

The MAIN TAKEWAYS in this situation are:

1) Monitoring! Know your horse’s usual re**al temperature. Take temperatures twice daily starting at least 2 days before an event, while you are at the event, and for 5-7 days after returning home. If temperature is over 101.5 F call your veterinarian!

2) Vaccination! If your horse has had a Flu/Rhino vaccine in the last 6 months they are considered up to date. While vaccination does not prevent the development of the neurologic for of EHV-1 it will reduce shedding of the virus and clinical signs if the horse is exposed.
If it has been >6 months since vaccination (or if you’d like to take extra precautions >3 months) please reach out to the office to set up a booster.

3) Biosecurity! Incredibly important and mostly common sense - new horses should be kept _separate_ from the home herd for 21 days. This means: minimum of 30 feet apart, no shared equipment (including pitchforks/hoses), handle with gloves or handle last. This should also ideally apply to horses returning from shows or events to keep the horses at home safe!

If you have any specific questions or concerns, as always, please feel free to reach out!
The Equine Disease Communication Center’s website has the most accurate and up to date info regarding the outbreak so use that as your main source!

The Equine Disease Communication Center is monitoring an outbreak of EHM that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event Nov 5-9. To date, officially confirmed cases have been reported in the following states:

10/14/2025

📣 Important Announcement 📣
Dr. Becky will be away for a veterinary development conference in Charlotte, NC from Wednesday, October 15th through Saturday, October 18th.
In an emergency or for urgent matters you can contact Commonwealth Equine's office @ 774-704-2904 during normal business hours (8 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday) for help connecting you with local veterinary practices on call.
Dr. Becky will most likely be reachable by phone BUT if you have an emergency outside of office hours and cannot reach Dr. Becky, please call one of the very capable veterinarians listed below.
Thank you so much to the following practices who will be providing emergency coverage while Dr. Becky is away:
Highland Hill Vet (Dr. Kendyl Foristall-Drass): 508 923-3422 - Middleboro, MA
Ocean State Equine: 401 766-6578 - Scituate, RI
Backstretch Veterinary 508 473-6793 - Groveland, MA
Tri-State Equine (Dr. Annie Schwartz): 401 339-2040 - Providence, RI
Dr. Sarah Horin: 508 617-4963 - Swansea, MA

05/03/2025

ADEQUAN REBATE: If you have purchased Adequan directly from Commonwealth Equine or through our online pharmacy anytime after Apr 1st, 2025 you are eligible for a rebate! Don't let that money pass you by! 🥳

04/01/2025

When one rebate period ends, another begins! 🙂

If you purchased Gastrogard or Equioxx directly from Commonwealth Equine or through our online pharmacy from January 1st through March 31st, 2025 you are eligible for REBATES!!! 💰💰💰
If you are planning to purchase April 1st through July 31st, 2025 save the link below to get your 💸💸💸

The rebate form can be filled out online at www.BoehringerIngelheimRebates.com - don't miss out!

03/25/2025

Please join us in wishing one of our favorite patients, Sonny, a very happy 40th birthday!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Sonny still enjoys peppermints, long walks on the beach, and dragging people in from turnout to get to his soaked hay cubes as quickly as possible!
Happy Birthday, buddy! 🥕 🎂 🥕

03/14/2025

Very cool infographic! Did you know that your horse's cecum (equivalent to your appendix!) is used to ferment forage and is 4 FEET LONG! 😳

There are dozens of different conditions that can cause a horse to show signs of abdominal pain. Most (but not all) involve the digestive system, most often the stomach or intestines. Therefore, it stands to good reason that understanding the anatomy of your horse’s digestive system can help you become a better steward for your equine friend.

Fun fact: many people associate digestive health with stomach health. But did you know that the horse has the smallest stomach in relation to body size of all domestic animals? The stomach of the horse is also the smallest unit of the digestive tract, comprising less than 10% of the total volume of the horse’s digestive tract. By contrast, the hindgut is huge and plays a significant role in the horse’s digestive process by serving as the home of friendly bacteria that ferment fiber and turn it into energy.

Hindgut problems can produce obvious physical signs like loss of weight, poor condition, poor performance, diarrhea and colic. Some symptoms however can be less obvious, like poor temperament and training issues. The key to ensuring good digestive health is good management practices that include (but are not limited to) establishing a set daily routine; feeding a high-quality diet comprised primarily of high-quality roughage; avoid overloading the digestive tract with concentrate rations; providing clean, fresh water at all times; establishing a regular turnout and exercise routine; setting up a regular deworming and dental care program with your veterinarian; reducing stress and making any changes (to diet, housing and exercise) gradually.

Consult your veterinarian about how to maximize your horse’s digestive health. A healthy horse is a happy horse!

03/11/2025

If you purchased Gastrogard or Equioxx directly from Commonwealth Equine or through our online pharmacy from January 1st through March 31st, 2025 you are eligible for REBATES!!! 💰💰💰
The rebate form can be filled out online at www.BoehringerIngelheimRebates.com - don't miss out!

01/14/2025

01/08/2025

📣 Important Announcement 📣
Dr. Becky will be away for a conference in New Orleans from Wednesday, January 8th through Monday, January 13th.
In an emergency or for urgent matters you can contact Commonwealth Equine's office @ 774-704-2904 during normal business hours (8 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday) for help connecting you with local veterinary practices on call.
Dr. Becky will most likely be reachable by phone BUT if you have an emergency outside of office hours and cannot reach Dr. Becky, please call one of the very capable veterinarians listed below.
Thank you so much to the following practices who will be providing emergency coverage while Dr. Becky is away:
Highland Hill Vet (Dr. Kendyl Foristall-Drass): 508 923-3422 - Middleboro, MA
Ocean State Equine: 401 766-6578 - Scituate, RI
Backstretch Veterinary 508 473-6793 - Groveland, MA
Tri-State Equine (Dr. Annie Schwartz): 401 339-2040 - Providence, RI
Dr. Sarah Horin: 508 617-4963 - Swansea, MA