Silver Springs Equestrian Center

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NOTICE: our web site is no longer active. Please use this page to contact us via PM for lessons, boarding or transportation.

Our barn is growing leaps and bounds primarily now as a lesson barn! We can board if you want but — Come check out our new horses and staff - want to get back into riding? We have lessons available every day and several leases available. Direct pay for Step Up homeschoolers

Bute vs. Banamine: What’s the Difference? 🐴💊

One of the most common questions we get is, “Should my horse get Bute or Banamine?” While both medications are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), they work a little differently and are best suited for different conditions.

🐎 Phenylbutazone (Bute) is our go-to medication for musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. It works exceptionally well for conditions involving the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Horses with arthritis, laminitis, soft tissue injuries, or general orthopedic soreness often respond better to Bute because it provides excellent pain relief for the musculoskeletal system.

🐎 Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine) is generally our first choice for visceral pain—pain originating from the internal organs. This makes it the preferred medication for horses experiencing colic, as it is very effective at controlling intestinal pain. Banamine also has strong anti-endotoxic effects, making it an important part of treating serious infections, pneumonia, pleuropneumonia, colitis, endotoxemia, and severe inflammatory conditions. It can also be helpful for certain eye conditions, such as uveitis.

While there is some overlap between these medications, we typically choose Bute for orthopedic pain and Banamine for colic, fever, and systemic inflammatory disease. They should not be given together unless specifically directed by your veterinarian, as combining NSAIDs significantly increases the risk of stomach ulcers, right dorsal colitis, and kidney injury.

Every horse and every condition is different. Choosing the right medication—and using the correct dose for the appropriate length of time—is an important part of keeping your horse safe while providing the best possible pain relief. As always, consult your veterinarian for medication guidance and instructions!

Wonderful lady and program

Sometimes, the most meaningful journeys begin with a parent refusing to accept "not enough." Sally turned that determination into Cheyne Ranch, giving children of all abilities a place to grow with confidence and feel seen. Today, they're using Social Champ to tell that story and reach more families who need hope. This is Sally’s why. #WhatsYourWhy 🧡

Happiest 4th of July to all!!

Looking for a few good grooms available 7-1 and 3-8, Weekends and Weekdays. Pay commensurate with experience. Please PM me.