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H-FIRE comes to the rescue after a softball-sized tumor threatens the future of a horse in the show ring , articleDanika received a variety of advanced treatments, including H-FIRE, or high-frequency irreversible electroporation, a procedure that utilizes targeted electrical pulses to open pores in tumor cell walls.
Date: Aug 25, 2026 - -
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Irish draft mare gallops again after brutal colic scare , articleStarting on a frigid night and continuing through many ups and downs of digestive ailments, Mona was guided to a full recovery by clinicians at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
Date: Jul 22, 2026 - -
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Heart check at the horse trials: How an ECG during a cross country gallop kept Cruz in the game , articleA resting echocardiogram can only tell part of the story. Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center clinician Krista Estell needed to see Cruz's heart at work.
Date: Jun 24, 2026 - -
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History repeats itself: A mare, her filly, and a clinician who treated them both in their first days of life , articleOn a bitterly cold day in 2019, a filly entered the world fighting for her life. With the help of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, she survived and became a successful racehorse. On one of the coldest mornings of 2026, her filly was in need of similar help.
Date: May 18, 2026 - -
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Healing the horse who helps heroes heal , articleWhen a fractured elbow threatened to end the career of a horse at Operation Second Stride, an organization that serves first responders, veterans, and families of the fallen, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center stepped in and gave therapy horse Ardie a second chance.
Date: Apr 15, 2026 - -
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Off the track: Retired Racehorse Project launches Thoroughbred Wellness Expo at Equine Medical Center , articleWhen a former racehorse steps off the track, the question isn't whether he has an athletic future; it's how to help him find one. Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center and the Retired Racehorse Project partnered to answer that question at the inaugural Thoroughbred Wellness Expo, bringing together veterinarians, farriers, and equestrian professionals for a day of education built around one of sport's most capable and accessible horses.
Date: Mar 24, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center , articleThe Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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Virginia Buechner-Maxwell honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 30 years, Buechner-Maxwell made significant contributions to the study of the health and welfare of animals through her work in the Large Animal Internal Medicine clinical service and as director of the Center for Animal Human Relationships.
Date: Dec 17, 2025 - -
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Yoga ball guides a warmblood foal's first steps , articleFollow the extraordinary journey of Squirt, a fragile foal born two weeks premature and facing life-threatening complications from her first moments. Through her owner's dedication, the expertise of the Equine Medical Center’s neonatal team, and innovative interventions, Squirt overcame her challenging start in life.
Date: Dec 05, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Alex Ambelang , articleMeet Alexandra (Alex) Ambelang, clinical veterinary assistant at the Equine Medical Center since 2021. A lifelong horsewoman and former professional groom, she brings skill and calm to every case. Passionate about patient care and student mentorship, Alex also serves as an international FEI steward and loves ending the day with her rescue pup, Mona.
Date: Nov 21, 2025 - -
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Dental surgery helps retired draft horse King breathe easy again , articleOnce a breeding stallion, now a beloved rescue ambassador, King faced a painful sinus infection that required complex dental surgery. Thanks to expert care at the Equine Medical Center, this gentle giant is once again greeting fans and enjoying retirement with his partner, Ada.
Date: Nov 19, 2025 - -
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Oldenburg mare beats the odds after scary neurologic diagnosis , articleBelle’s recovery is the result of a dedicated owner, a first response veterinarian, a team of specialists at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, and aftercare at a rehabilitation facility.
Date: Oct 23, 2025 - -
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Elsa Ludwig joins the Equine Medical Center faculty team as a clinical assistant professor of equine surgery , articleEquine surgeon brings extensive expertise in soft tissue surgery, emergency and critical care, and advanced dental and sinus surgery to the elite surgical team at Virginia Tech's equine hospital in Leesburg.
Date: Aug 19, 2025 - -
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This cardiac technology gives Virginia horse owners answers , articleA specialized cardiac testing called exercising electrocardiography, purchased through philanthropy at the new arena in Virginia Tech's equine center at Leesburg, enables clinicians to more precisely diagnose heart problems in horses.
Date: Aug 06, 2025 - -
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Orphaned foal, mourning mare brought together with help of a Virginia Tech equine clinician , articleThanks to the thoughtfulness of two breeders, the insight of a dedicated veterinarian, and the nurturing instincts of a remarkable mare, a tragic beginning was rewritten into a story of resilience, connection, and a new bright future for a special foal.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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Quarter horse Kody gains some golden years through care of Equine Medical Center at Leesburg , articleKody was found to have a dangerous heart rhythm, leading to his hospital admission for emergency care and several years of follow-up monitoring and treatment.
Date: Jul 17, 2025 - -
Video ItemIndoor arena helps clinician solve mysterious lameness in competitive horse , video
Eventing rider Kristen Parris could feel that something was wrong with the cantering of her horse Miles, but she knew where to bring him for answers, enhanced by a state-of-the-art, philanthropy-supported indoor arena facility.
Date: Jul 08, 2025 - -
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Equine medical center's indoor arena helps clinician diagnose lameness in competitive horse , articleKristen Parris could feel that something was wrong with the cantering of her horse Miles, but she knew where to bring him for answers, enhanced by a state-of-the-art, philanthropy-supported indoor arena facility.
Date: Jul 07, 2025 - -
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A life-changing gallop through the Okavango Delta in Botswana for a Virginia Tech equine clinician , articleWhen your day job involves providing lifesaving treatment to horses, it's only fitting that your dream vacation puts you right back in the saddle, but this time, galloping across open plains far away from home alongside zebras and giraffes.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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Imported gelding shines on the Eventing circuit after life-saving colic surgery at Virginia Tech equine hospital , articleToday, Big Joe is not just a testament to the power of expert veterinary care, he is a symbol of resilience.
Date: Jun 26, 2025 -
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