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With the recent fire in Evergreen, residents of the Colorado Front range have received a stark reminder of the reality of living in a fire zone.  Even those residents on the eastern plains [...]

***This blog was originally written in January of 2020, and as of today, March 24th, 2020, times have changed significantly.  With Covid-19 causing the issues that it is, we feel it necessary to [...]

As we all hunker down for a few weeks of self-quarantine and social distancing, we want to alleviate any concerns our clients may have as it pertains to the potential transmission of coronavirus [...]

In horses, “choke” is an esophageal obstruction, usually due to poorly masticated (chewed) food,  which doesn’t obstruct the passage of air to the lungs.  Thus, in horses, choke is a serious [...]

The use of probiotics and their relationship to a healthy gut has been researched and discussed in both human and equine medicine with new information coming out regularly demonstrating the [...]

Why does my horse need regular dental exams, and what should I expect?

Joint support is crucial for the longevity of our equine companions. Whether your horse is an elite athlete or pasture pet, joint breakdown can and will happen. What can you do about it? Are [...]

Biosecurity is anything that we do to protect a population (in this case, horses) against harmful biological substances. In the horse world, these are preventative measures we take to limit and [...]

  By Dr. Shane Baird As horse injuries go, cuts, scrapes, and bruises of all shapes and sizes are common – the challenge is learning when veterinary intervention is required. Is There Joint [...]

By Dr. Shane Baird After weeks of searching, you have finally found the right horse.  He’s everything you’ve ever wanted.    What now? A veterinary pre-purchase exam should be the next thing on [...]