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So, we now know how to recognize horses afflicted with EGUS and also the proven therapeutic methods used to treat such horses.  This begs the question, how do we manage these ulcer [...]

Let’s say you’ve just indulged in a rich gourmet meal complete with red wine and a decadent chocolate dessert.  An hour or so later, you’re regretting that decision as some pesky heartburn [...]

Be it in the show ring or over dinner with horse friends, the topic of gastric ulcers always seems to elicit sentiments of frustration and misunderstanding.  What causes these pesky ulcers and [...]

What a year here in Colorado!  From fetlock deep mud in the spring to humidity, summer storms and a fly plague of biblical proportion…. No wonder our horses are struggling to keep their skin [...]

Over the past several months our practice has aided in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of several patients with neurologic disorders.  Horses with neurologic deficits can be [...]

Thirty years ago, laminitis was usually a career-ending diagnosis, if not a life-ending one.  Aside from mechanical support and pain management, little was known about the contributing [...]

Ten years ago, it was quite uncommon to order diagnostic testing for Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) in horses demonstrating signs of neurologic disease in Colorado.  Additionally, [...]

Wait!  Come back!!  Even though your horse is currently sound and healthy, many of the topics in this blog are still applicable to you and your riding partner!! My purpose in writing [...]

If you’ve ever had to deal with lameness issues in your horse, you’ve probably heard us use a buffet of acronyms like IRAP and PRP as we discuss the multitude of intraarticular (ie. in the joint) [...]

NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) are commonly used in the equine industry to control pain and discomfort associated with musculoskeletal disease and abdominal discomfort (among many [...]