By Dr. Allison Hartman Laminitis has been a bane of horseman and farriers since the horse was first domesticated. As our medical knowledge and diagnostic abilities have evolved, so has our understanding of the contributing factors of this disease process,...
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 your mind! At a minimum, an active and passive exam by an equine...
We’re all familiar with the idea of acupuncture, (the process of sticking needles into specific points on the horse), but, does it work and if so, how? Why Does Acupuncture Work? The practice of acupuncture began around 100 BC in China. Practitioners recognized that...
By Dr. Allison Hartman Case History and Diagnosis This month we’re showcasing a chiropractic success story featuring one of our patients. Beau is a 16-year-old Quarter horse gelding mainly used in Westernaires. Since 2007, Beau has struggled with arthritis in both...
By Dr. Shane Baird Since the early 1900’s, ultrasound technology has been used to visualize the invisible, detecting everything from metallurgical flaws to human gall stones. Today, in veterinary medicine we routinely use ultrasonography in various applications, as...
