The eyes are arguably some of the most complex organs in the body. They are responsible for the incredible ability to process light into visual stimuli. So, naturally, eye problems are very common in horses! The conditions we see most frequently are intimately related...
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, it was rare to evaluate equine patients for Lyme Disease in Western...
You have been combing through Facebook feeds for months looking for the perfect horse. Then, when all seems lost, you find the one that checks all of the boxes… he’s the right color, age, and temperament and of course, he is “guaranteed sound!” What’s next? Run out...
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 this blog is to broaden the minds of my readers into better understanding...
As horse people, wounds and wound management are unfortunately a common part of our lives! A common complication of wound healing in the horse is “proud flesh”. “Proud flesh” is the common term for exuberant granulation tissue that may develop in relation to a wound....
