For over 2 decades, I have been on call. No, not continually, but it is very much part of my life and “normal.” That said, nothing about being on call is normal. I often say that one of the things I love most about being an equine veterinarian is...
No matter how safe their environment may be, horses will always manage to find trouble. Unfortunately, a not-so-uncommon equine emergency is a sharp object that has penetrated through the bottom of the hoof, also known as a street nail. Any penetrating injury to the...
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 of Colorado are under a possible fire threat this time of year. When...
As horsepeople, we know it’s necessary to implement slow transitions between grains and forages when changing our horse’s diet, but why the caution? The Function of the Foregut and Hindgut The foregut consists of the stomach and small intestine and is the site of...
By Dr. Allison Hartman As a prey species, horse evolved to have their eyes located on the side of their head to attain a wider field of vision. While this helps them to better identify potential dangers (mountain lions, bikers, plastic grocery bags, etc) it also...
