Collaborative care leads to a miniature horse’s full recovery
Spice is a miniature horse and patient at the CSU Veterinary Health System’s Johnson Family Equine Hospital. She arrived at CSU’s Equine Emergency and Critical Care service in early 2025 with a history of colic and acute laminitis that had developed in her front feet. While treating the laminitis, Spice was diagnosed with equine Cushing’s […]
Equine hoof abscesses: A real pain in the foot
Abscesses are a commonly seen hoof problem and cause of severe lameness in equine practice. An abscess is a pocket of purulent material (pus) trapped in the hoof, caused by bacteria that penetrates the protective, hard, keratinized epithelium of the hoof wall/sole. The bacteria can penetrate the hoof through a defect in the hoof wall […]
With help from CSU’s Equine Field Service, Ranger kicks serious infection
When Ranger, a 6-year-old Quarter Horse, suffered a life-threatening leg injury, his owner and the CSU Equine Field Service team refused to give up.
Equine eye issues are always an emergency
Why do horses injure their eyes so much? The horse’s large globe and prominent placement on the sides of their head makes the eyeball very susceptible to trauma. Injury or discomfort to the eye can be subtle. Clinical signs include squinting, tearing, increased discharge, swelling around the eye, red conjunctiva, and/or the eyelashes pointing down […]
How happy is your horse? How your horse feels impacts how they experience pain
You may have heard nerve signals explained with a stovetop: you hover your hand above the stove, you feel that it’s hot, and you move your hand. Horses might not use stovetops, but their bodies work the same way that ours do. Any behavior exhibited by a horse is the motor output in response to […]
Laminitis in horses
A painful foot condition, laminitis can be the result of various disease processes. Once a horse has had a bout of laminitis, they may be more susceptible to future episodes, which is why recognition and prompt treatment of laminitis is critical to achieving the best possible outcome.
Equine spring wellness exams
Spring wellness exams are routine exams to make sure your horse is happy and healthy as they transition out of winter and gear up for summertime.
Equine Cushing’s disease
Learn about clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of Cushing’s disease in horses.
Winter hoof care for horses
Winter can mean some extra planning and care to keep your horse’s feet in their best condition. But if you manage him properly, you’ll be able to enjoy these fly-free months despite the ice and chill, and can help your horse put his best hoof forward come spring.
Horse first aid checklist
Use the horse first aid kit checklist curated by our Equine Field Service team to ensure you have all the essentials!
How to prevent colic in horses: Avoiding a pain in the side
Preventing colic in horses starts with understanding what causes equine colic, then making adjustments to your horse’s dietary routine, introducing probiotics and prebiotics, avoiding equine obesity and parasites, and keeping up with regular dental care.
Do horses get allergies?
Just like humans, cats, and dogs, horses can also suffer from allergies. Allergic reactions can occur in response to insects, medications, food, and environmental factors. An allergic reaction can look like a breakout of hives, rashes, itching, and/or hair loss. If your horse is allergic to something that was inhaled, your horse may start coughing, […]
Fall vaccines and deworming
Fall is a good time to add equine vaccination and deworming to your to-do list. Our Equine Field Service’s equine vaccination guidelines can help horse owners determine which vaccination schedule is right for their horse. Core horse vaccines Ideally, all horses in a herd should be on the same vaccination and deworming schedule. This helps […]
Vesicular stomatitis in horses
Vesicular stomatitis is a viral infection that can cause disease in a broad range of animals, primarily horses, cattle, and pigs.
Foaling guide
Our foaling guide details how to foal out your mare at home: foaling supplies, signs of foaling, labor and delivery, and post-partum care.