Service: Equine Podiatry

Spice, a brown miniature horse

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 […]

a group of students listen to their teacher examining a brown horse's hooves

Podiatry service expands clinic hours

Starting Sept. 15, CSU Equine Podiatry expands to three clinic days with Dr. Carlos Carvajal, offering specialized hoof care, therapeutic shoeing, and hands-on training for students.

a close up picture of a horse hoove

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.