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HCVS’s Yampa Valley Horse Insect Survival Guide
Insect Management for NW Colorado Horses You know the drill: spring melt, green grass, flowing rivers, and every flying menace within a 50 mile radius shows up for a buffet on your herd. Here’s the who’s who, why they suck, and how to fight back. Horses in...
Fear Free Training for Horses: Good Medicine, Good Horsemanship
At the heart of exceptional equine care is trust—and that begins with understanding how horses experience the world. Fear Free training is an approach that prioritizes the emotional well-being of horses by reducing fear, anxiety, and stress during handling, veterinary...
Now Offering: Personalized Cancer Immunotherapy for Horses!
We’re pleased to share a new advancement in the care we can offer our equine patients: personalized cancer immunotherapy, now available through our partnership with Torigen Pharmaceuticals. This innovative treatment provides a new option for horses diagnosed with...
Spring Is Coming—But Don’t Let Your Horse Go Wild Just Yet!
Alright, horse owners, listen up: winter is finally packing up, and spring is just around the corner. I know you’re itching to let your four-legged friends romp through the fresh, green pastures. But before you fling open every gate, let’s chat about a few things to...
Bringing Veterinary Care to Underserved Communities: My Experience with Equitarian Initiative
Throughout my veterinary career I have had many opportunities to volunteer in developing countries all over the world. As a veterinary student I participated in small animal wellness and sterilization campaigns in Mexico, Thailand, and the Apache Reservation, as well...
Winter Care Tip: Blanketing Guide
Blanketing your horse is an important aspect of winter care, just like keeping water warm and available. While some horses can regulate their body temperature naturally, others may require blankets to stay warm, dry, and healthy. Understanding when to blanket, what...
Winter Care Tip: Using Trough Heaters Effectively and Without Risk
As the temperatures drop, tank de-icers and water circulators become essential tools to ensure your horses have access to fresh, unfrozen water. Horses need a consistent supplyof water year-round, and in winter, this can be a challenge. Research shows that horses are...
Does Your Horse Hate Needles? We Can Help
If vaccination day turns your normally sweet and cooperative riding buddy into a fire breathing dragon, we have great news - this is an easy problem to fix! Even better, both you AND your horse will enjoy the process of turning a needle poke from a fight-or-flight...
8 Benefits of Having a Horse Vet Near Me
Are you one of the 1.6 million horse owners in the United States? Perhaps, you're a horse enthusiast, one of the 38 million households in the U.S. that are most likely to purchase a horse in the future. If you currently own a horse or are planning to soon, it's...
6 Situations That Require an Emergency Horse Vet Near Me
According to the latest statistics, there are approximately 6.6 million horses in the United States. Of that number, around 255,000 are here in Colorado, highlighting The Centennial State as one of the most horse-friendly states. For horse owners here and elsewhere,...
Local Vet Near Me: Expert Care for Your Pet’s Health
When looking for a primary care provider, people want someone who can understand them. They want someone who genuinely listens to their concerns and strives to provide the best care. Pet owners should always practice that same mindset when choosing pet health...
Handling an Equine Emergency and Tips to Be Prepared
Imagine being on a peaceful trail ride with your beloved horse when disaster strikes. Your horse stumbles and injures itself, leaving you in a panic, unsure of what to do next. You whip out your phone and spend valuable time searching online for "an equine vet near...
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