service

Equine Sports Medicine

animal types

equine

We moved!

All in-hospital appointments will take place at the new Johnson Family Equine Hospital. When you arrive at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital located at 300 W. Drake Rd., follow signs north toward the equine hospital.

We offer care and support of the equine athlete with the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation techniques from birth through retirement; training through competition; and injury through rehabilitation. Offering both in-house and on-farm services, we come equipped with the latest knowledge, equipment, and technology for comprehensive care of your equine partner. We also offer a full-service inpatient equine rehabilitation service for horses needing post-operative rehabilitation or musculoskeletal recovery.

Services

  • Acupuncture
  • Assistance with physical or behavior issues that limit your equine athlete
  • Chiropractic
  • Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
  • Diagnostic imaging and interpretation
  • Digital radiography
  • Digital ultrasound
  • Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
  • Joint injections
  • Lameness work-ups
  • Kinesiotaping
  • Laser therapy
  • Mesotherapy
  • Pre-purchase examinations
  • Poor performance evaluations
  • Regenerative therapies (IRAP, PRP, ProStride, and bone marrow-derived stem cells)
  • Rehabilitation consultations
  • Rehabilitation services (in house)
  • Saddle fit
  • Therapeutic management of neck and back pain
  • Ultrasound-guided procedures
  • Underwater treadmill (available for in-house rehabilitation patients)

We partner with the hospital’s diagnostic imaging service to provide advanced imaging technologies and services to our clients.

visit information

To schedule an appointment or consultation, call us at (970) 556-3931 or email us. Once your appointment is scheduled, email us pertinent patient records (including X-rays).

An initial examination consists of a review of your horse’s history, a detailed musculoskeletal palpation, and a thorough lameness examination including flexions. We will discuss and/or show you our findings and explore with you our recommended next steps, taking the time to ensure that all of your questions and concerns are addressed along the way. Each horse will receive an individualized management plan including recommendations for treatment, rehabilitation, nutrition, exercise, and/or training as appropriate.

Follow-up appointments for further diagnostics, treatments and/or progress evaluations will be scheduled as needed.

For information about our payment policy, teaching hospital values, and other support services, visit the client information page.

consultations and referrals

If you are a referring veterinarian looking to schedule a referral appointment or consultation, call us at (970) 556-3931 or email us.

Hospital Information for Veterinarians

contact information

Appointments, Consultations, and Referrals Phone: (970) 556-3931
Emergencies Phone: (970) 297-5000

Meet The Staff

Equine Sports Medicine Staff

clinical trials

Consider participating in a clinical trial to help our veterinarians discover new detection and treatment options for animal illnesses.

Freeze-dried conditioned serum clinical trial Prostride clinical trial
Help us bring our equine care, teaching, and research under one roof The Johnson Family Equine Hospital will be home to the most trusted, innovative, and highest quality equine healthcare available. With a horse-friendly design, the new facility brings all areas of care together, strengthening our ability to provide exceptional services that improve the physical and emotional well-being of our patients. Give now