Equine Integrative Veterinary Services

05/11/2026

Dr. Bukenhofer found this humerus....
Okay dad jokes aside, Tulsa dates are up! May 28-29 and June 25-26 at Mobile Horse Doc ( ) in Mounds.

The humerus is an important bone for attachment and forelimb locomotion. The red circle is around the deltoid tuberosity- a bony prominence which is the attachment point for several muscles, the deltoids being the biggest. Dr. Buk is touching the Teres tuberosity (teal circle), which is on the inside/medial aspect of the bone, and is the attachment point for the teres and latissimus dorsi muscles, among others. These muscles stabilize the shoulder joint and provide movement of the forelimb.
Restrictions in these muscles can cause gait abnormalities and shortened stride. Latissimus issues can lead to gluteal issues via the fascial connections.

Call or text Equine Integrative Veterinary Services at 405.549.9070 to schedule your horse's appointment with Dr. Bukenhofer to get them feeling their best!!

04/23/2026

Cervical spine comparison time!!
Talk about a difference!
Here are photos of a horse C4 in the top, and human cervical vertebrae in the bottom. The difference in our bodies is pretty amazing. In humans, our cervical spine serves more of a pillar function to support our head and allow us to have rotational mobility.
The equine cervical spine is more like a chain that allows for flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral bending...all while protecting the spinal cord and surrounding structures!!
This post is a little taste of the final bone fact reel, featuring C6, C7, and T1!! Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion, dropping soon.

Dr. Buk is grateful for the ability to take photos of the human spine model at their chiropractor's office.

04/14/2026

Veterinary students! VET just posted info for their next skills wetlab!!

Announcing our next Clinical Skills Wet Lab 🥼

Location:
Salado Equine Medical Center
1920 FM 2268, Salado, TX 76571

Date/Time:
April 18, 2026
9am to 3pm

Overview:
"Central Texas Multi Clinical Skills Wet Lab"
This lab will cover ophthalmology, thoracic and abdominal ultrasound, distal limb ultrasound, distal limb radiology, and lameness evaluation.

Number of Available Spots:
30

Registration Opens:
March 25, 2026

Registration Closes:
April 14, 2026

Sponsors:
VET - Veterinarians Encouraging and Teaching
Salado Equine Medical Center
Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc.
MWI Animal Health

04/10/2026

Alright y'all!! It's time for bone fact Friday!
Here is the next group of cervical vertebrae: C3, C4, & C5. These bones are similar in size and shape, allow lateral bending motion in the neck, and provide areas of attachment for muscles.
The most common issues seen in this region are degenerative joint changes such as arthritis, or soft tissue restrictions. These issues most often manifest as a resistance to bending the neck, or decreases in range of motion.

With integrative veterinary therapies such as acupuncture, laser treatments, spinal manipulation, and rehabilitation exercises, Dr. Bukenhofer can help your horse feel their best.

Call or text Equine Integrative Veterinary Services at 405.549.9070 to schedule your horse's appointment with Dr. Bukenhofer today!!

04/01/2026

Happy April 1st everyone!
Tulsa dates are here. Thursday April 30th and Friday May 1st at in Mounds.

Call or text Equine Integrative Veterinary Services at 405.549.9070 to schedule your horse's appointment with Dr. Bukenhofer today!

03/30/2026

What a Blast!
Dr. Bukenhofer got invited to host a wetlab about integrative therapies for equine practice at Oklahoma State University. There was a great turnout of veterinary students who were there to learn more! Dr. Buk showed how different integrative techniques can be used in everyday practice to aid in lameness exams, how stance can relate to restrictions and pain, and gave the students a little taste of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine!

Equine Integrative Veterinary Services is thankful for this opportunity to spread the integrative love! We look forward to seeing these future veterinarians continue to do amazing work!!

03/25/2026

Announcing our next Clinical Skills Wet Lab 🥼

Location:
Salado Equine Medical Center
1920 FM 2268, Salado, TX 76571

Date/Time:
April 18, 2026
9am to 3pm

Overview:
"Central Texas Multi Clinical Skills Wet Lab"
This lab will cover ophthalmology, thoracic and abdominal ultrasound, distal limb ultrasound, distal limb radiology, and lameness evaluation.

Number of Available Spots:
30

Registration Opens:
March 25, 2026

Registration Closes:
April 14, 2026

Sponsors:
VET - Veterinarians Encouraging and Teaching
Salado Equine Medical Center
Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc.
MWI Animal Health

03/11/2026

It's bone time!
Your horse's cervical spine (neck) is made of 7 vertebrae. This reel gives you a glimpse of C1 and C2, also known as the Atlas and the Axis. These bones connect the skull and neck, and provide important areas of movement for the head. This is also an important area to have checked out on a regular basis as it can be prone to restrictions.
If you see Dr. Bukenhofer in the wild, ask to see the bones!!!

03/09/2026

March is here, and Tulsa time at is just around the corner!!
Wednesday 25th afternoon
Thursday 26th all day
Friday 25th morning
Call or text Equine Integrative Veterinary Services at 405.549.9070 to schedule your horse's appointment with Dr Bukenhofer today.

🌟OSU vet students!!🌟
Dr. Bukenhofer will be giving an integrative therapies lecture and wetlab for the Oklahoma State Veterinary students Saturday the 28th, so if you want to find out more about how integrative therapies can help your patients, keep an eye out for the sign up sheet!

03/04/2026

Ever wondered how big a horse's cervical vertebra actually is?
Wonder no more!
Thanks to a generous and loving owner donation, fabulous elbow grease and preparation (by the lovely ), and some super neat travel bags made by momma Buk, Dr. Bukenhofer has a collection of cervical vertebrae to help y'all learn more about how your horse works!
The cervical spine of your horse is very important for daily life and athletic performance. Dr. Bukenhofer can help your horse' neck and spine feel their best with spinal manipulation, acupuncture, laser therapy, Tui-na massage, and exercises for rehabilitation or training!

Call Equine Integrative Veterinary Services at 405.549.9070 to schedule your horse's appointment today!!

02/16/2026

Dr. Bukenhofer got the opportunity to visit last week to share how integrative and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine can be used alongside Western medical therapies to help their equine patients feel their best.
EIVS and Dr. Buk say thank you to the Benchmark team for the invitation and chance to yap about integrative veterinary medicine!!

🌟Don't forget Tulsa time is next week! Thursday 26th and Friday 27th🌟

Call or text Equine Integrative Veterinary Services at 405.549.9070 to schedule your horse's appointment with Dr. Bukenhofer.