East Valley Equine Practitioners

04/10/2026

Straight from Cody's mouth!

04/06/2026

Take it straight from the horse's mouth! Call or Text 480-966-0624 today!

04/02/2026

🌼Time for those Spring Exams!🌼

Call or text to schedule now!
480-966-0624

Vaccines and deworming are two of the simplest ways to protect your horse's health and keep them feeling their best. 💙

🌼 Spring & Summer = Mosquito-borne illnesses
Mosquitoes can carry serious diseases like West Nile Virus and Eastern/Western Equine Encephalitis. Vaccinating in the spring helps protect your horse before mosquito activity peaks.

✨ Deworming keeps internal parasites under control, supporting healthy weight, digestion, and overall performance.
Many horses do best with a targeted deworming plan based on f***l egg counts—often 1–3 times per year, depending on the individual horse.

03/14/2026

We LOVE this time of year! 🥰

03/05/2026

See anything wrong with this picture??? I asked AI for a picture of a veterinarian taking a temperature on a horse!! HAHA! Asking the internet to solve your horse health questions can get some interesting results!! Trust the professionals at East Valley Equine Practitioners, not some other less reliable source!

02/02/2026

🚨 EHV-1 (Neurologic Form) Update – Pinal County 🚨

East Valley Equine Practitioners would like to share an important update from the Arizona State Veterinarian regarding a confirmed outbreak of neuropathogenic Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1/EHM) in Pinal County.

🔹 Two horses exhibiting neurologic signs tested positive for EHV-1
🔹 One affected horse was humanely euthanized due to progressive neurologic disease
🔹 Exposure may have occurred at the following events:

• Jan 18 – Horseshoe Park Extreme Barrel Race
• Jan 20 – ICE Wittmann Breakaway Roping
• Jan 21 – Roper Nation Breakaway Roping
• Jan 21 – John Volken Academy Ranch
• Jan 23 – TACC Thunderbird Farms Arena
• Jan 24 – Horseshoe Park Extreme Barrel Race
• Jan 27 – TACC Thunderbird Farms Arena

⚠️ Important reminders for horse owners that may have been exposed:
• Monitor re**al temperatures twice daily and log results
• Watch closely for fever, nasal discharge, cough, weakness, incoordination, or urinary changes
• Contact your veterinarian immediately if any concerning signs develop
• Horses that attended the above events should voluntarily self-quarantine for 14 days and avoid travel to new shows during this period

Many horses can shed EHV-1 without obvious signs, so vigilance and early detection are critical in limiting spread.

📞 If you have questions or concerns about your horse’s risk or biosecurity measures, please contact East Valley Equine Practitioners at 480-966-0624— we’re here to help guide you through this.

11/30/2025

If you weren't able to join the live EHV-1 Updates webinar last night, be sure to take advantage of our on-demand recording. Please remember that the situation is evolving rapidly and the best place to get up-to-date information is the Equine Disease Communication Center's website, or ask your local veterinarian!

You can find the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XzuuYmIEQY

Thank you to our speakers for joining us and providing all of this invaluable information.

11/21/2025

Here’s some really good information from our friends at West Valley Equine about the virus that is causing a stir!

🚨 Equine Herpes Virus Update (EHV-1/EHM) – specifically EHM...Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (Neurologic strain)🚨

The Arizona State Veterinarian has confirmed an EHV-1/EHM outbreak linked to a recent barrel racing event in Waco, TX (Nov 5–9). This particular strain is highly virulent, has caused neurologic disease, and has shown a high mortality rate in affected horses. As of today, no confirmed cases in Arizona. I will keep you updated as new information arises. Please don't panic because of social media.

Because many horses have already dispersed back to their home states—including Arizona—the next 10–14 days are critical for monitoring.

🐎What to Know About EHV-1:
• Horses may incubate the virus for 2–14 days, typically showing fever first, followed by neurologic signs.
• Horses infected at an event may appear normal traveling home but can become contagious and sick after returning.
• Fever of unknown origin is often the earliest indicator—temp >101.5°F

🏇 Recommendations :
• Use caution when traveling, hauling, or attending shows, ropings, rodeos, or group events for the next 2-3 weeks
• Any horse returning from a rodeo event in the last week should be isolated for several days, with temperatures checked twice daily.
• Horses showing fever, neurologic signs, or “just not right” should be quarantined and evaluated immediately.
• Event organizers are being asked to strengthen biosecurity—limit horse movement, regulate warm-up areas, and enforce cleaning and disinfection.

💉 Vaccination Matters:
While no vaccine completely prevents EHV-1, horses with current flu/rhino vaccinations may have stronger immune responses and reduced risk of severe disease.
✔️We do recommend current vaccines

👍🏼Biosecurity Is Your Best Defense:
New horses or horses attending rodeo events in last 2 weeks should be quarantined for 2 weeks and temperatures monitored

Dr Hulse will keep our equine community updated as more information becomes available from the Arizona State Veterinarian 🐎💜

— West Valley Equine Veterinary Services

11/14/2025

Safe✅ or not safe❌ How many did you get right?

At East Valley Equine, we are committed to providing exceptional care for our equine patients!
East Valley Equine Practitioners
480-966-0624
eastvalleyequine.com

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10/21/2025

Happy birthday to Dr. Cooper🎉 Your compassion and hard work makes a difference in so many lives - both human and equine! 🗓️Dr. Cooper began working at East Valley Equine in 2006 and then became owners with Dr. Christensen in 2008. ⛰️He enjoys spending time with his family and any outdoor activities including camping, hiking, and playing or coaching sports with his daughters. 🏷️

10/16/2025

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! Thank you to Paige and Elise for all the hard work and dedication you show everyday. We appreciate you this week and every week!🐴❤️ 🏷️