Colorado Equine Clinic

03/06/2026

🐾 Exciting News from Colorado Equine Clinic! 🐾

We’re thrilled to announce that Colorado Equine Clinic is officially opening our Small Animal Clinic on March 10th!

Call 303-791-4747 to schedule with Dr. Natasha Tokar today!

02/18/2026

More great content from our event with Wendyjwinn! Wow, everyone learned so much from all of these great presenters and demonstrations! The next event will be more indepth and extensive, covering topics like stretches and rehabilitation exercises, holistic health management, and nuanced anatomical studies.

02/18/2026

AMAZING event with the wonderful Wendyjwinn learning about anatomy, saddle fitting, and the passion of the horse. We can't wait for the next event!

02/18/2026

🤲Location: Deep in the neck, lateral to the cervical spine, extending from the cervical vertebrae to the first rib.
🤲Muscles Included: The primary muscle is the scalenus ventralis (or anterior), which originates from the transverse processes of the 3rd to 6th (sometimes C2-C7) cervical vertebrae and inserts on the first rib.
🤲Variations: In horses, the scalenus dorsalis (posterior) is generally absent, unlike in other mammals.
🤲Relations: The brachial plexus and the subclavian artery pass near these muscles, making them relevant in anatomical studies of the thoracic outlet.

This and many more neck muscles do matter in saddle fitting and riding a balanced horse .

I love to collaborate with equine vets reach out at https://www.winnhorses.org/optin let’s do the horse a favor .

02/06/2026

Did you know lameness can be heard, not just seen?
Dr. Page has developed a ground breaking objective lameness evaluation system, using acoustics. This software utilizes her numerous years of experience involving equine soundness, podiatry, chiropractic and farrier certifications. Using her custom built cement pad at the clinic to aid in her soundness evaluations, she has the ability to hear audible differences in foot loading to assist the sense of sight used to detect and localize lameness. Horses tend to consistently put less load on the leg(s) that is lame. She has taken this knowledge and developed software with audio and visual recordings of each limb load while they walk which detects acoustic differences in load and timing in each limb. The purpose of this software system is to objectively and accurately diagnosis lameness in mammals, to minimize pain and suffering for ALL THREE functions of movement.
Why is this important?
-The most common condition in horses is lameness
-60% of veterinary bills are lameness
-Mobility issues in the horse and dog decrease their life span and human enjoyment.
-Presently lameness exams in veterinary medicine rely on visual exams which are SUBJECTIVE per examiner.
-Diagnoses are frequently incorrect due to complexity of lameness issues and differences in practitioner technique
-Published data: “Experienced DVM’s are incorrect 50% of the time when horses are lame in the hind limb and 30% on the front limb.”
The basic biologic reason for motion is often survival, especially the horse. The three functions for movement are: Support of body weight, Movement of the body so as to evade predators and thus survive, Absorption of concussion to spare tissue friction facilitating blood flow and longer health. This tool gives objective data on all 3 functions of each limb.

01/28/2026

01/07/2026

🐴 2026 Wellness Program Now Open

Proactive, coordinated preventive care—planned across the year.

Our Wellness Program helps simplify care, support early disease detection, and provide consistent veterinary oversight for your horse.

📞 Call our office at 303-791-4747
🌐 Learn more: coequine.com/2026-wellness-program

We are a full-service equine hospital operating with the highest compassion.

12/22/2025

Warm Winter Weather & Horse Care: What to Keep in Mind 🐴💧

Warmer-than-normal winter weather can create challenges for horses—especially those still wearing a full winter coat. A few management adjustments can help keep your horse healthy and comfortable.

💧 Hydration Matters
Horses can become dehydrated in winter just as easily as in summer, particularly during warm spells.

Ensure constant access to fresh, unfrozen water

We recommend using electrolytes, but make sure plain water is always available

Monitor hydration closely, including normal manure production and consistency, as changes can be an early warning sign

🏇 Adjust Riding During Warm Days
A thick winter coat makes it harder for horses to regulate body temperature.

Decrease intensity and duration of rides, especially during the warmest part of the day

Ride during cooler morning or evening hours when possible

Watch for excessive sweating or prolonged recovery

✂️ Consider Clipping if Riding Regularly
If your horse will continue working through warm winter weather, body clipping may help prevent overheating.

Improves temperature regulation

Allows sweat to dry more efficiently

Remember to adjust blanketing as needed

Warm winter days can be enjoyable, but small changes in care can make a big difference. If you have questions about hydration, electrolytes, riding adjustments, or clipping, your veterinary team is always here to help.

12/22/2025

Solo says Ho Ho Ho!!! It's good to get some fun recreation before his big night of work on Wednesday bringing all the horses on the nice list cookies and treats. (All horses are on the nice list)

12/15/2025

Dr. Afshar performing acupuncture. Acupuncture is great for sport horses and sore horses. It helps to release the natural energy that powers healing, movement, and nerve flow, which results in happier, better moving horses!

12/12/2025

Weather Swings & Increased Colic Risk

Sudden temperature changes naturally increase the risk of equine colic, largely due to decreased water intake. Cold weather and fluctuating temperatures often cause horses to drink less, which can slow gut motility.

There are steps you can take to help make colic less likely:

A horse should drink approximately 30 liters (8 gallons) of water daily — monitor intake closely

Horses dislike cold water; dumping and refilling water sources regularly can help encourage drinking

Regularly check water heaters for shorts or malfunctions that may be dangerous or discourage drinking

Water additives (such as Gallagher’s Water) can help encourage intake, but a separate source of plain, fresh water must always be available

Mash feeds, such as Purina RepleniMash may help support hydration during temperature swings

Checking hydration at home:
Healthy gums should feel moist and slick. If gums feel tacky or sticky, your horse may be dehydrated. You can also check capillary refill time (CRT) by pressing a finger firmly on the gum until it turns white, then releasing. The color should return to pink within 1–2 seconds. A longer refill time may indicate dehydration or poor circulation.

If hydration does not improve or your horse shows signs of discomfort, contact your veterinarian promptly.