Reata Equine Hospital

03/31/2026

🌟Hiring: full time veterinary technician 🌟
Searching for self driven, hard working, highly motivated people to join our team. Equine experience is a must. Full time preferred but part time optional for the right person. Standard schedule includes a 4 day work week with rotating on call responsibilities and weekends. Please send resumes to [email protected].

01/27/2026

Update- the office will be closed tomorrow (1/27/26) at least until lunch. Hopefully not much longer until we can back to normal office and appointment hours. Still taking emergencies as possible, call 817-599-9645

01/26/2026

Update- the office will be closed Monday (1/26/26) Appointments will be rescheduled accordingly. If you have an emergency please call 817-599-9635. Stay safe and stay warm! Thank you for your understanding

01/22/2026

Due to the inclement weather approaching the office will be closed this Saturday (1/24/26) Please call the office number (817)599-9635 if you have an emergency and we will do our best to take care of your equine as always! Stay warm!

01/12/2026

We hope this message finds you well as we look forward to serving you this new year. As always, our goal at Reata is to provide our clients and patients with safe, reliable, high-quality care. To continue this care, it has become necessary to implement the following changes that will begin January 15th, 2026.

First, we will be implementing a processing fee of $20 for outside prescription medication approvals. This includes prescriptions received and fulfilled by providers who are not affiliated with Reata Equine Hospital. Reata remains committed to ensuring that every prescription we approve meets the highest standards of safety and accuracy. This change is necessary due to the increasing amount of time and resources required of our doctors and staff to review patient medical records, verify correct medication strength and dosing, properly document approved prescriptions in patient records, and re-submit requests to prescription fulfillment providers in accordance with current regulatory standards. To avoid this charge, we encourage you to discuss your prescription medication needs with our doctors and explore in-house prescription medication options, including our online pharmacy linked to our website.

Please note:

Prescriptions fulfilled in-clinic or thru Reata’s online pharmacy provider will not incur a fee.

Fees will be applied per individual outside medication prescription processed and approved.

Prescription processing fee payment is required before final approval will be submitted for fulfillment.

Second, over the past few years, veterinary telehealth (via text, email, phone, & social media) has become a very important (and necessary) way for us to stay connected with you and your equines. This allows for a timelier evaluation, medical advice, and medical guidance when an in-person visit isn’t possible or practical. To continue offering this valuable service in a sustainable way, and ensure the same standard of care you receive in person, we will begin charging the following telehealth exam fees:

Initial consultation: $ 65

Follow-up consultation: $35

** A valid veterinarian, client, and patient relationship must be established in person and maintained at least once annually before a telehealth visit may occur**

These fees reflect the professional time, medical expertise, and medical record documentation required during each virtual visit, which is very similar to an in-clinic exam. We understand that every equine and situation is unique and remain committed to helping you choose the best type of appointment for your needs. If you’re unsure if your equine’s concern requires an in-person exam, or can be handled virtually, please allow our team to guide you.

We appreciate your understanding and continued trust in our care. If you have any questions or would like to discuss how these changes may affect you, please contact us at 817-599-9635.

Thank you for being a valued part of our Reata Equine community.

Warm regards,

Reata Equine Hospital

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 our office will be closed this afternoon (11/26) and tomorrow (11/27) to allow staff time with families. We will still be taking emergency appointments, just call first to confirm availability 🍁

11/20/2025

11/19/2025

On November 18, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received information that multiple horses are exhibiting clinical signs of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic disease linked to equine herpes virus (EHV-1).

The extent of this EHV-1 outbreak is not yet fully known. Presentation of EHV-1 in these horses has been acute with rapid progression and high clinical severity. Investigation into the character and epidemiology of this disease event is ongoing but the need for rapid and proactive actions to curb the spread is clear.

Find additional resources here: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/animal_health/equine/

11/19/2025

Please call with questions or concerns!

What is Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)?

You've probably heard it called Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory tract disease that results in "snotty noses," but EHV is more than that. Depending on the strain, this virus can also cause abortion in broodmares, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the often-deadly neurologic form of the disease.

Because EHV is endemic in many equine populations, most mature horses have developed some immunity through repeated natural infection. However, they remain a source of infection for other susceptible horses, like weaned foals and yearlings, who usually display symptoms of the respiratory form of the disease in autumn and winter. Performance and show horses are also more vulnerable to the disease, as they commingle with unfamiliar equines in close quarters while under stress from travel and competition.

Proper biosecurity protocols can help reduce EHV outbreaks and other disease transmission. A variety of vaccines are also available for protection against both the respiratory and abortive form of the disease, but there is no equine licensed vaccine at this time that has a label claim for protection against the neurologic form (EHM).

Consult your primary equine veterinarian to learn more about this disease and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your horses.

You can learn more about all three forms on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases

10/31/2025

Just like with people, the needs of horses change as they age. In this informative webinar presented by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee, Drs. Kim Allshouse, Allie Catalino and Ashley Pfeifer will share insights and recommendations on proper geriatric care that will help your clients' olde...

10/31/2025

Thank you to all of you who attended our Open House. We hope you enjoyed Tailgater’s BBQ and Popcorn Express, and visiting with our doctors, staff, and vendor representatives. A huge thank you to our generous sponsors:

Midwest Veterinary Supply
Zoetis
Merck
Neogen
Adequan
Boehringer Ingelheim

We hope to see you next time!