At Our Clinic
or Your Barn
Colorado Equine Clinic provides comprehensive veterinary care at our clinic and through our mobile field service. Whether you are scheduling routine care, visiting for a specialized evaluation, or facing an emergency, our team will guide you through each step of your horse’s care.
In-Clinic Appointments
Please check in with our front office team before unloading your horse unless you have received different instructions.
A typical appointment may include:
A conversation about your horse’s history and concerns
A physical examination
Observation or movement evaluation
Recommended diagnostic testing
A discussion of findings and treatment options
Follow-up and at-home care instructions
Before arriving, please call if:
You expect to arrive early or late, your horse’s condition has changed, you need unloading assistance, or you believe the appointment may have become an emergency.
Field Service Appointments
Our mobile veterinary team provides care at barns and farms throughout the clinic’s service area.
Please prepare:
Have your horse caught and ready
Provide a clean, dry, safely enclosed examination area
Ensure there is adequate lighting
Provide water and electricity when requested
Keep dogs and loose animals away
Have previous medical records available
Ensure an authorized decision-maker can be reached
Lameness evaluations:
We may request access to a suitable flat, firm surface where your horse can be safely observed in motion.
What to Have Ready
Having your horse’s information ready helps our veterinary team make the most of your appointment.
Please be prepared to provide:
Your name and preferred contact information
Your horse’s name, age, and breed
The reason for the appointment
A brief description of your concerns
Your preferred appointment location
Relevant medical history
Current medications or supplements
Insurance information, when applicable
Care Beyond the Appointment
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If your horse requires additional monitoring or treatment, our team will discuss the recommended level of care, expected next steps, and communication plan with you.
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Our front office team can answer billing questions, explain payment expectations, and help direct you to our secure online payment portal.
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Please let us know if you plan to submit an insurance claim. We can help you understand what records, invoices, or supporting documentation may be needed.
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Before discharge, our team will review aftercare instructions, medications, activity restrictions, follow-up recommendations, and signs that should prompt a call.
Expand each section for information about hospitalization, payment, insurance, and discharge.