Our Equine Veterinary Services

Expert Care for Your Horse's Health,

Well-Being, & Performance 

At Chi Equine Medical Center, we combine the best of modern veterinary medicine with holistic healing approaches to provide exceptional care for horses. Whether your horse is a beloved pasture companion, a competitive athlete, or anything in between, our experienced veterinary team is dedicated to optimizing their comfort, health, and performance at every stage of life.

Led by board-certified veterinary professionals with advanced training in both Western and Eastern medicine, we offer a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive services, available at our beautiful campus or a convenient mobile farm call.

Western Medicine & Diagnostics

Complete Medical Care Backed by Advanced Technology

Our Western medicine services provide exams and treatment for a wide spectrum of equine health conditions, from minor ailments to complex medical cases.

We use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to ensure we can identify issues quickly and accurately:

  • High-quality imaging for bone and joint evaluation

  • Real-time visualization of soft tissues, tendons, ligaments, and internal organs

  • Non-invasive thermal imaging to detect inflammation and circulation issues

  • Complete bloodwork analysis and diagnostic testing

Our diagnostic capabilities allow us to develop targeted, effective treatment plans tailored to your horse's specific needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes for recovery and long-term health.

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)

Ancient Healing Wisdom for Modern Equine Care

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine offers a holistic approach to healing that has benefited animals for thousands of years. At Chi Equine Medical Center, we integrate these time-tested Eastern medicine practices with modern veterinary care to address the root causes of health imbalances and support your horse's natural healing abilities.

Our TCVM services include:

  • Strategic placement of fine needles at specific meridian points to restore energy flow, reduce pain and inflammation, improve circulation, and support immune function. Acupuncture is effective for managing chronic pain, enhancing performance, treating digestive issues, and promoting overall wellness.

  • Customized herbal formulations are prescribed based on your horse's individual constitution and health needs. Chinese herbs work synergistically to address underlying imbalances, support organ function, and complement other treatment modalities for enhanced healing.

TCVM is particularly beneficial for chronic conditions, senior horses, and athletes who need natural support for optimal performance and recovery.

Sports Medicine & Lameness Evaluations

Maximize Performance, Minimize Downtime

Whether your horse competes at the highest levels or enjoys weekend trail rides, soundness is essential for their quality of life and athletic pursuits. Our specialized sports medicine program is designed to keep equine athletes performing at their peak while preventing and addressing lameness issues before they become career-limiting.

Our comprehensive sports medicine services include:

  • Systematic assessment including movement analysis, flexion tests, and palpation to identify the source of gait abnormalities or performance decline

  • Detailed examination of your horse's biomechanics and fitness to optimize training programs and competitive readiness

  • Immediate, high-resolution imaging for evaluation of bone and joint structures

  • Advanced soft tissue imaging to assess tendons, ligaments, and muscles

  • Cutting-edge thermal imaging technology to detect subtle inflammation, circulation issues, and pain patterns that may not be visible during standard examination

  • Therapeutic intra-articular injections to reduce inflammation, improve joint health, and extend your horse's competitive career

  • Platelet Rich Plasma and other orthobiological treatments for tendon, ligament, or joint disease.

  • Laser therapy, PiezoWave-2 Shockwave therapy, and chiropractic care are used to accelerate healing and improve performance.

Early detection and intervention are key to successful outcomes. Our sports medicine approach combines diagnostic precision with progressive treatment protocols to get your horse back to doing what they love.

Equine Medical Manipulation (Chiropractic)

Restore Balance, Reduce Pain, Enhance Performance
Joint malfunction affects your horse's neurological balance, leading to muscle or skeletal pain, abnormal muscle tension, and restricted joint motion. Known in the human medical field as chiropractic, Equine Medical Manipulation (EMM) uses high-velocity, low-amplitude adjustments applied to specific locations in the spine or limbs to improve your horse's mobility, posture, and nerve function.

EMM integrates into a holistic approach to restore joint function, reduce pain, and ease muscle tension, and works exceptionally well to complement other veterinary treatments. From pasture pets to show horses and everything in between, we can help optimize your horse's comfort and performance.

    • Altered gait without obvious lameness

    • Back or neck pain and stiffness

    • Joint stiffness and restricted range of motion

    • Poor performance or resistance to training

    • Chronic musculoskeletal conditions

    • Maintaining comfort in older horses

    • Enhancing fitness in riding horses

    • Post-injury rehabilitation support

  • Horses experiencing neuromusculoskeletal issues may exhibit reduced performance, uneven gait rhythm, poor attitude, tense muscles, abnormal posture, ear pinning when saddled, back hollowing, tail swishing, behavior changes, sensitivity to touch, muscle wasting, decreased stride length, difficulty engaging hindquarters, pulling against one rein, lack of flexibility, difficulty with collected gaits or lateral movements, or bucking.

  • Treatment begins with a comprehensive initial assessment to establish a baseline of your horse's neuromusculoskeletal condition. We perform thorough examination to identify soft tissue and bone-related problems, postural analysis, and palpation of joints through their range of motion. Restrictions in joint mobility are then treated through specific manipulation techniques tailored to your horse's needs.

    Prophylactic EMM care is an excellent way to maintain performance and prevent issues before they develop into more serious problems.

TCVM is particularly beneficial for chronic conditions, senior horses, and athletes who need natural support for optimal performance and recovery.

Rehabilitation Services

Advanced Therapies for Faster, More Complete Recovery

Injury and surgery require more than rest—they demand targeted rehabilitation to restore function, rebuild strength, and return your horse to full performance. Our comprehensive rehabilitation program combines cutting-edge therapeutic modalities to accelerate healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and support your horse's safe return to work.

Our Rehabilitation Services Include:

  • Laser technology penetrates deep into tissues to reduce inflammation, accelerate cellular repair, improve circulation, and provide pain relief without medications. Laser therapy is effective for soft tissue injuries, arthritis, wounds, and post-surgical recovery.

  • Advanced extracorporeal shockwave therapy delivers acoustic waves to injured tissues, stimulating healing, breaking down scar tissue, promoting new blood vessel formation, and reducing chronic pain. Particularly effective for tendon and ligament injuries, bone healing, back and neck pain, and chronic lameness conditions.

  • Spinal and limb adjustments restore proper joint function, reduce compensatory strain patterns, and support balanced movement during the rehabilitation process. EMM is an essential component of comprehensive rehab programs, helping your horse regain full range of motion and return to normal biomechanics.

Whether your horse is recovering from surgery, injury, or managing chronic conditions, our individualized rehabilitation protocols are designed to achieve optimal outcomes and prevent re-injury.

Equine Dentistry

Healthy Teeth for Optimal Nutrition & Performance

Your horse's dental health directly impacts their ability to chew properly, maintain body condition, accept the bit comfortably, and perform at their best. Horses' teeth continuously erupt throughout their lives and wear unevenly, creating sharp points, hooks, and other abnormalities that cause pain and interfere with normal function.

Our Equine Dental Services Include:

    • Regular filing and smoothing of sharp enamel points to prevent cheek and tongue ulcers,, improve chewing efficiency, and maintain oral comfort

  • Treatment of hooks, ramps, waves, and other common equine dental irregularities that interfere with proper jaw movement, bit acceptance, and feed processing

  • Thorough evaluation of teeth, gums, tongue, and oral structures to identify problems early

    Prophylactic EMM care is an excellent way to maintain performance and prevent issues before they develop into more serious problems.

Regular dental care is essential for horses of all ages and disciplines. Most horses benefit from annual dental examinations and floating, though some individuals may require more frequent attention based on age, dental conformation, and wear patterns. Maintaining your horse's dental health ensures they can eat comfortably, perform willingly, and avoid painful dental disease.

Schedule Your Appointment

Whether your horse needs routine care to maintain comfort, diagnosis of a health concern, or specialized sports medicine treatment to optimize athletic performance, Chi Equine Medical Center is here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or mobile farm call.

Chi Equine Medical Center
Where Modern Medicine Meets Holistic Healing

Please note: At this time, we do not provide vaccinations, health certificates, or Coggins tests.