Cherry Creek Equine is the premier equine veterinary practice serving Douglas and Elbert counties. We strive to provide you and your horse with the most current therapies based on sound scientific research, state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments, and a comprehensive approach to equine health.
We look forward to serving you and your horses!
Rabies in Douglas and Elbert Counties
March 21, 2018 -- An alpaca has died from a confirmed case of rabies in Douglas County. If your horse was immunized within the last year, you should have nothing to worry about. Please call us to schedule your annual booster! Visit Colorado Health Department to learn...
HELP! How do I feed my horse?
Can talk basic feeding principles, then refer them to our Nutrition category for more specific information. (I envision the HELP! posts as quick hit information that can refer to other more in-depth posts)
HELP! My horse can’t walk
There can be a lot of reasons why our horses are struggling to get around. Check out some options below to see what makes the most sense for your situation. + My horse can’t walk because his/her front feet seem sore – See founder + My horse can’t walk on one of its legs If […]
HELP! My horse is colicing, now what?
Colic is one of those terms that is a bit all encompassing. Ultimately, it means your horse has a belly ache of some sort. Horses can show colic in a variety of ways, but here are some common behaviors: – Refusing to eat – Laying down even after you get them up again, or during […]
HELP! My horse is foundering!
Unfortunately founder, also known as laminitis, is a more common problem in the horse world than we would like. Time is crucial with a horse that is foundering. We need to try to stop the laminitic episode as quickly as possible, as well as determine if any rotation has occurred. So if you think your […]
HELP! Is my horse colicky?
Colic is one of those terms that is a bit all encompassing. Ultimately, it means your horse has a belly ache of some sort. Horses can show colic in a variety of ways, but here are some common behaviors: – Refusing to eat – Laying down even after you get them up again, or during […]