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Front Range Equine Urgent Care provides prompt, focused, and trusted ambulatory urgent and emergency only care to your equine family member along the Northern Colorado Front Range.

When transporting an injured horse, it's essential to prioritize their safety and comfort to prevent further injury. Dr....
03/18/2025

When transporting an injured horse, it's essential to prioritize their safety and comfort to prevent further injury. Dr. Blasko offers three critical tips for safely transporting a horse in an emergency situation:

1. Choose an Appropriate Trailer: Dr. Blasko recommends using a well-designed stock trailer. These trailers are ideal because they lack dividers, which eliminates the risk of the horse becoming stuck. Additionally, the open space allows the horse to shift their weight more freely, reducing the chances of further injury if they become unsettled.
2. Use a Breakaway Halter: Always opt for a breakaway halter rather than a rope halter. A rope halter can cause the horse to become trapped or injured further if they need to move backward or fall. A breakaway halter ensures the horse can move freely without the risk of additional harm.
3. Adjust Loading for Potential Fractures: If you suspect a fracture, carefully load the horse to minimize pressure on the injured leg. For a front leg injury, load the horse normally with their head facing the front of the trailer. For a suspected hind limb fracture, position the horse so their head faces the rear of the trailer. This positioning ensures that when braking, the horse's weight is shifted to the limbs positioned at the back of the trailer, reducing pressure on the potentially fractured leg.

If you have any additional questions or concerns about safely transporting a horse in an emergency, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Are you able to recognize signs of distress in horses? Horses can display a variety of symptoms that may indicate someth...
03/16/2025

Are you able to recognize signs of distress in horses? Horses can display a variety of symptoms that may indicate something is wrong. Key signs to watch for include:

• Lethargy
• Decreased appetite
• Self-isolation
• Prolonged periods of lying down
• Fever (above 102ºF)
• Discolored gums (purple or red)
• Squinting, swollen, tearing, or closed eyes
• Acute lameness

As you are most familiar with your horse’s behavior, it is essential to be aware of what is normal for them. If you observe any of these symptoms, it is important to contact your primary veterinarian or an emergency veterinary service immediately.

Are you familiar with the average vital signs of a horse? A healthy adult horse typically exhibits the following:🐴 Tempe...
03/16/2025

Are you familiar with the average vital signs of a horse? A healthy adult horse typically exhibits the following:

🐴 Temperature: 99.5–101.5ºF
🐴 Pulse: 30–42 beats per minute
🐴 Respiration Rate: 12–20 breaths per minute
🐴 Capillary Refill Time: Less than 2 seconds

Understanding your horse's normal vital signs is crucial for monitoring their health. Stay tuned to our social media for an upcoming video that will guide you on how to take your horse's vital signs accurately. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Are you prepared for an equine emergency? The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has 4 main tips that t...
03/15/2025

Are you prepared for an equine emergency? The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has 4 main tips that they recommend to be prepared.
1. Ensure that you have the contact information for both your regular veterinarian and an emergency veterinarian readily accessible. Maintaining a strong relationship with your primary vet, along with having a reliable backup, is essential in case your regular veterinarian is unavailable.
2. Ensure that you have a well-established evacuation plan. If you do not own or have access to a trailer, be sure to have contact information for dependable haulers or neighbors who may be able to assist in the event of an emergency.
3. Identify neighbors and friends who may be able to assist in emergency situations, such as helping to load a nervous horse or assisting with a downed horse.
4. Ensure that you have a fully stocked first aid kit to manage emergencies until your veterinarian arrives. This should include items such as a thermometer, gauze, duct tape, vet wrap, and more. Follow our social media channels for recommendations on essential items to include in your equine first aid kit.

For more information please reach out to us below or check out American Association of Equine Practitioners!

What are some of the most common equine emergencies and how can you help prevent them? Dr. Alli Blasko says the more com...
03/13/2025

What are some of the most common equine emergencies and how can you help prevent them? Dr. Alli Blasko says the more common emergencies are colic, lacerations, and down horses.
Colic - It is important to pay attention to the weather and/or any situation where your horse may go off feed or water. If things slow down in the GI tract, that’s when we see impactions, gas colics, etc. She uses electrolytes daily for her horse when it’s particularly cold or she just wants to get more water into him. Make sure your horse always has access to fresh, clean, neutral-temperature water at all times. Sometimes horses like a little flavor to entice them to drink. Dr. Blasko always recommends having normal water nearby as well, just in case they decide to turn up their nose a particular day to the flavored water. If you are able to, “free feed” good quality hay. It is also important to schedule routine dental care with your primary equine veterinarian because if a horse has a problem tooth (or teeth), they can go off their feed.
Lacerations - Inevitably, a horse can always find something to get hung up on. T-Posts and horses don’t mix well. Keep your pastures clean and free of debris or things that can spook them or that they could injure themselves on if they spook. Check your fencing regularly for hooks and nails and be proactive and defensive.
Down horses - This is usually an older horse issue, but can happen regardless of age. With our older horses, it is important to make sure they are comfortable from a joint and mobility standpoint. Your primary vet can help by performing joint injections, chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and suggesting supplements that help your horse feel their best. Keep tabs on the weather and pasture conditions. Walk your fence lines and look for abnormal things, such as weird holes that could impair your horses’s ability to rise. If your horse appears down and won’t rise, if you can SAFELY flip them to the other side, that will sometimes allow them to use the other side of their body and they can then get up.
Stay updated by following our social media channels for further information, and feel free to contact us with any questions.

Are you able to recognize the signs of colic in a horse? The term "colic" means general abdominal pain, and in our equin...
03/12/2025

Are you able to recognize the signs of colic in a horse? The term "colic" means general abdominal pain, and in our equine family members, is usually caused by the following:

🐴 Gas Colic – build-up of gas in the intestines. It is always good to intervene early, as gas colic can lead to a displacement.
🐴 Impaction Colic – Results from a build-up of food or foreign matter in the intestines, leading to delayed GI motility and an "impaction" in the intestines.
🐴 Displacement and/or volvulus– This is when the horse's GI tract (usually the colon) is in the wrong spot. Sometimes a displacement can then lead to a torsion or "twist".

Colic can arise suddenly and be a highly stressful experience for both you and your horse. It’s essential to have a well-defined plan in place to address it promptly and effectively.

1. Contact your primary veterinarian or an emergency veterinary service immediately.

2. Remove access to ALL FOOD AND HAY to prevent further complications. If your horse has an impaction or volvulus, it can contribute to the build up of non-moving feed.

3. Administer Banamine (flunixin) ONLY IF directed by your veterinarian. Oftentimes, we don't WANT you to give medications prior, especially if we can be out in a short period of time. If your vet says to give Banamine, and you have the liquid form, DO NOT GIVE IN THE MUSCLE. If you don't feel comfortable giving Banamine in the vein, you can always give the amount orally. This is also a good reminder to ask your primary veterinarian for a tube a Banamine at your horse's wellness visit.

4. Your vet or ER vet may recommend handwalking if you can do that safely. They also may recommend to put your horse on a trailer and drive around. Medical management is still recommended, but depending on what's going on, a trailer ride can make a significant difference.

5. Remain calm and composed to ensure the best course of action. If your horse is down and rolling, don't try to walk them. Ultimately your safety is top priority - if you are injured, you can't help with important details we need and decision making.

If you have any questions regarding colic or how to manage your equine family member experiencing colic, please don't hesitate to contact us. Be sure to follow our social media for additional information.

What are the essential items that every horse owner should have on hand in case of an emergency? Dr. Blasko has compiled...
03/11/2025

What are the essential items that every horse owner should have on hand in case of an emergency? Dr. Blasko has compiled a list of four key items she recommends all owners keep readily available.
1. A tube of Banamine (flunixin), which can be used for a lot of things. A 1,000 lb dose can be used for colic, any sort of uncomfortable behavior, lameness, swellings, and more!
2. A good and accurate digital thermometer! If your horse isn’t eating, an easy thing to rule out is a fever. Depending on the situation, anywhere between and/or greater than 101.5 - 102.0 F is considered abnormal. That helps us determine if the decreased appetite is more colic or fever-related.
3. A good halter! I know it sounds silly, but I have seen a lot of “down horses” that when I put a halter on and cluck/ask them to come forward and stand, they pop right up. Without a halter and only the owner’s encouragement, they don’t really move much.
4) Duct tape. Everyone needs duct tape!
If you have any questions about creating an emergency kit, please feel free to contact us. Be sure to follow our social media for a comprehensive overview of the items our veterinarians keep in their emergency bags.

Meet Jenna Moline, DVM, MS! I am Jenna Moline and I am excited to be one of the veterinarians of the Front Range Equine ...
03/06/2025

Meet Jenna Moline, DVM, MS!
I am Jenna Moline and I am excited to be one of the veterinarians of the Front Range Equine Urgent Care! Having grown up on a cattle ranch in Sundance, Wyoming, horses have always been an integral part of my life. Initially I thought I would return to Wyoming to be a mixed animal rural practitioner, but during my first year at Washington State University, I had the privilege to work for Dr. Warwick Bayle in his equine research lab. It became apparent that following the path to becoming an equine exclusive veterinarian was my future. This eventually led to me doing an internship with the field services at Hagyards Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky. I stayed on as an associate in Kentucky, but eventually my longing to be back west won out. I was fortunate to work for a great referral/ambulatory practice in Montana where I was able to develop my skills managing hospitalized cases in additional to continuing to work in an ambulatory setting. The mountains have always been my home so it is my pleasure to join the Front Range to serve the equine community of Colorado.

When should you contact an emergency veterinarian?The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) provides compr...
03/05/2025

When should you contact an emergency veterinarian?
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) provides comprehensive guidelines for handling various equine injuries and emergencies. In critical situations, emergency veterinary practices typically address issues such as:
🐴 Colic
🐴 Lacerations
🐴 Ocular conditions
🐴 Choke (esophageal obstruction, not related to the throat, trachea, or windpipe)
🐴 Dystocia (complications during foaling)
🐴 Acute lameness (sudden onset of lameness)
🐴 Neurological symptoms (such as uncoordinated movement or difficulty walking in a straight line)
🐴 A down horse (unable to rise)

While these issues are commonly addressed by emergency veterinary practices, your regular veterinarian can also be consulted for guidance and care. As an emergency veterinary service, we assist general practitioners by managing urgent cases, allowing them to focus on routine appointments and other care.
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How do you stay calm during an equine emergency? Dr. Blasko recommends taking deep breaths and talking to your horse in ...
03/04/2025

How do you stay calm during an equine emergency? Dr. Blasko recommends taking deep breaths and talking to your horse in a calming manner. For example, instead of loud noises to keep a horse from going down, cluck or kiss instead. She often tells people if their horse wants to lie down, that’s okay - let them! If they are colicky, or just feel overall not great, they can lie down. They’re tired. Some owners get really frantic about keeping their horse up - if they are down and trying to roll and kick, she is in the camp of “if you can get them up safely and walk them, do it. If you can’t, don’t worry about it.” Rolling does NOT cause a horse’s intestines to twist. “I also think talking to your vet (either emergency or primary) can help an owner stay calm. For horses, some like a buddy near them for companionship. If your horse is the only one in the barn while waiting for the vet, bring in another horse so he or she knows they didn’t get left behind by the herd.”

Stay tuned to our social media for tips and advice on handling equine emergencies.

We Are Officially Open!If your horse is experiencing an emergency, please don't hesitate to call or text us at (970) 300...
03/03/2025

We Are Officially Open!
If your horse is experiencing an emergency, please don't hesitate to call or text us at (970) 300-4133. Our team is available every day of the week from 5 AM to 10 PM to assist you.

We are pleased to introduce Jenna Moline, DVM, MS! With her extensive experience and expertise, she will make a signific...
03/02/2025

We are pleased to introduce Jenna Moline, DVM, MS! With her extensive experience and expertise, she will make a significant contribution to our practice. Dr Moline has already tackled the daunting task of getting our medical records system up and running. Now she’s ready to ditch the computer screen and jump in the truck! Stay tuned for her full biography, coming soon!

Meet Allison Blasko, DVM, MS! I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, just outside Seattle, where my love for horses began a...
03/01/2025

Meet Allison Blasko, DVM, MS!

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, just outside Seattle, where my love for horses began after my mom gifted me a riding lesson certificate for my 11th birthday. I quickly became a barn rat, spending countless hours cleaning stalls, catch riding, grooming, and doing anything else I could at the barn. One memory that stands out is when a vet came to check mares after breeding, and while most of the girls were disgusted, I was captivated—and hooked.

After college, I attended CSU, earning both a Master’s in Environmental Science and my DVM degree. I then completed an intense, one-year equine internship in Arizona before continuing in equine-focused medicine. While I’ve dabbled in small animal medicine to keep my skills sharp, my heart has always been with horses. In 2020, I launched my own mobile equine practice in Arizona. At the end of 2022, my partner and I moved to Loveland with our small but mighty four-legged family. During this time, I made the difficult decision to close my practice and transition to small animal medicine full-time. While this allowed me to spend more time with my husband and my horse, Shaggy, I soon realized how much I missed working with horses. After giving small animal medicine a “college try,” I realized my true calling and am thrilled to be back in equine practice.

As an equine practitioner, I believe we have a responsibility to support our colleagues, whether they’re just starting out or have decades of experience. The statistics for DVMs entering and staying in equine practice are dismally low. Having personally experienced a brief departure from the field, I’m passionate about FREUC's mission to help others, like me, remain in equine medicine in some capacity.

I’m driven by the variety of urgent and emergency cases I encounter and the opportunity to support horses and their owners in their time of greatest need. Horses have a special place in my heart, and I hope that’s evident when I care for your equine family members.

Outside of FREUC, I’m fortunate to share my life with my wonderful husband, Ken, and our small family of four pups (Ellie Rae, Radley, Juno, and Jack), two cats (Kyle and Kevin), and Shaggy, my beloved Appendix (who some may argue I love more than Ken). You might spot Ellie or Jack riding along in the truck on calls.

I’m thrilled to start this new chapter and am eager to serve the equine community in this capacity!

Urgent Care for Your Equine Family Member!At Front Range Equine Urgent Care, our veterinarians provide compassionate, ti...
02/26/2025

Urgent Care for Your Equine Family Member!

At Front Range Equine Urgent Care, our veterinarians provide compassionate, timely, and focused care when your horse needs it most. Whether it’s a colic, laceration, or any other unexpected emergency, our team is dedicated to helping your equine partner get back on their hooves!

We’ll be open starting March 3, 2025! We are available daily from 5 AM - 10 PM. Please give us a call at (970) 300-4133. Let us be there for you and your vet when timing is crucial!

Introducing Front Range Equine Urgent Care! Emergencies happen, but you don’t have to face them alone! Front Range Equin...
02/26/2025

Introducing Front Range Equine Urgent Care!

Emergencies happen, but you don’t have to face them alone!

Front Range Equine Urgent Care opens March 3, 2025 and is here to provide your horse with the urgent, compassionate care they need, when they need it most.

Front Range Equine Urgent Care and its veterinarians provide prompt, focused, and trusted ambulatory urgent and emergency care only to your equine family member along the Northern Colorado Front Range. We strive to be a solution to the current equine veterinary shortage and burnout problem by serving as a reliable and trusted referral service available to your veterinarian. By providing these services in your horse’s time of need, we will ensure that the urgent need is addressed, and will ensure a seamless transition back to your primary care veterinarian for continued follow-up care.

We’ve got your equine family member covered, working alongside your primary vet to get your horse back to health! We are open every day from 5 AM – 10 PM. Our team of veterinarians provide compassionate care and are always focused on your horse’s well-being.

When the unexpected happens, call us for help at (970) 300-4133! Keep your eyes on our social media for more information leading up to our grand opening!

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Berthoud, CO
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