Conley & Koontz Equine Hospital, Inc.

Conley & Koontz Equine Hospital, Inc. Mission Statement: Provide the highest quality equine medical and surgical service for our patients to benefit the caring horse owner.
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A full service equine hospital. We provide 24 hour emergency service, equine surgery performed by a board certified equine surgeon, neonatal care, sports medicine, ambulatory medicine, reproduction, preventive medicine, wound management, shock wave therapy, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy,laboratory, etc.

01/20/2025

No one wants an emergency, but everyone should be prepared for one. Knowing who to call or where to go when your horse is in trouble should be planned out BEFORE a problem arises.

We are happy to provide emergency services to our clients as well as new clients, 24/7/365. Ambulatory services are available on a case by case basis, and hauling to our hospital in Columbia City is always an option for those that cannot be seen on the farm, or would be better served in house.

More advanced emergency services, such as colic surgery or medical hospitalization, are available if your veterinarian advises referral.

If you have questions about our emergency services, please do not hesitate to contact us! Drop us a message or call the office at 877-499-9909.

We’ve got babies on the brain!This morning we held our annual “Dystocia Drill” where we met as an entire staff to review...
01/17/2025

We’ve got babies on the brain!

This morning we held our annual “Dystocia Drill” where we met as an entire staff to review all of our protocols for the management of dystocias, c-sections, and foal resuscitation.

Much thanks to Minnie for volunteering to be our Madigan Squeeze demonstration patient!

We hope you don’t need us, but we are ready if you do 🐴

Recently while attending the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, our doctors listened to a presenta...
01/03/2025

Recently while attending the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, our doctors listened to a presentation on the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for the management of exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) and equine asthma. Although the studies are still on-going, they showed effectiveness for the management of two difficult respiratory conditions in the horse.
In the study presented, 76% of barrel horses with EIPH improved at least 1 grade and 46% improved 2 grades on BAL red blood cell scores after ESWT. While performing the study there was a discovery that ESWT also reduced airway inflammation and showed improvement with equine asthma. They discovered that horses undergoing ESWT for two treatments 2 weeks apart improved both conditions. Based on these studies, it is believed that ESWT is a safe and effective modality that can be used for the treatment of EIPH in barrel horses as part of a comprehensive approach that may include furosemide and/or asthma therapies.
If you would like to discuss the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the management of exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage or equine asthma, reach out to one of our veterinarians.

01/03/2025

💥💥Heads up Valparaiso area💥💥

Dr. Rothenbuhler will be out that way on Thursday, January 9th by appointment.

Please call the office at 877-499-9909 to schedule!

We would like to wish Tugbot a happy 4 year colic surgery-a-versary ❤️This handsome boy will be 35 in a few short months...
12/30/2024

We would like to wish Tugbot a happy 4 year colic surgery-a-versary ❤️

This handsome boy will be 35 in a few short months and is living his best life 🐴 🎉 much thanks to his family and friends who take such good care of him.

We love you Tugboat!

12/30/2024

Friendly reminder that the office will be closing at noon tomorrow, 12/31/24, and will be closed on New Years Day.

We are always available for any unforeseen emergencies: 877-499-9909.

Congratulations to Tamara Sisk, Mojo, and Brian Craig Quarter Horses on their Top 10 ride at the AQHA World Show!
12/27/2024

Congratulations to Tamara Sisk, Mojo, and Brian Craig Quarter Horses on their Top 10 ride at the AQHA World Show!

We are proud to announce that Conley & Koontz is a part of the ELVES team this year! We have thoroughly examined Santa’...
12/24/2024

We are proud to announce that Conley & Koontz is a part of the ELVES team this year! We have thoroughly examined Santa’s reindeer and found them fit for service and we stand by in case of emergencies around the world. Veterinarians around the world are ready at a moments notice to help! We suggest carrots and candy canes for reindeer treats to help fuel them on their journey.

Hello all! 🎄✨With the holidays rapidly approaching, Conley & Koontz would like to update you on our upcoming holiday hou...
12/18/2024

Hello all! 🎄✨
With the holidays rapidly approaching, Conley & Koontz would like to update you on our upcoming holiday hours. As always, we will still be available on an emergency basis at 877-499-9909.
We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

12/12/2024

Dr. Siana Bollman will be at "Kiss"mass Juvenile & Futurity this weekend for all your veterinary needs!

12/06/2024

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.

12/04/2024

Good morning all! 🐎

Conley and Koontz Equine Hospital is updating their financial policies that will take effect January 1, 2025. Please be on the lookout for emails linked with docusign and or paper form via snail mail.

Thank you, and stay warm out there❄️

Happy Friday everyone! 🍂🐴With the holidays quickly approaching, we would like to let you know that Thursday November 28t...
11/22/2024

Happy Friday everyone! 🍂🐴

With the holidays quickly approaching, we would like to let you know that Thursday November 28th, and Friday November 29th our office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

We will still be available on emergency, however. To reach us, please call 877-499-9909.

Happy Veterans Day to our own Dr. Conley and to all of our wonderful clients! A heartfelt thank you from all of us to yo...
11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day to our own Dr. Conley and to all of our wonderful clients! A heartfelt thank you from all of us to you for your service 🇺🇸✨

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2249 S 500 E
Columbia City, IN
46725

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18774999909

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Did you think I forgot about foal Friday?? Never! This Foal Friday is a momma highlight! Boomer was so excited to get a cookie from her baby daddy for her “checked in foal” appointment today ❤️🎉

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As many of you guessed, it was a piece of wood. I guess you could say she had a real thorn in her side! 🪵 This mare was new to these owners and did not have a wound when they got her, so this splinter has been in there for an undetermined amount of time! Dr. Bollman placed a drain and the mare is well on her way to feeling much better.

Who loves a good POP? 🙋🏼‍♀️🌋 Any guesses on what Dr. Bollman found inside of this abscess? 👀

For those of you patiently waiting, your answer is in a new post on our page! What’s your diagnosis? 7 year old standardbred gelding, otherwise healthy, was perfectly fine at breakfast. Found down in the field unable to get up on his own. Owners used a sling and got him up, sluggishly walked 50 feet and collapsed to the ground again. On exam he was laterally recumbent and unable to sit up on his belly. He had a cheek pouch full of sweet feed. His tongue was slightly weak and fell to the side of his mouth. When offered hay he was unable to bring his lips together or use his tongue effectively enough to move the hay into his mouth. Check back Monday for the answer! ETA: We are the vet, these are my exam findings, confidently done appropriately. The owner did seek out veterinary care when he knew something was wrong. The answer is being withheld for now to allow folks to offer thoughts on what it might be, which then allows a more thorough discussion on what it is. If you have other questions about exam findings, I am happy to answer them and keep the great guesses coming!

Only the best prenatal care for our pregnant mommas 💕🐴

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