Conley & Koontz Equine Hospital, Inc.

11/30/2025

Overall, horse coat colors are due to two pigments, black and red. These colors then combine to form four main coat colors: black, gray, bay, and chestnut. When these pigments mix or are absent, they're able to create a wide range of coat colors. ?

11/27/2025

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and joy! 🍁🦃 Our veterinary practice will be closed on Thanksgiving Day as we take this time to celebrate with our families. We'll be back to serve you on Monday November 4th. We are open for emergencies and can be reached at 877-499-9909.

11/26/2025

Yesterday we were able to take a step back and take part in our annual Thanksgiving Carry-In!

Nothing like good food and great coworkers to kick off the holiday season. We shared homemade dishes, lots of laughs, and took a moment to be grateful for this amazing team.
Feeling thankful for full plates, full hearts, and work that feels a little like home. ❤️

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Conley and Koontz Equine Hospital 🦃🍁🧡

11/25/2025

Our goal is to help you achieve a healthy pregnancy from the very beginning. With accurate ultrasound timing and experienced monitoring, we give your breeding program an edge.

11/24/2025

The AAEP has organized a webinar for horse owners with questions about EHV.

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.

11/23/2025

Equine acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and taps into the body's natural healing abilities, reducing inflammation and promoting overall wellbeing. Discover how your horse can benefit by scheduling a consultation with us! 🐎✨ https://bit.ly/3Zsv67Z

11/21/2025

We had a blast hosting these kiddos and their chaperones a couple weeks back! We love the enthusiasm and joy this group brought to the tour
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11/21/2025

For those following the EHV/EHM outbreak, please be careful what information you are reading and (more importantly) sharing.

The EDCC works closely with the state veterinarians offices to report as quickly as possible confirmed (by testing) and suspected cases. It is the most accurate information available, and is what should be referenced (not google 🤪).

Again, if you have questions or concerns feel free to reach out!

Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of equine viruses named by numbers including EHV-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with EHV-1,3,4 posing the most risk for domestic horses. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common species are EHV-1 and EHV-4.

11/20/2025

We do all the exams, give all the medications, and perform all the procedures.

But none of that matters without CKEH quality patient care. Extra pats and favorite snacks ❤️

11/20/2025

Subtle changes in gait, behavior, or willingness to work? Don’t ignore the signs. Early intervention leads to better outcomes.📞 Give us a call if something feels off. https://bit.ly/3Zsv67Z

11/19/2025

You’ve likely heard about the Equine Herpes Myeloencephalitis cases that have been linked to the BFR in Oklahoma and the WPRA in Texas. There is a lot of information being passed around, not all of which is accurate, but we understand any of it can incite concern in any horse owner. We have been in contact with the Indiana State Veterinarian’s office and will keep you updated with information and recommendations if and when they change.

• Participant lists from both shows are in the process of being sent to state veterinarians, so they can be contacted to be made aware of the situation.
• If your horse attended either of these shows, it is recommended that you self-quarantine your horse(s) for 14 (minimum) to 21 (extra cautious) days.
• The only horses of concern at this point are horses with possible primary contact with affected horses. If you do not have horses coming back to your barn from either of these shows, your level of concern should be the same as it was last week 😊

Other things to keep in mind:
• Conley & Koontz has strict biosecurity measures in place to keep all of our in hospital patients as safe as possible, including both hospitalized and day patients. We also follow standard biosecurity measures to limit spread of disease from farm to farm during the course of our ambulatory calls.
• We do ask that if you or others are returning from one of these shows, you let us know if you are scheduling any routine or emergency appointments.
• EHM is caused by a mutation of the virus that causes respiratory illness – which is included in our vaccination protocols. Horses that travel or live in a boarding facility or other dynamic herd should be vaccinated 3 times annually for EHV-1.

We understand this is a nerve-wracking situation. Thank you for trusting us to help you keep your horses safe and healthy. If you have any questions about this outbreak specifically, please contact us on Facebook or by email at [email protected]. As always, emergency concerns should be called into the office at 877-499-9909.