Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center

Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center For more than 50 years, one of the foremost equine veterinary referral clinics in the world.

Follow-Up Update (Nov. 20, 2025):Thank you to everyone who shared yesterday’s EHM outbreak alert and helped spread aware...
11/21/2025

Follow-Up Update (Nov. 20, 2025):
Thank you to everyone who shared yesterday’s EHM outbreak alert and helped spread awareness. As of today, no EHM cases have been reported in California, and current confirmed cases remain limited to Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, with one unrelated case identified in Maryland.

To help ensure the safety of all our patients, a pre-appointment screening questionnaire will now be required for all horses prior to arrival at the clinic.

We encourage owners to continue practicing strong biosecurity, monitoring updates from the EDCC, and contacting their veterinarian with any concerns regarding recent travel or potential exposure.

Staying informed and proactive remains the best way to protect your horses.

HORSE OWNER ALERT: EHV-1 OUTBREAK in TexasThere is an active outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in Texas, linked to ...
11/19/2025

HORSE OWNER ALERT: EHV-1 OUTBREAK in Texas

There is an active outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in Texas, linked to recent events in the Waco area. This virus is highly contagious and can cause fever, respiratory illness, abortions in pregnant mares, and in some cases a serious neurological form called EHM.

If your horse traveled, competed, or was around horses that did—please read.

What to Watch For

Keep a close eye on your horses and contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice:
• Fever (often the first sign)
• Nasal discharge, coughing, or lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Hind-end weakness, stumbling, incoordination
• Loss of tail tone or difficulty urinating/defecating
• Any sudden neurological changes

What You Should Do NOW
• Isolate any horse that attended recent events or was around exposed horses
• Stop hauling or attending events until cleared by your vet
• Take temperatures twice daily on all exposed horses
• Do NOT share tack, buckets, grooming tools, or trailers
• Disinfect equipment, stalls, and high-touch surfaces
• Limit visitors and keep strict biosecurity in place

Why This Matters

Horses from multiple barns, events, and regions were exposed. Quick action and monitoring protect your horse and the entire community.

If you have questions or notice symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

https://equinediseasecc.org/outbreaks

We were honored to once again host the wet lab portion of the West Coast Equine Reproduction Symposium here at Alamo Pin...
11/11/2025

We were honored to once again host the wet lab portion of the West Coast Equine Reproduction Symposium here at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center!

Organized by UC Davis, this outstanding event brings together veterinarians and professionals from across the country who are passionate about advancing the field of equine reproduction.

The symposium features two days of lectures led by some of the top experts in reproductive medicine, followed by a hands-on wet lab on the final day—hosted right here at Alamo Pintado.

This marks the sixth time we’ve had the privilege of hosting the wet labs, and it’s always a highlight to see so many talented individuals come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen our collective commitment to equine health and innovation.

We’re proud to support continuing education and collaboration in our field—and grateful to UC Davis for their continued partnership in making this event possible.

Meet Ava (Psax Fifth Avenue) — a 14-year-old Half-Arabian mare whose journey is a true testament to resilience, expert c...
11/07/2025

Meet Ava (Psax Fifth Avenue) — a 14-year-old Half-Arabian mare whose journey is a true testament to resilience, expert care, and the bond between horse and owner.
In 2022, Ava underwent colic surgery with a resection, performed by Dr. Wade Walker, followed by post-operative care and recovery under Dr. Carolina Lopez. The following year, she faced another setback — a deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) injury, treated by Dr. Tyler Stevenson.
This fall, Ava and her owner made the trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the Arabian U.S. Nationals, where their hard work and courage shined:
U.S. National Champion
• Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Open
• Ladies Side Saddle AAOTR
• Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40–59
U.S. Reserve National Champion
• ABS Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot

“I can truly say there is NOTHING like trotting through those gates on green shavings with my girl!” – Lori Hart (Ava’s Owner)

Congratulations to Ava, Lori Hart her devoted owner, and trainers Tamera Burkman & Martin Avalos on this incredible comeback! We are so proud to have been part of your journey.

This past weekend two research studies recently conducted at the Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center were presented at t...
10/31/2025

This past weekend two research studies recently conducted at the Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center were presented at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Surgery Summit scientific conference in Seattle. World renowned equine orthopedic researcher and Alamo Pintado collaborator, Dr. Lisa Fortier from Cornell University presented data on an intra-articular study performed at Alamo Pintado on a revolutionary new regenerative medicine technology for treatment of joint disease in horses. Team veterinarian Dr. Wade Walker also presented study data on the use of Cisplatin Electrochemotherapy in the Treatment of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Horse. We are proud of our team for their contributions to advancing equine medicine, surgery, and sports medicine.

Practicing with the diagnostic precision made possible by advanced imaging modalities has been a core tenet of practice ...
10/31/2025

Practicing with the diagnostic precision made possible by advanced imaging modalities has been a core tenet of practice at Alamo Pintado since the late 1980s, when we installed the first Bone Scan in private equine practice in the United States.

In 2006, Alamo Pintado became the first private equine hospital in the United States to install a high-field MRI (1.5 Tesla Siemens Magnetom Espree). In 2012, Alamo Pintado added a low field standing MRI (0.27 Tesla Hallmarq) MRI. While both systems deliver exceptional results and we use them in daily practice, our high-field MRI is often our clinicians first choice as it provides superior imaging resolution.

Because high-field MRI requires general anesthesia, one of the most common questions we get from horse owners and referring veterinarians is of the safety of this procedure. At Alamo Pintado every case undergoes a comprehensive pre-anesthesia screening, continuous expert monitoring, and a skilled hands-on recovery process with two of our team members in the recovery room with the horse. With more than 5,000 high-field MRI procedures performed over the years, our team has maintained an exceptional safety record—99% completed without incident. While no anesthesia procedure is without risk, we are proud of the track record of our amazing team.

This morning we had the privilege of hosting a group of equine veterinarians from around the country for a continuing ed...
10/03/2025

This morning we had the privilege of hosting a group of equine veterinarians from around the country for a continuing education event hosted by Platinum Performance.

We shared stories of our hospital’s heritage and the Platinum beginnings at Alamo and demonstrated some of the advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies unique to Alamo Pintado.

It’s always an honor to open our doors to colleagues who are equally passionate about equine veterinary medicine and caring for the horse.

We’d like to share the recent success of some of our clients competing at the American Eventing Championships held at Ga...
09/19/2025

We’d like to share the recent success of some of our clients competing at the American Eventing Championships held at Galway Downs in Temecula, California

A huge congratulations to our very own ICU technician Lexie Thacker on a respectable 5th place finish in her division with Jo Cho’s Debussy! “Dimples” was a star all week finishing strong with dressage.

We’re also celebrating our longtime client Allyson Hartenburg, who had a phenomenal show along with her clients. Allyson rode Amy Luca’s Cupid to a 7th place finish in their division.

We are so proud to support Allyson, Lexie and their horses through every stride — from performance care and sports medicine to celebrating their success in the arena.
Tina Fitch Photography

Meet Peter & Penny — two adorable mini donkeys who recently had their teeth floated! Keeping up with routine dental care...
09/12/2025

Meet Peter & Penny — two adorable mini donkeys who recently had their teeth floated! Keeping up with routine dental care is key to keeping donkeys healthy and happy.

Big thanks to Dr. Kerr for their care, and pictured here is Jaime Lopez — a beloved member of the Alamo team for over 30 years.

Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, a leader in equine veterinary medicine located in Los Olivos, CA, is seeking a Clie...
09/09/2025

Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, a leader in equine veterinary medicine located in Los Olivos, CA, is seeking a Client Care Coordinator to join our team!
As the first point of contact for many of our clients, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our veterinarians, technicians, and administrative team while helping us deliver the exceptional care Alamo Pintado is known for.
What you’ll do:
- Provide outstanding client service — in person and over the phone
- Coordinate appointments and manage scheduling logistics
- Process medical records and assist with patient outcome tracking
- Collaborate with our veterinary team and clients
What we’re looking for:
- Friendly, compassionate, and organized
- Skilled at multitasking in a dynamic environment
- Knowledge of equine care or veterinary terminology is a plus
- Must be willing to work onsite in Los Olivos, CA

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] to learn more.

Meet Ferguson, a truly special foal — he and his mom are both buckskin Shires a very rare color for that breed! Ferguso...
09/04/2025

Meet Ferguson, a truly special foal — he and his mom are both buckskin Shires a very rare color for that breed! Ferguson arrived at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center with a patent urachus — a condition where the opening between the bladder and umbilicus fails to close — complicated by a significant infection of the umbilical vein and thrombosis of both umbilical arteries.

Our surgical team performed a delicate umbilical stump resection to remove the infected tissue and address the thrombosed vessels. Following surgery, Ferguson received intensive post-operative care including IV antibiotics, fluid therapy, and continuous monitoring by our ICU team to ensure a smooth recovery.

We are happy to report that this little one is now doing well and back to enjoying life as a healthy, happy foal!

Our founders Dr. Doug and Sue Herthel built family into the foundation of Alamo Pintado from the earliest days. Over th...
08/11/2025

Our founders Dr. Doug and Sue Herthel built family into the foundation of Alamo Pintado from the earliest days. Over the years we have had Alamo Pintado team members who have spent 20, 30 and 40+ years with us serving our clients and their beloved horses and their fellow team members. Over the next few months, we will be introducing you to those Alamo Pintado team members. Today we would like to recognize two beloved Alamo Pintado staff veterinarians whom both just reached the 25-year mark as part of the Alamo Pintado family.

Dr. Lisa Teske joined Alamo Pintado as a staff veterinarian in the year 2000 after completion of her veterinary internship with us. Lisa, originally from Nebraska, completed her veterinary school training at Colorado State University. Lisa is loved by her clients. She has a special interest in sport horse medicine and acupuncture. Lisa is a passionate dressage enthusiast and can be found at the barn or in the show ring on her days off.

Dr. Erin Byrne joined our Alamo Pintado family in the year 2000 after completion of veterinary school at UC Davis and an internal medicine residency at Texas A&M University. Erin, who is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, enjoys swimming, Kayaking, and spending time with her dogs when she is not at the hospital. Erin is a tremendously talented and dedicated internal medicine specialist who will do everything in her power to return her patients to good health.

We love both of these amazing veterinarians and are so honored to have them on our team.

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2501 Santa Barbara Avenue
Los Olivos, CA
93463

Telephone

(805) 688-6510

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