Tacoma Equine Hospital

04/03/2025

GRAPHIC PICTURE WARNING! Wound progress picture from one of Dr. Watson's patients. Patience and fabulous owner aftercare goes a long way in healing. So happy to see this horse's progress!

03/27/2025

Fun Facts with Dr. Galen!

Do you have a horse?
No, fun fact is that I have never actually owned a horse however, I have been riding since I was very young.

What discipline?
I rode hunter/jumpers as a kid and then switched to polo in college. Since college I have had the good fortune to have many friends with spare horses and have done everything from Fox Hunting, to Endurance, to trail riding.

Future equine goals or something you're looking forward to this year with horses?
Make time for more riding and get my son out on horses more.

Fun fact about yourself?
I love horses and riding but most of my free time is spent paddling on a competitive dragon boat team.

03/26/2025

Be sure to check the and local news for storm updates. Stay safe everyone!

03/21/2025

Fun Facts with Dr. Lynch!

Do you have a horse?
Yes, I co-own three horses with my partner:
Lego - loves having his eyes massaged
Penny - proof that hock arthritis doesn't have to slow you down
Naya - frequently mistaken for a stallion ... is actually a mild mannered mare.

What discipline?
Lego - former Arabian circuit hunter, has dabbled in dressage, currently having an identity crisis
Penny - former reiner, current Western dressage / equitation horse
Naya - former dressage horse, current pasture ornament

Future equine goals or something you're looking forward to this year with horses?
Keeping them all sound, healthy and getting a little riding in here and there when I can!

Fun fact about yourself:
My first horse was a Polish Arabian gelding named Pepsi

Favorite quote:
"All horses are therapy horses; most are just freelancing" (author unknown)

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patty’s day from today’s dental with Dr. Galen! She was already in the spirit. ☘️

03/12/2025

Dr Galen was honored to be able to help Atlas in his time of need. Big thanks to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue and Puyallup Police Department for assisting in getting him freed and helping get the family in touch with us for immediate care. We are all wishing Atlas a speedy recovery!

03/11/2025

Meet Lauren! Lauren is our Administrative Assistant and plays a huge role behind the scenes here in our office.
"I grew up in a farming town in the central coast of California. Being from such a small town that revolved around livestock, it was only a matter of time before horses became my obsession. I got my first horse when I was eleven years old and was always out at the barn rain or shine. Over the years I would switch between competing in gymkhanas and rodeos to fun, relaxing trail rides through the mountains or at the beach.
My love of horses followed me through my college experience and I graduated from California State University- Fresno with a B.S. in Animal Science with an emphasis in Pre-Vet. During college, I volunteered at several large and small animal clinics, as well as working at the barn on campus. After graduating, I started working in research laboratories, before moving to Washington. While my old mare is still in California, I am very excited to still be involved in the horse world by being a part of a team that provides excellent care to our patients. During my free time, you can find me spending time with friends and family, baking sourdough bread, reading books from my ever growing library, or exploring the outdoors with my husband and our Golden Retriever."

03/06/2025

Dr. Watson and Gabbi had some extra assistance floating this little cowgirl's horses. ? ?

03/05/2025

Fun Facts with Dr. Watson!

Do you have a horse?
Yes, Firenze is a 23 yr old Suffolk Punch/QH cross.

What discipline do you ride?
Discipline of anything fun. He is mainly a dressage horse but he loves absolutely any adventure - beach, forest, mountain, etc.

Future equine goals or something you're looking forward to this year with horses? Any riding adventure! Always grateful to get out on horseback.

Fun fact about yourself?
I actually compete and show more in dog sports than horse sports :)

02/28/2025

When your first pregnancy check of the season blesses you with TRIPLETS 😳😳😳

Definitely not something we usually see! Dr Lynch had her work cut out for her to reduce this down to a single embryo since horses rarely carry twins successfully to term, and certainly not triplets!

02/25/2025

Drs Galen & Lumley had fun exploring Kona in between all the learning at !

02/22/2025

Where in the world are Drs Galen and Lumley this week? In paradise learning all about the equine stifle with ! 🐴 🏝️

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day ❤️
Thinking about breeding your mare? For more information call: 253-535-6999

02/12/2025

We are booking up quickly and only have a few more appointments available in February for this dental special! Call our office today to schedule your float. 253-535-6999

Happy National Pet Dental Health Month! We are offering discounted in clinic dentals with no haul in fee for the month of February. Please note: this offer only applies to haul in dental appointments. Call our office to schedule today! 253-535-6999

02/11/2025

American Association of Equine Practitioners
"Are you foal-ready?
This Wednesday, join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar & Taylor Huffman for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create a foaling kit, the timeline of parturition (foaling), and how to recognize when veterinary intervention is needed.
Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.
Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ats8dN0E2JxrJYoBUPKU7BW_HtYcwxW988ZYvpWRruqNFu98_uws~AnoL_ZTlIx2iZDbk457AKzpEPWgwMyM1m36OoJWUUyiXJPOgKi4PHJJYdQ?lmt=1739288759000

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee."

02/05/2025

Happy National Pet Dental Health Month! We are offering discounted in clinic dentals with no haul in fee for the month of February. Please note: this offer only applies to haul in dental appointments. Call our office to schedule today! 253-535-6999

01/31/2025

We have some fashionably cute patients! "Java" Johnson was looking extra adorable for her appointment today.