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leoPre-Purchase Examination (PPE) is a comprehensive examination which we recommend having done on ANY new horse you are acquiring. Our exams take several hours to complete and include a full physical examination, ophthalmic examination, and lameness examination. Additionally, we may submit bloodwork (routine labs, drug testing, Coggins), and complete imaging (xrays) at the examination. You will get a fully typed up report after the examination. Our doctors do NOT pass or fail a horse on PPE, we simply determine if it is physically sound at the time of examination.

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Colorado Springs Office

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8:30 am-5:00 pm

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8:30 am-5:00 pm

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  • "I've been using Dr. Andersen as my equine vet for almost 3 years. She is smart and professional, and always has my horses' (and my) best interest in mind. She thoroughly evaluates each animal and takes the time to explain treatment options. She is also an outstanding chiropractor; my good barrel horse Danny loves her! An added bonus to the practice is Dr. Calvacanti. She is hard working, well educated and eager to learn. I trust my horses' health to Rocky Mountain Equine Clinic."
    Mandy M. D.
  • "I have my horse in retirement and went away to London for a week. On the second day of my trip I got the dreaded phone call that my mare was colicing. With a team effort London was trailered to Rocky Mt equine clinic. The staff was fantastic about keeping me up to date and keeping me sane. They were upfront about the situation and very supportive with my decision. They also were more then happy to allow my mares companion donkey to spend the night. THANK YOU ALL!"
    Hannah D.
  • "Dr Shiloh has been AMAZING with my mare. She has been so informative and so kind to not just me but to my baby as well. Talk about incredible patience and awesome bedside manners!! The work she’s done and her ability to explain it and do what’s best for the animal has me in awe. I am So glad she was recommended to me. I will always call her or recommend her and this clinic to anyone. Beautiful facility. Wonderful people. The best care my horse could have ever gotten."
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