Marrott Equine

12/16/2025

Holiday Schedule Notice – Marrott Equine

Dr. Richard Marrott will be unavailable December 18–22 as Dr. Marrott will be out of town with family. Please plan accordingly.

Equine Emergencies:

If you experience an equine emergency during this time, please contact **Littleton Equine** for emergency services.

Phone Availability:

Our phone lines will remain available for **non-emergent scheduling during normal business hours**.

Phone Line Closures:

• **December 24–25**
• **January 1**

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season! 🎄✨

12/01/2025

Good morning, Marrott Equine breeding clients!

This is your friendly reminder that today is **December 1st**, and if you’re planning to breed early this season, now is the time to get your mares **under lights**.

To help stimulate early cycling, mares should receive **16 hours of light per day**. This includes pregnant mares due early that you intend to rebreed. As their bodies adjust to the increased light, they may begin shedding their winter coats—so please plan ahead for **blanketing** or additional warmth as needed at your facility.

Make sure the lighting is **bright enough to read a newspaper under**, and that mares do not have access to dark areas during the 16-hour light period. Many convenient **timer options** are available, allowing you to manage the lighting without making extra cold-weather trips.

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 303-589-4005.

Also, now is the perfect time to reach out for **Breeding Service Agreements** and **Foaling Service Agreements** for early foaling/breeding mares to secure your spot. Let us help ensure your mares are foaling comfortably in a warm barn with full care for all their needs!

For requesting a service agreement be sent to you, email [email protected].

11/21/2025

As we continue to monitor the current outbreak of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHM) infection, let's take this opportunity to discuss once more the importance of biosecurity measures to stop disease spread. We recommend the following biosecurity precautions for horse owners, particularly if their horses have recently traveled to horse shows or were exposed to horses that have traveled:

1) Monitor horses for clinical signs (including fever, discharge from the nostrils, toe-dragging or a lack of balance) and take the temperature twice daily. Temperature greater than 101.5 F is considered a fever.

2) Immediately isolate any horse(s) showing clinical signs. Equine herpesvirus is an aerosolized virus and is spread through shared airspace, direct contact, and contaminated caretakers or equipment. A good isolation area is a separate barn or shelter that does not share airspace with healthy horses.

3) Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated.

4) Contact your veterinarian to evaluate your horse and to propose a comprehensive biosecurity protocol.

5) Increase biosecurity measures that include extensive cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment that come in contact with affected horses: wash or sanitize your hands between interacting with horses; take time while filling water buckets and feed tubs, do not cross contaminate; minimize the use of shared equipment and tack.

6) Make sure your horse is up to date on vaccinations.

7) Establish communication with all parties involved (owners, boarders, trainers, etc.).

More resources and information regarding biosecurity are available on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity

To learn more Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), visit: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

11/19/2025

Attention Marrott Equine Clients

With the recent outbreak of EHV/EHM, we want to provide an important update. While the majority of confirmed cases are currently in Oklahoma and Texas, we are choosing to err on the side of caution, as horses from our area regularly travel to and from events in those regions.
Our recommendations at this time:
• If you have recently traveled or believe your horse may have been exposed, please isolate for a minimum of 14 days.
• Monitor temperatures twice daily during the isolation period.
• If you suspect your horse may have been exposed, please contact us so we can advise you appropriately.

Please avoid traveling with your horses unless absolutely necessary until the spread has been identified as contained and we have more information. Limiting movement helps reduce potential exposure.

At this time, we are not recommending updating vaccinations if your horses are already current on spring and routine fall vaccinations.

Although there is no official stop-movement order or major concern currently in Colorado, we strongly encourage maintaining good biosecurity practices, including:
• Keeping tack, buckets, grooming tools, and equipment sanitized and not shared outside your property.
• Avoiding nose-to-nose contact with unfamiliar horses whenever possible.
If your horse appears sick or “not themselves,” please notify us. If you have an appointment for a horse showing signs of illness, do not unload your horse at Marrott Equine until we have evaluated them in the trailer.

Thank you for helping us protect the health of our equine community.

11/18/2025

Notice to Clients – Emergency Services, Farm Calls & Prescriptions

Marrott Equine does not provide emergency services for non-clients. Emergency coverage is reserved for current clients who have received routine care from Dr. Marrott within the past year, including:
* General wellness care
* Dental care
* Vaccinations
* Lameness or breeding services

Emergency Coverage
* Emergency services are provided only within a 1-hour radius for farm calls, or on a haul-in basis for current clients.
* Dr. Marrott’s facility is strategically located to help ensure clients are closer to the nearest equine hospital if referral or advanced care is needed.

Farm Calls & Haul-Ins
* Farm calls will be limited to locations within a 1.5-hour radius whenever possible.
* Please note: farm calls may have a 1–2 week wait to plan accordingly.
* Haul-ins are always more quickly accessible and strongly encouraged, especially for clients outside the core service area.

Standard of Care
* Annual dental floats/exams
* Core Spring vaccination
* Fall Flu/Rhino vaccination
* Regular, consistent farrier care
* A minimum annual wellness exam to ensure your horse’s health concerns and lamenesses are appropriately managed
* If traveling, horses must have a current Coggins (within 1 year)
* If traveling out of state, a health certificate within 14 days is required

Prescription Policy
* Prescriptions will not be refilled unless the horse has been examined by Dr. Marrott within the past 12 months for the condition the prescription is intended to treat.

Phone Consultations
* Recheck exams are strongly recommended over phone consultations, as Dr. Marrott can provide more accurate medical advice when seeing the horse in person.
* Phone consultations are available if needed but must be scheduled in advance.
* Each phone consult is billed at $125 per hour.

Payment Policy
* Updated Policy for Clients: To better serve everyone and keep communication open, all payments are due at the time of service, unless communication is established with our office to set up a reasonable payment plan. (Plans will not be available for certain procedures)
* A card must be kept on file for all clients and will be charged within 24 hours of services provided.
Due to increased travel time and expenses, farm call prices have risen for clients located further away. Please plan accordingly.

Phone: 303-589-4005
For non-clients who see this notice: We encourage you to call and schedule an appointment to establish care. This ensures your horse will be eligible for emergency services and ongoing medical support if needed.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
�— Marrott Equine

11/18/2025

**Attention Marrott Equine Clients!**
A drastic weather change is headed our way, and sudden shifts in temperature can put your horses at higher risk for colic. Now is the perfect time to review the signs and take steps to prevent trouble before it starts.

Common Signs of Colic to Watch For

* Pawing or stomping
* Looking at or biting their sides
* Restlessness or repeatedly lying down and getting up
* Rolling more than usual
* Lack of manure or dry, hard manure
* Reduced appetite or not finishing feed
* Dullness, sweating, or unusual behavior

If you notice any of these signs, contact us right away.

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Prevention Tips During Weather Swings

Hydration is essential. During sudden weather changes, many horses drink less, which increases the risk of impaction colic.
**Dr. Marrott recommends offering multiple water options to encourage drinking:**

* Electrolyte water
* Plain fresh water
* “Sweet tea” water: plain water with a small handful of senior feed added
* Soaked feed: cubes, pellets, beet pulp, etc.

Providing variety helps ensure every horse finds something they want to drink.

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**Final Reminder**
Monitor your horses closely over the next few days and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have concerns. We’re here to help keep your horses healthy, safe, and comfortable through the weather change.

Dr. Marrott & the Marrott Equine Team

10/08/2025

Marrott Equine! A horse’s best friend!

09/11/2025

Yesterday this beautiful little filly came into the world! It was a late season high risk placentitis case but with the proper treatment both mom and baby did everything perfectly with no complications!

08/08/2025