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Conejo Valley Equine

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Conejo Valley Equine

Our group practice specializes in ambulatory equine medicine in local Ventura and Los Angeles County 24hr Emergency Service

06/12/2025

We are currently having temporary issues with our phones. If there is an emergency or you need to contact our office please send us an email at [email protected]

04/20/2025

Happy Easter!

Maurice would like to know which pair of ears is better: Donkey or Bunny? 🫏 vs 🐰

We are open for emergencies only today!

03/17/2025

Meet the Staff Monday!

Dr. Richard Stevens certainly needs no introduction. He is one of the few that can say he has only had one job! Dr. Stevens graduated from Colorado Veterinary School in 1981 and joined Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital as an intern that same year. He has continued to build Conejo Valley Equine as the premier ambulatory practice serving Ventura and Northern Los Angeles Counties. He enjoys complex lameness cases, dentistry, and caring for horses throughout all stages of their life.

Dr. Stevens is rarely seen without a yellow Labrador puppy- in-training. Rudy is currently his 14th puppy! When not treating horses he enjoys farming on his avocado ranch.

03/10/2025

We are fortunate to have the best team around!

Each Monday we will be featuring one amazing member of our staff! Stayed tuned to learn more about our wonderful staff who dedicates themselves to providing the best care for your horses!

03/07/2025

Spring is here! It is the perfect time to schedule your horses annual wellness exam to update their vaccinations!

Wondering what vaccinations are recommended for your specific horse and situation? Our team would be happy to discuss the core vaccines that are recommended for every horse (Rabies, Eastern/Western Equine Encephalitis, Tetanus, and West Nile virus) and risk- based vaccines (Flu/ Rhino, Strangles).

03/05/2025

Our wonderful team of doctors is available 24/ 7 for your equine emergencies.

Call (805) 496-0505.

03/03/2025

Final tip for a successful pre-purchase exam: Horses do not 'pass' or 'fail' their exam!

We understand that horses are a part of your family and deciding on your next partner is an emotional, rational and financial decision. Our goal with the pre-purchase examination is to provide our professional expertise to help you decide on the right horse who can be enjoyed for many years to come!

03/02/2025

Tip #4 for successful Pre-purchase exam: Understanding the lameness exam

The most common reason for performing a pre-purchase exam (PPE) is to evaluate the horse's soundness. Lameness is the number one cause for loss of use in horses, so this is often the potential buyer's biggest concern and reason for having the horse evaluated.

Here is what you can expect during the lameness portion of the exam:
1. Initial check- an evaluation of the horses conformation and look for any heat, swelling or pain.
2. Movement- the horse will be observed in a straight line and circles
3. Flexion Test- Specific joints are flexed for a period of time and then the horse is asked to jog off to see if any lameness is apparent after the stress test.

If no significant problems are discovered when evaluating the horses's gait, the next step in the exam is often diagnostic imaging of the horses's legs. The most common imaging includes taking radiographs (x-rays) to evaluate the bones and joints.

Please reach out to our office if you would like to schedule a pre-purchase exam!

03/01/2025

Tip #3 for successful pre-purchase exam: Understanding the exam

The comprehensive examination will look at all facets of the horse. We will listen to heart, lungs and gut sounds. We will do a head to tail physical exam to look and feel for anything considered abnormal. We will look thoroughly at the eyes. Then we will conduct a lameness exam.

Stay tuned for our next post detailing the lameness exam!

02/28/2025

TIP #2 for successful pre-purchase exam: Have the seller complete our form about the horse's history.

Our main goal is to understand the horse's history so we can provide the best assessment about their suitability for your needs. A horse's history provides valuable information that we can use to focus the exam. Their history answers questions about a horses previous health and soundness. Some findings during the exam may have been present for a long time or may be newly identified. Understanding how they have or have not changed is an important piece of determining what future monitoring is necessary.

02/27/2025

TIP #1 for a successful pre-purchase exam (PPE): Always communicate your goals and plans for the horse with the veterinarian prior to the pre-pruchase exam.

The scope of the pre- purchase exam should be decided in a conversation with us before the exam. Communicating your needs as the buyer allows our team to get you the information to help you decide on the purchase. Often, the exam scope depends on the current and/ or intended use of the horse being considered for purchase. Our veterinarians are readily available to help you determine what parts of the exam and tests will best suit your needs. Every pre-purchase includes a comprehensive physical exam. Many of them include x-rays, blood tests, or drug screening.

02/26/2025

Interested in purchasing a new horse? Contact us to schedule your pre-purchase exam.

Pre-purchase examinations (PPEs) are frequently performed to evaluate the health and soundness of horses before being purchased or leased. A veterinarian from our team will perform a complete examination that includes various evaluations- general physical examination, lameness exam, neurologic exam, ophthalmic exam. The PPE is arranged by the potential horse buyer with the consent of the horse seller. The goal is to help identify problems the horse has in order to guide the buyer's decision to purchase the horse.

Something important to note: The exam does not provide a "guarantee" for the horse; it is only an evaluation of that horse on that day of the exam and cannot provide a prediction of the horse's future health and soundness.

Stay tuned for upcoming posts about the various aspects of a pre-purchase exam!

Address

Thousand Oaks, CA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18054960505

Website

http://www.conejoequine.com/

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