Alta Equine Sports Medicine

Alta Equine is dedicated to providing advanced on-farm veterinary care. We understand that maintaining your horse’s health is a collaborative effort between you and your selected team of training and industry professionals. Every horse we treat receives individualized and specialized care with the compassion you expect, and they deserve.

Award winning excellence in equine medicine.

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Alta Equine is a fully ambulatory equine veterinary practice based out of Sonoma, CA, and serving the following areas: Sonoma County, Marin County, Peninsula, and East Bay.

Our emergency coverage area consists of a 30-mile radius of Sonoma and is reserved solely for established Alta Equine clients.

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Great article from TheHorse.com with tips on how to keep your horse calm during the 4th of July. ⁠
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https://thehorse.com/112440/how-to-keep-your-horse-safe-during-the-4th-of-july/⁠
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Dr. Zdimal had a fun day teaching the @lv_stables summer camp kids all about anatomy and other fun horse facts! #learningthroughplay #altaequineathlete #longviewstables

Fifi heard it was National Take Your Dog to Work Day. #AltaEquine #OfficePup

Did you know that some natural ingredients can cause accidental positive drug tests?⁠
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Not sure about your treats or that all-natural supplement? Call the Equine Drugs and Medications Program at 1-800-633-2472, give them the complete list of ingredi

The AAEP has put together this useful infographic with tips for transporting your horse. • Food and water should be provided prior to transport, during regular rest breaks and upon arrival at destination. • The animal should be rested befor

Footing can play a significant role in your performance horse's comfort and soundness. Recommendations for ideal footing vary with discipline, but all horses benefit from working on a variety of surfaces to aid in promoting musculoskeletal health. #A

Horse shows are starting back up. Do you have your horse's travel documents in order? #AltaEquine #Coggins #HealthCertificate #equestrianlife

A fever is a clinical sign in most infectious diseases and usually one of the first things your veterinarian will check if you suspect your horse may be ill. In horses, a fever is an internal temperature higher than 101.5 not resulting from external

When it comes to puncture wounds, leaving the sharp object in place allows your veterinarian to evaluate the area and use radiographs to determine if there is any involvement with the deeper structures of the hoof. #AltaEquine #HorseDoctor

Our mobile X-ray unit allows us to take detailed digital radiographs in the field. This allows Alta Equine to work closely with farriers to create a custom shoeing plan for your individual equine athlete's needs. #AltaEquine #HoofBalancing #HorseDoct