Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Equine Veterinarians in Calgary
Established in 2013 by three board-certified equine veterinarians, TD Equine delivers specialized care for performance horses across Alberta. Our team provides comprehensive veterinary services at Spruce Meadows tournaments, including the Summer Series and Masters events, while maintaining a strong partnership with the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. We combine decades of experience in equine sports medicine, surgery, and reproduction with cutting-edge diagnostics like digital radiography and gastroscopy. Our practice emphasizes preventive care through tailored Performance Health Plans and collaborates with UCVM to advance veterinary education. Clients benefit from our expertise in lameness diagnostics, regenerative therapies, and saddle fit assessments, ensuring optimal equine health and performance.We maintain rigorous standards through continuous professional development and affiliations with leading veterinary institutions. Our commitment extends beyond clinical care to fostering the next generation of veterinarians through UCVM's distributed learning community. With a focus on personalized service, we treat every client and patient as part of our extended family. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates podiatry, nutrition consultation, and reproductive management to address the full spectrum of equine healthcare needs. TD Equine remains dedicated to advancing equine welfare through innovation, education, and compassionate care.
Services
Performance Health Plans
Pre-Purchase Exams
Lameness Diagnostics
Digital Radiography
Regenerative Therapies
Shockwave Therapy
Dentistry Services
Reproductive Management
Gastroscopy
Nutrition Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We provide veterinary care at Spruce Meadows international tournaments
- Our team includes board-certified equine surgeons and sports medicine specialists
- We collaborate with University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine specialists
- We offer advanced diagnostics including Lameness Locator and dynamic endoscopy
- Our Performance Health Plans combine preventive care with performance optimization
Services
Performance Health Plans
Our Performance Health Plans provide comprehensive preventive care for equine athletes. These customized programs combine soundness evaluations with nutrition consultation, dental care, and hoof management. By monitoring horses during competition seasons, we identify potential issues before they affect performance, ensuring optimal health for show jumping, dressage, and western performance disciplines.
Lameness Diagnostics
We specialize in advanced lameness diagnostics using regional anesthesia, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Our process includes ground and under-saddle examinations to pinpoint musculoskeletal issues. With access to MRI and Lameness Locator technology, we develop targeted treatment plans for conditions affecting performance horses across multiple disciplines.
Regenerative Therapies
Our regenerative therapies utilize platelet-rich plasma and IRAP to treat joint inflammation without steroids. These biological treatments harness the horse's natural healing mechanisms for soft tissue injuries. We administer these therapies as alternatives for horses with contraindications to traditional corticosteroid injections, promoting faster recovery times.
Pre-Purchase Exams
We conduct thorough pre-purchase examinations that include soundness evaluations and diagnostic imaging. Our assessments consider the horse's intended use, age, and discipline requirements. We employ X-rays, ultrasounds, and endoscopy to provide comprehensive health reports, helping buyers make informed investment decisions for performance and pleasure horses.
Gastroscopy
Our gastroscopy service identifies gastric ulcers in performance horses using specialized endoscopic equipment. This procedure determines ulcer locations and severity in both squamous and glandular stomach regions. We develop customized treatment protocols based on findings, addressing the 90% prevalence rate of ulcers in competitive equines through targeted medication plans.
People
Dr. Dan French
Veterinarian
Board-certified equine surgeon and sports medicine specialist with 25 years at Okotoks Animal Clinic. Oversees Spruce Meadows FEI veterinary program and teaches at UCVM. Competes in jumper dressage disciplines.
Dr. Suzon Schaal
Veterinarian
Equine veterinarian with expertise in podiatry and lameness. Five-time World Champion in Working Cow Horse discipline. Focuses on western performance horse health while maintaining active competition career.
Dr. Candice Crosby
Veterinarian
FEI-certified veterinarian specializing in polo horse medicine. Active competitor in hunter/jumper disciplines and regular contributor to Spruce Meadows veterinary team. Former Atlantic Veterinary College instructor.
Dr. Lisa Millican
Veterinarian
Equine reproduction specialist with residency training from Atlantic Veterinary College. Former Massachusetts equine practice resident and UCVM affiliate. Interests include sports medicine and advanced dental procedures.
Dr. Charlotte MacLeod
Veterinarian
Graduate of University of Calgary's veterinary program with New Zealand racing industry experience. Specializes in performance horse medicine and reproduction. Recently returned to Alberta after international practice in Thoroughbred and Standardbred care.
Questions
What equine specialties do you offer?
We specialize in sports medicine, lameness diagnostics, regenerative therapies, and reproductive management for performance horses across all disciplines.
Do you provide emergency veterinary services?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency care, we collaborate with local clinics for after-hours urgent cases requiring specialized attention.
Can you perform pre-purchase exams for competition horses?
Yes, our comprehensive pre-purchase exams include diagnostic imaging and performance evaluations tailored to the horse's intended discipline and competition level.
What diagnostic technologies do you use?
We utilize digital radiography, Lameness Locator system, gastroscopy, and dynamic endoscopy for advanced equine diagnostics.
Do you work with international show jumping events?
Yes, we provide veterinary services for Spruce Meadows tournaments including the Summer Series and Masters events.
How do you support equine nutrition needs?
Our nutrition consultations develop customized feeding plans based on age, workload, and health conditions affecting equine performance and well-being.
