Dr. Courtnee Morton

Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

If you have ever taken your horse across state lines, to a boarding facility, or to a competition or event, you’ve had to have a negative Coggins test with you. Think of a Coggins test for horses like...

Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

What Is Pigeon Fever in Horses? Pigeon fever in horses, also called false strangles or dryland distemper, is an infection caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis bacteria that occurs most often in...

Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

Whether you’re planning on hauling your horse 10 minutes down the road for a trail ride or leaving for a cross-country haul for an event, it’s important to prepare your horse trailer so your horses stay...

Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

What Is Facial Nerve Paralysis in Horses? Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) in horses occurs when the function of the facial nerve is decreased or completely absent. This can be a unilateral (one-sided) or...

Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

What Are Keratomas in Horses? Keratomas are benign (non-cancerous) growths that occur within the hoof of the horse.  While relatively uncommon, keratomas can be uncomfortable for the horse and time-consuming...

Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

Being able to load your horse in a trailer is important for many reasons. This makes it easy to: Transport your horse to a veterinary facility if they become sick or injured Travel with your horse to competitions,...