Thal Equine LLC

I can not thank Doug Thal enough for saving my horse Casper. Casper is my best friend and means the world to me. I don’t know what I’d do without him. Casper has had two colic surgeries. In 2021, he had colicked and was in extreme pain. We took him to Doug that night. He found out that he had a severe impaction that could not resolve without surgery. The decision had to be made quickly. We were able to go forward with the surgery and Doug did the most amazing job. Doug worked for hours to make sure everything went well. I am forever grateful that we could do the surgery and for Doug. I couldn’t imagine a better vet than him. The next day, I got to go see Casper when he was recovering to say hi. It was the best thing to get to see his sweet little face poking out the stall door. He had th

Dr. Thal saved my horse Gunner. Gunner broke a molar several years ago and I failed to get care for it based on some bad advice. Gunner stopped eating on December 5th this past year and then had two bouts of colic, because he had stopped drinking water. I called Thal Equine after making another mistake in Gunner’s care. I was told to get Gunner to them as soon as possible. When we arrived he and his team made us feel welcome. They examined Gunner. He was a very sick horse. Before they took him to his stall I hugged him and told him I love him and I would be back for him. Honestly, I was unsure I would ever see Gunner alive again. Dr. Thal explained the surgical procedure to remove the molar. It is a complicated procedure which involves boring a hole through the horse’s sinus to r

Dr. Thal is widely known for his success as a colic surgeon. So when my mare was experiencing acute colic symptoms, she was rushed to his clinic. She was quickly diagnosed with a colon displacement; her colon was pushed up her left side and caught on a ligament and her spleen! It is a fluke condition with a surgical solution. My mare was prepared for surgery. But Dr. Thal explained that sometimes an non surgical technique of rolling the horse over and manipulating the colon from the outside can resolve the issue. He offered to try that first!! Even though I authorized surgery, this expert surgeon was willing to try a less invasive, less expensive, and less guaranteed solution first! I was blown away! Apparently he and his team are also experts at rolling with a high rate of success in app

I recently brought a Registered Quarter Horse from Kentucky to Santa Fe. It’s been a long time since I had horses, in fact, it’s been a good 30 plus years. Before “Mouse” arrived I did a lot of research trying to find who was the best farrier and the finest equine vet. I was informed that Dr. Doug Thal was the best vet bar none. Within the past year I have had a few health concerns regarding Mouse. Doug has come out to the barn, or advised me on multiple occasions. I have been completely taken in by his professionalism, knowledge, and his genuine care. Just over Thanksgiving, Mouse had an intestinal issue that had been going on for several weeks. Though it was a holiday and he was away from the hospital, Doug kept in steady contact with me and steered me through. How many vets would do

I met Dr. Thal and his amazing team when I brought my foal, just a few hours old and in respiratory distress, to Thal Equine LLC.  The comfort and relief I felt was immediate as Dr. Thal and his team quietly, confidently and efficiently took charge and saved my lovely blue roan Azteca colt.  Since then, I have had several more, and serious equine injuries.  While it is difficult for me to make a 3.5 hr trip to his office, Dr. Thal has willingly texted with me about my concerns, to give me advice and to determine if I need to have him see my horse.  Dr. Thal is not only a veterinarian, he is also a competent horseman who has provided my horses with the best of care.  Holly of Dr. Thal’s staff answers the phone and has always made me feel important and valued.  I can not begin to express my