UC Davis Center for Equine Health

UC Davis Center for Equine Health The CEH is dedicated to advancing the health of horses through research, education and service.

Location:
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Phone: 530-752-6433

Office Hours:
M-F 8am-5pm Our mission is to advance the health, welfare, performance and veterinary care of horses through research and education. We accomplish this by providing academic leadership and by serving as the organizational umbrella under which equine research is funded and conducted at UC Davis. We bring together resea

rch facilities, students, veterinary residents and researchers, and veterinarians to tackle important problems affecting the health of horses. The findings of studies conducted by CEH researchers are applied directly to equine patients of the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, allowing continuous improvements to be made in the standard of veterinary care. In addition, the CEH plays an important role in the training of future veterinarians, academic clinicians and researchers by providing invaluable hands-on learning opportunities to undergraduate veterinary students, residents and graduate students. Through these research and educational efforts, the faculty and staff of the CEH continually strive to provide new information and improved diagnostic and therapeutic options to benefit the owners of California's large and diverse horse population.

Attention incoming first-year UC Davis undergraduates with an interest in horses!The Horsin' Around UC Davis First-Year ...
08/28/2026

Attention incoming first-year UC Davis undergraduates with an interest in horses!

The Horsin' Around UC Davis First-Year Aggie Connections offers opportunities to meet other students with similar interests and learn about the ways you can be involved with horses on campus.

Whether you are an experienced equestrian or new to horses, we are excited to welcome you to the UC Davis equine community!

*The program consists of 20 different connections, so there's something for everyone! Find the right fit at https://newstudentprograms.ucdavis.edu/aggie-connect/connections

We are looking for a new team member! If you (or someone you know) has a passion for horse health, equine rehabilitation...
08/21/2026

We are looking for a new team member! If you (or someone you know) has a passion for horse health, equine rehabilitation, and supporting the training of future veterinary professionals, we invite you to view job id 88201 on the UC Davis jobs website. Please note that this position requires advanced horse handling skills and experience. The application period is open through 8/26/2026.

We hope to see you at UC Davis Horse Day, October 10th!
08/12/2026

We hope to see you at UC Davis Horse Day, October 10th!

UC Davis Horse Day is just a couple months away! Join us for a day of informational discussions and demonstrations designed for horse enthusiasts of any age, experience level, or discipline! This event is open to the public and is your chance to learn from equine industry experts. Attendees can choose the sessions that are of most interest to them, and there is sure to be something for everyone! More information on speakers, session topics, and event registration is coming soon, so stay tuned!

You can get the latest information on the Horse Day website: https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/horseday

Thanks to the UC Davis Equine Medical Strike Team and collaborators for their efforts in this successful equine rescue a...
08/03/2026

Thanks to the UC Davis Equine Medical Strike Team and collaborators for their efforts in this successful equine rescue at the Tevis Cup 100 Mile One Day Ride - Western States Trail Foundation this past weekend!

CEH extends a big congratulations to our recent student staff graduates! Ansley, Madison, Nicole, Wyatt, and Eden, we ar...
07/08/2026

CEH extends a big congratulations to our recent student staff graduates! Ansley, Madison, Nicole, Wyatt, and Eden, we are grateful for your dedication and hard work and are excited to see where the next chapters take you!

Image descriptions:
Ansley Wright and CEH Teaching Herd Horse Chapter II
Madison Beckham and CEH Teaching Herd Horse Ted
Nicole Gonzalez and CEH Teaching Horse Dueces Are Flashin
Wyatt Marshall and CEH Teaching Horse Snap Jet
Eden Feinstein and CEH Teaching Horse Dueces Are Flashin

How do you perform a dental exam on a Miniature Horse? You have to get down on their level! We're grateful to the amazin...
06/23/2026

How do you perform a dental exam on a Miniature Horse? You have to get down on their level!

We're grateful to the amazing UC Davis Field Service team who always goes above and beyond to keep all of our horses healthy - even when it requires some acrobatics. We're sure that CEH's resident Miniature Horse, Coco Puff, took her role very seriously as she provided an important learning experience for these veterinary students.

Image description: Students in blue scrubs crouched down on the floor of a barn observing a dental exam on a miniature horse wearing a speculum while a veterinarian examines her mouth.
Photo credit: Dr. Jennifer Cassano

Join the UC Davis Horse Barn this evening for their Annual Production Sale Showcase and place a bid to take home one of ...
06/20/2026

Join the UC Davis Horse Barn this evening for their Annual Production Sale Showcase and place a bid to take home one of these talented youngsters!

With temperatures projected to soon reach triple digits for the first time this year, here are some important tips to pr...
06/10/2026

With temperatures projected to soon reach triple digits for the first time this year, here are some important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses:

1. Know the signs of fatigue and overheating.
2. Keep your horse hydrated.
3. Keep a supply of water available for your horse to drink.
4. Provide salt and electrolytes as needed.
5. Limit exertion during peak heat.
6. Optimize ventilation in the trailer.
7. Plan ahead for trailering.
8. Provide shade.
9. Ensure good air circulation in barns.
10. To lower body temperature, hose off your horse or pour a bucket of water over your horse.

Mythbusters:
* It is a myth that if a hot horse drinks water, it will experience colic or other medical problems.
*Research has shown that sweat scraping, or removing water from the horse’s coat, is not necessary. Failing to remove excess water will not make your horse any hotter or have detrimental effects on health.

Image description: Close up of bay horse with green and black halter getting a bath with blue sky and green trees in the background.

We're back at it for Day 2 of the Western States Horse Expo and we've got some more great speakers lined up today:Horse ...
06/06/2026

We're back at it for Day 2 of the Western States Horse Expo and we've got some more great speakers lined up today:

Horse Expo University
9:40 am - Dr. Rana Bozorgmanesh
Old Horses, New Tricks: Keeping Your Senior Horse Thriving
12:20 pm - Dr. Emily Berryhill
Essentials of donkey care: seeing donkeys through a veterinary lens

Trail Symposium
2:20 pm - Dr. Lais Costa
On the Trail: Expect the Unexpected

Don't forget to stop by and say hi at our booth in the Mane Market Mall!

P.S. Tickets are only $18!

We’re underway here at the Western States Horse Expo! Come see us in the Mane Market Mall. Check out Dr. Lais Costa’s pr...
06/05/2026

We’re underway here at the Western States Horse Expo! Come see us in the Mane Market Mall. Check out Dr. Lais Costa’s presentation, “On the Trail, Expect the Unexpected” at 11:40 in the Trail Symposium and Jessica Morgan’s talk on “Fitness, Conditioning, and Rehabilitation” at 12:20 in the Horse Expo University!

Address

One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA
95616

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15307526433

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