About Thal Equine LLC

Thal Equine LLC is the best-equipped and most capable equine hospital between Albuquerque and the Denver metro area. Dr. Thal, a lifelong horseman and equine vet since 1993, has been solving tough equine veterinary problems since he started practice. The practice has added and lost staff and veterinarians over the years, but one thing has stayed the same - a commitment to providing thorough veterinary care, exemplary customer service, and great communication. Customers have praised the practice for its top-notch facilities, skilled staff, and innovative treatments. Dr. Thal and his team have successfully treated a wide range of equine issues, from colic and laminitis to lameness and dental problems. They are known for their ability to quickly diagnose the root cause of an issue and provide effective, university-level care. One customer with a laminitic Icelandic mare expressed immense gratitude for the skilled and compassionate care their horse received, including a specialized shoeing technique that provided rapid comfort, a strict dietary plan that helped the horse lose over 100 pounds, and medication based on lab values that contributed to improving the horse's metabolic status. Another customer, who has worked with Thal Equine for over 20 years, described Dr. Thal as the finest equine vet in the region, with unparalleled knowledge and expertise. Overall, Thal Equine LLC is widely regarded as a top-notch equine hospital that provides exceptional veterinary care, excellent customer service, and innovative solutions to complex equine health issues.

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  • Feb 2026

    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...read full review

  • Nov 2025

    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...read full review

  • Mar 2025

    After having my first experience with Thal Equine clinic, including Dr. Thal and his wonderful staff, I had to add my own rave review to the many that already exist here. My mare Cheyenne had recently developed highly concerning acute suspected dental issues that had been overlooked by other vets and I was desperate to find answers. Dr. Thal not only fit us into his extremely busy schedule with very short notice, but performed thorough diagnostics that gave us a clear path forward and brought my horse (and me) immediate relief. Priceless.

    On top of this, Dr. Thal was the first and only vet in 20 years who Cheyenne ever allowed to stick her with a needle without...read full review

Hours

Monday: 9AM - 12PM
1 - 4PM
Tuesday: 1 - 4PM
9AM - 12PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 12PM
1 - 4PM
Thursday: 1 - 4PM
9AM - 12PM
Friday: 1 - 4PM
9AM - 12PM
Saturday: 9AM - 12PM
Sunday: Closed

Location

69 Bonanza Creek Rd, Santa Fe

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