I have been using Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic for all the years we have had horses. The care in both routine and emergency responses that we have experienced has been unparalleled. The staff exhibits a perfect balance of professionalism, knowledge, cutting edge expertise and caring. From having Dr. Tim Eastman stand in a field with me for six hours on Christmas Eve looking after a sick animal, to a 30 minute Sunday night response by Dr. Wade Tenney for a suspected colic-we have never been disappointed; only impressed and grateful for the dedication and expertise our animals have consistently benefited from.
Thanks Steinbeck!

We have had the unfortunate expeience of almost loosing a very expensive neonate colt because Steinbeck simply could not determine what was wrong with him as he rapidly went downhill (not nursing, not standing, extreme lethargy). Worse than that, we asked them to give the colt omeprazole because we had read the colt's teeth grinding could be due to ulcers and they reluctantly did for a few days, but then discontinued it. The colt got worse again after briefly stabilizing. Finally we picked him and his mom up because it was clear he was likely going to die, and went off to another equine clinic where he was promptly scoped (he was NEVER scoped at Steinbeck). Diagnosis: severe ulcers. With omeprazole and rantidine (two anti-ulcer drugs) he got better and has never looked back. He is a stallion at stud now and winning competitively. He has not been on anti-ulcer medication for two years. We asked for an adjustment on a near $10,000 bill as they were treating him for about everything EXCEPT the cause of his illness. They refused and retaliated by throwing our account into collections.
Our friend had a 6 year old horse that started to fall down when going to the right. Steinbeck insisted it was EPM and started a very expensive traetment for EPM. The horse tested negative for EPM by blood and Steinbeck were unable to do a spinal tap for a defintive diagnosis despite repeated attempts. Over months of hospitalization, the horse got worse, but Steinbeck refused to re-consider their diagnosis. The owner put the horse in the trailer and went to UC Davis. Diagnosis: wobblers syndrome. The horse underwent cervical surgery and is pasture sound and remains a beloved pet. Steinbeck's bill: near $70,000. No adjusments were made on the bill.
Taking your horse to Steinbeck can result in a nightmare for your horse and your pocketbook. It is important that these storie