San Luis Rey Equine Hospital

Established in 1971 by Doctors Jay and Ethel Rose, San Luis Rey Equine Hospital has earned a strong national and international reputation as a distinguished equine hospital. The facility has pioneered advances in equine abdominal surgery, radiographic technique, and nuclear scintigraphy. Many innovative surgical techniques and treatment regimes have been developed at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital.
A full-service facility, the hospital provides advanced diagnostics, lameness, medical and surgical care to horses from around the U.S. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The hospital is entrusted with the care of thousands of horses each year, and prides itself on developing positive working relationships with clients and their local veterinarian.

San Luis Rey is recognized for setting standards and being on the cutting edge. The facility is especially well-known for its involvement in the treatment of the legendary Seattle Slew, arguably one of the greatest Thoroughbreds in American racing history and a renowned sire. The procedure involves inserting an implant (now known as a Seattle Slew basket) between the horse’s cervical vertebrae alleviated the crippling spinal cord compression known as Wobbler Syndrome.

Whether a beloved family pet or a world-renowned equine athlete, each horse receives exceptional attention and care at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital. The hospital staff is composed of board certified veterinary surgeons and internists, veterinary interns, technicians, and specialist consultants. The entire team is dedicated to delivering unprecedented results for each patient