Recognizing the Horse in Pain...And What You Can Do About It!
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Dr. Joanna Robson is a proud member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Veterinary Medical Association, Saddlefit 4 Life, American Quarter Horse Association, United States Equestrian Federation, and the Bay Area Equestian Network. She is a Certified Infrared Thermographer through Infraspection Institute, and the Veterinary Technical Director of EquineIR - sponsor of the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
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JOANNA L. ROBSON, DVM, CVSMT, CMP, CVA, CSFT, CIT
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Equitana 2012Nerve damage RF limb, image Peter HopkinsDr. Robson with Eckert Meiners, Karen Loshbaugh, and Jochen Schleese, Equitana Germany.Heel inflammation in a metabolic/Cushing's horseIll-fitting Western saddleTreating a patient in Rancho Santa Fe, CALecturing at Rolex, KY 2011Dr. Robson is dedicated to education against abuse in equine sportSaddle-fitting is a predominant part of my veterinary practice.Equitana standNevan at homeSid
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Welcome to Inspiritus Equine, Inc., offering Veterinary Chiropractic, Veterinary Acupuncture, Saddle-Fitting, Thermography, Herbal Medicine, and education for owners while treating your horse with compassion.
    Inspiritus Equine unites the best healing methods from both Eastern and Western Veterinary Medicine, with top industry professionals in farriery, saddlery, thermography, and training, to create an integrated, sound equine body and mind.  Inspiritus Equine, Inc. provides a unique approach to your horse's well-being. Dr. Robson evaluates each patient as a whole horse and emphasizes client education.

Dr. Robson is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and is a:

  • Certified Veterinary Spinal Manip. Therapist  (HOWC)
  • Certified Massage Practitioner (Pacific School of Massage)
  • Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (Chi Institute)
  • Certified Saddlefitting Technician  (Saddlefit4Life)
  • Certified Infrared Thermographer (Infraspection Institute)
  • National and International Lecturer and Clinician


If your horse is biting, bucking, or bolting, cold-backed and stiff, crooked, resistant to aids, post-dental or surgery, head-tossing, losing muscle, developing lumps and bumps, having problems with leads...your horse is in pain!

Please CALL 707-738-7110 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Demo horse on a treadmill with the FLIR T400. Is everything "normal"? Thermography is an excellent tool for lameness localization, saddle-fitting, pre-and post-competition evaluation, and so much more!