Dr. Courtnee Morton

Courtnee Morton, DVM

Courtnee Morton, DVM

VETERINARIAN

Education & Trainings

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine 2017
Chi University 2021

Professional Memberships

AVMA, AAEP

Dr. Courtnee Morton is a 2017 Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine graduate. Since graduation, she completed an equine internship and has been solely an equine practitioner. In 2021, Dr. Morton decided to follow her lifelong dream of starting her own mobile equine veterinary practice in a place her heart has always called “home,” close to her family. In her free time, Dr. Morton enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her three dogs Mr. Feeny, Ellie, and Maverick. She has a love for her long-eared patients, and hopes to someday have a whole herd of donkeys!

Recent Articles

Facial Nerve Paralysis in Horses
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Courtnee Morton, DVM

What Is Facial Nerve Paralysis in Horses? Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) in horses occurs when the function of the facial nerve is decreased or completely absent. This can be a unilateral (one-sided) or...

Keratomas in Horses
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Courtnee Morton, DVM

What Are Keratomas in Horses? Keratomas are benign (non-cancerous) growths that occur within the hoof of the horse.  While relatively uncommon, keratomas can be uncomfortable for the horse and time-consuming...

How To Load a Horse in a Trailer
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Courtnee Morton, DVM

Being able to load your horse in a trailer is important for many reasons. This makes it easy to: Transport your horse to a veterinary facility if they become sick or injured Travel with your horse to competitions,...

Kissing Spine in Horses
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Courtnee Morton, DVM

What Is Kissing Spine in Horses? Kissing spine in horses refers to the tops of the vertebrae along a horse’s back touching and rubbing together in typically a painful manner. This condition is also referred...

Rain Rot in Horses
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Courtnee Morton, DVM

What Is Rain Rot in Horses? Rain rot, also called dermatophilosis or rain scald, is a skin infection typically seen along the back and topline of horses or on the lower legs where moisture collects. Rain...

Scratches in Horses
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Courtnee Morton, DVM

What Is Scratches in Horses? Not to be mistaken for a common scratch wound, scratches in horses refers to a skin infection of a horse’s leg that can reach from the heel all the way up to the cannon bone....