Karl Hoopes

Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences (ADVS)

Extension Assistant Professor | Equine Medicine, Equine Behavior


Karl Hoopes

Contact Information

Office Location: ATRC 130
Phone: 435-535-5140
Email: karl.hoopes@usu.edu

Educational Background

DVM, Colorado State University, 2003
BS, University of Wyoming, 2000

Licensures & Certifications

Veterinarian , State of Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine, 2003
Veterinarian, Utah Department of Occupational Professional Licensing, 2003, 2003
Veterinarian, State of Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine, 2003

Expertise

I grew up on a small dairy farm in Afton, Wyoming. Horses were part of my everyday life. We used draft horses to feed cattle, haul hay, and for recreational pulling contests. I rode saddle horses to irrigate crops, on trail rides, and for hunting. I began training colts when I was 10 years old. Race horses became our hobby and I continue to run quarter horses today. I rode my first race when I was 11 years old. I went to University of Wyoming for undergraduate and Colorado State University for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2003. I came to Cache Valley in 2003 and went to work for Valley Veterinary Services in Richmond, Utah. I became an owner/partner in Valley Vet and enjoyed practicing here for 13 years. I began work at USU in August of 2015 as the Equine Extension Specialist. Horses continue to be an active part of my life. I am a member of the Cache Valley Cutter Racing Association, Utah Horse Pullers Association, and Utah Horse Council.

Publications | Fact Sheets

  • Hoopes, K., (2017). Equine Infectious Anemia.
  • Hoopes, K., Pittman, B., (2016). Equine Piroplasmosis.
  • Hoopes, K., Clement, H., (2016). Time to Say Goodbye (Equine Euthanasia).
  • Hoopes, K., Pittman, B., James, C., (2015). Intrastate and Interstate Travel Requirements for Horses.
  • Hoopes, K., Pittman, B., James, C., (2015). Intrastate and Interstate Travel Requirements for Horses (Spanish Translation).

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Journal Articles

    Academic Journal

      Professional Journal

        An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

        Publications | MultiMedia

        PowerPoint

        Web

          Other Media

            An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

            Publications | Other

            Newsletter

            • Hoopes, K., (2016). Equine Piroplasmosis. *
            • Hoopes, K., (2016). The Importance of Equine Dentistry. *

            An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

            Teaching

            ADVS 3300 - Equine Lower Limb Form and Function, Fall 2023
            ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Fall 2023
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2023
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2023
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2023
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2023
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2023
            ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Fall 2022
            ADVS 3300 - Farrier Science, Basic Hoof Trimming and Shoeing, Fall 2022
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2022
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2022
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2022
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2022
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2022
            VM-7571-001, Spring 2022
            ADVS 5190 - Equine Business Management, Fall 2021
            ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Fall 2021
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2021
            ADVS 1050 - ADVS Academic and Career Orientation, Fall 2020
            ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Fall 2020
            PCS 4320 - Forage Production and Pasture Management , Fall 2020
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2020
            ADVS 5190 - Equine Business Management, Fall 2019
            ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Fall 2019
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2019
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2019
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2019
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2019
            ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Fall 2018
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2018
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2018
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2018
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2018
            ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Fall 2017
            PCS 4320 - Forage Production and Pasture Management , Fall 2017
            ADVS 2190 - Horse Production Practices, Fall 2017
            ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Spring 2017
            ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Fall 2016

            Extension

            Equine Assisted Services , 2015 - Ongoing
            Ride Utah!, 2015 - Ongoing
            Ranch Horse Care, 2015 - Ongoing
            Equine Health Care, 2015 - Ongoing
            English Series, 2016 - 2017