tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post5436262173264560010..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Choosing an equine veterinary hospitalStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-86772929353964682252009-07-21T16:06:29.544-04:002009-07-21T16:06:29.544-04:00Thanks for posting so many wonderful resources for...Thanks for posting so many wonderful resources for equine veterinary information. On the rare occasion that you need an equine vet, it is important to know when and where to go so you can seek the most expert help available as quickly as possible.Anne Coylehttp://www.theequestriancorner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-39451471499550294802009-07-15T23:14:22.807-04:002009-07-15T23:14:22.807-04:00We have two excellent clinics - both over an hour ...We have two excellent clinics - both over an hour away - U. Wisc. and one other. I've had two emergency trips - one ended badly (a fracture) and the other OK (impaction colic). It's nice we've got good places close by.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-56519509671899677552009-07-15T20:31:54.051-04:002009-07-15T20:31:54.051-04:00Unfortunately, the closest equine hospitals are a ...Unfortunately, the closest equine hospitals are a pretty far drive (1-2 hours). The Peterson &Smith/University of FL deal with big $$$ Thoroughbreds all the time, so they are pretty much cutting edge. Problem is, if you wait too long the ride up there might get a bit crazy. <br /><br />As far as $$$, they are ruthless. The last horse that I know about being sent there for colic surgery Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210327520793064458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-74995653251929857732009-07-15T19:10:03.585-04:002009-07-15T19:10:03.585-04:00I am so, so lucky as I live in New Jersey. NJ Equi...I am so, so lucky as I live in New Jersey. NJ Equine is about 20 minutes away in one direction. Since they specialize in lameness and injuries...Smarty Jones was treated there...it's my ace place for consults after my excellent vet suggests a trip there. <br /><br />To the northwest, is Midlantic and they have a surgical facility as well and are colic specialists. I have, unfortunately, had Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-606965244185745992009-07-15T18:58:07.671-04:002009-07-15T18:58:07.671-04:00We just got a new facility locally (a little over ...We just got a new facility locally (a little over an hour away, http://www.pioneerequine.com/) and I have to say I was amazed at how beautifully constructed it was. There are large exam rooms for privacy, a horse MRI, and one of the surgical suites even has a large observation window that overlooks the waiting area so for those of us that are curious, can watch a procedure/surgery. The arena Nicku Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006911603623063201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-12890299024810014532009-07-15T17:32:14.307-04:002009-07-15T17:32:14.307-04:00I have thanked my stars MANY times that I live 10 ...I have thanked my stars MANY times that I live 10 minutes down the road from Virginia Tech, which has an excellent large animal hospital. My youngster has been there 3 times (1 routine and 2 emergencies). Each time the care has been excellent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com