What to Expect at Your Appointment
Knowing what to expect at your first appointment will help make the process more comfortable and efficient for both you and your horse.
Get Settled
In preparation for your appointment please ensure that your horse is adequately groomed to allow the vet to more easily examine them.
Please inform your equine vet if there are any behavioral concerns to watch for and provide them with any medical records that you have.
Meet Your Veterinarian
A member of our team will review your horse's history and discuss any issues. You can ask any questions you want, and we'll dedicate time to answering them.
Examination, Diagnosis & Treatment
Once your horse has been assessed, we will provide you with a diagnosis, any required vaccinations, and options for treatment. Your veterinarian will work with you to determine a treatment plan for your horse.
After your visit, we will create a detailed report of the diagnosis, the discussion had with you, and your horse's treatment plan. We will keep this information on hand.
Our Care Philosophy
We proudly serve the equine community in Versailles. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for sports and athletic horses.
Client Resources
Click on one of the links below to view or access resources for horse trainers and owners.
Financing Options | Financing options to help manage horse care expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our office policies, payment options, and appointment booking by reading through our hospital FAQs.
- How can I prepare the horse for their appointment?
Whether your horse is scheduled for a regular check-up or you've called about an issue that is concerning you, please ensure that your horse is properly groomed. It is more difficult for our veterinary team to make a proper assessment and detect issues if your horse is covered in mud.
Please make sure to give our vets a heads-up regarding any behavioral issues the horse may display during their appointment. If the reason for our visit is due to abnormal or concerning behavior, it is always helpful if you can record the issue just in case the horse decides not to display that same behavior while our vets are examining them.
It is always appreciated if you've kept good records of your horse's medical appointments. Informing our vets about the medical issues your horse has had in the past, or treatments they've had done is incredibly helpful, especially when we are making farm calls and do not have immediate access to our records.
- Are there payment plans available for my horse's care?
We are proud to offer financing options. Please contact us to learn more.
- Will I be provided with an estimate of costs?
Before services are provided or treatment begins we make sure to give an estimate of costs. However, there is always a chance that unforeseen circumstances can arise that may affect your final bill.
- Should I call ahead to book an appointment?
Yes, please call ahead to book an appointment to ensure we have room in our schedule to see your horse or deploy our mobile services.
If your horse needs emergency care please contact Haygard Equine Medical Institute.
- What is your appointment cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can offer the space in our schedule to other clients or offer emergency care to patients in need.