Equine

Horses and other equine patients require veterinarians who specialize in treating them so we are pleased to offer this service in Laurens, South Carolina and the surrounding communities.

Here at Trinity Ridge Animal Health, our veterinarians are able to take care of your prized horses and other equines, whether you show them, breed them, or just love them as pets. Our entire staff is dedicated to our equine patients so that they can have the very best life possible.

• Equine Vaccinations
• Wellness Care
• Ultrasound
• Xray
• Dentistry
• Time of Need Care
• Geriatric Care

Vaccinations

Since horses have different vaccination needs, depending on where they live, if they travel, and what they do, we recommend discussing your horse’s vaccination schedule with us. Together we can start a schedule that will work for you and your new horse.

Horses typically don’t get vaccinations until they are several months old, depending on their needs. Some vaccinations are started at four months old and need to be boostered three to four weeks later. Some vaccinations are not given until a horse is five to six months old. Most of these also need to be boostered three to four weeks later.

Wellness Exams

If are looking for an annual wellness exam, our experienced veterinarians are ready for your visit, or, to make things easier, can come to you. Our team is ready to help you with all of your equine’s needs! If you are considering the purchase a new horse - no matter if it is for racing, roping, dressage, or anything in between - we are here to help make ensure that your new horse is all that you expect.

If your new horse is coming by way of stork, our team is ready to help with any foaling needs that may arise. We can also help with vaccine and testing requirements for transporting horses between states for competitions. If your horse is showing signs of lameness, we have the equipment and knowledge to diagnose and treat sports-related injuries.

Ultrasound

It is our goal to offer our patients the very best veterinary care we can. We are proud of our state-of-the-art equipment, which allows us to diagnose and treat your horses quickly and efficiently.

Ultrasounding is a quick and painless procedure. It uses sound waves to allow us to see inside your horses, without using the harmful radiation produced when we take x-rays.

We are pleased to be able to offer ultrasounds, along with all of our other diagnostic tools, to help your sick horses start to feel better soon. The quicker we can find the problem, the sooner your horses will be back to their normal selves.

If you would like to schedule an ultrasound for your horses or if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us today at (864) 682-8724.

X-Rays

Here at Trinity Ridge Animal Health, we are proud to offer equine digital radiology.

Our hospital is dedicated to staying up to date with the newest advances in veterinary medicine. We strive to diagnose and treat your horse the easiest way possible.

For this reason, we use digital radiology, which is the best way to get quality x-rays quickly and efficiently. Your horse’s digital images are ready almost instantly for us to view. Also, instead of taking film after film to adjust the settings, we can simply adjust the contrast on the computer. This means that we can take fewer films and not expose your horse to as much radiation.

Digital x-rays are great for diagnosing lameness in horses. We can quickly and efficiently diagnose your horse, whether he or she is suffering from laminitis, a broken bone, or anything else.

Don’t hesitate to contact us at (864) 682-8724 if you have any questions about digital x-rays or would like to schedule a consultation for your horse.

Dentistry

Dentistry and oral health are commonly forgotten in horses. However, here at Trinity Ridge Animal Health, we are proud of the dental work we provide our patients.

Horses’ teeth grow all through their lives. As they eat and chew, they grind their teeth down. However, they don’t usually grind their teeth down evenly. This can lead to sharp points that can actually cause them pain when they are eating. If left untreated, horses can get sores in their mouths from the sharp points. Some horses will stop eating entirely because of how much pain their mouths are in.

Veterinarians and horse dentists used to use a manual tool to wear down the sharp points so that horses could eat better. Now, there is a power float that makes the job much more efficient!

Here at Trinity Ridge Animal Health, we are proud to be able to float teeth with a power float. We can quickly and efficiently grind your horses’ teeth back into shape.

If you are concerned about your horses’ teeth or would like to have them checked out because it has been a while, feel free to contact us today at (864) 682-8724. We would be happy to schedule an appointment for your horses.

Equine Vaccinations

Eastern and Western Encephalitis
These are “core vaccines.” No matter what your situation, solo horses or large groups, every horse needs this vaccine. At a minimum, twice yearly vaccines, particularly at least 3 weeks before the onset of summer rains and mosquitoes. To be safe many people vaccinate every 4 months with this vaccine – and in risky situations (young horses) and mosquito-prone areas, it’s probably a very good idea. There is no treatment effective for Eastern Equine Encephalitis – mortality is almost 100%.

Tetanus
Also a core vaccine, every horse needs this. Annual vaccination is recommended, but if it’s been over 6 months since a booster, and you notice a wound, a booster is a good idea.