Services Provided
Lameness:
Sports Medicine and Podiatry
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At Empire Equine we specialize in diagnosing and treating lameness, always pursuing your horse's soundness, comfort and optimal performance. We combine expertise in sports medicine, podiatry, and diagnostic tools to identify the root cause of lameness - whether due to joints, soft tissues, the hoof, the back, or something else. We take the time to discuss all possible treatment options that can be tailored to you and your horse’s specific needs. Whether your horse is an everyday companion or an elite athlete, our goal is to help them heal quickly, return to work safely, and continue living and moving pain-free.
Dentistry:
Routine and Specialty Procedures
Perfect dental care is vital to your horse’s overall health and well-being. Our equine dentistry services include routine exams, floating, correcting malocclusions, extractions, dental x-rays, and more. Regular dental examination and floating helps prevent issues such as difficulty eating, weight loss, loose manure, behavioral changes, and colic. Whether you have a new concern about your horse, or you are seeking reliable maintenance of their long-term health, we provide gentle, effective dental care and planning to ensure the horse's mouth stays in its best condition possible.
Wellness:
Vaccines, Exams, Preventative Care and more
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​Regular, thorough wellness exams and preventive care are necessary to ensuring your horse's lifelong good health. Our comprehensive wellness care services are designed to monitor and maintain your horse’s overall health and wellbeing, from routine physical exams and vaccinations to dental check-ups, bloodwork, and nutritional guidance. We work with you to create a personalized care plan that meets your horse’s specific needs, helping to detect any potential health and soundness concerns early before they become serious issues. With regular wellness visits, we help make sure your horse enjoys a long, healthy, and active life.
Emergencies:
24/7 Urgent and Critical Care
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Equine emergencies can happen at any time, and when they do, you need a trusted veterinarian ready to respond quickly. Our 24/7 emergency and critical care service provides immediate, expert care for your horse in urgent situations. Whether colic, laceration, injury, sudden lameness, ocular pain, allergic reaction, or any other critical condition, we are always on call. We are dedicated to ensuring your horse gets the best possible care, no matter the situation or the time of day or night.
Therapeutic Farriery and Podiatry Exams and Consultations
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Caring for the foot is a specialized component of treating lameness and maintaining soundness. Our team has established relationships with farriers serving our area and can provide podiatry examinations and farrier consultations designed individually for your horse's specific needs. During each consultation we work closely with your farrier to assess hoof balance, conformation, and underlying pathology within the foot. The use of radiographs is essential in this process, which can be employed for preventative care in sound horses, or for corrective trimming, therapeutic shoeing options, and ongoing management strategies for lameness cases which involve the foot.
Regenerative Medicine
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Regenerative medicine is revolutionizing the way we treat injuries and promote healing in horses. It has become another specialized service utilized to treat lameness and maintain soundness in both pleasure and performance horses. It has found its place as an essential tool in treating challenging injuries to other parts of the body as well. Our mobile equine veterinary service brings cutting-edge regenerative therapies including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and equine amnion allografts and refined bioscaffolds directly to your barn or facility. These minimally-invasive treatments stimulate the body’s natural healing processes, offering impressive results for conditions like tendon and ligament injuries and joint disease. Regenerative medicine helps your horse recover better, faster, and with less downtime and minimal side effects.
Field Surgery
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We are equipped with the expertise and specialized instruments to perform a variety of surgical procedures on-site. Our common field surgeries include wound debridement, castrations, mass removals and biopsies, tooth extractions, cryosurgery, enucleations and more. During all these procedures we always prioritize your horse’s comfort and safety. Our mobile field surgery services allow your horse to receive high-quality care in a familiar environment, reducing stress and promoting quicker healing and recovery.
Dermatology and Oncology
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​Horses often present with various conditions of the skin that are cause for concern. These range from hair loss to bumps, masses, sores, hives, dander, non-healing wounds and more. Horses experience a number of skin cancers that vary in appearance as well. Reaching the correct diagnosis and formulating a personalized treatment plan is paramount for your horse's health. Whether your horse is dealing with frustrating itching and hair loss, an abnormal growth, suspected tumor, or allergic reaction, we offer a range of diagnostic and treatment services designed to fit the unique needs of your horse.
Pre-Purchase Exams
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A pre-purchase exam is a crucial step when considering the purchase of a horse, providing valuable insight into its short- and long-term health and fitness for your intended use. Our comprehensive PPE process includes a thorough lameness evaluation, physical examination, and x-rays and ultrasound imaging tailored to the horse’s age, breed, and potential use. We assess the most important aspects of the horse to help you make an informed decision. Whether you're buying for pleasure or performance, companionship or competition, a pre-purchase exam ensures peace of mind, helping avoid future surprises and safeguarding your investment.
Imaging: Radiology and Ultrasound
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Our mobile x-ray and ultrasound services bring cutting-edge diagnostic tools directly to your barn, saving you time and minimizing stress for your horse. Using high-definition portable imaging equipment we can perform in-depth evaluation of soft tissues, joints, bones, the hoof, and more—all without the need for transport. These non-invasive imaging techniques allow us to diagnose conditions such as degenerative and developmental joint diseases, tendon and ligament injuries, bone fractures, hoof imbalances, gastrointestinal and reproductive diseases and more, all with precision and clarity. Whether for routine lameness evaluations, injury assessments, or monitoring progress during recovery, our mobile diagnostic services provide convenient, accurate, and timely insights into your horse’s health.