What areas does North Country Equine service?

North Country Equine provides farm call services to a 30 mile radius of Darlington, PA.  This area includes all or parts of Beaver, Lawrence, Butler, and Allegheny counties in Pennsylvania and Columbiana and Mahoning counties in Ohio.  Farm call fees apply and are calculated based on distance/mileage. *North Country Equine does not service West Virginia.

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Does North Country Equine provide 24/7 emergency coverage.

North Country Equine will provide emergency coverage to established clients (examined within the last calendar year) and in good financial standing.  As a solo practitioner, North Country Equine cannot ensure 24/7 coverage but makes every effort to be available for its clients and patients.  

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If I have an emergency and am not an existing client, what can I do? 

If you are not an existing client in need of immediate care, trailering to a referral hospital is often the quickest and best option.  There are very few instances in which it is unsafe to trailer horses - including colic.  Equine hospitals include Allegheny Equine Hospital (Murrayville, PA) Equine Specialty Hospital (Burton, OH), Cleveland Equine Clinic (Ravenna, OH), Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center (Colombus, OH). Please note that EVERY veterinarian will require a despot or full payment at the time of service - including emergency visits.

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What are the payment policies and what type of payment do you accept on the farm?

Full payment is due at time of service.  North Country Equine will accept cash, check, or credit card. We do not accept CareCredit.  3% credit card processing fees may apply.

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I'm a new horse owner, how often should my horse see the veterinarian?

To maintain their health and welfare, horses should plan to see their vet a minimum of once a year.  They require annual immunizations (including rabies), annual dental exams (with float if needed), and an annual Coggins test if they are trailering off the farm (shows, trail rides, moving, etc).  Having a professional set of eyes on your horse once a year helps diagnose problems early, offers an opportunity for nutritional and management discussions - which become increasingly important as your horse ages, and a chance to address any concerns you might have.  Research has shown, horses with established veterinary care are less likely to encounter an emergency - and having an existing relationship with a veterinarian helps ease the uncertainty if and when these situations occur.  

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