Tryon Equine Hospital, PLLC

09/03/2026

Found a little extra help on the road today. 🐐

08/27/2026

Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Gino. We are grateful for the time he was part of the Tryon Equine family. Our thoughts are with his family and all who loved him.

Remembering Gino: A Legacy of Friendship, Dedication & Care 🐴🕊

Eleven months ago, we said goodbye to Gino as he retired from PHD Veterinary Services. Today, it is with heavy hearts that we share the news of his passing.

Gino’s story with Dr. Porter began long before PHD Veterinary Services. Gino and Dr. Porter shared a close friendship dating back to 1994 when Gino was a tech at University of Florida and Dr. Porter was a student. In 2015, Gino joined Dr. Porter at PHD and became his right-hand man. As PHD grew over the years, Gino was right there beside him caring for our patients, supporting our clients, and becoming an irreplaceable part of the PHD family.

Gino had a special way with horses. They trusted him, they loved him, and he cared for each of them as if they were his own. Those who had the opportunity to work alongside Gino or have him care for their horse know just how special he was.

While it was difficult to see Gino retire and move away last year, we are grateful knowing that his final 11 months gave him the opportunity to spend precious time with his family and reconnect with old friends.

For Dr. Porter, this is the loss of not only a longtime colleague and right-hand man, but a dear friend of more than 30 years. For all of us at PHD, it is the loss of someone who helped shape our practice into what it is today.

Gino will forever be part of the story of PHD Veterinary Services, and his legacy will live on through the countless horses and people whose lives he touched.

Please help us celebrate Gino’s life and legacy by sharing your favorite memories of him in the comments below. If you have photos of Gino from over the years, we would love for you to share them as well.

Rest easy, Gino. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten. 💙

08/25/2026

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest! Wishing Dr. Hay the best day ever!

08/15/2026

From Tryon to Ottawa! 🇨🇦🐴
Dr. Anne Baskett serving as an FEI Delegate at the Ottawa 4★ Jumper Competition.

08/13/2026

🐴 Equine Acupuncture: Eastern Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Join Dr. Ellison Aldrich for an evening focused on equine acupuncture and how it can complement modern veterinary medicine.

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 FENCE House

Light snacks provided.

RSVP to the Tryon Equine office: 828-894-6065

07/28/2026

🌟 Meet Our Intern Team! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce the talented doctors making up this year’s internship class at Tryon Equine Hospital.

🐴 Dr. Sarah Eastham
🐴 Dr. Elise Belloso
🐴 Dr. Chloe Carter

While many of you already know Dr. Sarah Eastham from her time with us this year, we’re thrilled to also welcome Dr. Elise Belloso and Dr. Chloe Carter to the team.

Together, they’ll spend the year training alongside our experienced veterinarians in surgery, medicine, emergency and critical care, sports medicine, and ambulatory practice while helping deliver exceptional care to our patients.

We’re excited to follow their journey and share more about each of them! Welcome to the Tryon Equine family! 💙

07/22/2026

Happy Birthday to Dr. Metcalf! 🎉

One of Tryon’s originals, a familiar face, and a steady hand that’s helped make Tryon Equine what it is today. He’s seen a lot over the years, has plenty of stories to tell, and somehow still manages to keep us all laughing.

Thanks for everything you do for our patients, clients, and team. Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a great year ahead!

06/24/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ethan Wilson to the Tryon Equine Hospital team!

Dr. Wilson earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed his clinical studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He then went on to complete a one-year rotating internship at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center before returning to southern Pennsylvania, where he practiced ambulatory equine medicine for three years.

After a brief time practicing in Aiken, South Carolina, Dr. Wilson has made the move to Tryon Equine Hospital, where he will be providing both ambulatory and hospital-based care.

His professional interests include lameness evaluation, surgery, and neonatal medicine. When he's not caring for horses, Dr. Wilson enjoys riding and helping his wife keep up with their four dogs.

We're excited to have Dr. Wilson join our team and look forward to the knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm he brings to our patients, clients, and community. Be sure to say hello when you see him around the hospital or out on the road!

05/22/2026

The office will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday at 8:00am.

Our dedicated doctors and staff will be available for our regular clients and referral veterinarians for emergencies.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

05/09/2026

Dr. Bill Hay and Dr. Rich Metcalf on course on this beautiful day!