Countryside Equine Hospital

Countryside Equine Hospital Home of The Equine Vet Connect Podcast | Redefining Excellence in Veterinary Care | Diagnostically Driven | Privately Owned & Operated Since 1991
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For over 30 years, Countryside Equine Hospital has been a trusted partner for horse owners across Covington, GA. Established in 1991, our practice began as a small operation in a garage and has grown into a state-of-the-art equine facility. Today, we combine our legacy of customer care and compassion with advanced equine medicine, offering services tailored to meet the unique needs of every horse,

from top-performing athletes to beloved pasture companions.

With a focus on delivering the highest standard of equine veterinary care, our team brings specialized expertise in areas such as sports medicine, lameness evaluations, regenerative therapies, and advanced surgical procedures. No matter what service your horse requires, our team is here to deliver innovative solutions with compassion and professionalism.

05/29/2026

What do white blood cells actually tell your veterinarian about your horse’s health? In this episode of The Equine Vet Connect Podcast, Dr. Dan Carter and Dr. Caitlyn Hoffman break down equine CBC bloodwork, neutrophils, lymphocytes, inflammation, infection, fever cases, and how the horse immune system responds to disease.

From bacterial infections and viruses to allergies, abscesses, and immune responses, this conversation dives into the science behind equine bloodwork in a way that horse owners can actually understand. Now out on Spotify.

05/22/2026

What actually makes good horse hay? How much forage does a horse really need? And why are more veterinarians and nutritionists pushing a “forage first” approach to equine nutrition?

In this episode of The Equine Vet Connect, Dr. Dan Carter sits down with Sarah Donahue from Standlee for a conversation about horse hay, alfalfa, forage quality, hay cubes, senior horse nutrition, gastric ulcers, digestive health, and feeding horses based on what their bodies are actually designed to consume.

From the “Seed to Feed” process to breaking down common myths around alfalfa and horse nutrition, this episode is packed with practical conversations for horse owners, riders, trainers, and anyone looking to better understand equine forage nutrition and gut health.

Now out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

For more information on Standlee, or their podcast "Beyond the Barn", visit:
www.standleeforage.com/

05/21/2026

Excited to announce, we are now booking equine appointments for our brand new, state-of-the-art BONE SCAN!

05/15/2026

There’s a lot more that goes into equine telemedicine and emergency veterinary calls than most horse owners realize. In this episode of *The Equine Vet Connect*, Dr. Dan Carter, Dr. Brown-Fiol, and Dr. Hoffman sit down for a real conversation about equine telehealth, VCPR laws, emergency triage, and why veterinarians sometimes have to say, “we need to physically see the horse.”

From colics and lameness exams to wound care, tele-triage, and the realities of practicing equine veterinary medicine, this episode breaks down how horse vets balance technology, legal responsibilities, and doing what’s truly best for the horse.

A lot of this episode is just an honest conversation about the gray areas horse veterinarians navigate every day, and why some decisions are a lot more complicated than they may seem from the outside. Now out on Spotify. 🎙️

05/08/2026

Equine veterinary medicine is so much more than what people see during an appointment, and behind every veterinarian is a team of vet techs and assistants helping hold everything together. Before the day even starts, they’re reading through the schedule, pulling medications, packing trucks with everything the doctors may need, prepping equipment, and taking care of hospitalized horses. From handling horses during lameness exams and emergencies to prepping for surgery, running diagnostics, managing equipment, unloading trailers, restocking supplies, and helping keep both horses and veterinarians safe, they do a hundred different jobs — usually all in the same day — and equine medicine simply wouldn’t function without them.

In this episode of The Equine Vet Connect Podcast, Dr. Dan Carter sits down with veterinary assistant, Caroline Butler, for a genuine behind-the-scenes conversation about the long days, the teamwork, the chaos, and the heart behind life inside an equine hospital.

Now out on Spotify. 🎙️

05/07/2026

Big things happening. Stay tuned ✌🏼

Monday Mood got us like… big thanks to Dechra US Equine for bringing us Chick-fil-A this morning to start our day off ri...
05/04/2026

Monday Mood got us like… big thanks to Dechra US Equine for bringing us Chick-fil-A this morning to start our day off right!

05/01/2026

“Let’s run blood work” is something we say all the time… but what are we actually looking for?

This clip touches on stall-side lactate testing for colic—one of those quick checks that helps us understand what’s going on in real time and how serious it might be. It’s a good example of the bigger picture we talk about in this episode: blood work isn’t just numbers, it helps us make decisions in the moment and figure out where to go next.

In the full episode, we also get into the basics—CBC, chemistry panels, and how everything ties back to the horse in front of us. And honestly, having tools like the Wellness Ready insulin test on every truck and in every treatment room has just made that process faster and more straightforward, especially when we’re trying to stay ahead of things like insulin resistance and laminitis.

If you’ve ever wondered what blood work actually tells us and how we use it day-to-day, this one’s worth a listen.

Now out on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FjMu5554kGuo6EKJnj8YB?si=T0OulNcwQOK3lSgx7NUXiA

Please join us in congratulating Regan White, DVM! 💙She may be a familiar face to many of you, as she previously spent t...
04/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating Regan White, DVM! 💙

She may be a familiar face to many of you, as she previously spent time with us completing an externship and preceptorship for Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. We had the best time last night celebrating her accomplishments with dinner at Amici Covington Brewery 🎉

We are so excited to announce that on June 15th, Dr. White will be joining Dr. Carter, Dr. Brown, and Dr. Cait as she completes her internship year. When we met Regan last year, she instantly clicked with our team and truly embodied our mission to redefine excellence in equine veterinary medicine. It felt like she was already part of the family, but now we are making it official!

Be sure to say hello, congrats, and help us make her feel right at home when you see her around. Welcome to Countryside, Dr. White! 👏

We’re incredibly grateful to see the rain rolling in across our area today — a much-needed blessing for our pastures, ou...
04/28/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to see the rain rolling in across our area today — a much-needed blessing for our pastures, our horses, and our community.

At the same time, our thoughts are with those in South Georgia who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires. We know many farms, families, and animals are facing difficult days, and we’re keeping you all in our hearts.

If you’re in an affected area and need assistance or resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out. The equine community is strong, and we stand together in challenging times like these.

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Address

3395 Maughon Road
Covington, GA
30014

Telephone

(770) 788-7387

Website

https://countrysideeq.com/

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