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Piedmont Equine Associates An eight doctor, equine-only hospital offering in-house and ambulatory services. Welcome to Piedmont Equine Associates located in historic Madison, Georgia.
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We are a full service equine clinic offering ambulatory and hospital care. Whether your horse is a world class performance sport horse or an old friend in the pasture, our practice is committed to provide you the best possible care in equine medicine and surgery. Please contact us today and discover how Piedmont Equine Associates can serve the needs of you and your horse.

There’s just something special about the beauty of fall.We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather as much as w...
11/10/2026

There’s just something special about the beauty of fall.

We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather as much as we are!

We hope the first work week post-daylight savings treated you kindly!
11/06/2026

We hope the first work week post-daylight savings treated you kindly!

IS RAIN ROT A FUNGAL DISEASE?The answer is: no. Rain rot (or rain scald) is the common name for a contagious BACTERIAL (...
11/05/2026

IS RAIN ROT A FUNGAL DISEASE?

The answer is: no. Rain rot (or rain scald) is the common name for a contagious BACTERIAL (not fungal) skin disease called dermatophilosis. It's caused by the bacterium "Dermatophilus congolensis," which thrives during wet seasons and in geographical locations with high precipitation and humidity. In addition, it can develop after horses have sweat under blankets or tack, and equines with compromised immune systems are also at a higher risk.

Rain rot is characterized by the formation of crusty scabs which peel off along with clumps of hair (hint: your horse will NOT thank you for picking a them) and leave bare spots on the skin. If left untreated, and if you do not address the environmental factors that promote the right bacterial environment (for example, you leave your horse to stand outside in the rain without the protection of a waterproof rug), rain rot can keep recurring and maybe even progress to a point where it opens the door for more serious, secondary skin infections.

Why should you not mistake rain rot for a fungal disease?
For one, antifungal medications and topicals have no effect on the bacteria responsible for rain rot, therefore diagnosing the condition correctly is very important.

If you suspect your horse has rain rot, be sure to consult your veterinarian on the best treatment plan based on the severity of your horse's case. While there are a million products that can be found in your local tack store, your horse doctor may have cause to prescribe a specific course of action.

As always, contact your veterinarian for more information about rain rot and for recommendations tailored to your horse's individual situation!

As the weather cools down, allowing yourself an ample amount of time to cool out your horse after a cold ride is essenti...
11/04/2026

As the weather cools down, allowing yourself an ample amount of time to cool out your horse after a cold ride is essential to ensure that you don’t jeopardize your horses' health by allowing them to catch a chill.

Our friends at Equus Magazine have some useful tips to share for cooling out your horses this winter.

You can read the full article on their website at https://equusmagazine.com/riding/coolingout-10486/ See less

Is Your Horse in Pain? It's Not Always ObviousHorses are prey animals, so they are experts at hiding pain. That means th...
11/03/2026

Is Your Horse in Pain? It's Not Always Obvious

Horses are prey animals, so they are experts at hiding pain. That means the first clues often show up at home, where you see them every day.

🔍 Notice changes in demeanor, appetite, or daily habits. Owners usually catch these before anyone else.

🏇 Pay attention if a horse who has always loved their job suddenly stops wanting to do it. Horses generally want to please, so a sudden refusal can be a sign of pain, not bad behavior.

📆 Compare what your horse is doing today to what they were doing a year ago. Slow changes are easy to miss day to day.

🩺 A vet sees a snapshot in time, and you see the whole picture. If something feels off, call your vet and put them on watch. Musculoskeletal pain is the most common cause of performance problems, so a lameness exam is often the first step.

Lets have a little Halloween fun! With Halloween tomorrow, we’re throwing it back to some of our favorite spooky, silly,...
10/30/2026

Lets have a little Halloween fun!

With Halloween tomorrow, we’re throwing it back to some of our favorite spooky, silly, and downright creative costumes.

From our own team members and their horses to lots of the amazing costumes our clients shared with us last year!

We’d love to keep this tradition going!

Drop a picture of your horse in their best Halloween costume in the comments!

Fact: Horses Are Natural Swimmers!While you may not see it every day, swimming comes naturally to horses. As soon as the...
10/29/2026

Fact: Horses Are Natural Swimmers!

While you may not see it every day, swimming comes naturally to horses. As soon as their hooves leave the ground in water, they instinctively start paddling. Their strong legs propel them forward, and their large lungs help provide natural buoyancy to keep them afloat!

Swimming is not only a fascinating ability, it's also a valuable form of low-impact exercise. It's especially beneficial for horses recovering from injury or needing a break from hard or uneven ground.

In fact, equine rehabilitation centers often incorporate swimming into their recovery programs.

Just remember, not all horses enjoy the water. Never force a horse into deep waters, and always supervise swimming sessions to ensure their comfort and well-being!

Forget ghosts and goblins…For horse owners, spooky season is a year-round event! 😂🎃👻
10/28/2026

Forget ghosts and goblins…

For horse owners, spooky season is a year-round event! 😂🎃👻

We've been having a great time so far seeing all of you at NBHA Open & Senior World Championships!We’re so thankful to b...
10/27/2026

We've been having a great time so far seeing all of you at NBHA Open & Senior World Championships!

We’re so thankful to be part of such an incredible community and to spend this week doing what we love alongside the people and horses who make it so special.

Here are a few snapshots from our time in Perry so far!

Good luck to all. Stop by and see our team throughout the week.

That’s a wrap on Veterinary Staff Appreciation Week!If there’s one thing we’re walking away from this week knowing, it’s...
10/23/2026

That’s a wrap on Veterinary Staff Appreciation Week!

If there’s one thing we’re walking away from this week knowing, it’s just how LOVED we are!

We have been spoiled, celebrated, and reminded over and over again how fortunate we are to be surrounded by such an incredible team and such generous people who support us!

Thank you to our amazing doctor team for providing Monday morning breakfast, Boehringer Ingelheim for treating us to an evening of golf at Rutledge Reserve Golf Club and awesome Stanley tumbler cups, Zoetis for providing lunch from Madison Produce, American Veterinary Group for our backpack lunchboxes and a afternoon of Kona Ice, and Patterson Veterinary for our amazing LL Bean pullover jackets! ❤️

To every person and company who helped make this week so special, THANK YOU! Your generosity, thoughtfulness, and support mean more to us than you know. Thank you for taking the time to celebrate our team and for making sure we felt appreciated in such a big way!

We are so proud of the village we have here at Piedmont Equine Associates.

We couldn't feel more loved or more grateful for this week!

Address

1051 Morris Road
Madison, GA
30650

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17067521818

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