Piedmont Equine Associates

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.

In need of a Thursday pick-me-up? You're in luck!Nothing brightens a farm call quite like a few adorable donkeys.Safe to...
05/28/2026

In need of a Thursday pick-me-up? You're in luck!

Nothing brightens a farm call quite like a few adorable donkeys.
Safe to say we were happy to have a few incredibly cute supervisors.

HOW AND WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse of any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% ...
05/27/2026

HOW AND WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse of any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers result from the erosion of the stomach lining due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid present in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. Instead, this condition is often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers.

Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training, and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach as well as the blood flow, thus further contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, therefore decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through a gastroscopy. An equine veterinarian should always be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse.

As the temperatures rise and the sun stays out longer, make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmf...
05/26/2026

As the temperatures rise and the sun stays out longer, make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Today May 25th.Our Doctor team will be happy to assist with any e...
05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Today May 25th.

Our Doctor team will be happy to assist with any emergencies that you may experience. Please contact us at 706-752-1818 selecting option 1 for the on call Doctor.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, request medication refills, or need assistance with any other non-emergency matter, please feel free to leave a voicemail by selecting the option fitting your needs.
If you prefer, you can also email our office at [email protected]. Our administrative team will return all voicemails and emails first thing on Tomorrow morning (May 26th) when our office resumes normal business hours.

Wishing everyone a safe Memorial Day.

— Piedmont Equine Associates.

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday May 25th, as we take time to remember and pay tribute to t...
05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday May 25th, as we take time to remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Our Doctor team will be happy to assist with any after hours emergencies that you may experience. Please contact us at 706-752-1818 selecting option 1 for the on call Doctor.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, request medication refills, or need assistance with any other non-emergency matter, please feel free to leave a voicemail by selecting the option fitting your needs. If you prefer, you can also email our office at [email protected]. Our administrative team will return all voicemails and emails first thing on Tuesday morning (May 26th) when our office resumes normal business hours.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and safe Memorial Day.

— Piedmont Equine Associates.

Dear Foal Friday, we’ve been waiting for you.Foal cuteness activated! 💕
05/22/2026

Dear Foal Friday, we’ve been waiting for you.

Foal cuteness activated! 💕

Practical environmental management steps can make a big dent in insect populations around horse farms, often without nee...
05/21/2026

Practical environmental management steps can make a big dent in insect populations around horse farms, often without needing pesticides. 🪰🦟

🦟 REDUCE MOSQUITO BREEDING
• Dump standing water routinely.
- Mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle. Empty water that collects in flowerpots, buckets, barrels, etc.
- Drill drainage holes in tire swings and keep children’s wading pools empty and stored on their side when not in use.
• Refresh water troughs frequently. Change water troughs at least twice weekly to discourage mosquito breeding.
• Mosquito-proof barns and stables:
- Install and maintain secure screens on windows and doors.
- Use fans (mosquitoes/flies avoid strong air movement because they can’t control flight well).
- Consider lighting choices. In barns, swapping incandescent bulbs for fluorescent-type fixtures can make the area less attractive to mosquitoes.

🪰 SANITATION & FACILITY MANAGEMENT
• Manure and waste handling (sanitation) is foundational. Remove stall and paddock litter and dispose of it properly.
• Stacking manure to reduce surface area is recommended; for small facilities, covering stacks with plastic film can help reduce fly breeding.
• If hay is fed in paddocks, avoid allowing hay to get trampled into the footing/substrate near feeders—flies can develop in that material, sometimes even beneath the soil surface.

⚠️ REMEMBER: not all flies come from your manure pile. “Feed-through” fly products are only potentially helpful if the flies are actually breeding in manure from horses on-site; in contrast, face flies, horn flies, and tabanids do not breed in horse manure, while house flies and stable flies can.

TRAPS & NON-CHEMICAL TOOLS
• Use traps to monitor and help manage flies. Traps can be useful to track fly numbers, but placement matters.
- Put traps where flies are numerous, and for stable flies, as close to the animals as possible.
• Use fans inside barns as pesticide-free protection. This is one of the simplest, most effective barn strategies for flies that enter.
• UV light traps can help indoors. If used, they’re recommended inside barns; avoid placing them outside or running them after dark.

WHAT IS CELLULITIS? 🔎Cellulitis is a common condition in horses where there is infection/inflammation in the tissues of ...
05/20/2026

WHAT IS CELLULITIS? 🔎

Cellulitis is a common condition in horses where there is infection/inflammation in the tissues of the limb, most often the distal limb.
WHAT MIGHT YOU NOTICE?

Owners often first notice a leg that suddenly looks and feels “not right.” While the exact signs can vary case to case, rapid-onset limb swelling is a classic sign. Fever is also a sign to watch for with cellulitis. If your horse's temperature is elevated, contact your vet.

DIAGNOSIS:
Because a swollen, painful leg can have different causes, your veterinarian may use a combination of:
• Physical exam and patient history
• Imaging, including ultrasound, to help assess what’s happening in the tissues and whether there are complicating factors.

HOW IS IT TREATED?
There is limited scientific evidence that definitively tells us the single “best” treatment plan for every horse, and more research is needed (especially to support responsible antibiotic use). Your vet may tailor the plan to your horse’s severity, comfort, and response to therapy.

QUICK ACTION MATTERS:
• Cellulitis can be more than “just swelling.” It can become serious, and in rare severe scenarios, cellulitis/lymphangitis has been reported to progress to distal limb ischemia (loss of blood supply) with catastrophic tissue damage.
• Cellulitis can also lead to a condition called lymphangitis where the lymphatic system is affected, so resolution becomes more difficult. Multiple episodes of cellulitis/lymphangitis in the same leg can cause scarring, which makes recurrence more likely and recovery more difficult.

⚠️Cellulitis needs individualized diagnosis and treatment:
• Call your veterinarian promptly if your horse develops sudden, significant lower-leg swelling, heat, pain, or lameness.
• Don’t self-treat with leftover antibiotics. The evidence base is limited, and appropriate antibiotic choices/duration matter for both patient outcomes and antimicrobial stewardship.

Cold/compression systems can be beneficial for controlling swelling and inflammation but may not be readily available to...
05/19/2026

Cold/compression systems can be beneficial for controlling swelling and inflammation but may not be readily available to most horse owners, and the cost of these units is often substantial.

For cooling, simple cold hosing using cold tap water from a garden hose for 10-15 minutes once to twice daily can be beneficial in some cases, is cost-effective, and is readily available. This may be most helpful in cases of acute swelling. Ice therapy can be effective as well.

Some individuals fashion large ice buckets out of items such as fluid drums, fill them with ice water, and have the horse stand with the legs submerged for a period of 10-15 minutes. This provides rapid cooling, but care should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure. Patient tolerance is also variable using this method.

For compression, a standard bandage may be useful, especially in the acute phase. There is debatable efficacy of topical application of “sweat” wraps. Historically, DMSO and nitrofurazone were commonly used. While these products are still used, there are also other topical products such as magnesium sulfate paste that can be applied. Veterinary insight is important because there are numerous over-the-counter topicals available, but very few have any established efficacy and some can be quite irritating to the skin, especially if there is any topical wound involved.

Movement is often beneficial for decreasing swelling as well. This may take the form of light hand walking for 10-15 minutes a few times per day or the use of a walker. Veterinary insight is important to ensure that there are no underlying issues that may be perpetuated by light exercise. It is also important to bear in mind that in some cases with chronic limb edema and cellulitis, some degree of enlargement/swelling of the leg may persist despite treatment. Sometimes this is not necessarily performance-limiting but may be more of a cosmetic concern.

Working with your veterinarian will help to ensure the best possible outcome.

Boop mode: activated!Happy Foal Friday 💕
05/15/2026

Boop mode: activated!

Happy Foal Friday 💕

Address

1051 Morris Road
Madison, GA
30650

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17067521818

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