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Fairfield Equine Associates

In November of 2000, Fairfield Equine opened a state-of-the-art equine hospital in Newtown, Connecticut.

Dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations while providing compassionate, top- quality health care for their horses.
📍Newtown, CT (203) 270-3600
📍Wellington, FL (561) 685-7552 Founded in 1989 and developing rapidly, Fairfield Equine Associates has gained a world-wide reputation as one of the finest equine medical practices in the world. Receiving national and international recognition for ex

cellence in the care and treatment of the sport horse, we have been proud to serve the United States Equestrian Team at multiple Olympic Games and other international events for the past four decades. With a highly-trained staff and the latest technologic advancements, equine veterinary care of the highest caliber and most advanced level are routinely provided to the horses entrusted to us. We recognize that our ability to provide premium care to our patients consists of a few key ingredients: our staff, our clients and our referring veterinarians. We are dedicated to exceeding our clients' expectations while providing compassionate health care for their horses.

07/30/2025

A recall has been issued for generic firocoxib tablets, specifically bottles from lot 24289A1. An issue was found with their dissolvability, potentially decreasing their efficacy. There is no harm to your horse.

If your bottle is from this lot number (see the black 7 digit number on side), please return it to our office or your vet. The company plans on replacing or refunding what is returned.

07/24/2025

🚨 WE’RE HIRING!!!

Fairfield Equine is looking for a full-time veterinary technician in Wellington, FL ☀️
The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 2 years of equine experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to lift 50lbs/jog horses for lameness examinations.

Please send your resume to [email protected] or call 203-270-3600.

07/22/2025

Most equine owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animal across state lines, enter them in a competitive event, or board at someone's barn. But what does the phrase "negative Coggins test" actually mean?

A "Coggins" is a blood test that can only be performed by USDA-approved laboratories and checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) antibodies in the blood. EIA is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that is primarily transmitted by biting flies, particularly horseflies—which means that your animals are at risk even if they never travel or live in a closed herd.

The clinical signs of disease can vary dramatically from an acute infection to an inapparent form, but what is important to know is that it produces a persistent infection. Once an animal tests positive for EIA it becomes a lifelong source of disease transmission, so the owner can only choose between quarantine for life or humane euthanasia to ensure that large outbreaks of the disease don’t occur. There is no vaccine and no treatment for EIA.

Take-home message: While a Coggins test is a necessary travel document, don’t forget that it's also first and foremost a way to identify and remove EIA carriers to keep the disease under control.

To learn more about EIA, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/resource/equine-infectious-anemia/
or visit the Equine Disease Communication Center's website: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/

07/11/2025

Exciting Foal Watch update! 🐴👶

Dr. Becca Skirmont has officially welcomed her newest little one into the world! 💕 Mom and baby are doing great and enjoying some well-deserved bonding time.

While Dr. Skirmont is out, the rest of our florida team is available for all your equine needs! 💪🏻

07/07/2025

Our final intern veterinarian to complete our 2025-2026 class is Dr. Jess Edlund!

Dr. Edlund recently completed her veterinary degree at University College Dublin, where her clinical rotations and externships have taken her across the United States, Ireland, and South Africa, working in settings ranging from equine clinics to wildlife rehabilitation centers.
Before pursuing veterinary medicine, Dr. Edlund earned her B.A. in Biology and Environmental Studies at Colby College. She also brings strong practical experience, having worked as a veterinary technician and a veterinary assistant in addition to managing barns, directing youth programs, and mentoring students.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Edlund is an accomplished equestrian and leader—both on the rugby field and in academic peer mentorship roles. Welcome to Dr. Edlund!

07/03/2025

In honor of Independence Day, our office and pharmacy will be closed tomorrow, July 4th 🎆
Please reach out today regarding any medication orders. As always, the veterinarian on-call can be reached at 203-270-3600. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

06/30/2025

Next up in our 2025-2026 Intern Veterinarian class is Dr. Emilie Rucci!

Emilie is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Originally from New Jersey, Emilie has deep roots in the equestrian world, having competed on the USEF A-rated hunter/jumper show circuit. She also spent winters as a working student at Brass Ring Farm in Wellington, FL.

At Penn, she was an active member of several groups, including the NBC Surgery crew, Journal Club, Starting Gate (for aspiring equine practitioners), and SCAAEP. Emilie also volunteered in the vet boxes at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, where she assisted with physical exams and wellness checks for high-level competition horses.

While her busy schedule doesn’t allow much time for competition these days, Emilie still enjoys riding her semi-retired jumper whenever she can. Her primary veterinary interests are in sports medicine and imaging, making her a fantastic fit for our team. Welcome Emilie!

06/25/2025

Drs. Gaeta, Stacy, and Verge Delisle are at the beautiful Lake Placid Horse Shows for the next 2 weeks! 🐴⛰️☀️ Please call (203) 917-1178 to reach a veterinarian on site.

06/18/2025

Next up in our 2025-2026 Intern veterinarian class is Dr. Shelby Rocereto!

Shelby is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine and originally hails from the San Francisco Bay Area. She completed her undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University and brings a strong interest in sports medicine, imaging, and surgery.

A lifelong equestrian, she has competed in dressage since the age of four and has earned her USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals, as well as a NAJYRC Silver Medal. When she’s not working with horses, you can find Shelby enjoying live music, exploring new foods and breweries, or cheering on her favorite MLB teams.

We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to a great year ahead!

06/16/2025

Looking for a part-time hospital technician!

Sunday 6am to 2pm
Monday 2pm to 10pm
Tuesday - every other overnight as needed

Must have prior horse experience, be able to lift 50lbs, and a positive attitude.

Call 203-270-3600 or email [email protected] for more information

06/11/2025

Kicking off our new 2025-2026 intern veterinarian class is Dr. Emily Woods!

Emily is a graduate from Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine with a strong interest in equine and sports medicine, which stems from her background as a competitive dressage rider. She brings hands-on experience from shadowing former Fairfield intern Dr. Christy Cullen in the field, and has spent the past two summers working closely with Dr. Kirsten Bubeck at Tufts, gaining valuable exposure to lameness evaluations and advanced diagnostic approaches. Dr. Woods also served as part of the Large Animal Technician team at Tufts.

She trains in dressage and has brought one horse from training level to Grand Prix and another from third level to Prix St. George. Her long-term goal is to establish a career as an equine general practitioner, with possible interest in small ruminants as well. Outside of veterinary medicine, Emily enjoys riding her two horses, weightlifting, and skiing.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Woods to the practice. We're looking forward to a great year ahead with her!

06/09/2025

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our 2024-2025 Intern veterinarians!

Dr. Jackie Guezille
Dr. Denise Grohn
Dr. Grace Simpson-Stover
Dr. Myriam Verge Delisle

Our intern team is the backbone of our emergency service and their daily contributions to our practice are invaluable. Congrats on conquering intern year and joining the elite group of FEA intern alumni!

In extra exciting news, Dr. Verge Delisle will be staying on at FEA as our sports medicine fellow!

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32 Barnabas Road
Newtown, CT
06470

Telephone

+12032703600

Website

http://www.fairfieldequine.com/?y_source=1_MTE2NjkxMTgtNTU5LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

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