I've had my horse, plus others over 17 years and having moved around the country I've had several vets for comparison. The vet I was using had come for routine 6 month shots, sheath cleaning and teeth float. She gave the shots, then refused to do the extra services and required that I trailer in to have that done. I had Dr. Holt recommended to me, noting he is hard to get a hold of but that it was witnessed that he had serviced a horse that had ripped half it's face off on barbed wire. Upon treatment and healing, there was no sign of any of that damage. Dr. Holt had no issues coming to my barn and performing the additional services. I've been using him ever since. This last spring shot season my Arabian and ripped a 2 inch piece of his nose. Dr. Holt cleaned and reattached the hide, there is absolutely no signs this ever happened after it healed. Additionally at a later time, the Arabian developed an abscess on his neck that would not heal. Dr. Holt spent 2 hours cleaning proudflesh and suturing providing instructing on care and did not charge me for this work. I've had no issues with Dr. Holt and do recommend him. I find his charges reasonable and in line with other vets in the area, nor have I had any issues with his private life interfering with mine - nor has anyone else at my barn.
Pros: Country Vet
Cons: Must leave msg for return call.
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