Connecticut | Long Island | Westchester | Wellington
203-733-0789
Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you provide?
Although Grand Prix Equine concentrates on the needs of the sport horse, we offer a full range of services to maintain horses of all disciplines in peak condition.
Our doctors provide a wide range of services including wellness care, lameness examinations, ultrasonography, gastroscopy, upper airway endoscopy and dental care. Dr. Baus focuses primarily on lameness examinations, purchase examinations, and podiatry consultation. Dr. Abell offers regular chiropractic care to many equine athletes.
All of our providers, along with our intern veterinarian, assist with emergency coverage during nights and weekends.
We offer many advanced diagnostic modalities and treatments for lameness conditions. These include digital radiography, ultrasound, inertial sensors for objective gait assessment (aka the Equinosis), shockwave therapy, laser therapy, platelet rich plasma, stem cell treatment, Noltrex and Arthramid (polyacrilamide gel), Pro-Stride (autologous protein solution/IRAP), and A2M (Alpha-2 macroglobulin) joint therapies.
Do you have a central facility?
We do not have a clinic and all of our services are provided where the horses live. Our doctors are outfitted with a mobile equine ambulatory clinic. We perform endoscopy, sports medicine procedures, and minor surgery (laceration repair, mass removal, cryotherapy and castrations) all on your farm.
When necessary, we refer cases to one of the local equine hospitals for advanced diagnostics, medical and surgical care.
Our doctors are strategically located throughout Connecticut (Bridgewater, CT; Madison, CT; Easton, CT & Granby, CT), New York (Bedford, NY & Huntington, NY) and Florida (Wellington, FL).
How far will you travel to work on horses?
For those stables who use our routine services, we travel throughout Connecticut, as well as Westchester and Putnam counties within NY. Our veterinarians on Long Island provide coverage to Nassau and Suffolk counties. We provide 24 hour emergency service only for the horses we see regularly for wellness care.
We will travel to many areas for lameness and purchase exams. This includes Massachusetts, Long Island, Aiken, Ocala & Wellington, Florida. We will provide a quote for the cost of traveling to stables outside of our region.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes! For sports medicine and other diagnostic services, we are accepting new clients. Availability for full-service wellness and emergency care may be limited based on where your horse is located. If you would like to become a full service client, please speak to our staff by calling (203) 733-0789 to see if full-service care is available in your area. Once you have confirmed this with our office, you will need to complete a client agreement form. This form is valuable to us for many reasons. First of all, it provides us with the data we need to set up your account, including information about your horse. Secondly, it formalizes our relationship and establishes a valid Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR).
What are your payment policies?
We have migrated all of our accounts to pay at the time of service. This means that we must have a valid credit card on file, which will be charged after your appointment. You will receive an emailed copy of your invoice for review before our office charges your credit card. If you wish to pay by check, we ask that you please have a check with you at your scheduled appointment.
Can you assist with insuring my horse?
Many, if not most, of the horses we care for are insured. Once you’ve selected your insurance company, we can provide the examination to secure coverage. In the event of injury or illness, we will help you with the claim process.
Who do I contact for scheduling, medication orders, and payments?
Here is an easy reference to help you connect with the right staff member for your needs:
Equine Medical Emergencies: (203) 733-0789 then press 0
For all other inquiries, call our main line (203) 733-0789 then follow the extensions listed below:
-Account questions, payments, and general inquiries: Helen - extension 1
-Medication orders and questions: Jill - extension 1, then press 2 for the pharmacy
-Scheduling for each doctor is done by their technician:
Dr. Luvie Abell, Connecticut Shoreline: Kacey - extension 5
Dr. Melissa Batteron, Long Island: Olivia - extension 20
Dr. Mark Baus, Connecticut Main: Heidi - extension 3
Dr. Cleo Bubulka, Connecticut and Florida: Lindsay - extension 8
Dr. Johanna Kremberg, Connecticut and New York: Ella - extension 4
Dr. Caitlin Rothacker, Connecticut North: Makayla - extension 6
Dr. Nicole Zitzmann, Long Island: Lindsay - extension 19