The Equine Center
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at The Equine Center
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about The Equine Center? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
32 reviews
This facility is by and far the best horse boarding facility I have been to on the Central Coast of California. It is not only clean it smells clean! The care and consideration all of the horses are given, here, is held to the highest standard by ALL cohorts and stakeholders involved in their care. From being fed three times a day to whatever individual services are required - per horse. Walking through the barns, the paddocks, and around the property, one will find calm happy horses. Even in shared paddocks the horses are happy and maintain their herd mentality. That says a lot to me on many levels.
Jul 12, 2023
Dr. Bardo saved my 33 year old geldings life! He had a 'choke' that required immediate intervention. The Equine Center was ten minutes from the boarding facility Indy was boarded with. Indy was assessed quickly. Dr. Bardo worked tirelessly to clear his esophagus of the debris causing the choke. Dr. Bardo conducted herself in a calm, professional manner, explaining the process every step of the way. Indy, was the perfect patient and showed his gratitude in being the wonderful horse that he is. The after care was exemplary. I am blessed to have more time with Indy due to the expert care he received during his stay at The Equine Center. Due to the advancing age of both of my horses I decided to move them to The Equine Center's boarding leg of their operation. I sleep much sounder now.
Aug 31, 2020
Staff is amazing. So thankful for Dr. Bardo & Vasil for all of their help. I was given a horse after he came up pretty lame during a PPE by Dr. Bardo. Dr. Bardo was so thorough and great with explaining things. The horses owner couldn't afford further testing or treatment so she gave him to me. I live in No. SLO County and thought I'd call the morning I was going to pick the horse up to see if I could get him in for radiographs that afternoon after picking him up since he was just minutes away from their facility. They got me in and were SO accommodating. They did several X-rays that show navicular abnormalities which are concerning but Vasil came up with a game plan for my horse including a course of treatment to start off with and then laid out the plan if each course of treatment wasn't effective. He gave me hope that we can get my new horse sound again. I am SO thankful to have their help. I highly recommend The Equine Center.
Nov 15, 2020
On April 12th, 2021, I took my horse to The Equine Center to get a few of his top teeth extracted. Dr. Emily Bardo was the veterinarian. After several sedations and numbing shots and then being under for an hour and a half, my horse started having seizures. She then gave him valium and he died. After his death, Dr. Bardo mentioned, "sometimes this happens with older horses." But she never mentioned any risks prior to the procedure, nor gave me anything written about the risks. Knowing there was a possible fatal risk, I would never have had this procedure done with Dr. Bardo at The Equine Center.
Aug 29, 2021
Today thanks to the immediate communications and response, Dr. Emily saved my 37 year old ponys lacerated eye. I love these doctors and staff and being a first responde myself, I really appreciate the compassion and care they give to my horses. Thank you all so much. God bless. We love you all!
Sep 23, 2020
Veterinarians in San Luis Obispo, California
Animal Care Clinic SLO
162 Cross St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA(805) 545-8212
Animal Hospital of San Luis Obispo
642 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA(805) 543-0985
Central Coast Veterinary Services
3536 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA(805) 316-1990
Coastal Veterinary Rehabilitation & Acupuncture
187 Tank Farm Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA(805) 439-4641
Cuesta Park Animal Hospital
2404 Loomis St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA(805) 543-0956
Edna Valley Veterinary Clinic
4860 Davenport Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA(805) 541-8246
FCVC
6886 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA(530) 848-7100
Jennifer L. King, MA
1288 Morro St Ste.200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA(805) 543-1233