Major medical expenses—such as colic surgery or long-term rehabilitation—can cost thousands of dollars and strain a horse owner’s budget. Planning ahead with an emergency fund or equine insurance policy can help reduce financial stress and ensure timely care. Michael Fugaro, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, of Mountain Pointe Equine Veterinary Services, in Hackettstown, New Jersey, and Stacey Cordivano, DVM, IVCA, of Clay Creek Equine Veterinary Services, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, break down your options in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.

This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Planning for Equine Emergencies.” Listen to the full recording here.