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Palm Beach Equine Clinic Provides World-Renowned Care as Official Veterinarians of 2021 WEF and AGDF Circuits

On-Site Veterinary Care Available at PBIEC Showgrounds Annex Office

Palm Beach Equine Clinic, the premier equine veterinary hospital, will return as the Official Veterinarians of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) running through April 4 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL.

Kelly Tropin and Chablis, pictured with Dr. Sidney Chanutin, Cynthia Williams, and trainer Peter Lutz, were named champions of the Palm Beach Equine Clinic Amateur-Owner Hunter 18-35 division during World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) week at the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo by Jump Media.
Kelly Tropin and Chablis, pictured with Dr. Sidney Chanutin, Cynthia Williams, and trainer Peter Lutz, were named champions of the Palm Beach Equine Clinic Amateur-Owner Hunter 18-35 division during World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) week at the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo by Jump Media.

Palm Beach Equine Clinic’s world-renowned facility is conveniently located at the intersection of Southfields and Pierson Roads in the heart of Wellington, just minutes from PBIEC, the Equestrian Village, and the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Palm Beach Equine Clinic is comprised of more than 35 veterinarians, including board-certified surgeons, internists, and a radiologist. The team provides expertise in nearly all aspects of equine health and treatments, such as regenerative therapies, alternative medicine, dentistry, podiatry, and reproduction, and are supported by a dedicated, robust team of technicians and staff. Palm Beach Equine Clinic offers exceptional veterinary care and innovative, individualized care designed to help each horse achieve its full potential in and outside of the competition arena.

With the health and welfare of equine athletes a top priority for the upcoming winter show jumping and dressage competition seasons, Palm Beach Equine Clinic will continue more than three decades of service to both the year-round residents and visiting horses of south Florida. In addition to the full-service equine hospital, Palm Beach Equine Clinic veterinarians will be available each week for all competing horses at WEF and AGDF thanks to a convenient annex office located adjacent to the WEF stabling office on the PBIEC showgrounds. Palm Beach Equine Clinic veterinarians are onsite daily at the annex office to assist competitors throughout the shows with performance evaluations, diagnostics, and treatments, as well as emergency and standard horse care needs.

Steffen Peters and Suppenkasper topped the Palm Beach Equine Clinic FEI Grand Prix Special CDI5* at the 2020 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival, pictured with Dr. Scott Swerdlin and Dr. Marilyn Connor. Photo by Jump Media
Steffen Peters and Suppenkasper topped the Palm Beach Equine Clinic FEI Grand Prix Special CDI5* at the 2020 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival, pictured with Dr. Scott Swerdlin and Dr. Marilyn Connor. Photo by Jump Media.

“Palm Beach Equine Clinic is dedicated to providing services and care to any and all equine patients, from performance-related injuries and sports medicine to colic and internal medicine cases,” said Palm Beach Equine Clinic President Dr. Scott Swerdlin. “The Winter Equestrian Festival and [Adequan®] Global Dressage Festival attract some of the world’s best equine athletes to south Florida. Whether we are treating Olympic-level athletes, or a trusted companion pony, they will receive the most advanced, dedicated care from our veterinarians. It takes a team to achieve that level of service, and we offer the most talented and devoted veterinarians in the business.”

Palm Beach Equine Clinic veterinary advances – available to new, returning, and referred clients – include:

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

  • Board-Certified Radiologist on Staff
  • Standing Computed Tomography (CT) Machine
  • Standing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Nuclear Scintigraphy (bone scan)
  • Endoscopy
  • Digital Radiography and Ultrasonography

Surgical Services

  • Three board-certified surgeons
  • Recessed surgical suite for standing surgeries and procedures
  • Top-of-the-line operating suites
U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Kent Farrington and Gazelle clear the Palm Beach Equine Clinic fence at the Winter Equestrian Festival in 2020. Photo by Sportfot
U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Kent Farrington and Gazelle clear the Palm Beach Equine Clinic fence at the Winter Equestrian Festival in 2020. Photo by Sportfot.

Comprehensive Internal Medicine Packages:

  • Internal medicine specialists
  • Respiratory evaluations
  • Cardiac evaluations
  • Gastrointestinal evaluations
  • Neuromuscular evaluations

Alternative Medicine Treatments:

  • Acupuncture and electroacupuncture
  • Chiropractic manipulation
  • Chinese herbal medicine
  • Laser therapy (Photobiomodulation)
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave  

Specialty Care

Palm Beach Equine Clinic at the intersection of Southfields Road and Pierson Road in the heart of Wellington. Photo by Erin Gilmore Photography.

For more information on what Palm Beach Equine Clinic has to offer horses competing at WEF and AGDF, stop by the annex office located next to the stabling office on the WEF showgrounds or call 561-793-1599.


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