Equine Medical Center of Ocala offers a premier equine hospital facility and the best team of boarded internists and boarded surgeons in the Southeast United States. EMCO can handle all of your horse healthcare needs and provide you with the best service in the industry. We provide direct service as well as referral service, and we pride ourselves on our relationship with our referring veterinarians.
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Business Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday – Closed
Emergency Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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- Margaux Wheeler Buchanan
I'm a horse vet and sent my own horse here. Best doctors in the field with compassionate care. Had a... read moreI'm a horse vet and sent my own horse here. Best doctors in the field with compassionate care. Had a shipping fever pneumonia horse get affordable, thorough care here. Thank you for helping when I was out of town and couldn't help him myself! read less
11/21/2020 - Hope Streid
Totally awesome place! Thank you Dr Gohman for your knowledge and your professional staff. Happy for the outstanding thorough examination,... read moreTotally awesome place! Thank you Dr Gohman for your knowledge and your professional staff. Happy for the outstanding thorough examination, ultrasound, and great report. Happy happy trails! ❤️😊😊👍💯👏👍 read less
8/26/2020Terron PhillipsDr. Tull saved my beautiful girl's life with emergency surgery for a critical colic. Dr. Tull, Dr. Frink & Dr.... read moreDr. Tull saved my beautiful girl's life with emergency surgery for a critical colic. Dr. Tull, Dr. Frink & Dr. Staples were awesome with their post surgical updates to me on her day to day status. Roxanne had a kind demeanor and was always willing to assist me. Thank you to all of the above along with the many nurses, techs, and everyone that had a part in her care during her eight night stay. I am very grateful to have my mare home. The care and compassion here is amazing and even though they are busy, they always had time for me and made a very difficult time go a little smoother. I highly recommend this facility. read less
8/07/2020 - Sylvia Wiley
I just had a horse have surgery on her stifle. The staff was phenomenal. Friendly, responsive and price... read moreI just had a horse have surgery on her stifle. The staff was phenomenal. Friendly, responsive and price was less than I thought it might be. I was thrilled with Dr. Aric Adams. read less
8/07/2020Cheryl Cross Wrench HonourDr Aric Adams is the best. Back in 2003 or 2004 he saved my mare when she colic. he... read moreDr Aric Adams is the best. Back in 2003 or 2004 he saved my mare when she colic. he stayed up all night with her. This year he looked at one of our foals when no one else would see him. Now hes doing great. I cant thank you enough Dr Adams. read less
8/06/2020 - Kim Benson
Been a client for several years now. The staff are just Awsome. Kind,caring vets that go the extra mile with... read moreBeen a client for several years now. The staff are just Awsome. Kind,caring vets that go the extra mile with our cherished patients. Highly recommend by my 23 equines read less
2/21/2020 - Becky Hodge Vizcaino
A big Thank you to Dr. Peloso, Dr. Adams and their entire medical and barn staff. Everyone was very friendly... read moreA big Thank you to Dr. Peloso, Dr. Adams and their entire medical and barn staff. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I brought a 9 month filly in for Emergency care and they took wonderful care of her. I also had a 7 ye old gelding who needed stifle surgery and this team took wonderful care of both my horses. They were very accommodating and I was able to take both horses home at the same.
12/20/2019
Thank you so much Dr. Peloso, Dr. Adams and your entire staff.. read lessTiffany JensenHighly recommend. Professional, caring Drs and staff. Top notch facility. They took excellent care of my heart horse and me,... read moreHighly recommend. Professional, caring Drs and staff. Top notch facility. They took excellent care of my heart horse and me, before, during and after surgery.
12/11/2019
THANKYOU Dr Adams, Dr Gohman, Nurse Stacy and staff. read lessStefanie Guillaume EquinetherapistI brought my horse in for a lameness exam with Dr Peloso was just fantastic. What an intelligent and experienced... read moreI brought my horse in for a lameness exam with Dr Peloso was just fantastic. What an intelligent and experienced Vet, I cant thank him enough for the help with my horse! read less
11/27/2019 - Sofia Passariello
I took my Paso Fino mare for a colic, the attention they treated my mare was awesome. The way they... read moreI took my Paso Fino mare for a colic, the attention they treated my mare was awesome. The way they knew how to handle my mare. Dr. Adams and Dr. Frost are great. I'm so pleased on the way they managed her, care for her and now she back home. Thank you EMCO, best team ever for my Paso Fino mare. read less
10/10/2019Giny BishopToday I had and emergency my 31yr old mare was down in pasture at 6am after 1hr of trying to... read moreToday I had and emergency my 31yr old mare was down in pasture at 6am after 1hr of trying to raise her I called the clinic. The only one available was Dr Peters who had worked the night shift. He came right away with a fourth year student Meredith who came with him. After a complete a health check we knew she was ok just needed help which after flipping her she jumped up immediately. Dr Peters drew blood which came back amazingly normal and she is back to normal thanks to these two professionals who were so considerate and caring. Many thanks to my go to horse health care facility. Hope Dr Peters stays with the clinic he is a great asset. read less
9/13/2019Richie N Becky ConeDr.Adams & Staff,
9/10/2019
Thank you for the compassion and care you had for my 2 horses! I left with wonderful results... read moreDr.Adams & Staff,
Thank you for the compassion and care you had for my 2 horses! I left with wonderful results on them both! My heart is so happy! read less - Kristi Stillwagon
Paula has been the most helpful person ever when i have had frozen semen come on for a client. Love... read morePaula has been the most helpful person ever when i have had frozen semen come on for a client. Love this Vet clinic. You also won't find a cheaper place to store frozen doses.
5/23/2019
Thank you!! read lessSue HansenI drop off manure for fecals. The technicians are friendly and willing to answer questions. Results are sent to my... read moreI drop off manure for fecals. The technicians are friendly and willing to answer questions. Results are sent to my Vet and she notifies me. Thanks. EMCO. read less
5/22/2019Kathy McKienzieDr. Adams, Dr. Young and all of the barn staff of The Equine Medical Center of Ocala took great care... read moreDr. Adams, Dr. Young and all of the barn staff of The Equine Medical Center of Ocala took great care in every facet of Artego’s stay for surgery. Communication was also excellent and is such a huge important part of the equation! Thank you! 😊 read less
5/10/2019 - Chelsea McCormick
My QH mare Delilah has dystocia late Saturday evening. I had a vet come to my house and try everything... read moreMy QH mare Delilah has dystocia late Saturday evening. I had a vet come to my house and try everything she could to help get the baby out with no luck. She finally told me to call EMCO. I loaded this poor mare up and hauled her there at 1:30am with the babies head hanging out of her. When I arrived, there were 8-10 vets, nurses etc waiting on us. I was so relieved. At this point I had no hope for the foal, I just wanted my mare to be ok. They worked very hard and very fast and were successful to get the foal out ALIVE! It was an amazing process. Everyone was so sweet and attentive to the mare and foal’s needs. They stayed for 3 1/2 days with amazing around the clock care. Neither of them would be ok now without the care of these doctors. There’s a bunch to name but Dr. Adams was there when I got there and kept me updated throughout and Dr. Miller helped afterwards with the healing process. Dr. Lection was very sweet and kept me informed. The foal’s vets were all incredible and loved him. The nurses were all great and tolerant of me as I was there a lot and asking a ton of questions.
4/18/2019
This was a very traumatic experience for the mare, foal and I but I am so glad we have such an amazing vet clinic so close to home.
I can never thank you all enough for saving my baby Zeke and his mama Delilah! ❤️❤️ read lessAnnette Johnson HodgesJust wanted to share an update on little Pistol. He was brought to EMCO two years ago after we... read moreJust wanted to share an update on little Pistol. He was brought to EMCO two years ago after we lost his mother due to complications during birth. Dr. Hall and her staff took such great care of the foal and we were able to save him. Pistol is now a thriving 2 year old thanks to The Equine Center of Ocala. ❤️❤️❤️ read less
1/10/2019 - Lisa Misiewicz
Care, compassion, thoughtful and complete. Great diagnosticians, clinicians and staff. The facility is first rate and this is... read moreCare, compassion, thoughtful and complete. Great diagnosticians, clinicians and staff. The facility is first rate and this is the place to go if you are North of Odessa! Had two horses treated/evaluated here, both with excellent outcomes. ESWT on bilateral Suspensory ligament injuries on and ASB and bone scan on our standardbred Trotter. read less
6/06/2018 - Kate Helms
Big thank you to Dr. Emily for our emergency call last night (late!). We just arrived in the Ocala area... read moreBig thank you to Dr. Emily for our emergency call last night (late!). We just arrived in the Ocala area with our horses and within hours had a colic. EMCO responded immediately, Dr. Emily was there in great time and had my mare comfortable and treated. Great emergency call and my mare is much happier today! read less
5/28/2018Katie HutchinsonThere truly are not words to describe how wonderful this place actually is. The doctors and nurses are top of... read moreThere truly are not words to describe how wonderful this place actually is. The doctors and nurses are top of the line. Nowadays it's hard to find awesome vets but this place has managed to gather quite the group. The heart that they pour into each patient is inspiring. Last year I took my 3 week old Colt there who ended up having colic surgery and staying a total of 3 weeks. Everyone there understood exactly what was happening and the severity of it. The handled my Colt carefully and treated him like royalty as well as never leaving me in the dark about anything going on with him. Even after we went home I continued to get calls from them checking in on his recovery. I was so impressed. This year another of my colts ended up there with a completely different case and I got the same top of the line treatment. This year my Colt has been in and out of there several times and everyone there has stuck right by my side helping me every step of the way ensuring the strength, health, and well being of my boy. Their internal medicine veterinarian Dr. Hall has been the main one seeing both of my boys and with two pretty tough cases she has never thrown her hands up, or said "I don't know". She and her team always go the extra mile no matter what it takes. This place makes magic happen time and time again and if it weren't for them I'm not sure that I would still have my boys. Thanks so much EMCO for always being there for me and my family and truly making magic happen time and time again. read less
12/16/2017Lisa C ThomasMany thanks to Dr. Adams and Dr. Sandford. All that I had contact with were professional and caring for the... read moreMany thanks to Dr. Adams and Dr. Sandford. All that I had contact with were professional and caring for the animals. I particularly liked the way the vet techs and handlers (students maybe) paid careful attention to the horses protecting their vets from mishaps. Important care instructions were reiterated repeatedly. I found it to be a tightly ran ship with firmly established procedures in place. It was worth the extra travel to have our gelding's procedure performed here. Many thanks to all. read less
11/02/2017


EMCO offers state-of-the-art specialty care to horse owners throughout the Southeast US. Located in Ocala, Florida, the hospital provides a wide variety of orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries, advanced reproductive technologies, internal medicine diagnostics, state-of-the-art imaging, 24/7 intensive care, and 24/7 emergency services.