About Us

At Millington Equine, we strive to provide the same quality care to all equine family members. From mini donkeys to imported jumpers, every member of your equine family deserves a thoughtful approach to their wellness.  

Our approach is customized. We believe that from both a training and medical perspective there are often many paths to the same result. We treat every patient as an individual and work with families to identify treatments that are effective and budget sensitive. To this end, we strive to maintain an open dialogue with owners and other care providers, working collaboratively to make the best decisions for your horse. We work regularly with specialists on a referral basis and strive to stay up-to-date with the best treatment options. We provide 24/7 emergency care for active clients (defined as having had an annual exam within 12 months).

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Testimonials Blog
Danielle
Danielle

“I could lapse rhapsodic about excellent doctor-patient communication; varied personally selected treatment options; and financial payment structures suited to one’s needs but suffice it to say that during the 26 years while I’ve owned my three horses never have I thanked God for giving me veterinary care such as Millington Equine, every single day, since Dr. Erin and Eliza stepped foot into my barn."

Danielle
Maryjane
Maryjane

“The Millington Equine team is knowledgeable, dependable and compassionate ! couldn't be happier to have them as my number one choice for veterinary care. Dr. Erin, Dr. Emily and Eliza have given my crew the very best of care when called upon. With a senior draft cross, a mule and baby mammoth donkey I need a well rounded practice to care for them. This practice has been exceptional with their veterinary care!”

Maryjane
Hannah
Hannah

“I am extremely appreciative of Dr. Trawick-Smith’s care of my beloved gelding in his later years. The life of a geriatric horse can be fraught with peril, and Dr. Trawick-Smith navigated the pitfalls by helping me to keep him as healthy and comfortable as possible. She was so kind and wonderful to my horse, but also supportive to me in providing advice and answering my questions. She understands the deep bond between horse and owner and always showed such empathy. Her expertise is comprehensive, and she was able to address everything from new joint injection procedures to acupuncture, and from dentistry to metabolic conditions. I will be forever grateful to Dr. Trawick-Smith for her exceptional care.”

Hannah
 
 

Services

  • Preventative care & vaccinations

  • 24/7 Emergency care for current clients

  • Senior care and counseling

  • Performance evaluations and care including Prostride or A2-M injections with a focus on axial skeleton lameness

  • Dentistry including COHATs (comprehensive oral health, assessment, and treatment), enamel point reduction (floating), periodontal disease treatment, and uncomplicated extractions

  • Breeding and Reproduction including breeding soundness exams, artificial insemination, flushing of embryos for shipment or direct transfer

  • Imaging including ultrasound, digital radiology, and gastroscopy

  • Acupuncture for wellness and injury

  • Veterinary medical manipulation

  • Rehabilitation/conditioning monitoring

  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (Pulsevet)

  • Functional Electrical Stimulation treatments (Equinew)

 

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Contact

We'd love to hear from you. Call us at 860-615-9335, email us, or fill out the form below. We will get back to you shortly.

 
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About
Dr. Erin Trawick-Smith

Erin is a Connecticut native. She caught the veterinary bug at a young age and spent most of her time at the stable until attending college in New York City. She assisted with cancer research at MIT for a year before starting vet school at Tufts where she realized horses are more fun than lab animals. Erin started Millington Equine in 2018. She's especially interested in thoroughbreds and reproduction--a passion that sprung from her beloved holsteiner mare. In her spare time you can find her restoring her 1700s-era home, riding, or scolding her cats.

 
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About
Dr. Emily Berman

About Dr. Emily Berman was born and raised in Connecticut. She grew up around horses and worked in small animal veterinary clinics before attending college at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. In college, she was a member of the women’s varsity polo team. Emily then attended veterinary school at Tufts University in Massachusetts. She spent her summers researching loon populations in Maine. After graduating, Emily completed a one-year internship at Rhinebeck Equine LLP, a fast-paced ambulatory and referral equine clinic in the beautiful Hudson valley area of NY. Emily is excited to be returning to CT to join Millington Equine and help provide personalized and compassionate care for horses. When she isn’t working, Emily can be found exploring new hiking trails with her dog, Jackson, and occasionally going for trail rides with her retired Thoroughbred/Warmblood gelding Dillon.

 
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About Eliza DeSantis

Eliza grew up in Connecticut in New London county. She was raised with animals and fell in love with horses at an early age. She worked at a stable as a working student through high school until she went to college in up state NY. She attended SUNY Cobleskiil and graduated with an Associates in Equine studies as well as a Bachelor's in Animal Science with an Equine concentration. When she isn't working, Eliza can be found grooming her muddy mini donkey, reading, cuddling her cats or relaxing at the beach. 

 

About Scarlett

Scarlett is our beloved "mini pyr" and a complete Daddy's girl. She usually stays in the car because she loves to cover her entire body in manure, and it's hard for her to welcome friends into her truck den. She is a sweet girl with social anxiety, so if you'd like to pet her please ask Dr. Trawick-Smith to take her out of her truck den.