Four Star Equine Veterinary Services

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Four Star Equine Veterinary Services Providing superior mobile equine veterinary services to Blount, Knox, Loudon and portions of Monroe, Roane, McMinn, and Anderson counties.

Four Star Equine Veterinary Services was opened in North Florida in January 2015 by Dr. Jennifer Miller-Bailey. In 2018, the business was moved to Friendsville, TN. Dr. Miller-Bailey realized the need for increased access to mobile equine veterinary care, particularly with regards to lameness associated with foot ailments and therapeutic podiatry. Four Star Equine feels too often the foot isn’t given the attention it deserves. A high percentage of lameness in horses is attributed to disorders of or within the foot. The age-old adage “no foot, no horse” does hold true. We also feel strongly that addressing such issues should require a long-term view; instead of placing a band aid on the issue, let’s achieve resolution for the long term by minimizing cumulative damage in the short term. Four Star Equine takes a unique approach to lameness and disorders of the foot by working closely as a team with local Farriers in order to achieve the most success for the life of the horse. Dr. Miller-Bailey graduated in 2009 from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing an internship in Equine Medicine & Surgery at the prestigious Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, FL, she then spent the next four and a half years practicing at an equine hospital in east TN. During that time, she pursued advanced training in both therapeutic podiatry and acupuncture. Dr. Miller-Bailey has a strong interest in ailments of the equine foot. She has received advanced training with the world-renowned Dr. Ric Redden at The International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, KY where she learned about the tendon theory and mechanics, and how to apply these principles to a variety of pathologic conditions of the equine foot. She is also a student of Dr. Sammy Pittman of Innovative Equine Podiatry and Veterinary Services in Collinsville, TX. Dr. Miller-Bailey received certification in Equine Traditional Chinese Medicine at the world-renowned Chi Institute in Reddick, FL. Acupuncture is a very useful adjunct to Western medicine and can be used to treat a long list of equine ailments. Four Star Equine Veterinary Services provides progressive and dedicated care to the horse owners in East Tennessee. Services include general and preventive medicine, veterinary podiatry, routine dentistry, nutrition consultation, lameness and pre-purchase exams, digital radiography and ultrasonography, and emergency care. Services are provided on an ambulatory basis only at this time. Let us help give your horse its best life, for its entire life!

10/15/2026
Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Florida and Tennessee
10/14/2026

Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Florida and Tennessee

Equine WNV cases have been confirmed in Okeechobee County, Florida, and Shelby County, Tennessee.

10/14/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Conditioning Young Horses with Jessica Howell

What does it take to prepare a young horse for an athletic career while supporting long-term soundness?

On All Creatures, All Questions, Thoroughbred trainer Jessica Howell joins Dr. Kevin Haussler to explore an approach that brings together classical horsemanship and modern exercise physiology.

🎙️ In this conversation:
• Why balance and self-carriage matter before adding speed
• How bones, tendons and ligaments respond differently to exercise
• How heart-rate monitoring can help guide training
• Why recovery and individual readiness deserve attention

Whether you’re a veterinarian, rehabilitation professional, trainer or horse owner, this episode offers plenty to consider about developing the equine athlete.

🎧 Listen now:
🟢 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/Zu66r
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/djqIX

💬 What do you look for when deciding a young horse is ready for the next step in training? Let us know in the comments 👇

Hydrogel Injections Interrupt the Cycle of Equine Joint Inflammation - Kentucky Equine Research
10/12/2026

Hydrogel Injections Interrupt the Cycle of Equine Joint Inflammation - Kentucky Equine Research

Studies show that intra-articular injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel improves lameness scores in horses for up to two years following treatment.

We regularly discuss balance and proprioception training of horses with many owners as it is the crucial foundation for ...
10/07/2026

We regularly discuss balance and proprioception training of horses with many owners as it is the crucial foundation for any horse doing more than it would do in a pasture on its own. Certainly foundational for any performance horse. Dr. Colla is interviewed in this podcast providing tons of really excellent information to consider and implement when using the balance pads for balance and proprioception training. Check it out!

Podcast Episode · The EquiScience Podcast · May 11 · 1h 13m

Combating DSLD in Horses
10/05/2026

Combating DSLD in Horses

Find out if keeping a senior horse turned out can help reduce joint pain.

Four Star Equine is excited to provide Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy to our patients-ECSW therapy is a non-invasive t...
10/03/2026

Four Star Equine is excited to provide Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy to our patients

-ECSW therapy is a non-invasive therapy producing focused high pressure waves used to reduce pain and stimulate healing at the cellular level
-Used for tendon & ligament injuries, joint arthritis including the thoracic and lumbar spine, myofascial pain, kissing spine pain, navicular syndrome, wounds, non-healing fractures and stress fractures
-We utilize the Piezowave focused shockwave system that provides a non-painful experience tailored to the patient and the tissue, allowing the horse's response during treatment to help dictate where treatment should be directed and at what intensity
-Treatments do not typically require sedation, take less than half an hour to complete, and are typically performed every 2-3 weeks for 3-6 total treatments depending on the chronicity of the condition being treated and the response of the tissue over time
-ECSW is a powerful therapy to complement a holistic approach to maintaining the health and comfort of your horse
-If you have questions or are interested in shockwave for your horse, contact us; we would be happy to show you the benefits of this modality

www.fourstarequineveterinaryservices.com

Lifelong Management of Chronic Equine Health Conditions
10/02/2026

Lifelong Management of Chronic Equine Health Conditions

How veterinarians define long-term success when curing the disease is not an option.

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Friendsville, TN

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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