The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) New Bolton Center has a new equine ambulance for use at local events.

The ambulance purchase was made possible by Applestone Farm, EBY Horse Trailers, and Willowdale Steeplechase. New Bolton Center’s previous equine ambulance, 20-plus years old, was retired at the end of the 2015 eventing season.

“The new ambulance is a much-needed upgrade,” said Barbara Dallap Schaer, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVECC, New Bolton Center Medical Director. “We are grateful to our generous donors who make it possible for New Bolton Center to support our local equine community with a state-of-the-art trailer.”

Penn Vet provides the trailer and driver free-of-charge to several local equine events throughout the year, including Willowdale Steeplechase, Radnor Hunt, Plantation Field Horse Trials, and Winterthur Point-to-Point. The new truck-and-trailer combination made its debut at the Cheshire Hunt in March. The presence of an equine ambulance is required at equine events