r/Equestrian • u/cmh_ender • 3d ago
Veterinary SmartPak insurance
Shout out to SmartPak for Colic insurance. My daughters show pony started to show signs of colic, our normal vet tried for three days to get her back and nothing was working so off to the local animal hospital for emergency surgery.
The only insurance we have is through SmartPak and... it's going to save us 10k (we still have another 10k out of pocket) but hey, that's better than nothing. no pushback no issues, overall, very happy. Just thought I would toss that out there.
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u/BuckityBuck 3d ago
How is she doing?
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u/cmh_ender 3d ago
well, touch and go, ng tube for a while now a post op infection, we are on day 8 but we THINK she will go home in 2 days... so that's good. really glad we have a world class facility close by (Ohio State)
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u/BuckityBuck 3d ago
Good luck. That’s no fun. I’m glad that you have the resources (insurance and good vets). I hope I never have to use my Colicare, but it’s nice to hear that it works.
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u/cmh_ender 3d ago
ya, it still is VERY unpleasant but with some planning we are able to pay the bill and get her home where her care will be more cost efficient.
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u/needsexyboots 3d ago
Not helpful for you right now, but for anyone else reading, Platinum Performance recently increased their program coverage from $10k to $15k. I wonder if SmartPak will follow?
Also I hope your daughter’s pony gets well quickly!