WELCOME TO
3H EQUINE HOSPITAL
Welcome to 3H Equine Hospital and Mobile Veterinary Services! We are dedicated to providing top-notch veterinary care for your equine companions. Our team is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of your horses. Click here to learn more about our services and how we can help you.
OUR
HISTORY
Many people question what the 3H means in 3H Equine Hospital and Mobile Veterinary Services means. In 1987 when the Cardenas family immigrated to the US, the “H’s” proudly stood for Home, Horses and Hope. 3H began at the kitchen table of Dr. Fernando and Meredith Cardenas in 1997. They are the founders and owners of the premiere equine veterinary practice, serving in five North Carolina counties. Many of our faithful clients today have been with us for over 20 years, and we remain forever grateful that our clients entrust us with the care of their beloved horses. We are also proud to be the first in the RTP to offer a full equine rehabilitation center at our clinic to further increase the quality of life of our equine athletes.
Why We Do What We Do
It’s simple.
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For the pure love of the horse.
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It’s their soft eyes and wild spirit. It’s the way they bolt into the pasture when the halter is released in the morning at sunrise. It’s the goosebumps we get when we see a foal stand or nurse for the first time. It’s the ability to end pain in a dignified and peaceful way. It’s the way that no matter how long or difficult the day, there is always a hug waiting in the stall for us, ready to soak up our tears with their mane. It’s the smell of the horse that brings us ultimate peace and shows us, even just for a moment, that all is right in the world. It’s the way our horses make us feel as though we are the best; never judging, never callous, and always welcoming. These are the reasons we do what we do, and we’ve made it our lifelong passion to try and give back all that they have given us.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Kristin Yde
"Best vet in town! Dr Fernando is knowledgeable, kind to his equine patients, and great at explaining what the procedure is while he’s doing it! Quality service that puts the horse first!"
Tania Morton
"I cannot say enough, good things about 3HVet we have been using them for over 15 years. They are extremely knowledgeable open minded and their main focus is the well-being of our horses."
James Harrelson
Owning horses is not a hobby, it's a way of life! Sometimes our "children" need routine, other times they need a miracle! The Drs and staff at 3H are the finest from simple to super natural. Care, compassion, expertise and professionalism are their normal. State of the art facilty, down home folks. Trail horse or national champion, 3H is the BEST!
