Laminitis in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Laminitis in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Apr 16, 2026 | blog

Laminitis in horses is back with a vengeance this year, and at Little Rock Equine Vets we are seeing an increasing number of cases across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. We’re seeing more cases, often earlier in the season, and in a wider range of horses and...
Choke in Horses: Why it happens? What should you do?

Choke in Horses: Why it happens? What should you do?

Mar 29, 2026 | blog, Practice news

Choke is one of those conditions that every horse owner dreads seeing. It looks dramatic. It feels urgent. And understandably, the instinct is to act quickly. But sometimes the most important advice we can give sounds a little counterintuitive. We’ve seen a fair...
When Your Horse Didn’t Get the Memo… Poor Performance & Lameness Work-Ups Explained

Overcoming Competition Nerves When Competing

Mar 5, 2026 | blog, Practice news

Do you enter a competition and then start to worry as the date approaches? You aren’t alone. Competition nerves in horse riding are far more common than you might think. Riders of all levels experience them — from first-time competitors to experienced riders heading...
Protecting Your Horse from the Ground Up.

Protecting Your Horse from the Ground Up.

Feb 22, 2026 | blog

Your horse’s feet are the foundation of their whole body. When hooves aren’t balanced, it’s a bit like you wearing one shoe with a higher heel than the other. You can still walk. You might even manage quite well for a while. But over time, things start to ache. Joints...
Poor Saddle Fit in Horses: Signs and Risks

Poor Saddle Fit in Horses: Signs and Risks

Feb 22, 2026 | blog

A poorly fitting saddle doesn’t just cause discomfort — it can quietly affect your horse’s performance, behaviour and long-term soundness. At Littlerock Equine Vets, as an ambulatory equine practice, we frequently see horses where saddle fit is playing a much bigger...