Jan 19, 2025 | blog, Practice news, Uncategorised
Keeping your horse fit isn’t just about looking good in the field or on the yard; it’s crucial for their overall health and performance. Here are some some effective methods to boost your horse’s fitness in a way that’s both fun and useful to...
Jun 19, 2024 | blog, Practice news
Sarcoids and melanomas are the two most common skin tumours that we see in horses. They can both affect horses from a very young age, and if they have one, there are usually more lurking. Although most of them will be considered ‘benign’, they can become very large...
Jan 29, 2024 | Practice news, Uncategorised
It’s that time of year when spring is finally starting to raise it’s head and we are looking forward to the warmer weather. It is also when there is a hormonal surge for both mares and entire males. This is when most folk start realising that their colts...
Jan 29, 2024 | blog, Practice news
There are several ways to diagnose pregnancy in the mare: Ultrasound scan Rectal palpation Blood test Ultrasound scan The most common method of diagnosing pregnancy used by vets is ultrasonography. Timing for this is crucial. There are several important factors to...
Nov 16, 2023 | blog, Practice news, Uncategorised
We’re sure many of you will know a horse that has had gastric ulcers in the past, but what is actually going on? There are two broad regions of the horse’s stomach; the squamous region and the glandular region. The squamous (non-acid-producing) region sits at the top...