Vaccinations – why do we do it?

Vaccinations – why do we do it?

Routine vaccinations allow us to take our horses out and about safely.  There are diseases that we can’t easily vaccinate for (strangles) and therefore when out and about mixing with horses from different yards it is important to maintain biosecurity to...
Impaction Colic:

Impaction Colic:

We have been busy with impaction colic’s over the last few weeks and with more storms and changeable weather to come, that unfortunately we will be seeing more of them.  This has been down to the awful storms we have been having and the number of “duvet days”...

Clinical Examination and why it is important.

You know your horses well. That is why any vet worth their salt will listen to you first before starting a clinical exam. However we thought it was important that you know your horses clinical parameters so that if you suspect something isn’t quite right you can...
The pitter patter of little hooves…

The pitter patter of little hooves…

We are getting ever closer to foaling season and as a consequence we thought we would do a blog on how to get prepared for this exciting time. Things to have in your foaling kit: Phone number of your vet on speed dial (just in case)Iodine/purple sprayTail...
Insurance the good, bad and the ugly

Insurance the good, bad and the ugly

We often get asked about which insurance companies equine owners should go with. Legally we are not allowed to recommend an individual company and we cannot give you more than guidance as it depends on what you need and what your budget is. Here are a few useful...