***Free cushing’s testing***

If you are concerned your horse/pony may have cushing’s you are able to get the initial test free of charge until the 31st October 2016 courtesy of Boehringer’s ‘Talk about Laminitis’. If you would like further information or want to speak to a...

Fantastic attendance

Fantastic attendance for our Client Evening at Robin Hood Horse & Country Store. We were kindly sponsored by Zoetis and Baileys Feeds. We had a very informative education programme based around worming, feeding, cushings and laminitis. And lovely goodie bags with...

Equine Grass Sickness

We have had a confirmed case of grass sickness this week which has unfortunately had to be put to sleep, as do 95% of grass sickness cases. The Equine Grass Sickness Fund is a great source of information re this horrible condition. Read more at...

Reducing sand ingestion

Just a quick heads up to our clients living in areas with sandy soil such as the Isle of Axholme. We have had a increase in the number of sand colics our vets have been diagnosing. Sand colics result from the build up of sand in the intestines. Horses don’t...

Wolfie and Seal are castrated

Castration season is upon us! We usually castrate colts from 6 months onwards – we can do it as soon as both testicles are present if they are starting to show colt-like behaviour. Spring is the best time to do this before the flies are too bad. The procedure...

Candy the amazing 24 year old mare

Another week and another amazing mare to share with you! This is Candy, a 24 year old pony, who gave everyone on her yard a fright back in January when she was found one night in the field very distressed and bleeding from her jaw. Richard attended to stabilise her...