Prof Chris Proudman gives talk on groundbreaking research
We were very pleased to have recently welcomed Professor Chris Proudman from the University of Surrey to speak with a group of our commercial breeding clients to give them an update on some groundbreaking research in which our practice has been involved. The research linked the development of Thoroughbred foals’ gut microbiome to their potential […]
FEI vaccination changes from 3rd February 2025
From 3rd February 2025, all FEI registered horses are required to have their vaccinations recorded on the FEI HorseApp 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, as well as in the horse’s passport. When you make your horse’s vaccination appointment, please let our office team know if your horse has an FEI passport/recognition card and allow a […]
Sally Bainton joins our Reproduction Veterinary Team
We’re very pleased to welcome Sally Bainton, who has recently joined our reproduction veterinary team. A highly experienced vet, she has a particular interest in problem broodmares, neonatology, medicine and ophthalmology. Sally graduated from Liverpool University in 2004 with a distinction in equine studies, and during her final year she completed a stud medicine elective […]
The Equine Foot – “No Foot No Horse”
The equine foot is made up of complex external and internal structures designed to adapt to varying terrains and environmental conditions whilst withstanding tremendous forces. Our vet Rebekah McFarling explains here why it is vital that the horse’s feet are kept in good condition and balance, with correct care, regular trimming and, if required, shoeing. […]
Pinkham Equine Veterinary Services celebrates 10 year Anniversary
The team at Pinkham Equine Veterinary Services is delighted to be celebrating our 10 year anniversary – but how did we get here? Here’s a brief history… 2014 Our practice founder Charlie Pinkham set up his own practice in Whitsbury, Hampshire, with a small professional client base focused on thoroughbred breeding and racing. His […]
Amber Segre joins our Veterinary Team
We’re very pleased to welcome Amber Segre, who has recently joined our veterinary team. Amber graduated from St George’s University, Grenada in 2017, after which she completed an internship and then spent two years working in ambulatory practice in Kent. She has a keen interest in stud medicine and spent the 2021 stud season working […]
British Breeder Magazine features article on Lawsonia by Lucy Brock
The current issue of British Breeder Magazine features an article by our stud vet Lucy Brock on Lawsonia, a disease that affects older foals and weanlings and is often seen at this time of the year. Since its discovery forty years ago, Lawsonia has become an increasing problem in the equine youngstock population of the […]
Time for an end of season MOT?
The end of the season is a great time to look back and reflect upon your and your horse or pony’s competition performance throughout the year. It is also a good time to assess any less than perfect outcomes and to address any training issues, knocks, niggles or other physical problems that may be affecting […]
Cath Grimsey completes 32km Ullswater Way Challenge to raise funds for Vetlife
Last Saturday, 5th October our Practice Manager Cath Grimsey joined other members of the Veterinary Voices Hiking Group, together with Vetlife Trustees and members of The Canmore Trust, to successfully complete the 32Km Ullswater Way Challenge to kick off #ActiveOctober. The event, organised by Veterinary Voices Hiking Group, has far surpassed its £15,000 target and […]
Getting started with Quality Improvement for Practice Managers: RCVS Knowledge podcast with Cath Grimsey
At Pinkham Equine, we actively encourage all members of our team to engage and improve their knowledge and skills through continual learning in their field of interest or expertise. Earlier this year we celebrated the success of Cath Grimsey, who was awarded the prestigious VMG/ILM Level 5 Diploma in Veterinary Leadership & Management, having studied […]