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.

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a painful condition that describes erosions and -lesions in the lining of the stomach and proximal gut of horses. Two distinct diseases have been identified which can affect different areas of the stomach; Equine Squamous Gastric Disease (ESGD), and Equine Glandular Gastric Disease (EGGD), with less understood about the

As an owner, when your horse requires urgent veterinary attention, it can be a worrying time. There are a number of emergency situations that require immediate attention from a vet. These include, amongst others, colic, haemorrhaging (profuse bleeding), collapse, dystocia (difficulty foaling) and fractures.  We’ve put together some useful information and tips to help make the

As it gets colder, our vets see an increase in the number of cases of impaction colic. Impactions are often linked to increased time spent stabled, particularly where this represents a change in routine for the horse or pony.  The combination of a reduction in physical activity and reduced water content in their feed (hay