SERVICES

Acupuncture is a treatment which involves the stimulation of specific points in the body, usually by the insertion of very fine, pre-sterilised, stainless steel needles.

Alternative therapies can frequently be incorporated into more traditional treatment programs. We work with a range of physiotherapists, saddlers, farriers, McTimoney therapists and more.

We are BEVA registered for chilled semen and can offer a fixed price for the whole procedure.

A real understanding of the horse’s back is essential for the treatment of lameness cases and those under-performing.

We are pleased to be able to work with a visiting cardiology specialist who can scan you horse’s heart while you wait.

We are pleased to be able to work with a visiting cardiology specialist who can scan you horse’s heart while you wait.

From routine rasping to extractions and diastemas. Vets with dentistry experience use power tools after a thorough dental examination including…

We can perform extensive skin disease investigations, looking at some samples in-house, whilst others may be sent to more specialist labs.

Donkeys are not just small horses, they are big characters! We are very happy to treat these stoic creatures who like to hide their diseases.

A fibre optic tube used to look inside the horse – mostly used to examine the respiratory system but it can also be used to look at the sinuses, bladder or uterus.

We always try to provide a sensitive and caring service at this difficult time. We can arrange it all for you, keeping your stress and worries to a minimum.

We are fortunate to be able to work with your farrier or incorporate the skill of other experienced farriers on lameness and poor performance cases, or as a preventative measure.

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) describes the erosion of the horse’s stomach lining…

Lameness is the term used when a horse’s gait is impaired by pain or restricted range of movement.

Using a newly-developed blood test based assessment we are able to quantify how likely your pony is to develop laminitis.

McTimoney therapy is a chiropractic technique that helps to realign and balance the musculoskeletal system. There are many applications for this therapy and we are pleased to work alongside McTimoney specialists.

Compulsory microchipping to improve horse welfare. A new law requiring horses to be microchipped has been introduced to prevent abuse and improve welfare.

We methodically examine horses with strange behaviour, an unusual way of walking or abnormal gait pattern to establish if there are problems in the brain, spinal cord or nerves and their communications.

We can provide specific nutritional advice tailored to your horse and independent from any feed company. Specialising in advice for laminitics and managing overweight horses / ponies.

Opthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball. In addition to our routine eye examinations, we can also ultrasound eyes at the clinic.

We provide all our own out of hours emergency services. Our phone (01728) 685 123 is always answered by ‘The Answering Service’, who will take all your details and contact the duty vet.

We provide passports (with microchipping if required) or can complete your own breed society passport form. Our Pet-ID passports can be fast tracked in 48 hours for an additional fee.

We are pleased to work with a number of registered ACPAT physiotherapists for specific injuries or routine treatments.

We are methodical in assessing poor performance cases so that we can establish the problem, understand the horse’s chance of recovery and provide the best treatment quickly.

Our digital x-ray facilities produce very high quality images. Radiography is usually performed at the clinic for the best results, however for very painful horses who cannot be travelled the system can come to them if necessary.

An essential part of any horse’s recovery which can be at home or at the clinic. We are able to design these for you and your horse in a way that can work for you.

We are happy to accept these if you are not registered with us, but would like to benefit from our equine veterinary knowledge and care.

We use the latest methods and technology in regenerative medicine to speed up tendon healing.

Numerous procedures can be performed using standing sedation and local anaesthetic techniques. We can also perform short procedures e.g.hernia repairs under general anaesthesia.

As well as being used for diagnosis ultrasonography can also be used to monitor repair and guide medication of certain areas such as the neck or sacroiliac region.

We can advise you of which vaccinations to use and when. We also provide a free vaccination reminder service to ensure that you don’t miss any of your horse’s vaccinations or boosters.

Sympathetic and practical care for our old friends.

We offer a 5 stage comprehensive pre-purchase examination to determine if the horse you are buying is suitable for the function you have in mind. A 2 stage limited pre-purchase examination is also available.

Systematic and thorough investigation of the under-weight horse to tailor treatment, provide information about chances of recovery and then monitor progress.

We run annual worming programmes starting in February each year but if you have missed this date we can still tailor a programme for your horse.