Fact Sheets

Taking care of the small things makes a big difference to the health and welfare of horses on your yard and helps to protect against the threat of infectious disease.

When to castrate, how to castrate, post castration care. This fact sheet provides answers to the most common questions.

Learn more about cushing disease, including helpful advice on treatment and management.

Common problems such as head shaking, loss of appetite, excessive salivation, poor body condition, and riding difficulties can all be traced to problems within the oral cavity.

Gastric Ulceration is an extremely common condition, with over 70% of racehorses and between 40% and 69% of horses used for a variety of other disciplines reportedly affected. 

Preparation of horses for Gastroscopy.

As veterinary medicine advances, we are now in a better position to understand the causes behind grass induced laminitis.

Knowing what is normal for your horse is an essential part of responsible horse ownership.

Here is a list of frequently asked questions that could help you monitor and care for your horse.

Mud fever is the most common of skin infections of horses. It is caused by the bacterium, Dermatophilus congolensis, which is also responsible for rain scald. 

The Equine Veterinary Clinic advises that all clients wishing to purchase a horse or pony carry out a full pre-purchase examination - otherwise known as a 5-stage vetting.

This fact sheet provides information on various types of safe handling including twitches and the use of stocks.

If you are having your horse sedated for a third party, e.g. farrier, clipper, etc., then please download this document.

Strangles is a disease caused by infection with the bacteria Streptococcus equi (“s. equi”). This bacteria mainly affects the respiratory tract and lymph nodes.

Your horse will be weighed, and their temperature, pulse and heart rate taken. They will have a catheter placed in their jugular vein for the administration of anaesthetic drugs.