Aug
05
05
Are you worried about a Hay shortage?
Sunday 5th August 20182018 has been a record breaking summer due to the weather, and it’s not over yet. The long hot dry spell has led to many…
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Latest blog articles
2018
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Jul
21
Fly protection - my top tips
Saturday 21st July 2018Has anyone else noticed an increase in the number of flies over the past week or so? I think the small amount of rain we…
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Jul
14
Worried about gastric ulcers?
Saturday 14th July 2018Gastric ulcers are more common then you may think. Many people assume gastric ulcers must be restricted to affecting onl…
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Jul
07
Ragwort Control
Saturday 7th July 2018RAGWORT CONTROL is difficult. The plant is very hardy and if you have a RAGWORT problem you need to devise an annual con…
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Jun
30
NEW microchip legislation which MAY affect you!
Saturday 30th June 2018On the 25th June 2018 the Government introduced new legislation in relation to equine microchipping, to help prevent abu…
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Jun
26
What does your saddle tell you about your horse?
Tuesday 26th June 2018Have you ever thought about what your saddle can tell you about your horse? It is often assumed that if a saddle is sli…
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Jun
17
How to manage a nail in your horse's foot
Sunday 17th June 2018It’s a horse owners worst nightmare – you find a nail in your horse’s foot. What you do next could literally save the…
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Jun
09
May- Brood Mares & Babies
Saturday 9th June 2018May-Brood Mares & Babies I blinked, and May has already been and gone. The month has well and trul…
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Jun
03
Sheath Care
Sunday 3rd June 2018I’m afraid this week’s blog may only be useful for those of you with male horses. But Sheath Care is an important topic …
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May
20
Cataracts in horses
Sunday 20th May 2018Equine Cataracts What are they? Cataracts are anything that stops light passing through a horse's lens in their eye – …
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May
13
How can I protect my horse from sunburn?
Sunday 13th May 2018FINALLY warm weather, long days and little to no mucking out!! However, those of us with pink skinned horses might not …
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May
06
Should I feed my horse a balancer?
Sunday 6th May 2018Horse feed balancers are one of the most misunderstood types of horse feed. So what is a balancer? Balancers are a l…
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Apr
30
Equine obesity, a growing problem....
Monday 30th April 2018Managing horses weight Equine obesity effects 50% of pleasure horses, ponies and donkeys. There are many health risk…
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Apr
12
Understanding Atypical Myopathy
Thursday 12th April 2018What is Atypical Myopathy? Atypical myopathy is a very serious condition which results in the destruction of the horses…
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Apr
10
5 Tips to prevent spring laminitis!
Tuesday 10th April 2018We’ve had one of the coldest wettest springs I can remember and the weather has really slowed the onset of spring grass.…
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Mar
31
Colic risk factors
Saturday 31st March 2018Did you know that there are certain factors which may increase the risk of colic in your horse, pony or donkey? In aroun…
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Mar
28
Getting Back into The Swing of Things
Wednesday 28th March 2018Getting Back into The Swing of Things Spring has finally made an appearance, it may be short lived now but I’m cho…
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Mar
24
Pre-Purchase Examination (vettings) - why bother?
Saturday 24th March 2018Pre-purchase Examination (vettings) Jenny has previously written about common reasons why horses fail vettings and wh…
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Mar
17
Ten Tips to help fussy eaters take Prascend
Saturday 17th March 2018Finding out your horse has Equine Cushings Disease can be difficult and one of the biggest problems our clients have is …
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Mar
10
Help my horse is choking!!
Saturday 10th March 2018What is choke? Choke is a relatively common condition which occurs when food or a foreign body blocks the horse’s oesop…
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Mar
07
Equine Veterinary Receptionist
Wednesday 7th March 2018Equine Veterinary Receptionist Overview: Ridings Equine Vets are looking for an equine receptionist to join our gr…
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Mar
04
Spring worming advice
Sunday 4th March 2018Spring is just around the corner and it’s that time of year again when you should all be starting to think about worm eg…
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Feb
24
Lice - itchy horses
Saturday 24th February 2018Has your horse started scratching all the time?There are many causes of itching in horses, ponies and donkeys - includin…
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Feb
18
#dontbreakyourvet
Sunday 18th February 2018As much as we like to think that our clients look forward to their visits from us, the same may not be true for their ho…
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Feb
11
Straight from the horse's mouth
Sunday 11th February 2018Why should I get my horses teeth checked? Dental disease can be a huge source of pain and discomfort in horses. Ens…
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Feb
08
A little motivation to get us to Spring...
Thursday 8th February 2018A little motivation to get us to Spring... I don’t know about anybody else, but I find it so difficult to stay motiv…
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Feb
04
8 Tips for Winter Weight Gain in Horses
Sunday 4th February 2018Best feeds for weight gain We're half way through winter and many clients are now struggling to keep weight on t…
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Feb
04
Top Ten Tips To Prevent Strangles
Sunday 4th February 2018Strangles is not the most commonly diagnosed infectious disease of horses and at Ridings Equine Vets we are certainl…
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Jan
27
Strangles! Prevention, testing and treatment
Saturday 27th January 2018Equine Strangles Strangles is one of the most commonly diagnosed infectious diseases of horses - and one the horse owne…
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Jan
25
A day in the life of an inpatient
Thursday 25th January 2018I was going to write this blog about the winter weather, however if like me you’re fed up of all the wind, snow, rain…
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Jan
20
Melanomas - can we do anything to stop them?
Saturday 20th January 2018As vets, our time is somewhat divided between preventative healthcare, treating a range of medical and orthopaedic probl…
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Jan
07
New Year's Resolutions every horse owner should consider
Sunday 7th January 2018It's that time of year again, the hustle and bustle of Christmas and it's the beginning of a new year. Most of us begin …
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2017
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Oct
09
Should you buy a horse with a sarcoid?
Monday 9th October 2017Sarcoids should never be underestimated. My professor at University once told me the only thing predictable about a sarc…
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Oct
01
Equine Atypical Myopathy
Sunday 1st October 20172017 is going so quick I can't believe we're in Autumn already! Atypical Myopathy (sycamore poisoning) is a diseas…
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Jul
27
Credit Control Position
Thursday 27th July 2017Credit Controller Ridings Equine Vets has an exciting opportunity for an experienced credit controller t…
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Jun
06
Equine Veterinary Receptionist
Tuesday 6th June 2017Overview: Ridings Equine Vets are looking for an equine receptionist to join our growing team based in Darrington, Nr P…
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May
21
New Test for Equine Atypical Myopathy
Sunday 21st May 2017Equine Atypical Myopathy is a serious and often fatal disease affecting horses and ponies in the UK. We now know it i…
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May
01
Should I treat my horse for Cushing's?
Monday 1st May 2017Should I treat my horse for Cushing's disease? I've written this article following our monthly vet meeting where …
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Feb
05
Should I vaccinate my horse against Strangles?
Sunday 5th February 2017Should I vaccinate my horse against Strangles? A question I get asked all the time is whether you should vaccinate your…
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Jan
10
Veterinary Groom Vacancy
Tuesday 10th January 2017Equine Veterinary Groom Overview: Ridings Equine Vets are looking for an equine veterinary groom to join our growi…
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2016
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Sep
25
Equine Veterinary Administrator Vacancy
Sunday 25th September 2016EQUINE ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY An exciting opportunity for a highly organised, capable and efficient administr…
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Jul
31
7 Essential Checks Before You Buy a Horse!
Sunday 31st July 20167 Essential Checks before you buy a new horse! So you've found the horse of your dreams, you’re madly in love, it’s…
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Jul
17
Equine Veterinary Receptionist
Sunday 17th July 2016Equine Veterinary Receptionist Overview: Ridings Equine Vets are looking for an equine receptionist to join our gr…
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Jun
21
Equine Veterinary Practice Manager Required!
Tuesday 21st June 2016Veterinary Practice Manager Required- Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Ridings Equine Vets is currently recruiting for a f…
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Jun
19
Lets Talk Ulcers!
Sunday 19th June 2016Client Talk: Thursday 30th June 2016, 7pm We are very excited to announce our next client evening is on equine gastric…
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Apr
30
What’s the best chaff for laminitic horses or horses suffering EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome)?
Saturday 30th April 2016Chaff is an important part of a horses diet. For laminitic horses and ponies it can be used with a balancer or vitami…
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Apr
17
Understanding the strangles blood test!
Sunday 17th April 2016It’s rare that more than a few months go by without hearing about another outbreak of strangles somewhere in the coun…
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Mar
27
Whats the difference between a 2 stage vetting and a 5 stage vetting?
Sunday 27th March 2016One of the most common questions I get asked when clients are considering buying a horse is whether they should get a…
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2014
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Feb
25
Why would a horse fail a vetting?
Tuesday 25th February 2014A 'vetting' or pre-purchase examination is typically carried out before a new owner purchases a horse, to ensure that it…
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Feb
25
Soaking Hay for Horses
Tuesday 25th February 2014The idea of soaking hay for horses has been around for some time, but there is much confusion in the length of time hay …
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Jan
31
Equine Winter Healthcare Tips
Friday 31st January 2014Protecting your horse from the harsh weather at this time of year is very important. Your horse is naturally well equipp…
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Jan
06
Petplan ‘Vet of the Year’ 2014 Nominee
Monday 6th January 2014What better way to start a new year than with a nomination from one of our lovely clients for 'Vet of the Year’ as part …
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2013
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Nov
07
Equine Cushings Disease: FREE LAB FEES until the end of November
Thursday 7th November 2013Until the end of November 2013 the laboratory fees for the ACTH blood test to detect Cushing's disease will be free of c…
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Oct
24
Diary Day - October
Thursday 24th October 2013The day kicks off early as I need to get to Womersley to my first call. I'm booked in to sedate for a dentist and when I…
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Jul
23
Fees
Tuesday 23rd July 2013This week I had a message from a face-book follower that had managed to secure herself a place at Edinburgh University t…
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Jul
15
Choke!
Monday 15th July 2013Choke! So last weekend I saw my third case of choke in a week! All 3 cases exactly the same, horses had been given some …
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Jul
15
September Diary Day
Monday 15th July 2013My alarm goes off at 6.45am and I get up, leaving susie in bed, usually on her back with her paws in the air in the midd…
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