Oct
09
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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Latest blog articles
2017
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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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2015
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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