At Ridings Equine Vets we want to ensure you have the best start possible with your new horse so we highly recommend having a pre-purchase examination (PPE)
EQUINE ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture in horses is a widely used technique! Ridings Equine Vets are proud to offer this service to our clients to complement
HORSE CASTRATION
Castration is a commonly performed routine surgical procedure that is relatively quick and straightforward.
STUD SERVICES & AI
Ridings Equine Vets is a BEVA approved Artificial Insemination practice. The vets are experienced in equine reproduction with all types of semen and many have bred their own foals.
EQUINE DENTISTRY
We are able to offer a full equine dental service. Regular dental examinations are vital in horses and ponies to maintain health and performance.
EQUINE ATYPICAL MYOPATHY
2017 is going so quick I can't believe we're in Autumn already! Atypical Myopathy (sycamore poisoning) is a disease close to my heart as my horse Clover had the disease in 2012 so it's important to me that all our clients understand the disease and what they can do to prevent it, I don't want anyone to have to experience it for themselves.
New Test for Equine Atypical Myopathy
The RVC has introduced a new test to enable horse owners to have samples of the sycamore leaves, seeds and seedlings in or around their pastures testing for the toxin known to cause Equine Atypical Myopathy
Should I vaccinate my horse against Strangles?
A guide to Strangles vaccination in horses from Ridings Equine Vets
Should I treat my horse for Cushing's?
Deciding whether to treat your horse for Equine Cushing's Disease or PPID is not an easy decision to make. Here I try to help guide your decision.
SHOULD YOU BUY A HORSE WITH A SARCOID?
Sarcoids should never be underestimated. My professor at University once told me the only thing predictable about a sarcoid is they are unpredictable! Although most sarcoids can be treated with a fairly good success rate it would be foolish to make this assumption without considering the facts. Approximately 8% of horses in the UK suffer from sarcoids and while they rarely lead to death they can become so debilitating that euthanasia is necessary.
7 Essential Checks Before You Buy a Horse!
7 checks to make before buying a horse that could save you time, money and most importantly heartache!
What’s the best chaff for laminitic horses or horses suffering EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome)?
Choosing which chaff for your horse can be confusing. Here I discuss the best ones to feed if your horse or pony is suffering laminitis or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
