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Borambola Valley Veterinary Podiatry Centre

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Borambola Valley Veterinary Podiatry Centre

Dr. Heidi McGrath
BAnVBioSc, BVBio/BVSc
Cert. IV Farriery, Cert. II Equine Industry Dr. Heidi McGrath. BAnVBioSc, BVBio/BVSc. Cert IV Farriery. Trimming. Shoeing.

Cert II Equine Industry. Boot Fitting. Lameness. Rehab.

02/07/2025

It’s been a fresh few days here in QLD and Northern NSW! 🌬️☔️

I’ve been lucky to spend some time with Dr. Katherine from theriversequinevets and Issy, a 4th-year vet student from CSU. ✨

It’s much greener up here than down south in the Riverina. The locals have been dealing with above-average rainfall for quite some time, which has come with a range of different challenges! 🌧️🌱

It’s been such a great opportunity to catch up with a wonderful friend, meet some adorable ponies, and check out a variety of interesting cases. Always something new to learn and appreciate in this job! 🐴

A few more pit stops to make before I fly back south, but I will be back and at it from next Wednesday at BVVPC, and Canberra region Thurs/Friday. Hope you’re all rugged up!

- Heidi 🌸

01/07/2025

✨Griffith we are coming!✨

We’re teaming up with Dr Michelle from Riverina Mobile Vet & Equine Dentistry, for a visit to Griffith on Thursday, 17th July!

Things we can offer this trip to help with:
🐴 Lameness Workups
🧪 Laminitis and Metabolic Consultations
💉 Bloodwork (any species)
🩻 Ultrasounds and/or Radiographs
🐎 Podiatry Radiographs with Markups
🧲 Support with Complex Equine Podiatry Cases

Get in touch through the page, or on 0467681474 if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment! 🩺

30/06/2025

🔎 The Use of Radiographs on Your Horse 🐴

Alongside ultrasound, X-rays (radiographs) are one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in equine veterinary medicine; not just for diagnosing lameness or injury, but for preventing problems before they start. 🩺

Radiographs are detailed images created by X-rays passing through your horse’s body (for example, the hoof) and captured on a specialised digital plate. 🩻

At Borambola Valley, we use radiographs to:
✅ Assess hoof balance
✅ Monitor joint changes
✅ Identify sources of lameness
✅ Evaluate wounds or fractures
✅ Screen for developmental conditions (especially in young horses)
✅ Support prepurchase and insurance exams

At BVVPC, we find it important for you to also understand your radiographs so you can feel confident in your decisions, whether it’s for performance support, injury recovery, or future planning.🧐

P.s. How cute is Earl interpreting his radiographs! 🥰

27/06/2025

✨Feel Good Friday! 🥰

Meet Jemima. Jemima had been battling with chronic laminitis despite her owners and farrier best efforts of diet management, movement and regular hoofcare. 🧲🌱

4 weeks ago, Jemima had an acute episode of laminitis cause an increase in her pain and body’s inflammation (see first 2 clips of walking on gravel and on then on grass for comparison). 🎥😫

We did a full set of bloods on Miss Jemima, and her insulin came back >222mU/L! Higher than the labs reference range! 🧪🤯

Jemima was started on Ertugliflozin, a medication used for managing EMS horses and 4 weeks later at our recheck, look where we are (see last 2 clips in video)! Jemima’s owner notes how much happier she has been, and even kicking up her heels in the paddock! 🤩🔥

Jemima’s insulin after 4 weeks is down to 21mU/L! 😮

We are so excited to be a part of her journey and see her continue to improve in her body and movement from here alongside her diligent owner and farrier! 😍

25/06/2025

Happy Hump Day!
It’s raining here in the Riverina, but here’s something to brighten your day, meet Herbie! 🌧️💛

Herbie is 36 years old! It’s not often we get to work with horses who are older than us, and we feel honoured every time. He’s just Herbalicious! 😍

We absolutely adore our golden oldies here at Borambola Valley and we hope you love Herbie as much as we do! 🥰🐴

Got a golden oldie of your own? We’re here to help with all things geriatric horse care; from arthritis or Cushing’s management, to general heath checks and bloodwork. 💉🧪🩺

23/06/2025

🔎The Use of Ultrasounds on Your Horse 🐴

Did you know that ultrasound technology is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in veterinary medicine? 🧐

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of soft tissues. It’s non-invasive, pain-free, and provides immediate results. 🖥️✨

At Borambola Valley, we use ultrasound to:
✅ Diagnose tendon and ligament injuries
✅ Monitor healing progress
✅ Assess reproductive health in broodmares (including pregnancy diagnosis)
✅ Detect internal issues like fluid build-up or organ abnormalities
✅ Guide joint injections and other treatments with precision
✅ Assess fluid movement (i.e. vein and artery flow)

21/06/2025

❄️Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️

It was -3 degrees at Borambola this morning, with thick ice still covering the water troughs at 3pm! 🥶

George and I hope everyone got to sneak a ride in on the shortest day of the year! Onwards and upwards for everyone from here! 🧣🏇

16/06/2025

What a way to start the week! It was so great to have Nicole from rockonequine_ and Anthony from A J Evans Farrier here for the day! 💪🏻

Glue ons for some older arthritic patients ✅
Rockers for laminitis rehab patients ✅
Trims ✅
Discussions over everything horse and hoof health! ✅

I love working with other passionate equine professionals. 🥰

13/06/2025

Bilbo is heading into the weekend with some fancy new dance shoes! 🕺🪩

Refit of a pair of MoreAid Squish pads, taped on with a cast over the top to reduce wear. These allow for the shoes to be reapplied for multiple cycles whilst we recover from a bout of laminitis. 💕

12/06/2025

Donkeys are not long eared horses! 🫏

A BVVPC we love seeing all equids, this includes our beloved donkeys! Donkeys however are very different to their equine cousins. 🫏🐎

A few key differences for donkeys include:
🫏Conformation - donkeys are more compact, different tails, and can see their hind feet whilst horses cannot!
🥗Metabolism - designed for harsher desert environments, donkey have a more efficient metabolism, making them more prone to metabolic conditions such as insulin dysregulation, laminitis and obesity. They also have a higher resting ACTH than horses!
🌱Nutritional and water requirements - donkeys have lower energy requirements and thrive on lower quality forage; needing only 75% of the digestible energy required by a horse of the same size.
💉Veterinary medication - donkeys can metabolise medications quicker than horses, and have differences in their drug distribution and elimination.
🥾Hoof structure - donkeys have a more elongated and upright hoof structure
🫏Behaviour/temperament - donkeys have a weaker “flight” response and require different training approaches.

Fun fact: donkeys bray, while horses neigh! 🎶

P.s. how cute are Liam and Seamus! 🥰

11/06/2025

🌟 New Arena at Borambola Valley! 🤩

Huge shoutout to my incredible husband Mark — in just six days, he’s transformed this space into a beautiful new 65 x 35m riding arena! 🙌

Using our old Magnum, Lawless laser bucket, and the GPS land-levelling system from FJDynamics, he’s made it all happen, with a sniff of help from me in the roller on Thursday! 💪🏻

Big thanks to the Rob from Signature Quarries at Mundarlo for supplying the road base and sand.👌🏻

And we already have our first review… George gave it a go on Saturday and gave it his full approval! 🐎✅

We’re so excited for what’s ahead and future services we can offer clients! 💛

- Heidi 🌸

05/06/2025

A dedication and appreciation post to Dr. Raquel Butler, of Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics. It is an absolute pleasure to work alongside brilliant professionals such as Raquel; she has a wonderful ethos, and I'm very grateful to have her regularly treat 'George' as we get back into riding and discuss all things rehab every month! 🐎

Dr Raquel is a biomechanical medicine vet, based near Wodonga. She treats horses using a combination of osteopathic, chiropractic, kinesiology taping and laser. She creates rehabillitation plans and exercises for horses with weakness or injuries for increased strength and mobility. She is also an integral part of the post graduate ABM course run in Victoria, runs online equine postural courses, teaches all around the world and now has her own podcast just to name a few things! 🤯

Thankyou Raquel for coming again today and in a fresh -3 degrees! 🥶

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Borambola, NSW
2650

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

0467681474

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