Gold Coast Equine Clinic

Gold Coast Equine Clinic Gold Coast Equine Clinic is an equine-only veterinary clinic located on the Gold Coast

Happy Valentines Day to all the Equine loves of our lives πŸ’“πŸ’“πŸ’“
13/02/2025

Happy Valentines Day to all the Equine loves of our lives πŸ’“πŸ’“πŸ’“

πŸŒŠπŸ’§πŸŽπŸ΄ Keen for some Summer Swims?? So is your horse!! πŸŒŠπŸ’§πŸŽπŸ΄Horses are exceptional swimmers. As obligate nasal breathers, t...
24/01/2025

πŸŒŠπŸ’§πŸŽπŸ΄ Keen for some Summer Swims?? So is your horse!! πŸŒŠπŸ’§πŸŽπŸ΄

Horses are exceptional swimmers. As obligate nasal breathers, they have a fascinating adaptation known as 'apnoea', or breath-holding, which plays a key role in their swimming ability. This reflex helps inflate their lungs, which have a large capacity, increasing buoyancy and making it easier to float and move through water. Their swimming stroke resembles a trotting action, with their legs moving alternately to push against the water, propelling them forward. This unique method of movement is efficient and enables them to swim with ease.

Historically, horses evolved with the ability to swim as part of their survival strategy. Wild horses would need to cross rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water to find food, migrate, or escape predators. Their strong lung capacity and swimming technique were key to navigating such environments. However, horses have poor visual perception of depth, which can make them hesitate before entering water, as they struggle to judge the depth or potential hazards below the surface.

Please reach out to the friendly veterinarians (Dr's Rhian, Jess and Imi) at Gold Coast Equine Clinic if you would like further information on how to include swimming into part of your horse's enrichment, exercise or rehabilitation program.

Love swimming with your horse or taking them to the beach? We'd love to see your pics in the comments section below! Feel free to include a comical story with it - the stories eliciting the most laughter shall be featured on our GCEC page!! πŸŒŠπŸ’§πŸŽπŸ΄

🦷🐎 Wolf teeth!! 🦷🐎What are they? And should they be removed? Wolf teeth are small, vestigial teeth that can be found in ...
24/01/2025

🦷🐎 Wolf teeth!! 🦷🐎

What are they? And should they be removed?

Wolf teeth are small, vestigial teeth that can be found in the maxillary jaw of horses. They are located in front of the first premolars, hence are labelled as 105 and 205 in the Triadan system. Wolf teeth are considered vestigial because they no longer have a functional role in mastication. 'Blind' wolf teeth are those that sit below the gumline.

In many cases, wolf teeth do not cause any issues, but they can interfere with the comfort of the bit when ridden and if your horse is having issues with a contact under saddle they should always be considered as a possible cause.

Here at GCEC we don't advocate routine removal of wolf teeth, although we are certainly happy to remove them should a client request it pre breaking the horse in.

Some clients are happy to leave the teeth in place and see how the horse goes with the breaking in process and remove them if there is any resistance to the bit/a contact being taken up. Some clients prefer to remove them prior to breaking the horse in so there is no possibility of them causing an issue. We are happy with either option as long as they are considered as the possible cause of any contact issues during the breaking in process and removed if such issues occur.

If you've recently purchased an adult horse that has wolf teeth, the chances are they don't bother the horse and again unless there are evident concerns in bitted work such as head tossing, avoidance of the contact etc. we leave them where they are.

Removal of wolf teeth is AN ACT OF VETERINARY SURGERY and should NEVER be performed by anyone other than a veterinary surgeon. It is a procedure that requires sedation and desensitisation of the area with local anaesthetic. With all of our routine dental checks we will let you know if there are wolf teeth present and have the discussion around what to do, pending the age and use of the horse. The procedure does not come without risk; hence, it is essential that a veterinary surgeon (not a lay dentist) performs the extraction.

As always you can contact us on 07 55742466 if you have any questions about wolf teeth or want to book one of our vets in to come and perform a dental check on your horse 🦷🐎

πŸ˜Žπ‘πŽπ”π“πˆππ„ π€πππŽπˆππ“πŒπ„ππ“π’ 𝐀𝐑𝐄 π€π•π€πˆπ‹π€ππ‹π„ π…πŽπ‘ π’π€π“π”π‘πƒπ€π˜ πŸπŸ“/𝟏/πŸπŸ“ and π‹πŽππ† π–π„π„πŠπ„ππƒ π‡πŽπ”π‘π’ 😎⁣Our clinic will be closed this Monday ...
22/01/2025

πŸ˜Žπ‘πŽπ”π“πˆππ„ π€πππŽπˆππ“πŒπ„ππ“π’ 𝐀𝐑𝐄 π€π•π€πˆπ‹π€ππ‹π„ π…πŽπ‘ π’π€π“π”π‘πƒπ€π˜ πŸπŸ“/𝟏/πŸπŸ“ and π‹πŽππ† π–π„π„πŠπ„ππƒ π‡πŽπ”π‘π’ 😎
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Our clinic will be closed this Monday 27th January 2025 for the Australia Day Public Holiday.⁣
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As always we will have a vet available for emergencies. If you have an emergency with your horse, please call us on (πŸŽπŸ•) πŸ“πŸ“πŸ•πŸ’ πŸπŸ’πŸ”πŸ”, then 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝟐 to be put through to the on-call vet.⁣
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We hope you have a lovely day reflecting on how lucky we are to live in this beautiful country with our equine best friends. ⁣
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We also have availability for routine Saturday appointments on 25th January, 2025. Please contact the clinic to book. πŸ˜„πŸ΄πŸ™

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ΄ Dressage Mindset and Performance Horse Management Workshop This Saturday 25th January at Gold Coast Equine Clinic ...
21/01/2025

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ΄ Dressage Mindset and Performance Horse Management Workshop This Saturday 25th January at Gold Coast Equine Clinic πŸ΄πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“

In conjunction with Nicole Tough we are delighted to be hosting this fabulous opportunity to work on you and your horse before the competition season starts.

Full of insightful tips for you to maximise the year ahead. Dream big and smash those goals for 2025 😁.

There are still a few spaces available so don’t miss out, jump on line and book your spot and we hope to see you on Saturday.

A fabulous win πŸ₯‡, by a fabulous horse for a fabulous team πŸ‘ŒπŸŽ Strong until the end, Encoder taking home the Subzero for L...
18/01/2025

A fabulous win πŸ₯‡, by a fabulous horse for a fabulous team πŸ‘ŒπŸŽ Strong until the end, Encoder taking home the Subzero for Lee Freedman Racing yesterday. The pictures say it all πŸ˜„ Congratulations to all involved and an extra bag of licorice and carrots for Eeyore! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

What an amazing picture from a racing stables in the UK! πŸ₯Ά Not something we will be seeing here on the Gold Coast, but w...
12/01/2025

What an amazing picture from a racing stables in the UK! πŸ₯Ά Not something we will be seeing here on the Gold Coast, but we may need to invent some horse races that involve swimming not running after all the rain we’ve had in the last 24hrs πŸ™ˆβ˜”οΈ

πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈβ“HOW DO HORSES SEE THE WORLD? β“πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈMany people wonder if horses are colour blind, and while they are not completely ...
10/01/2025

πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈβ“HOW DO HORSES SEE THE WORLD? β“πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ
Many people wonder if horses are colour blind, and while they are not completely colour blind, they do perceive colours differently than humans. Horses have dichromatic vision, meaning they only have two types of colour receptors (cones) in their eyes, compared to the three that humans have. This limits their ability to distinguish between certain colours, particularly in the red-to-yellow spectrum.

Horses see blues and greens clearly, but they struggle to differentiate between colours like red, orange, and certain shades of brown. This means that they likely perceive these colours as variations of grey or brown. The limited colour vision is an adaptation that suits their needs in the wild, where detecting movement and spotting predators is far more important than distinguishing between a rainbow of colours.

Interestingly, while their colour vision is limited, horses have excellent low-light vision and can see well in dim conditions, which is another survival trait. Their eyes are also positioned on the sides of their heads, giving them a wide field of view to detect danger.

😴 HORSE SLEEP - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW 😴Horses have the ability to sleep standing up, thanks to a unique system called...
03/01/2025

😴 HORSE SLEEP - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW 😴
Horses have the ability to sleep standing up, thanks to a unique system called the "passive stay apparatus." This system locks a horse's legs in place, allowing them to rest without collapsing.

πŸ’‘How does this work?
The reciprocal mechanism of the hind limbs enables the stifle joint and hock to work together. The lock of the patella secures the stifle in position. When the stifle joint locks it automatically locks the hock joint as well, ensuring both joints stay in position and the leg remains stable.

πŸ’‘Why have horses evolved this way?
This adaptation helps the horse conserve energy and stay alert for predators. While horses can doze standing, they still require some time lying down for deep, restorative REM sleep, which lasts about 2-3 hours per day. Overall, horses sleep 8-12 hours daily, with most of that being light sleep while standing. Understanding your horse's sleep habits can help ensure their overall health and well-being, as insufficient rest may lead to stress or health issues.

πŸ’‘When do you need to call the vet about your horses sleeping habits?
- When you notice they are not lying down - this can be due to pain such as arthritis
- When they seem to nod off in an unstable way (knuckling over onto their knees etc) - this can be a sign of narcolepsy or indicate that they are over tired due to not lying down and getting quality sleep.

As always if you have any concerns regarding your horse please just get in touch on 07 55742466

πŸ₯³πŸ΄ HAPPY NEW YEAR AND A HUGE THANK YOU 🐴πŸ₯³Wishing all of our clients a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2025. Thank you all ...
31/12/2024

πŸ₯³πŸ΄ HAPPY NEW YEAR AND A HUGE THANK YOU 🐴πŸ₯³

Wishing all of our clients a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2025. Thank you all for your support in the last 12 months. Our clients and their horses are the reason we get out of bed each day thankful for the work that we do. The team are truly grateful for each and every one of you and we look forward to building even better relationships with you and your four legged family in the months and years ahead.

Gold Coast Equine Clinic has been the trusted equine clinic on the Gold Coast, providing veterinary support and services...
31/12/2024

Gold Coast Equine Clinic has been the trusted equine clinic on the Gold Coast, providing veterinary support and services at the sales for over 15 years.

Whether you are preparing for a sale, or looking to purchase, our team of equine veterinarians is here to provide expert, reliable services tailored to your needs.

Dr Rhian and the team hugely value being part of this exciting time of year on the coast, whether it be providing back up support at the and Beach Barrier Draw, or looking after the yearlings on complex.

Contact us today on (07) 5574 2466 to find out more about how we can support you during the Magic Millions sales event. As always we are available 24/7 should the unexpected happen on the number above.

🐴🌟Product spotlight of the week: KER Preserve πŸŒŸπŸ΄β“What is Preserve?This scientifically formulated supplementary source of...
30/12/2024

🐴🌟Product spotlight of the week: KER Preserve 🌟🐴

❓What is Preserve?
This scientifically formulated supplementary source of Vitamin E, organic selenium, magnesium and vitamin C is a potent antioxidant to reduce muscle damage and inflammation in performance horses.

Antioxidants minimise effects of mass-produced free radicals associated with exercise.

Does your horse experience muscle soreness or stiffness during exercise, or have an extended recovery period post-exercise? Or have signs of poor immunity? Or have decreased fertility? If so, then it is likely the horse has inadequate reserves of antioxidants.

❓It may be useful for:
- Aids in reducing muscle damage in working horses
- Prevents tying-up in horses prone to doing so
- Recovery from illness or injury, to promote healthy immunity
- Selenium supplement for horses ingesting selenium deficient pastures

Sounds like a good match for your horse? Available now - in clinic and at home visits with Gold Coast Equine Clinic. Price matched with all local produce stores. Contact us as always if you want more information on 07 55742466

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ’‰ Did you know we offer Saturday morning routine appointments? πŸ’‰πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈWe set aside a number of appointments on a Satur...
26/12/2024

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ’‰ Did you know we offer Saturday morning routine appointments? πŸ’‰πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ

We set aside a number of appointments on a Saturday morning for clients who perhaps work full time and can't have us attend to their horse for routine work such as dental exams, vaccinations or an Annual Health Package during the week.

As we only have one vet working on that day some flexibility is required as in an emergency the vet may need to be diverted to an urgent case. In that instance we will still do everything we can to get the appointment completed on the Saturday at some stage. Thankfully this isn't a regular occurrence!

Standard travel fees apply, with our normal area being covered from the Northern Rivers to the Northern Gold Coast.

Contact us on 07 5574 2466 to enquire and make your Saturday morning appointment.

🌟 We hope today finds you full of good food, drink and memories! A big thank you to our vet Dr Imi Dunn for providing 24...
25/12/2024

🌟 We hope today finds you full of good food, drink and memories! A big thank you to our vet Dr Imi Dunn for providing 24/7 cover both yesterday and today. It's a big commitment from our vets to ensure that you and your horses are taken care of 24/7 365 days of the year. Building strong relationships with our clients is what GCEC is all about and we feel we can only do this by ensuring that you know, no matter what time of day or night you need us, we are always available 🌟

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Gold Coast, QLD
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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
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What an amazing event the Pan Pacific Masters Dressage 2024 was to be a part of. So fabulous to see our clients out and about doing their thing and also meeting new people enjoying what they love ❀️. And to have our nurse Casey Pierpoint take home two medals on her trusty steed Seb was the cherry on the cake! Hats off to Nicole Tough and the rest of the team for their top class organisation πŸ‘Œ. Congratulations to all those who competed and an extra pat on the back for the medal holders πŸ₯‡πŸ‘ We loved being the title sponsors and look forward to supporting more Equestrian Gold Coast Club events into the future. #supportingequestriansport #queenslanddressage #equestrianlife #equinevet #doingwhatilove

Stunning morning for a dynamic scope πŸŽβ˜€οΈ
Stunning morning for a dynamic scope πŸŽβ˜€οΈ

Another gorgeous morning for a dynamic scope. This time in the beautiful GC hinterland. A bit different to the last stunning morning at Eagle Farm. Beautifully behaved gelding and great diagnostic result πŸŽβ˜€οΈ

Here at GCEC it brings us great pleasure seeing our clients and their horses doing what they do best, whatever discipline that may be. A fabulous run by Whiskey Train (aka Quinn) on a heavy track yesterday πŸŽπŸ‘ Well done to Gillian Heinrich and her team. I know who will be having extra licorice this morning πŸ˜€πŸ‘Œ

@Magic Millions Barrier Draw
@Magic Millions Barrier Draw

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