Tweedie & Associates Equine Veterinary Services

Tweedie & Associates Equine Veterinary Services Performance horse and general practice servicing Caulfield, Cranbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Tweedie & Associates Equine Veterinary Services

Ringworm in Horses: What You Need to KnowNoticed small, round patches of hair loss on your horse’s coat? It could be rin...
25/09/2025

Ringworm in Horses: What You Need to Know

Noticed small, round patches of hair loss on your horse’s coat? It could be ringworm – a contagious fungal skin infection, not an actual worm!

Ringworm spreads quickly between horses (and even to humans) through grooming gear, rugs, tack and close contact. Young, stressed or stabled horses are most at risk.

💡 What to do:
• Isolate affected horses to stop the spread.
• Disinfect brushes, rugs and gear.
• Call your equine vet for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

The good news? With prompt veterinary care, ringworm usually clears in a few weeks. Don’t ignore it – untreated, it can spread through your whole paddock and to people handling your horse.

👉 If you spot suspicious skin patches, give us a call. We’ll help you get your horse comfortable and stop the spread fast.

23/09/2025

🌿 Why do tendon injuries happen in horses? 🐎

Tendon injuries are unfortunately very common in horses, especially those in regular work. Here are the main reasons why:

✅ Overstrain – Tendons act like elastic bands, storing and releasing energy as your horse moves. High-speed work, jumping, or sudden stops can overload them.

✅ Poor footing – Working on deep, slippery, or uneven ground places abnormal stress on tendons, making them more vulnerable to injury.

✅ Fatigue – When muscles tire, they stop supporting the tendons properly. This means tendons take the full force of movement, increasing the chance of damage.

✅ Conformation & shoeing – Horses with long pasterns, dropped fetlocks, or imbalanced feet naturally place more strain on tendons. Incorrect trimming or shoeing can add to the problem.

👉 Tendons also have a limited blood supply, so even small injuries heal slowly. Repeated strain without enough recovery time often makes things worse.

🐴 Prevention tips for healthy tendons:
✔️ Build fitness gradually – avoid sudden increases in workload.
✔️ Warm up and cool down properly every ride.
✔️ Train on safe, consistent footing where possible.
✔️ Give tired horses rest – don’t push through fatigue.
✔️ Keep on top of regular farriery to maintain balance.

💡 Tendon health is all about balance — the right workload, good surfaces, correct conditioning, and proper hoof care all reduce risk

22/09/2025

🔎 When it’s not ulcers…

Not every behavioural change in horses is linked to gastric ulcers. Discomfort can arise from many different areas — musculoskeletal pain, dental issues, hormonal influences, nutrition, or even management factors.

This video explores some of the common conditions we see that can mimic or overlap with ulcer-type behaviours. A thorough veterinary examination is often the only way to identify the true source of the problem.

If your horse is showing signs of resistance, irritability, or changes in performance, we recommend booking a consult so we can investigate further and develop an appropriate treatment plan.


17/09/2025

🌱🐴 Spring Hoof Care Reminder 🐴🌱

As we head into what we hope will be a wetter spring, it’s worth taking a moment before rushing to put hoof pads back on.

Wet conditions can soften hooves, making them more prone to bruising, abscesses, or corns if pads are re-applied too soon. Careful timing now can save your horse discomfort – and you a potential vet visit – later in the season.

✅ Watch our video to learn why patience is key when it comes to pads this spring, and how to support healthy hooves through the wetter months.

👉 If you’re unsure about what’s best for your horse, give us a call – we’re here to help you make the right choice for your horse’s hooves.

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270 Bungower Road
Somerville, VIC
3933

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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As someone who has been a horse-rider myself I understand the intricacies of the equestrian world. From showjumping to dressage or eventing or pony club I have had the pleasure to enjoy it all. Now I am very happy to share my expertise with the equestrian community. I feel there is so much that can be done to manage horses better. From sickness to health, lameness assessment, pre-purchase assessment I enjoy offering all these services to the horse world. My role is to offer you as riders or trainers an understanding of veterinary input to your horse to ensure soundness and health.

Education is key to me. I feel in this clouded world of information we need to get back to evidence based medicine. As a horse vet I get to see a lot of horses and can offer insight in to management issues that you as a horse owner may not see.