Sydney Equine

28/06/2024

Treadmills can be an important diagnostic tool in identifying why performance may be lacking. We can use the treadmill to watch footfall at pace, watch for straightness and fluidity through the back and hind quarters and also check for breathing and airway obstructions via scope.

We also use treadmills for rehabilitation work as they offer controlled, consistent, and measurable training sessions. We can monitor and adjust speed, incline, and duration to tailor workouts specifically for each horse's needs, dependant on injury.

20/06/2024

Is your horse experiencing respiratory issues or performance problems? Our team at Sydney Equine is skilled in performing Upper Airway Endoscopies with the utmost care and precision. We use state-of-the-art equipment to ensure your horse receives the best possible care.

What is Upper Airway Endoscopy?
Upper airway endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows us to examine the upper respiratory tract of your horse in real-time. This advanced diagnostic tool helps us accurately identify conditions affecting your horse's breathing and overall performance.

If you have any concerns about your horse's respiratory health call 0437 420 581 to book in a consultation.

17/06/2024

Make sure to go and follow our friends at Bay Equine Practice for informative veterinary care in Melbourne and surrounds!

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

The name might be new, but the faces are the ones you have already come to trust in Dr. Joe Waldron, Dr. Ian Church and Dr. David Garth.

Through an holistic approach, we partner with you to understand your goals and challenges so we can best advise your choice on the right horse and work with you to achieve optimum health and performance throughout your journey.

Our services include:
• Lameness examinations
• Poor performance investigations
• Yearling preparations
• Thoroughbred sales inspections
• Reproduction
• Dentistry
• Routine surgery

Our team are dedicated to working with you to achieve your horse’s optimum health and performance and reveal its potential over a lifetime. Bay Equine proudly services clients from the Mornington Peninsula, Cranbourne, Pakenham and Metropolitan Melbourne.

Are you ready to have a discussion with our friendly team about how we can help your horses? Call us on 0417 396 511

16/06/2024

This we hear from one of our long-term clients, 4* Eventer Katie Taliana ⤵️

"I first came across Sydney Equine when seeking a second opinion 6 years ago. I was so impressed by the knowledge and care they provided I have been with them ever since! Over the years I have recommended Sydney Equine to many friends and clients, all of which have been incredibly impressed with their services. My horses have benefited hugely through having wonderful vets to rely upon both in times of emergency and routine care. Thank you!" - Katie Taliana

14/06/2024

Would you like to know more about our friendly team? Today we introduce Dr. Freya Rees-Jones, one of our ambulatory equine veterinarians.

Freya has been part of our team since 2022 and has a keen interest in racing/trackwork and foal medicine.

01/04/2024

Care doesn’t end after our call out. We are invested in maintaining a long term support plan for rehabilitation cases to ensure your horse is improving and progressing as planned.

During on farm visits we will re-evaluate the horse at its rehabilitation stage which may involve a work up (pictured.) Our vets may also be able to perform additional therapies to assist in the healing process.

If you have a lameness or rehabilitation case, we would love to discuss which treatments might be your best for your horse’s plan.

Call 0437 420 581 to book in a consultation.

29/03/2024

Understanding your horse’s vital signs can be crucial to achieve your horses optimal performance.

Memorise these important indicators to know when your horse is not at their best ⤵️

28/03/2024

Completing a foal ossification study to assess your foals stage of development is a pivotal step in proactive veterinary care. Early detection allows for targeted intervention, safeguarding against potential joint complications and ensuring your foal becomes the athlete of tomorrow.

Foals born prematurely are prone to having tarsal/carpal bone collapse. A simple radiographic study can reveal how mature the bones are and if the foal needs to be confined to allow the bones to calcify further. A vital step in thoroughbred breeding, we also recommend for you performance horse stock to help aid in your foal in becoming a future athlete.

With breeding season wrapping up, now is the perfect time to book your young horses in to be scanned and checked.

06/06/2023

Sydney Equine Practice is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to Join the Team!

If you might be interested in more information about this position, please email the office for more details - [email protected]

06/11/2022

We would like to wish Laz all the best for this next chapter of his life and send our thanks for his many contributions to the Sydney horse community 🙏

From the CPEC Community
“It is a sad day for our CPEC community when a member for over 38 years quietly departs our beloved centre. Laszlo Petho was the owner and operator of Budapest Riding School for over 31 years. An Olympian himself, he and his wife Michelle have together trained the youngest guns of our community right up to Olympic champions of their own. There are so many incredible riders who learnt their initial skills, like rising to the trot from Laz and his team. They all started off learning by doing laps of the park, then popping over their first fences in ‘Laz’s arena’. Now, they are competing internationally with success and some even winning Olympic gold! Always spotted going out to the park in a group and never a naughty pony in sight, Laz knew how to train the horses to be some of the best school horses in Sydney.

After retiring from owning Budapest Riding School in 2019, Laz kept his own horse at CPEC until today. Entering official retirement and not wanting anyone to make a fuss, Laz has opted to slip out quietly! But not much gets past the CPEC Members Club committee, so naturally, we must make it a big announcement.

Congratulations Laz, fantastic horseman, trainer, and rider; you have started off some of Australia’s top riders and seen them through to Olympic gold. Your sense of humour, personality and love of the horses never went unnoticed.

It is always a sad day when a long-term supporter and member of our community and club departs, but what always remains is the impact you had on the centre Laz!”

09/05/2022

Our wonderful vet Dr Elisha Dempsey is officially on maternity leave
We will miss her smiling, bubbly self while she's away but are so excited to see what the next chapter of her life brings.
Good luck Elisha and Cam, we can't wait to meet the newest Dempsey 👶 💓

Lots of love,
All the team at Sydney Equine Practice

22/03/2022

You've probably heard of Japanese Encephalitis Virus by now.
Click through to learn about how it can affect your horse 👉
We're always here to answer your questions via DM or call us on 0437 420 581 🐴

16/03/2022

There's a good chance your horse has or is predisposed to gastric ulcers.
Give them the best chance of wellness and success through prevention.
Talk to us today about our Ulcer Prevention options, including 's Omoguard Defender

11/02/2022

🎙 HAVE YOU HEARD? 🎙
Dr. Beth Charles chatting to the lovely Rhianna Burke podcast
Ever wondered what being a vet is like? What about having a career with young kids? Or when you should call your vet?
We’re on your team and we want to see you and your horse succeed 🌟
Listen now on your favourite podcast platform

07/02/2022

Congratulations to our amazing sponsored rider , her horse Dublin and the rest of the team at .equestrian on winning the Mini Prix at the Australian Jumping Championships over the weekend. These guys work so hard and are fastidious in their horse health management. A very deserving win and we’re grateful to join you in your journey!
Thank you to Interpath for their sponsorship of the class and congratulations to all of the other competitors 🏆🎉

31/01/2022

It’s snake season, are you prepared for this equine emergency? 🐍🆘
Did you know?
Horses have an extremely high sensitivity to snake bites compared to other animals
They almost always get bitten on the muzzle when grazing. The spread of venom can be lethal alone, however the swelling on and around nostrils from a snake bite can impair breathing to deadly extents.
If you suspect your horse has been bitten by a snake call us immediately. The earlier you start treatment, the better the likely outcome will be

Graphic courtesy of AAEP

05/05/2021

Dr Ellie getting the best kisses while testing the IgG for unexpected baby Sunny 🥰🥰