Southern Cross Equine Vet

20/06/2025

On these frosty mornings, don’t forget to check your horse’s water! Buckets and troughs can freeze quickly overnight, so make sure they have access to fresh, unfrozen water to stay healthy and hydrated.

07/06/2025

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18/05/2025

Great to see the riders at Jenko Pony Club today for another version of my First Aid for Horses talk -.this time bandaging kids rather than horses.
I’m always happy to do talks for Pony Clubs - I’m grateful for the fun Pony Club times I had growing up.

16/05/2025

This week I’ve been at the AVA Conference at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour and it’s been such an inspiring experience!

As an equine vet, I’ve especially loved diving into the equine presentations — there’s always more to learn, and it’s exciting to bring the latest insights back to my practice. From new approaches in lameness diagnosis to updates on sedation protocols, the content has been incredibly valuable.

It’s also been a real highlight to catch up with fellow vets I studied with at CSU Wagga — amazing to see where everyone’s careers have taken them! Here I am with my great friend, Dr Kirby Johnstone - Jerilderie Veterinary Practice are one lucky practice!

Feeling grateful for the opportunity to keep learning and stay connected to this passionate and knowledgeable community.

15/05/2025

My First Aid for Horses talk at Bowral Co-op on Tuesday morning was a great success! It was such a pleasure to share practical tips with a group of passionate and dedicated horse owners.

We covered the essentials like checking vital signs and bandaging, and had some fantastic discussions around topics people were keen to learn more about — from snake bites and sedation to floating and more.

A huge thank you to Bowral Co-op for hosting, to everyone who braved the rainy weather to attend and to Suzannah for her help with the bandaging.

Next talk, Jenko Pony Club on Sunday.

13/05/2025

This is so important to protect all the vulnerable non-target casualties of rat bait.

As we head into the cooler months, rodenticides might seem like a quick fix for rodent problems, but it comes with a potentially deadly cost to not only your pets but also for our birds of prey. Hawks, owls, eagles, and other raptors often eat poisoned rodents - and the toxins don’t stop with the rats. These majestic hunters suffer slow, painful deaths from internal bleeding, weakening entire ecosystems. Raptors play a vital role in controlling rodent populations naturally. By using safer, wildlife-friendly pest control methods, we can protect these incredible birds and the balance of nature they help maintain. Keep your yard free of food waste, use wire mesh on boundaries, and use classic snap-trap mousetraps. Always avoid throwaway bait pellets and if you must use non anti-coagulant bait block rodenticides. Avoid all products with SGARs. https://www.actforbirds.org/what-to-buy-and-avoid

02/05/2025

I’ve been called out to quite a few colics lately. Please be aware:

18/04/2025

We are looking to buy a couple of horse stalls (similar to the ones below) and also a horse crush. If you have anything or any advice we’d love to hear from you. 0413834370 Thank you.

14/04/2025

The first of my First Aid for Horses talks will be at the Bowral Co-op. 9.30-10.30am Tuesday 13 May
Where: 85 Kirkham Rd, Bowral
See the link for the booking page.

If you can’t make this one, I promise there’ll be more.
Thanks to the staff at Bowral Co-op for making this possible.

Join our free events covering a range of important agricultural topics.

14/04/2025

Happy Easter from Southern Cross Equine Vet!

Wishing all our wonderful clients and their horses a safe and relaxing Easter break.

We’ll be available for any equine emergencies over the long weekend—call on 0413 834 370 (hopefully your horses don’t get any egg-stra ideas!).

Enjoy the sunshine, treat yourself to some chocolate (or carrots🥕 ), and make the most of the break with your horses and your humans.

21/03/2025

Great to see so many beautifully turned-out horses at the Moss Vale Show today! I love being a sponsor. Hope it’s a great weekend.

I wish I could have been there today for the showjumping—Callie and I next year for sure! The Southern Highlands is full of horse lovers, as the artwork so beautifully demonstrates.

07/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day!

Sending a special shout out to some incredible women in my life who are not only amazing veterinarians but also so much more—mothers, equestrians, dear friends, and even an aspiring doctor!

Allie Wells-Cornell,Jess Sullivan, Elise Kinsey, Tahlia Jane, Megan Wright, Nik Whitehouse, Kirby Johnstone, Elisha Dempsey, Katherine Loring, Belle Louise, Mel Prunster, Emily Suann, Ast Lean, Michaela Harcourt, Leah Baxter, Alice Edwards, Danielle Plummer, Jodie Bain, Ellie Duncan, Alex-Kate Mann, Megan Thomas, Claire Frizell, Claire M Rolston, Jemima Jones and to all the other countless women— I’m so grateful to know you. You make the world a better place with your talent, compassion, and dedication.

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