Scone Equine Hospital

12/01/2026

This timelapse captures just a small part of what goes into preparing a horse for emergency colic surgery.

From anaesthesia induction to pre-surgical preparation, it’s all hands on deck, with every team member playing a critical role in giving our patients the best possible chance.

Once preparation is complete, the horse is transferred via the hoist to theatre for surgery to begin. 🐴

09/01/2026

Nurse Claire Jenkins keeping a close eye on an ICU foal during nebulisation.

The nebuliser turns liquid medication into a fine mist, which the foal inhales through a soft, fitted mask, delivering treatment straight to the lungs for respiratory conditions. 🐴🫁

08/01/2026

Scientific Officer Cora Wighton behind the scenes of the laboratory.

Using the disk diffusion method, Cora measures zones of inhibition around antibiotic discs to test bacterial sensitivities. By isolating bacterial colonies and exposing them to different antibiotics, this helps determine the most effective treatment for our patients. 🧫

07/01/2026

Rotating Intern Dr Molly Renowden assisting with the lavage of an infected joint under general anaesthesia. A demonstration of the skills and hands-on experience she’s gained during her 18-month internship. 👩‍⚕️

07/01/2026

A great outcome with involvement from Registered Specialist Equine Surgeon Dr Nic Bimson & Ambulatory Veterinarian Dr Archie Macpherson. 🙌🏼

Levelling Up made it one from one on debut for trainer Brad Widdup, and we were thrilled to be part of the journey.

The promising Maurice gelding spent time with us recently, completing our Rehabilitation program before moving through Conditioning and Pre-Training. He returned to work in great order and delivered a fantastic result.

Congratulations to all connections on a well-deserved win, and thank you for the continued trust and support.

A sincere thank you to
Dr Nic Bimson and Dr Archie Macpherson of Scone Equine Hospital
Jeremy Metcalf for his invaluable support,
Nourishing Equine for outstanding nutritional guidance, and
Isabelle from Fusion Equine for weekly treatments, consultation, and ongoing care.

It truly takes a team, and this was a very satisfying result.

06/01/2026

Dr Lucy Cudmore and Dr James Manley performing a pre-sale yearling upper respiratory tract endoscopic examination.

We help ensure our clients present their yearlings to sale in the best possible order, assisting them in preparing the next generation of future champions! 🏇

31/12/2025

31/12/2025

Our team performing a CT scan to assess a horse’s shoulder, providing detailed cross-sectional views to help us better understand the injury and plan the most appropriate treatment moving forward. 🙌

30/12/2025

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Surgery nurses Molly Elford and Luka Archer preparing for a bilateral bridge procedure.

29/12/2025

Here's what Christmas Day around the hospital involved as our team cared for the patients and shared some Christmas spirit.

Blood donor ‘Hopper’ enjoyed his Christmas carrots, while our on-call team enjoyed a festive lunch together. 🥕🐴🎄

26/12/2025

Boxing day feels.... 😆