Bodrwnsiwn Equine

17/02/2025

Next up for our meet the team is Lucy Rimmington, one of our main equine vets who I'm sure most of you have met already.

"Hi, I'm Lucy,

I qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2016 and joined Bodrwnsiwn shortly after graduating. I started in mixed practice but I followed my main passion and completed an equine Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice outside of work time and have been focused on equine work for the last 6 years.

Before vet school I did a Zoology degree and a masters in Biological Photography and Imaging at the University of Nottingham, then moved full time to North Wales and worked at a large Lusitano and PRE stud for 8 years, covering all aspects of breeding and training horses from foals up to stallions, through backing and to high school dressage, as well as general equine management.

I like to combined my knowledge and previous experiences with horses in my veterinary work. I am used to handling highly sensitive horses and have a particular interest in equine behaviour, using learning theory to try and make any veterinary encounter as stress free as possible for both the horse and owner. I enjoy general and preventative medicine and have a passion for improving equine health and welfare through good management and education, as well as breeding and stud work. I love looking after horses. There is never a dull moment in veterinary and, as in riding, life-long learning with each horse, individual case, and as veterinary medicine moves forward.

As a family we have had horses from when I was a small child, starting with a feisty cob x Welsh mountain pony and a (slightly) calmer half shire, then bred our first partbred Lusitano when I was a teenager. I am now on to our 3rd generation of horses, with my two 3/4 bred Lusitanos, a mare and a gelding, that keep me busy outside of work.

I still love taking time out to ride my horses and enjoy travelling, but love North Wales and all it has to offer."

14/02/2025

We have said goodbye to a few familiar faces at Bodrwnsiwn equine over the last couple of years, but have also welcomed some exciting new ones!
Over the next few weeks we will be introducing all those who you may meet both day to day and out of hours.

We would like to start by putting a face to the familiar voice of our equine receptionist Roz.

"Hi, I’m Roz

I have worked on the equine reception at Bodrwnsiwn for 8 years and really enjoy talking to clients about horses. I came to Bangor many many years ago after graduating in Animal Science from the University of Nottingham. I studied embryo transfer in Welsh Black Cattle at Bangor University before going into teaching Biology for 24 years at secondary school.
I have always loved horses; I think it is an obsession you are born with and there’s no cure! I ride and compete at dressage. I am always willing to learn and review how we train and keep horses, and my number one priority is horse welfare. At the moment I am training to be a bridle fitter so I can assure myself I am doing the best for my horse.
I have owned 4 horses, Topaz was my first, a very uptight but affectionate mare. She lived to the grand age of 32 and was a huge loss to me. I briefly had a PRE stallion who taught me an awful lot and was a true school master. I now have Zak, a warmblood cross who is 28 this year and I have had him with me since he was 3, and Herrick, an Oldenburg cross Welsh D with bags of character and opinions. I don’t think I could be without a horse in my life.
I also have a border collie called Shep, a cat called Minime and a tortoise called Archie"

18/11/2024

If any client would like to dispose of any out of date/unwanted previously prescribed antibiotics , you can either give to your vet on the next visit or drop in at any of our surgeries.

💊 In support of (18th-24th of November), we're joining the national campaign with RCVS Knowledge to encourage clients to return unused and out-of-date antibiotic medications that have been prescribed for their equines.

• If you have any unused or out of date antibiotics (tablets, capsules or liquids/creams) that have previously been prescribed for one of your equines, please bring them to Equine Dispensary, or give them to your RVC Equine Practice Vet at the next visit.

• Please note that we are only able to dispose of medicines prescribed for your pets.

• If you return antibiotics to us, why not post on social media and help raise awareness using the hashtag

02/09/2024

The practice is still doing Out Of Hours for Equine and Farm. If you have an emergency, please ring our Mona number and listen to the options.

This has been posted due to false information being posted on a FB site.
If you have any questions, ASK the practice.

Thank you Bod team

01/07/2024

Our Bangor practice has no electric at present and looks to be off the rest of the day. Our phones are down as well. Please ring 01407 720800
Thanks,
Bod Team

28/02/2024

2024 C**t Castration Offer
Avoid travelling your c**t and risking complications of moving your horse or pony after surgery.

We also will be available for any post op problems during out of hours, if they should occur.

March & April C**t Castration Offer
C**ts up to 14 hands £150.00 inc VAT
C**ts over 14 hand £195.00 inc VAT
To be paid in full at the time of booking.

This includes the visit and pain killer. Tetanus cover will be charged as extra if your c**t is not fully covered for tetanus by previous vaccines.
T&C's
Your c**t must be 3 yo and under
Both testicles present
Well handled
Payment on the day
Your c**t gelded at his home yard without the upset and risk of complications of moving after surgery.
To book your appointment, ring 01248 351555