Bescoby Equine Dental Vets

03/10/2025

We invest in hi-tech equipment that’s carried with us at all times, but sometimes you just can’t beat a bike tyre tube and Quick Grip to get the job done!

18/09/2025

Extracting wolf teeth is a near-daily part of Sam’s work, and no two are ever the same. Some horses have 4, some just 2 (usually on top), and occasionally only 1. They can be tiny and harmless, or sharp, angled and uncomfortable when a horse is ridden (whether with a bit or bitless).
Take a look at these wolf teeth Sam removed from two horses on a yard - a good example of how different they can be in size. The video shows how movement of the cheek when ridden would cause significant discomfort due to these large wolf teeth.
It's important youngsters do not form a negative association with tack or ridden work due to the presence of wolf teeth (as well as sharp points on any cheek teeth). We always recommend a dental & removal of any wolf teeth prior to bitting for this reason.
A reminder also that wolf teeth should only be removed under sedation, with local anaesthetic & pain relief — no matter how small they are.

27/08/2025

On Saturday 27th September 2025, Rebecca is planning a very full-on day of activities, in order to raise money to support Claverham & Winford Riding for the Disabled Association: she will spend her day doing over an hour of each of the following activities – swimming, dancing, boxing, bike riding and horse riding. Rebecca has Down’s Syndrome, but she does not let this hold her back. She is a very active young woman - but even this will be a challenge for her! Rebecca has been feeling the benefits of riding & looking after the ponies with the group for over 20 years, since the age of 4!

Whilst Claverham & Winford Riding for the Disabled Group falls under the umbrella of the Riding for the Disabled Association, they are entirely self-funded. Ponies are not cheap: they need to have their teeth checked, their hooves trimmed, and sometimes they need the vet. Their tack needs maintenance, repair & sometimes renewal. They eat a lot.

Over the next 12 months they have a significant projected shortfall in their expenditure vs income. Rebecca hopes to plug that gap. Please be generous in your support of her efforts, and of the wonderful group. Thank you.

Iʼm raising money to support Claverham and Winford Riding for the Disabled Group.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

02/08/2025

Biosecurity measures:
Did you know horses can carry diseases like Strangles without showing any symptoms?

That’s why we don’t wait for an outbreak to act. We follow strict biosecurity protocols on every single visit, to protect your horse and others.

✔️ All equipment is thoroughly disinfected
✔️ Boots and waterproof trousers are disinfected at the same time
✔️ Scrub tops are changed
✔️ Disposable gloves are used once and safely discarded.

You too can help reduce the spread of Strangles by isolating any horse that has a snotty nose or seems off-colour, taking their temperature and contacting your vet.

28/07/2025

Earlier this month, Sam kicked off an exciting new chapter by spending 2 days in London for his official initiation onto the RCVS Council. He also attended the annual celebration of achievement in the veterinary profession - a true reminder of the impact this field makes every day.

Over the next 4 years, Sam will be working behind the scenes helping shape the future of animal welfare and veterinary policy across the UK.

10/07/2025

Can anyone help with information or donations? 😔

❗️APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ❗️

Yesterday, Tuesday 8th July, The Avon Centre Charity was unfortunately the victim of an arson attack. Multiple fires were set deliberately in our hay fields, which had just had acres of hay freshly cut ready for baling. This has caused hundreds of pounds of damage to our Charity.

Two thirds of 2 fields, have been completely burnt to nothing. We have lost valuable hay which we grow ourselves, to feed our herd of horses over the winter - horses which provide riding lessons to Disabled and disadvantaged riders from the local and wider Bristol community.

In addition to the loss of hay, which we will now have to replace by purchasing extra hay this winter, the fields that have been damaged are part of our hacking track and cross country field. This is hired out to riders, to raise valuable income for our Charity. In addition to this, we use these fields for winter grazing, and are doubtful if they will recover in time for this.

We would like to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to our bordering neighbours who spotted the smoke and called the fire brigade - we are so grateful to have many wonderful supporters in our local community.

We are aware that we have many pedestrians and dog walkers that pass through our bottom fields, and would like to appeal to anyone who was walking in the area yesterday evening, any time between 5:30 and 6:30pm.

**Did you see anything or anyone acting suspiciously or of concern?**
If so, please call 101 to report anything of interest, and quote the Incident Reference Number: AS-20250708-1002.

If you would like to support the Centre to recover from this senseless attack on a local charity, you can do so via this JustGiving link here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/arsonappeal

Thank you again to our local community for your support!

BBC Bristol
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Mark Weston

20/05/2025

Pleasure to watch Tiger's first experience of putting his arm in a horse's mouth 😆

17/05/2025

Made it 🤩 joe_co_uk

https://www.facebook.com/www.JOE.co.uk/videos/689544140466520/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

02/05/2025

Sam headed out yesterday expecting a routine day - just ten dental treatments on the list. But as he worked at the first yard, it quickly turned into something much more dramatic…

One of the ponies unexpectedly went into labour. While quietly keeping an eye from a distance, Sam noticed things weren’t progressing as they should - the foal had become stuck, and the mare was struggling. Thankfully, being a vet with many skills (not just teeth!), Sam was able to step in, assist with the birth, and safely deliver the foal. Whilst waiting to check the foal could stand, he popped a set of wolf teeth out on another horse.

We’re thrilled to report both mum and baby are doing well 🐴💖 Sometimes, it’s all about being in the right place at the right time!

01/05/2025

Thrilled to make time to share the experiences of a horse vet in practice with our governing body and hopefully make some positive changes for retention in our profession. Thank you for the lovely messages and also again to those who voted. Sam

We're so proud to see BEVA member Dr Sam Bescoby MRCVS elected to RCVS Council! Congratulations Sam, we can't wait to see what your four-year term holds 🎊

🔗 https://bit.ly/4m13CAb

29/04/2025

Congratulations Sam 🥳
Sam has been voted by his peers to become a member of the RCVS - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council! Representing equine vets and the field of equine dentistry within the profession 🐴🦷💪

Following the closure of the election period for RCVS Council and RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council on Friday 25 April, four veterinary surgeons and two veterinary nurses have been elected by their peers in the professions.