Eaves Equestrian Services

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27/11/2024

🪱🪱Winter Worming🪱🪱
Worming in autumn and winter is a bit different from the summer as worms change their lifestyles to survive the cold. 🥶
Unfortunately, this means an extended stay inside our horse’s guts which can cause painful colic episodes if not treated.
Worms are becoming more resistant to our wormers so testing before worming is really important in adult horses to make sure we only worm when needed!

Redworms hibernate in the lining of the large intestine over the winter.
In the spring they all emerge at the same time which can can cause severe colic signs.
Whilst hibernating the worms don’t lay eggs so a traditional worm egg count will not accurately tell us if your horse needs worming . A blood test can be used to measure exposure to redworms instead.

For horses who have had high worm egg counts during the summer the risk of redworm exposure is high so these horses should be wormed after the first frost.

Tapeworms have a 6-month lifecycle. 4 months of their life is spent developing in forage mites on the grass, these microscopic mites are then eaten by horses allowing the tapeworms to finish the last part of their lifecycle. Tapeworms release body segments instead of loose eggs so don’t show up on faecal worm egg count. We use a saliva test to check levels of tapeworm.

If you have any questions or concerns about worming please call the office on 01905 773262 so we can advise you on testing and the best wormer for your horse.

31/10/2024

💥𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬💥

With firework season fast approaching, we are giving you the chance to WIN a 3kg tub of TopSpec Calmer! We have 5 tubs up for grabs 🤩

TopSpec Calmer is designed to be fed to horses and ponies displaying anxious behaviour, particularly those that cannot cope with stressful situations such as firework displays 🎆

TopSpec Calmer contains only natural ingredients but no herbs. It is a palatable, caramel-flavoured additive that should be mixed into damp feed 🐴

To be in with a chance of winning, simply LIKE & COMMENT below with a picture of your horse or pony.

Don't forget to SHARE so your friends can enter too!

Giveaway closes Thursday 31st October, 2024.

28/10/2024

Remember, Remember the 5th of November.... a lot of horse owners dread fireworks night and it can be one of the most stressful dates on the vet calendar.

What can you do to make this year as stress free as possible?

🎆 Keep to your normal routine as much as possible. Some horses will deal better with fireworks tucked up in their stables whereas others may feel trapped if they’re suddenly kept in.
🎇 Check your field and fences. This is an important thing to do regularly but even more so when you know they’re more likely to be disturbed. Are there any damaged bits of fencing or sharp edges which could pose a danger if your horse became alarmed? Are there any deep puddles or muddy areas where they could slip or get stuck? Do you have any bright tape or fabric you could tie to the fence so it’s easier to see
🎆 Check where your local planned fireworks events are and the timing of the events, knowing this can help you plan your evenings
🙉 Use a radio, if your horses are going to be in, turn the radio on so that other noises are muffled- remember to start this a few days before the fireworks night so they’re used to the radio.
😌 If you want to use a calmer for fireworks night, it’s important to start well in advance of fireworks night. Nutritional supplements like calmers can have variable results and some animals will be more anxious on certain calmers. Its important to work out what works out for your horse in advance of any stress.
📞 If you’re worried about your horse please give us a call and we will do everything we can to help you!
🎆 💥

21/10/2024

Yard Work: I am now currently fully booked! 🧹

If any further availability comes up, I will update

I still have limited availability for riding and schooling - feel free to drop me a message to see what I can help with

Have a great week! 🐴

16/10/2024

With busy winter time fast approaching ☔️- I will be having more yard work availability approaching 🐎

Please PM or message me 07826854043 for dates and requirements

14/10/2024

This is 100% all round fantastic advice. Young horses need a calm and soothing leader (you). Loud, screechy, hectic riding will only ooze into your horse and reflect in the same manner. Practice deep breathing and soothing speech to make an all round braver and more pleasurable experience for all ☯️

18/08/2024

Foal cuddles are the best cuddles 🥰

03/08/2024

It's team BRONZE for Team GB! 🥉

Our fantastic trio of Becky Moody Dressage and Jagerbomb, Carl Hester and Fame, and Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale have pulled out all the stops to secure a podium finish on a combined score of 232.492 🥳

Gold goes to Germany on 235.790% and silver to Denmark on 235.669% 👏

That's a British team medal in all three equestrian disciplines at Paris 2024 🤩

31/07/2024

30/07/2024

Foals really do just make things better 💕

30/07/2024

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29/07/2024

Our first GOLD!🥇

Massive congratulations to Laura Collett & London 52, Rosalind Canter & Lordships Graffalo, Tom McEwen & JL Dublin 🏇

19/07/2024

Big prayers for Kenny everyone, please 🙏🏻

Guys our beautiful gorgeous has had a horrendous fall in aus and is currently in her second surgery. Her prognosis is grave.

I need each and every one of you to pray and send her as much healing energy as we can...

I know you. You're a hardy, tough, amazing, gobby woman, you will survive. I am not giving any other option, we need you.

Understandably, Kennys mum is beside herself, and is now enroute to aus.

Also, ken is alone in surgery in hospital in Melbourne the, if there is anything anyone can do to help ken and her family, please comment for her parents to make contact.

You got this ken, you're not going anywhere, who else will drive me bonkers?❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Big Edit, Ken is in The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.

13/07/2024

It’s been a pleasure keeping an eye on these boys and giving one his medication 💊 while they’re lovely owner was away for her brothers wedding 💒 I know they’re looking forward to seeing her tomorrow 🐴

10/07/2024

***RAGWORT***

How many of us struggle to get rid of ragwort in our pasture? Whilst it is incredibly annoying to see those bright yellow flowers spring up each year after year, it’s vital that we remove the plants as they are very toxic to our horses if eaten and may cause irreversible liver damage.
Whilst horses tend not to eat Ragwort because it has a bitter taste, if it is cut, wilted and dried (whether left in the pasture or found in forage such as hay) it loses its bitter taste and becomes more palatable but is still just as toxic.
If you have ragwort growing in your horse’s pasture, the best way of removing it is to pull the plants up so that the roots are removed from the ground. When ‘pulling’ ragwort:
• Always wear gloves and cover your arms.
• Try to pull up the plants when they are immature and before they shed seeds – seeds ripen in July & August and are generally shed in September.
• Ensure that all the root is removed as remaining fragments will regrow.
• It will be easier to pull it up when the ground is soft or damp after rain.
• Ragwort is a biannual plant (flowers every two years) and its seeds lie dormant in the ground so the removal of plants will need to be done annually for at least two years.
• When removed, immediately bag the plant or put it into a container which prevents it from spreading seeds whilst transporting it for disposal.
• Dispose of it by composting or taking it to your local recycling/composting centre. If there is only a small amount, it may be burned if it is safe to do so and away from buildings, people and animals. Safe and effective disposal of the removed plants is key to preventing further spread.
• It is vital that all dead ragwort is removed from the pasture as it becomes more palatable and is, therefore, more likely to be eaten