Clements Equine Surgery

08/06/2025

A great day at Talgarreg to see Janelle get off to a winning start. Thanks to Becky and Rhun for all the hard work they put in to training and driving - a day of very good results. 🐎

Another new owner, another winner 🎉🎉 well done Peter clements and Janelle du Pleasis driven by Rhun Wilson winning at Talgarreg

17/04/2025

So glad I have my own independent veterinary practice.

A statement from RCVS President Linda Belton, following a broadcast of BBC Radio 4's File on 4 investigation into veterinary prices and commercial pressures: https://ow.ly/HRXg50VBGKI

21/03/2025

Unlike humans, horses don’t have collarbones. Their shoulders are held to the rest of their skeleton via a sling of muscles and ligaments instead, often referred to as the “thoracic sling.”

Why is this important? We often ask our equine athletes to perform complex movements that require tremendous strength and coordination, and horses carry the majority of their weight in their front end. Therefore, it is imperative that the bulk of the muscles that support the front end are kept healthy and conditioned, and the horse is trained to use their “motor” — that is, engaging the large hind end muscles as much as possible to avoid excessive weight bearing on the front end.

If the front end of the horse is consistently overweighted or not at an appropriate level of fitness, repetitive biomechanical stresses get transferred down the leg to the smaller ligaments and tendons that were not designed to bear this weight, which can then lead to injury.

Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

26/01/2025

It was a very well attended (sold out) Veterinary Sports Horse Congress RAI Amsterdam. Really interesting topics were presented and everything performance-related was covered in detail.

I have gained valuable insights into maximising performance by preventing injury, appropriate treatments and the importance of good rehabilitation. I'm excited to continue to apply the best quality evidence-based medicine to my orthopaedic patients moving forward through 2025.

For all my clients I will be back to work end of next week. I appreciate all of your patience whilst I have been away. If you are still awaiting replies to messages please get in touch again as they may have been missed.

If you are having any lameness or performance related issues please contact me.

02/11/2024

🦇🌙 🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 🐴

03/10/2024

31/08/2024

For everyone that has contacted me concerned about the transmissibility of Equine Herpes due to the EHV neurological case in Ceredigion I’d point you towards the HBLB Code of Practice for further information.

https://codes.hblb.org.uk/index.php/page/73

EHV-1 is primarily a respiratory disease so transferred in coughs and sneezes, as well as on infected fomites. EHV does not travel long distances (greater than 50 metres) as an aerosol so close contact between horses should be minimised.

General common sense, good hygiene and biosecurity should prevent the spread.
Do not share equipment, tack, haynets etc.
If your horse is presenting with any respiratory symptoms keep them isolated and do not travel them.

Any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.

❗ A case of EHV-1 neurological disease in a 13-year-old Warmblood mare on a premises in Ceredigion, Wales, has been reported to the ICC.

🔎 The mare presented with a stiff gait and difficulty urinating, quickly progressing to ataxia and recumbency. The case was euthanased on humane grounds.

🔹There are nine direct and around 20 in-direct in contacts, of mixed vaccination status. The premises is under voluntary movement restrictions, biosecurity measures are in place and additional testing of the population will be conducted to aid in optimising control measures and to inform when restrictions can be lifted.

🔹Positive diagnosis was confirmed by PCR on a nasopharyngeal swab and blood.

28/03/2024

Information for all clients!
From 1st January 2024 vaccination rules for Equine Influenza (flu) have changed for many of the equestrian disciplines in accordance with advice from British Equestrian (BEF).

Vaccination intervals after 1st January 2024 have reduced date ranges between the first two vaccinations in a primary course and the first booster. Any horse restarting their vaccinations or commencing a new primary course with effect from 1st January 2024 will be affected by the changes. Vaccinations that are up-to-date and correct will not be affected.

Competition horse owners should ensure that their horse or pony is vaccinated for Equine Flu in accordance with the rules of the appropriate sporting governing bodies under which they are competing (e.g. BHA, FEI, British Eventing, British Dressage, British Showjumping, The Pony Club, British Riding Clubs, etc)
* Please note: VACCINATION RULES DIFFER BETWEEN ORGANISATIONS. It is your responsibility to ensure that your horse or pony’s vaccinations are up to date and comply with requirements. Any lapse in the vaccination history, even by a few days, will be considered by the relevant governing body to be a breach of its rules and may result in your horse being unable to compete or penalties being imposed.

28/11/2023

TROTBritain Awards for 2023

The TROTBritain Horse of the Year is HAWAI DE BERCHERES, the 6yo mare by Quick Wood (Love You) out of Vega de Cara (Prince de Montfort), owned by RMW Racing and trained and driven by Rhun Wilson.

The TROTBritain Gelding of the Year is HOLD UP BROUETS, the 6yo by Tucson (Coktail Jet) out of Pin Up des Brouets (Caballio in Blue) owned by Leslie Jones and trained and driven by Marc Jones

It was a close contest, both having 8 wins. Hawai had higher points and monies won per start, as well as finishing in front of Hold Up on 5 of the six occasions they met. Eldorado France, with 5 wins, completed the podium.

Leading Driver of the Year is RHUN WILSON with 12 wins and 156 points (10-5-2). He will again represent us in the International Drivers Race at Vincennes on Friday evening 1 December, as part of the annual International Trotteur Français meeting. Will Greenhorn (9/110) was runner-up, with James Haythornthwaite (6/97) completing the podium.

RHUN WILSON is also Leading Trainer, with Rebecca Holmes and Kia Hall completing the podium.
RMW RACING (Joby Randall, Dyfyd Morgan and Neville Wilson) is the Leading Owner, with Rebecca Holmes and Kia Hall again finishing second and third.
Congratulations to all. We look forward to making the presentations at an Awards Dinner in the spring.

Photo: Taken by Tamzin

09/07/2023

For all those patient people that have been trying to get hold of me over the last two weeks. After a much needed break I am back to work! I am working through messages, WhatsApp and emails to fit you all in and the next couple of weeks are looking really busy. Feel free to give me a nudge if you are still waiting to hear from me.

25/05/2023

15/03/2023

Officially recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a Specialist in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics)