Isabella Equine Vet

02/08/2024

Next Week

Away Monday PM to Wednesday PM - will be picking up messages when I can.

Appointments available Thursday & Friday 🙂

26/07/2024

What are the advantages of using Isabella Equine Vet for your dentals? As a qualified Equine Vet with a primary focus of dentistry, I set up to make this level of dental care more assessable. The advantages to consider:

👉 I am able to diagnose and treat dental disease (something an equine dentist is not permitted to do)
👉 I am able remove a tooth when needed (something an equine dentist can only do with direct and continuous veterinary supervision)
👉 I am able to dispense medication such as pain relief and antibiotics when needed
👉 I am able to administer sedation to perform a detailed and meaningful dental exam using mirrors and probes
👉 I am able to administer sedation to the effect needed to perform rasping that is accurate, precise and complete (not just the areas tolerated in an unsedated horse!)
👉 I am able to administer vaccines/tetanus cover when needed
👉 I am able to consider the horses wider health

All routine dentals including sedation and general health exam £70

10/07/2024

IMPORTANT ❗️90% of unvaccinated equines that contract tetanus die. It is caused by bacteria found everywhere in the environment, in soil and in faeces, it is NOT spread between horses. EVERY horse, pony and donkey, however young or old is at risk. Horses are far more susceptible than humans. What is most heartbreaking about seeing a horse with tetanus, a truly hideous disease to witness, is that it is preventable by routine vaccination.

23/06/2024

A change is as good as a holiday 😎 Whatever their discipline its good to mix it up 🙂

Oliver had a blast with

Hedge hopping might be our new favourite thing 😁

13/06/2024

All routine dentals including routine sedation £70 🐴

Performed by an independent Equine Vet dedicated to Equine Dentistry 👩🏼‍⚕️

Don’t forget your broodmares 🤗

29/05/2024

The horse I took on to the horse I made 🥰

Arriving in 2021 to his first award ceremony 2024

27/05/2024

16/05/2024

5️⃣ WEEKS, 5️⃣ MONTHS, 1️⃣5️⃣ MONTHS

That vaccine data sheet for providing immunisation with the Equip FT (Flu & Tetanus) vaccine

6 weeks between the FIRST and SECOND dose

5 months between the second and THIRD dose

Up to 1️⃣5️⃣ months between vaccines after the primary course

Most venues and competition bodies apply a strict ‘within 365 day’ rule and it is for owners to decide whether they need to comply with this rules - if they don’t compete or attend venues with such a rule, they can follow the vaccine data sheet.

For ease you can remember the primary course as 5 weeks, 5 months (studies have shown the second dose can be bought forward and still provide effective antibody response). For most owners doing an annual 12 month booster will be easier to remember then routinely going every 15 months, and give them the assurance of complying to the ‘within 365 day’ rule if needed, but for those that miss the 365 day interval, providing you’re within 15months of flu and 36 months of tetanus, it is not necessary to restart to protect your horse against disease (only to compete).

19/04/2024

Spring dentals including sedation £70 🩺🐴🦷

With the mud FINALLY drying up and the sun shining 🙌 it’s a great time to book in for you horse, pony and donkey dentals.

All dentals are performed under short acting sedation to allow a proper and thorough dental exam and floating by myself, a registered vet dedicated to equine dental care.

Banded yard visit fee starting at £15 for under five miles of three central points [Midhurst/Arundel/Chichester] increasing every additional five miles travelled.

21/02/2024

Why do they need dentals anyway? They don’t have them in the wild?

Equine molar teeth erupt quicker than their diet can wear them so over a short space of time (6-12months) sharp enamel points are formed. If left untreated these enamel points ulcerate the cheek and tongue causing pain and impacting mastication (chewing). In the wild horses eat a much coarser diet including bark and dense weeds/hedges, even if fed ad-lib, grass and hay is too soft to adequately wear the molars.

Equines also evolved to hide signs of pain in order to survive, showing compromise is an open invitation to predators that they are an easier target. Therefore the majority of dental disease is suffered silently. It is common for horses with severe and painful dental disease not to show any observable symptoms to the owner. Since the majority of the mouth can’t be seen by the owner, regular dental exams are the only way to prevent a horse, pony or donkey from ongoing dental pain. These routine exams can also pick up and allow early treatment of minor abnormalities before they progress into painful ones.

It is worth remembering that the equivalent to a human Dentist is a VET. Equine Dentists don’t technically exist so it isn’t a protected title - anyone can call themselves one. While there are highly qualified Equine Dental Technicians, they are not the equivalent to a human Dentist or Vet. They are NOT qualified to diagnosis or treat and so EDT’s must be used in conjunction with a vet to provide dental care.

18/02/2024

Oliver winning the BN yesterday 🥇🥲

08/02/2024

In order to survive predators the Donkey had to evolve to endure even severe pain without showing any signs. Regular dental exams in Donkeys are therefore really important to prevent them from silently living in dental pain and make an important part of their welfare needs.

Donkey dental including sedation £70

05/02/2024

I S A B E L L A E Q U I N E V E T

B A C K G R O U N D

I’ve been a dedicated horse person ever since I can remember. Growing up I spent every minute I could at the yard, just as I do today! When I was 16 I left school to be a riding groom in pursuit of becoming a professional showjumper. To my surprise, I quickly missed studying. My commitment to horses, working with people and interest in science made Veterinary the most suitable career I could have. During my training I continued to ride and work within the industry. I believe my greatest attribute as an equine vet is knowing both sides of the coin, I am as much a horse owner and rider as I am a vet. I understand firsthand how important horses become and how expensive they are to keep! I understand the highs and lows of being a competitive rider - is there a sport more frustrating and rewarding?! I also understand the challenges involved in running an equine business, and the implications of keeping horses for a livelihood not leisure.

14/01/2024

17years later and this pony still makes me grin ear to ear 🥲

Out today with the Staff College Drag Hunt - what a super day! One to remember 🥰

Ellie Osborne Photography Limited

03/01/2024

H A P P Y N E W Y E A R

A photo from the highlight of my festive period, taking Jester to the Boxing Day Meet, can’t believe this year he’ll be 18! I bought him as a yearling off the New Forest 🥰

27/12/2023

Groom Required - Midhurst

One of my fabulous grooms is moving to the city leaving a gap in the team. Part time; flexible on days and hours. Riding/exercising available (not essential). Attention to detail, experience to take sole responsibility when needed and confidence handling all types required.

04/12/2023

I M P O R T A N T C L I E N T N O T I C E

My mobile took a fatal tumble on a concrete yard (screens too smashed to function). I’m contactable on messenger or email while I sort a replacement.

[email protected]

30/11/2023

Transformation Thursday 🥰

My most special rehabilitation case has got to be this one. I think when you get a horse back from being so close to euthanasia, everything from then on just makes your heart so happy 🥰

Alongside my Ambulatory Vet work I offer Veterinary Livery for horses, ponies and donkeys needing more expert care and dedicated time then available on a regular yard.

- Box rest
- Rehabilitation
- Medical management
- Weight management
- Post surgery care

28/11/2023

I got described last week as the secret vet so thought I might let a few more of you in 🤫

Isabella Equine Vet is different to other Equine Practices.

🔹 It’s just me! All your communication is directly with me and all your appointments will be attended by me.
🔹 I am a ‘limited service provider’ which means I work as a complementing service alongside your larger equine practice or hospital.
🔹 My primary focus is making routine veterinary care more accessible, in particular dentals.
🔹 I keep my prices fixed, transparent and as economical as possible.

My Background
Growing up I spent every minute I could at the yard, as I still do today! My commitment to horses, working with people and science mindset made veterinary the perfect profession for me. I believe my greatest attribute as an equine vet is knowing both sides of the coin, I am as much a horse owner and rider as I am a vet. I understand firsthand how important horses become to us, I understand how expensive they are to keep and the sacrifices we make for them. I also understand the highs and lows they come with. My motivation for setting up Isabella Equine Vet was to provide owners continuity and connection to a vet, to make routine veterinary care more affordable and give something back to the animals that give me so much.

12/11/2023

Oliver Brave 🥲 such a proud achievement both as a vet and as a rider. First show, first British Novice, first double clear. Oliver we did it 🥳

20/10/2023

Oliver Brave 🦁

Fig XS 🐭

Last training show before their little holiday, because I’m also taking a little holiday 🫨

I’m out of office (after today) until next Thursday 🛫

29/09/2023

This ⬇️ ⬇️

Remember horses run 15-20 degrees warmer then humans due to having very different physiology to us!

🐎 IS IT TIME TO STOP TALKING ABOUT RUGGING HORSES? 🐎

Every year, at this time, we start talking about when to rug, what type of rug to use, what weight of rug, off day on night, age, health, wind, rain, temperature, etc, etc.

So a recent social media "rant" by an equine vet got me thinking. A little bit of self-reflection and reappraisal never hurts! I thought it would be good to start with a few facts.

🐎Many owners over-rug their horses and ponies at this time of year. Either putting on rugs when they aren't needed or putting on rugs that are too “heavy" (insulating).
🐎Many owners judge how to rug their horse/pony by how they feel. Horses are 7-10 times heavier than most people and covered in hair with only 2.5 times more surface (not 7-10x). They don't lose heat as easily as we do.
🐎The horses comfortable external temperature range (thermoneutral range or zone) is ~5-25°C (41-77°F). Ours is ~21-30°C (70-86°) [depending on which source you use]
🐎Over-rugging can make horses uncomforatble and "unhappy", it can lead to horses exhibiting signs similar to colic, it can be a factor in obesity, lead to pressure sores, increased risk of skin disease.
🐎At ~6-8°C, clipped mature stabled horses began to show signs of sweating with a fly rug and 1 or 2 fleeces.
🐎We all do it, but putting your hand under the rug or feeling your horses/ponies ears is not a reliable way to judge "comfort"

It's not time to stop talking about rugging. It's not just me talking about rugging. , , , and all regularly highlight the problem of over-rugging horses and ponies.

And in my role as President of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC), I have a responsiblity to keep raising this issue.

NO ONE IS SAYING DON'T EVER PUT A RUG ON A HORSE OR PONY! All we are saying is that there is a tendency to put on rugs sooner than they are required and/or to put on a heavier rug than is required.

Of course there are potentially a lot of considerations when deciding to rug and with what, including, the weather, size, age, body condition, fitness, diet, breed, coat (length, clipped/unclipped), shelter, health and indiviudal variation.

BOTTOM LINE - We still need to keep talking about rugging. If it upsets anyone the solution is very simple. They can use the under-used technique of "just scrolling on" 🙂

POSTSCRIPT: Thought it may be worth adding this after reading some of the comments.
POSSIBLE REASONS FOR USING RUGS ON HORSES....
1) Keep off flies
2) Protect exposed pink skin from UV
3) To hold water for keeping cool (evaporative cooling rugs)
4) To keep horse clean
5) To keep horse warm

ILLUSTRATION:
The wonderfully talented Erin at Chestnuts created this brilliant illustration, and we are very grateful that she has allowed us to use it. Thank you Erin Chestnuts!
https://www.facebook.com/CustomChestnuts/

11/09/2023

D O N ‘ T F O R G E T D O N K E Y S !

Six to twelve month dentals are really important for Donkeys. A dose of sedation is always included in my dentals which can be given easily into muscle if compliance from your donkey is limited!

06/09/2023

H O W M A N Y O W N E R S K N O W T H I S ?

There is no such thing as an equine dentist? The term ‘dentist’ is a protected term only for human dentists. Since the term doesn’t exist, there is no requirement for any training or to sit any exams to be called an ‘equine dentist’. The equine equivalent to a human dentist is a VET.

Equine dentists that HAVE undergone training and passed approved exams can become members of WWAED or BAEDT. Being listed as a member on these websites should be your MINIMUM requirement (and something you CHECK) before allowing anyone that is not a vet to enter the mouth of your horse, pony or donkey. It is important owners understand these listed equine dentists however fabulous they are (and some really are) do not replace and are not the equivalent to a vet providing equine dental care.

👉 they are not able to diagnose dental disease
👉 they are not able to remove a tooth without direct and continuous veterinary supervision
👉 they are not able to dispense medication such as pain relief and antibiotics
👉 they are not able to administer sedation which is needed to perform a complete dental exam
👉 they are not able perform motorised rasping in an unsedated horse unless it is safe to do so.

T A K E H O M E M E S S A G E

🐴 An equine dentist is not the equivalent to a human dentist, a vet is the equivalent to a human dentist.

🐴 If you choose to use an equine dentist, only use one listed on the WWAED or BAEDT website.

🐴 An equine dentist is not a replacement for using a vet for your horses dental care. They can be used alongside but not instead of.

03/09/2023

Fig & Oliver at todays training show - learnt so much since their first training show last weekend 😊

01/09/2023

R A R E Y A R D O P P O R T U N I T Y

Stables available at Highstanding.

The yard is primarily a base for my practice and a place for me to take in Veterinary and Rehabilitation cases. With the surplus stables I am offering either Part/Full livery or I would consider sharing the surplus yard. The yard currently houses my own horses who I’m out competing regularly and three liveries who spend hours out exploring the amazing hacking. It is a tranquil, private and professional yard with a fabulous team working for me.

Facilities include:

-Traditional brick stables fitted with Quattro comfort flooring for orthopaedic support
- Individual stable cameras and full yard CCTV
- All-year turnout with secure electric fencing
- Woodchip turnout pens
- Half mile grass track
- Grass arena (surfaced arena in planning stages) with full course Jump for Joy show jumps
- Exceptional hacking with endless sandy tracks
- Wash bay
- Organised storage & tack room
- Stylish lounge & kitchen
- Lorry/trailer parking
- On-site vet

Location: Cowdray Estate, Midhurst.

31/08/2023

B O O K Y O U R D E N T A L T O D A Y

Message or email today to secure your horse, pony and donkey dentals at the current prices - appointments booked after 1st September will be subject to a small price increase 🤗

20/08/2023

Oliver Brave 🦁🌚

🔥

19/08/2023

When I count my blessings, I count you twice.

Her technique is yet to perfect but her aptitude and attitude is superb 🥰

Thank-you for the photos 🤩

09/08/2023

B O O K I N B E F O R E S E P T E M B E R T O S A V E

All appointments booked before the 1st of next month for August & September dates will be at the current prices. Appointments booked after 1st September will be at the new pricing.

Banded visit fees starting £15 (Central bases - Arundel/Chichester/Midhurst)

Routine Dental including Sedation £65

Influenza and Tetanus Vaccines £40

Drop me a message or email to book.

New clients welcome 🤗

https://www.isabellaequinevet.com