Emerald Equine Vets

21/11/2025

*Graphic Content*

This young 3 year old gelding presented with a large swelling on the back of its left hindlimb.

After sedation/clipping and skin preparation a thorough ultrasound examination indicated a large unorganised hematoma/fluid filling.

After lancing the large mass has now totally receded and we hope the patient will be feeling so much more comfortable.

Not often we get these kinda rewarding drainages in horses 🐴

17/11/2025

So glad he's feeling better this morning 🙏😊 Horses never cease to amaze 🐴🦄

Just wanted to say a massive, heartfelt thank you to Emerald Equine Vets for looking after Silv so well last night, and on a Sunday too!

He managed to pull off his weirdest "I'm not well" to date...but looking for his breakfast this morning so all is good.

An old photo because of course I have hardly any of him...really must do better ;)

06/09/2025

After dealing with one case of Hawthorn Bush impaction - this post from Rainbow Rainbow Equine Hospital is worth noting for all clients - they have not seen this in the past and with quite a few cases recently all horse owners should be vigilant that their horses aren't grazing in the hedgerows more than normal.

29/08/2025

*Family Bereavement* - Philip's Grandmother has sadly passed away this morning surrounded by her family in Ireland. Philip will be leaving to be with his family and attend his late grandmother's funeral which will take place on Monday.

If clients could please call +44 7539 013314 in case of any acute equine emergencies and try to avoid contacting Philip until Wednesday next week, we would greatly appreciate this. The office will contact all clients affected and try to reorganise the diary as best we can.

Rest in peace Marie Tweedie - our prayers are with Philip and his family at this sad time.

20/08/2025

Bank Holiday Office hours.

08/08/2025

Due to the recent increase in strangle's (Streptococcus Equi) cases locally and the amount of requests we have received in relation to the new Strangles Vaccine we just wanted to update you all that we can now offer this to our clients.

The vaccine require's a primary course just like Equine Flu and Tetanus vaccines followed by 6 monthly or yearly boosters depending on the risk category of the horse.

Vaccine Schedule;

Vaccine 1 - Day 0
Vaccine 2 - Day 28
Booster - (6-12 months)

For more information or to book in to start the vaccines give the office a call on: 07539013314

A phone call with one of our vets can be organised through the office if you would like to discuss the vaccine in more detail.

The vaccine itself costs £54 inclusive of VAT.

More detailed info on the vaccine can be found on the Dechra UK website.

We wish all the yards that are currently dealing with strangles a quick recovery and if there is anything we can do to help we are happy to do so.