Riverside Vets Equine

19/11/2025

We look forward to welcoming you all this evening at Upham Village Hall, SO32 1HF
☕🧁Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start 🧁☕

11/11/2025

🩺💉A well trained horse is always a delight for us to attend. Sign up for free. 💉🩺

🚨 There's just a week to go until our second Welfare Wednesday Webinar 🚨

In our second episode of the series, we look at ‘How to Train Your Horse for Veterinary Procedures’ with Equine Vet and Lecturer in Clinical Equine Practice at the University of Surrey, Holly Lenaghan.

📅 Wednesday 12 November
🕖 7:00 – 8:15pm
👉 https://bit.ly/3JGBNhY

At least once a year, your horse will see a vet for their annual vaccinations and a check- up. How can we make sure that horses are prepared for everything the vet needs to do?

Holly will discuss how we can train horses for routine veterinary procedures such as accepting needles for vaccinations and sedation. Based on her experience in practice, Holly will guide us through useful techniques to help break the training down into manageable steps for both horses and horse owners to help take the sting out of vet visits.

08/11/2025

We've had a great response so far and are looking forward to seeing you all on the 19th. If you are planning on joining us please give us a call on 02380 620605 or send an email to [email protected] so we can make sure we have enough cake! Remember, all are welcome, this is not just for Riverside clients

06/11/2025

30/10/2025

Transparency isn’t new to us — it’s who we are.

You may have seen recent news stories about the veterinary industry and the cost of animal care. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing the UK veterinary sector to make sure pet and horse owners receive fair value, clear information, and genuine choice.

We want to reassure our clients that at Riverside Vets Equine, we remain proudly independent — and our focus will always be on honest, transparent, and compassionate care for you and your horses. 🐴💙

Here’s what that means in practice:
✅ Clear communication – We provide detailed estimates and explain any changes to your horse’s treatment plan.
✅ Transparent pricing – You’ll always receive itemised receipts showing exactly what you’re paying for.
✅ Choice and flexibility – We’re happy to provide written prescriptions if you prefer to source medicines elsewhere.
✅Accessible information - we have a wealth of information on our services available on our website and we are at the end of the phone and happy to help you with any enquiry.
We’re deeply grateful for your continued trust and support. As the CMA review continues, we’ll keep doing what we’ve always done 💙

29/10/2025

💥 Firework season is here — we’re here to help you and your horses stay safe, calm, and prepared. 🐴💙

Fireworks can be stressful for our horses — and for us too! 💙
At Riverside Vets Equine, we want to help you stay calm, prepared, and safe this season. 🐴✨

💬 Top Tips:
✅ Talk to your neighbours – find out when & where fireworks will happen so you can plan ahead.
✅ Keep routines familiar – stabled or turned out, do what helps your horse feel secure.
✅ Check fencing & gates – make sure everything’s safe and secure in case of a fright.
✅ Add calm background noise – a radio or soft music can help mask loud bangs.
✅ Stay calm & stay safe – if your horse panics, don’t put yourself at risk. Step back, get to safety, and wait until it’s safe to help.
✅ Reach out to us – we can advise on calm management and sedative medications if needed.

Remember: preparation, calmness, and communication keep everyone safe. 💙

📞 For personalised advice, call Riverside Vets Equine — we’re here to help you and your horses through firework season.