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Tattie was an angel to weigh the other day. Her Owner has taught her to stand in a hoop. This was very helpful to get an accurate weight on our Weighbridge.
If you are interested in weighing your horse, please contact us on 02380620605 or Petsapp us.
Would you like to know the weight of your horse or pony?
It is a great time to think about this with the grass coming through. Knowing the weight of your horse or pony also enables you to administer medication and wormers at the correct dose.
We are happy to attend with our weigh bridge for one horse or the entire stable yard.
Contact us by via Petsapp or telephone 02380620605 for more information, or to make an appointment.
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IMPORTANT EVENT WITHIN OUR EQUINE COMMUNITY. HELP NEEDED.
Last November a very large organised fireworks display was put on at Boyes Lane recreation ground in Colden Common This is within a few hundred meters of 25 horses that we have the pleasure of looking after.
We don't have to tell you how this negatively impacts the horses welfare, causes unnecessary suffering and puts these horses and their owners at risk of serious harm
Despite the best laid plans last year to keep these horses safe, we still had an unexpected incident.
We firmly believe that a community fundraising event can be successful without the need for fireworks, and the cost to animal welfare. .
On Monday the 4th of March at 7pm, at the Micheal King Hall situated at the Colden common recreation ground the Parish Council are meeting to discuss whether to allow the fireworks to take place again this year.
If you have had fireworks negatively impact your horses health and welfare, or if you have been hurt by a horse frightened by fireworks and would like to attend this meeting with us, you would be most welcome.
Please do give Gemma a call on 07771545184 to share your experiences.
Also please do share this post amongst our community.
Thank you
Anyone have an idea what was going on here? Answers coming soon ๐
ANSWER: Well done everyone, we are very impressed with your knowledge! This is intradermal skin testing. 40 different allergens including the culicoides midge, mites and a range of tree and grass pollens are injected into the skin. The degree of swelling correlates to the degree of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction. We can use this information to either remove or reduce the horses exposure to the allergen or create a vaccine, that when injected regularly can change the nature.of the allergic response and reduce the clinical signs to make allergic horses much more comfortable. We can perform this test in the comfort of your horses stable.
Do you have a horse prone to sweet itch? It is now the perfect time to safeguard their summer happiness with an Insol vaccine.
Insol has been shown to reduce the level of hypersensitivity reaction to the culicoides midges๐ฆ. Would you like to try the vaccine this year?
The vaccine works best when given before the start of the midge season.
This is specially imported and price will depend upon number of horses wishing to partake.
Please call us on 02380620605 by 01.03.24 to get on the list.
Not sure when to worm and/or what to use? You're not alone!
Sadly there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to worming horses; environmental and husbandry as well as health factors, need to be considered on an individual basis to produce an effective worming regime at regular intervals.
We are on hand to help design a programme bespoke to your horses situation - please give us a call or Petsapp to speak to a member of our team!
Would you find it easier to text rather than call/email?
Why not reach us through Petsapp now!
Our staff are just a text away!
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Meet the Team!
This is Davide!
Davide is originally from Sicily in South Italy.
Davide graduated in 2011 and has gained diverse professional experience through work in practices across Finland, Wales, Spain, and the UK. He became a valuable member of our team in June 2023, following two years in Surrey. Davide holds a master's degree in equine sports medicine and is actively pursuing an advanced certificate in equine orthopedic surgery. Beyond his passion for veterinary medicine, he is an avid music listener, or indulging in amateur photography during his free time.
Meet the Team!
This is Anna!
Anna has been an RVN working with small animals for 20 years now and has owned horses alongside this. Anna enjoys riding her horses and can often be found at dressage competitions or hacking when she's not at work.
Since joining Riverside her passion for equine nursing has been realised and she is excited to be working towards her equine nursing qualification, and is immeasurably delighted to be working with the special bunch that is the Riverside team.
You may have already seen Anna out and about assisting our vets in their duties, especially when an extra pair of hands is helpful. Anna is also responsible for a lot of day-to-day administration and follow up here at base.
We asked Anna some quick fire questions:
* Mare or Gelding? Gelding but you canโt beat a mare on a good day
* Funniest horse moment? I arrived 1 week early to Windsor show to compete to find them putting up the stands and had to have a cup of tea and go home again.
* Morning or evening person? Morning definitely
*What horse chore do you find most arduous and why? Filling the haynets so much so I would rather fill them all in one go on a Sunday so I donโt have to think about it for the week!
Premises update
Since November, we have been undergoing extensive refurbishment of our current site, moving our office areas to the first floor and allowing our ground floor to be redesigned to include more clinical areas โ much needed space for our small animal patients!
Whilst you may have not noticed much change at the front of the building just yet, there has been lots going on to create more consulting rooms and waiting areas โ we canโt wait to share these with you!
With regards to our hospital build โ planning permission was granted last year and now there is much work going on behind the scenes to ensure we have everything in order before we begin to build.
The process is incredibly involved and complicated; this stage will take us some time before we are ready to break ground!
Who else uses this logic ๐คฃ
๐ With a few days to go until New Year's Eve, can you share our poster on social media to help raise awareness amongst those planning to hold fireworks displays?
You can also visit our website for tips on how to make the occasion as safe as possible for you and your horse ๐ https://bit.ly/3NCVbLJ
Congratulations to all the horse owners out there who have been slogging their way through the cold, wet and dark to care for their horses โ you've made it through to the shortest day! ๐๐๐
We hope everybody stays safe this fireworks season.
We've been working hard behind the scenes trying to educate and influence decisions of local parish country councils granting permissions for organised displays to take place within a herd of horses. It's been challenging as there is currently no legislation to protect horses. We would like to see legislation passed that prevents a display from happening within a set distance of where horses are kept. The only way to get this done is to prove how much of a problem fireworks cause to our horses welfare. If you have had an incident in the past, or an incident occurs this year, please take the time to report it here to the BHS. They have compiled data on the subject, however we believe only 1 in 10 incidents are reported.
We run events across the country - from summer camps to dressage competitions, there's something for every level of equestrian.
๐ Happy Halloween! ๐
Another great use for pumpkins
If youโve been impressed with the service we offer and would like to recommend us to a friend, make sure your friend mentions your name when they register their horses or pony โ weโll pop a ยฃ30 credit on your account as a thank you!
Registration can be done in person, by phone or by visiting our website:
Register your horse with one of most experienced vet practices is Hampshire by using our online form. Alternatively call us on 02380 620605 .
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Horses are prey animals, they have evolved to disguise pain so they donโt look like an easy target for a predator.
Due to this, pain signs can be subtle. Donkeys, in particular, can be seen as being stoic and usually when they show pain it is already quite severe. Itโs good to know the different ways they display pain and discomfort for prompt treatment.
๐ด Facial expressions: Pinched mouth, nostrils flared or wrinkled, ears back, eyes slightly closed, yawning or lip smacking.
๐ด Posture โ Sideways head carriage, neck held high or out to one side, hu**ed or hollow back, tensed abdominal muscles, leaning back off forelimbs. Standing with limbs tucked under the body.
๐ด Lameness โ the degree of lameness is consistent with the degree of pain.
๐ด Abnormal movement without lamenessโ moving on three tracks, circumduction of a limb, alterations in foot placement, e.g. toe first or flat footed, straight legged stride, hind limbs too close together, lack of forward movement.
๐ด Weight shifting between limbs.
๐ด Decreased appetite.
๐ด Decreased movement.
๐ด Lack of lying down or lying down more than usual.
๐ด Behavioural changes โ aggression towards owner, subdued, less interactive.
๐ด Changes in ridden behaviour โ bucking, rearing, not managing schooling movements they previously found easy, refusal to jump or decline of previous form.
Recognising some of the more subtle signs can be challenging. If you have any questions or suspect your horse may be in pain then please contact us.
Donโt let pain go undetected.
We will have some scaffolding to the front of the practice this week, allowing us to carry out much needed maintenance work on our old building.
Access is still possible through the front door, but unfortunately there will be no parking to the front of our practice.
We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
What have you been up to with your horses & ponies this weekend? We would love to see your photos!
Now is the time to be thinking about your next tapeworm saliva test.
If your horse is a health plan member, this is now included as part of your plan; please collect a kit from us today!
The EquiSal saliva collection swab, which is a registeredย design,ย has been speciallyย designed forย collectingย horseย saliva. The absorbent end collects about 0.5 ml of saliva and when this amount has been collected, a volume indicator in the swab turns pink.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/pets/news-features/pet-healthcare-better-than-nhs/
With appointments within the hour, advances in cancer care and a focus on prevention, animals are often being treated better than humans
What a great idea!
We had a lovely surprise this morning when we received these cakes from one of our lovely Equine clients Ali Greenaway!
Thank you so much. We love cake! ๐ด๐ง
Please be aware, on September 21st 2023, there are planned electrical works happening within the practice.
Our out of hours vet will still be contactable on the normal phone lines, should there be an emergency. No other calls will be connected before 10am.
Did you know?
Most insurance policies contain small print informing that it is a requirement your horse is fully vaccinated and has a yearly dental check with either a Vet or an Equine Dental Technician.
If this routine (highly recommended) care is not undertaken the insurance company can refuse to settle a claim for any other condition.
Flint had his Navicular bursa medicated with steroids this week, following on from the results of his MRI scan. This is a fairly advanced procedure and we thought you might like to learn about it.
Firstly, Flint was sedated and his foot was nerve blocked so he wouldn't feel any discomfort. The site where the needle was to enter was clipped and cleaned thoroughly, his foot was wrapped and he was placed up on a raised block. A towel was put down to minimise any contamination from the immediate area.
A drawing pin was used to mark the hoof where the approximate trajectory of the navicular bone would be found. . Under aseptic conditions, Gemma advanced a 3.5inch spinal needle between the bulbs of the heel until it touched the surface of the navicular bone. Jenny then took an x-ray to confirm the needle placement which was spot on. Jenny then raised the leg and flexed the foot to make the bursa bulge, fluid was obtained to further confirm accurate placement then Gemma injected long acting steroids onto the bursa.
We'd like you to join us in wishing Flint and his lovely owner Danni all the best for his recovery. There is a long period of rest ahead of him before we will know the outcome. We've got everything crossed for you guys ๐ฅฐ๐๐ป๐ค๐ป
We are really pleased to introduce our new equine vet team member, Davide. ๐
Originally from Sicily, Davide graduated in 2011. He has worked in a variety of practices and referral hospitals in Finland, Wales, Spain and the UK.
He brings a wealth of expertise to his cases having obtained a master's degree in Equine Sports Medicine, and is working towards an advanced certificate in Equine Surgery.
We know you'll enjoy his personality as well as his veterinary skills and give him a warm welcome out on the road.
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The gorgeous Kinder ๐ working out how to graze with such long legs. #foalspam #equinevet #riversidevetsequine
Busy using Stem Cell treatments again this week ๐ Arti-Cell Forte is the first licensed treatment to target cartilage repair and restore joint health. #equinevets #stemcells
Stem Cells sat in dry ice ready for another special patient this morning ๐ฆ #stemcelltherapy #equinevets #friday
With the temperatures increasing this week here is a top tip from our staff on treating your horse with a fruit ๐ & veg ๐ฅ ice cube ๐ง Takes minutes to make and the horses absolutely love them What top tips can you share with us for keeping your horses cool ๐? #icecubetreat #equinevet #ThursdayTips
How handsome is this young man ๐ฅฐ He was born yesterday and Jenny popped out this morning for a health check. His lovely owners are stuck for a name, so can you help? Please pop your name suggestions in the comments below โฌ๏ธ ๐ #foal #donkeys #bornonthelongestday
We would like to share one of our most challenging and successful cases from 2021 that grew really close to our hearts. Please meet Kevin and his little friend Mougli. Kevin came in from the field almost non weight bearing lame last February. X-rays were taken of his foot that showed suspicion of a pedal bone fracture and inflammation around his heel. For further investigation he was referred to Liphook for an MRI. This showed a very severe inflammation of the pedal bone and the surrounding soft tissues but the fracture line was never found. We had a great concern how his bone was going to heal and how Kevin would cope with the pain. His prognosis was guarded. The treatment plan that he faced was months and months of box rest, casting and heel support and combinations of painkillers to help to manage his pain level. Most horses don't cope well with this treatment regime and they develop anxiety or other life-threatening complications such as laminitis on the other leg or colic. But Kevin was supported by his loving owners who helped him through and didn't give up. After months of box rest, minor complications and loads of painkillers Kevin started to show signs of improvement and he was able to go out to his field again. From that point Kevin never looked back and smashed through his recovery. Today he is on a very low dose of painkiller and some supplements but he is sound and enjoys his time with his family and little friend Mougli. ๐ ๐ฆ #riversideequinevet #tuesdaymotivation #welovekevin
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our clients, their horses and our Facebook followers a very Happy Christmas from all at the Riverside Vet Team ๐ ๐ A reminder we close at 4pm today, but are here for you 24 hours a day for emergencies Itโs been another challenging year for Riverside and the Veterinary community and we thank you for your patience and support whilst we continue to give a gold standard service to every client and horse that we look after ๐ #riversidevetseastleigh #christmaseve #friday
So Summer, how are you feeling about your recent stem cell treatment? That good? Excellent ๐ #riversideequinevet #stemcelltreatment #horsesofinstagram
The very handsome Leroy, whoโs a very young 28 years old ๐ฆ having a power snooze ๐ค today ๐ (sound on) #riversideequinevet #gorgeousness
Celebrating the good times with Sophie, Lucy and Princess. ๐ฆ Princess is trotting off beautifully for the first time under saddle in nearly a year. Sheโs had a long road to recuperation after she developed sore swollen joints in her neck that were pinching her spinal cord causing her to be ataxic ( wobbly) The team have medicated her cervical articular process joints under ultrasound guidance to reduce the inflammation, swelling and pinching. Sophie and her loaner Lucy have done a wonderful and patient job to get her to this moment. Smiles all round. ๐ฅฐ #riversideequinevets #horse #fridaysmiles
The very lovely Sienna playing with apple in her water buckets ๐ชฃ ๐ This is a great way to occupy horses that are on box rest #riversideequinevets #boxrest #horses
