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Jackson Equine Independent Veterinary Practice, Farnham (2025)

01/07/2025

🔥 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Know the Signs

Even in the UK, horses can struggle in hot, humid conditions, especially when working, travelling or standing in direct sun, even just out at grass. ☀️ Heat exhaustion and dehydration are serious risks that every owner should know how to spot. 🔍

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
• Lethargy, or poor performance in work
• Flared nostrils
• Fast breathing or panting
• Increased heart rate (one of the many reasons why it's important to familiarise yourself with your horse's normal vital signs)
• Excessive sweating or, no sweating at all
• Skin that doesn’t ping back when pinched (a sign of dehydration)

⚠️ In more serious cases horses will appear weak, staggering and may collapse, or display colic symptoms. ⚠️

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲, 𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮:
✔️ Stop exercise if the horse was being worked at the time
✔️ Move them to shade
✔️ Offer cool (not icy) water
✔️ Sponge or hose with cool water, focusing on large blood vessels (neck, chest, between hind legs)
✔️ Call your vet if symptoms don’t improve quickly or if your horse seems distressed

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀:
💧 Ensure you horse always has access to fresh, clean drinking water whilst turned out or stabled
☀️ Avoid hard work in the heat of the day and if your horse is in full work, consider feeding electrolytes to their diet.
🌳 Check that your horse can get out of the sun and seek shade 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 the day. This may change during the sun moves and a field or stable that is in shade during the mornings when you're at the yard, may not be in the midday sun.
🚛 Take water on journeys, ensure transport is well ventilated and consider whether your horse really needs boots/rugs etc during hot weather.

If you have any concerns then please don't hesitate to get in touch for an appointment:

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
📲 Phone: 07570 652879
📧 Email: [email protected]
⏰ Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹:
📲 Emergency Line: 07469 685955 (24/7)
🚨 This line is strictly for 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗼𝗳-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. 🚨

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27/06/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝘀, 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🐎

As you know, we were recently honoured to be named a finalist for the Equestrian Business Awards 2025 Veterinary Practice of the Year. As part of our entry, we were asked to share what drives and inspires us every day.

The answer was easy: it’s all of you.

Our brilliant clients, their incredible horses, and this supportive community are the reason we do what we do and so we thought we would share our submission with you.

"I’ve been lucky enough to turn a lifelong passion for horses into a career I genuinely love. From a young age, I was fascinated by these incredible animals - their strength, their sensitivity, and the way they connect with people. That early fascination grew into a calling. I wanted to understand them, care for them, be their advocate when they cannot speak, and support the people who love them. That’s still what drives me every day.

Being a vet isn’t always easy - it means long hours, muddy yards, and some very unpredictable days - but it’s also a real privilege.

After spending much of my career in larger corporate practices and veterinary hospitals, I set up Jackson Equine to do things in a way that felt personal, ethical, and grounded in real relationships. Being independent means we can take the time to really get to know our clients and their horses and all their quirks. It allows us to build trust, offer continuity, and always put the horse’s wellbeing first.

We’re a family run practice, and that means everything to us. It’s more than a livelihood, it’s a living, breathing extension of the people who built it, and the clients who’ve become part of the journey. We might be small, but we care deeply, and we do everything we can to deliver care that’s both expert and compassionate. Our ethos is built on technical excellence, unwavering integrity, compassion, and a genuine dedication to making a difference. It’s not just about being good at veterinary medicine, it’s about showing up every day with the right mindset and values to guide each decision, treatment, and conversation.

We are incredibly honoured and humbled to be nominated for this award. Above all, we’re so grateful to the clients who trust us with their horses, and to the animals who remind us, daily, why we do what we do. It’s a demanding job, but we wouldn’t trade it for anything!"

- Adam Jackson, Jackson Equine Independent Veterinary Practice

📸: Photo from when we attended the H&H Award ceremony last year

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24/06/2025

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 “𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸”? 😯 Let’s talk locking patella…

You may have heard of a locking stifle, also called upward fixation of the patella, locking patella, or sticking stifles. This happens when the kneecap gets temporarily caught over the thigh bone, leaving the leg stuck straight, often with the toe dragging along the ground.

❓𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀
Locking stifles are most commonly seen in young, growing horses, particularly those with straight hind leg conformation or poor muscle development. It can also occur in unfit horses that are losing muscle tone, or after trauma to the stifle.

🔎 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿
• A hind leg held straight, sometimes dragging or jerking forward
• The leg usually unlocks naturally, or with gentle backward steps
• Horses are often not in distress, but it can look alarming and is sometimes mistaken for stiffness or even fracture

🩺 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
In most young horses, locking stifles resolve as muscle tone improves so the first step is usually to monitor and support with correct management, rather than jump straight to treatment. Things that can help, include:
• Increased turnout
• Gentle hill work and in-hand walking to build strength
• Ensuring regular hoof trimming with good hoof balance and a correct HPA

If the issue persists once a horse is in work, begins to affect performance or safety, veterinary treatment may be needed. Options can include ligament injections or, in more severe or persistent cases, surgical intervention. But conservative management is almost always the best place to start.

📞 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝘁
If the locking becomes frequent, prolonged, or is affecting your horse’s comfort or performance, or if you’re unsure what’s happening –please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Early assessment can help keep your horse safe, sound, and on the right path.

20/06/2025

𝗜𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱! 🌞

World Horse Welfare have put together this handy infographic with their essential tips to help you keep your horse or pony healthy, happy, and comfortable during the warmer weather.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿? We’d love to hear what works for you, let us know in the comments! 👇

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𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 based in Farnham, Surrey, delivers experienced, compassionate, and ethical equine veterinary care across the Waverley, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, and East Hampshire areas.

17/06/2025

⭐️ 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ⭐️

We were proud to sponsor the Veteran class at Pyrford Saddle Club's recent show and absolutely delighted to receive this lovely photo of Katy Waller and the brilliant Rushington Simcoe, the class winners! 🏆

It takes a huge amount of care, commitment and thoughtful management to keep older horses looking and feeling their best, and it’s always a joy to see them thriving and celebrated in the ring.

Huge congratulations to you both on a well-deserved win! 🏵️

📸: Corten In The Moment Photography

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13/06/2025

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🎤

Just for fun, let's have a quick-fire round of “This or That: Horsey Edition”! Settle a few friendly debates by voting with your emojis in the comments! 👇

So which do you prefer 🤔

🌿 Field turnout 𝙤𝙧🐴 Stable mornings?
🧼 Grooming days 𝙤𝙧 🏇 Hacking adventures?
🦄 Cobs 𝙤𝙧 ⚡ Thoroughbreds?
💃 Dressage 𝙤𝙧 🪵 Cross Country?

Whether your horse is a laid-back cob or a speedy TB, we love them all! Pop your answers in the comments and get involved in a bit of friendly fun before the weekend kicks off.

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11/06/2025

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 🌞

When you’re putting on your sunscreen this summer, don’t forget your horse! 🧴 The muzzle and heels are especially prone to sunburn - those non-pigmented patches with little hair offer less protection from the sun.

Top tips for preventing equine sunburn:

🌚 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲: Ensure there’s plenty of shade available throughout the day during turnout. This could be field shelters and barns or natural shelter from trees.

🧴 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: Apply equine-safe sunscreen to sensitive areas of skin with no pigmentation like pink muzzles or socks. You can buy specialist horse sunscreen, alternatively high factor water-resistant children’s sunscreens are a popular (and often cheaper 😉 ) option!

🕶️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿: Use fly masks with UV protection. UPF breathable fly sheets and leg wear are also available for the most at risk horses.

🌞 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝘂𝗻: During the height of Summer, consider keeping your horse out of direct sunlight during the hottest parts of the day, usually between 10AM and 4PM.

🕓 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿: Check regularly for signs of sunburn, such as redness, peeling, or blistering, and consult your vet if you notice any issues

Keeping your horse safe from sunburn is crucial for their comfort and wellbeing. 💗

Stay safe and enjoy the sunny days, everyone!🌞 🐎

𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 based in Farnham, Surrey, delivers experienced, compassionate, and ethical equine veterinary care across the Waverley, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, and East Hampshire areas.

06/06/2025

⚠️ 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 🌱⚠️

With all the recent rain, it’s a good idea to be extra vigilant for signs of laminitis. If you’re seeing or suspecting signs of laminitis in a horse, immediate action is critical. Laminitis is a painful inflammatory condition affecting the sensitive laminae of the hoof that can be potentially devastating.

Here's a quick guide to recognising and responding to a laminitis alert:

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀, what to watch out for:

🔍 Reluctance to move or walk, especially on hard ground.
🔍 Weight shifting from one foot to another.
🔍 Leaning back on hind legs to take weight off front feet (“sawhorse stance”).
🔍 Increased digital pulse in the affected limbs.
🔍 Warm hooves, especially near the coronet band.
🔍 Painful response to hoof testers near the toe.
🔍 Stiff or shortened gait, especially at the trot.
🔍 Lying down more frequently or for longer periods.

𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, if you suspect laminitis:

🚨 Call your veterinarian immediately – early intervention is vital.
🚨 Remove the horse from grain or lush pasture (common triggers).
🚨 Provide deep, soft bedding (e.g. sand or shavings) to reduce hoof stress.
🚨 Keep the horse calm and still – movement can worsen damage.
🚨 Ice the feet – standing in ice water or applying ice boots can reduce inflammation in early stages.
🚨 Do not allow further turnout unless advised by a vet.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
📲 Phone: 07570 652879
📧 Email: [email protected]
⏰ Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹:
📲 Emergency Line: 07469 685955 (24/7)
🚨 This line is strictly for 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗼𝗳-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. 🚨

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03/06/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀! 📣🥁

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that last night, Jackson Equine was named as a finalist for the Equestrian Business Awards 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!! 🏆

Wow! To say we’re honoured would be an understatement! 🤩

It’s an incredible feeling to see the practice recognised in this way, alongside so many highly regarded practices across the country and we couldn’t be more excited to share the news with you all.

Back in October, Adam was shortlisted for 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 & 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, and now, just six months later, to be finalists for yet another prestigious award, is beyond anything we imagined! 💭 (Especially in our first 18 months!)

This recognition means 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝, and we know we wouldn’t be here without the incredible support of our amazing clients and wider community, thank you. 🙏 This is for you, too. 🥂

What a way to start June! 🎉

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30/05/2025

'𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀' 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 🦴

A 'splint' refers to inflammation or injury involving the interosseous ligament, which sits between the cannon bone and one of the two splint bones (small bones running down either side of the cannon). Over time, this inflammation can lead to new bone growth and the formation of a hard, visible swelling, usually on the inside of a forelimb.

🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀?
Splints are often seen in younger horses whose splint bones haven’t yet fully fused to the cannon bone. Causes can include:
• Concussion from hard ground or intensive work
• Trauma or direct knocks to the leg
• Poor conformation
• Unbalanced or incorrect shoeing

🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼?
Some splints are “cold” (old and inactive) and cause little issue, but any new or painful swellings should always be assessed by a vet to rule out complications such as fractures or suspensory involvement and to discuss appropriate management. Management will vary depending on the suspected cause and may include:
• Rest or controlled exercise
• Anti-inflammatory treatment
• Supportive bandaging or icing during the acute phase
• Corrective farriery where needed

The 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 is most simple splints settle well with appropriate care but early intervention can make all the difference.

𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁? 🦴
Let us know how you managed it in the comments, or if you think your horse may need an evaluation, get in touch.

📲 Phone: 07570 652879
📧 Email: [email protected]
⏰ Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

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