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Jackson Equine Independent Veterinary Practice, Farnham (2025)

26/10/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲! 📢

We’re absolutely over the moon to announce that Adam Jackson has once again been nominated and shortlisted for Horse & Hound’s Vet of the Year Award – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘄! 🎉

It’s hard to believe that it’s been just 18 months since Jackson Equine first opened its doors, and already the practice has been recognised twice in national awards, with this incredible honour coming hot on the heels of being shortlisted for Veterinary Practice of the Year at the Equestrian Business Awards. 🏆

For a small, independent practice built on care, compassion, and connection this recognition means the world. 💙

In November, Adam and Sadye will be heading to the prestigious awards ceremony at Dallas Burston Polo Club for a well-deserved night off (and hopefully some good luck on their side 🤞).

Until then, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲! 🗳️🤞
If you feel Adam has made a difference to you and your horse, or simply deserves your support, we’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to cast your vote and help us spread the word.

👉 https://www.hhawardsuk.com/vote25/info
⏰ 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟱𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟯𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 so you don't have long! ⏰

Thank you, as always, for being part of Jackson Equine’s incredible journey. None of this would be possible without our fantastic clients, supporters, and of course, the horses who make it all worthwhile. 🐴

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22/10/2025

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲? 🪡

Did you know it’s something Adam offers as part of a holistic approach to veterinary care?

Acupuncture has been used in both human and veterinary medicine for thousands of years, and in recent decades it’s become an increasingly well recognised, evidence based tool for managing a range of equine conditions.

From muscle tension and stiffness to chronic pain, arthritis, nerve injuries, or even performance-related issues, acupuncture can be a gentle yet powerful way to help restore balance and comfort.

By inserting very fine needles into specific points along the body, acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, increases blood flow, and helps release natural pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory chemicals, supporting healing from the inside out.

If you’ve ever wondered whether acupuncture could benefit your horse, then please get in touch to book an appointment.

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

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19/10/2025

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🍂 ❄️

As the weather turns colder, many owners notice their horses becoming a little stiffer or taking longer to warm up, and it’s no coincidence.

Conditions like osteoarthritis often worsen in cold, damp weather. Lower temperatures reduce joint fluid viscosity (the “oil” that keeps joints moving smoothly) and can make muscles and tendons less flexible, increasing discomfort and stiffness. 😔

But what can you do to help? 👇

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴
Regular, gentle exercise is one of the best things you can do. Turnout and consistent work, even just in-hand walking like this, help stimulate joint fluid production and maintain mobility.

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺-𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Spend longer walking at the start of exercise and build up slowly to more demanding work. Cooling down properly afterwards is equally important.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Deep, dry bedding helps reduce pressure on joints when lying down and getting up. Try to minimise long periods of stabling where possible.

𝗥𝘂𝗴 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮
Shivering and cold muscles can increase joint stiffness, but over-rugging can cause overheating and muscle tension.

𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Regular farriery or barefoot trimming is essential. Poor foot balance can change the way joints are loaded, worsening wear and tear.

𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
Keep horses at an ideal condition score, excess weight increases strain on joints.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Those containing glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, or omega-3s can be useful, but evidence varies so make sure you do your research!

Arthritis can’t be cured, but it can be managed. With the right balance of movement, comfort, and targeted treatment, many horses remain happy and active for years. If management alone isn't helping, get in touch to book an appointment with Adam to discuss how he can help support your horse further.

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15/10/2025

🎥 𝗪𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🎥

Adam’s had an idea 💡and we would love to hear your thoughts..

He’s been toying with the idea of starting a YouTube channel. A place to share short, informative videos on all things horse health, from everyday management and behaviour to more complex veterinary topics, nutrition, physio, and even the latest equine research and news.

His goal is to make veterinary knowledge more accessible, relatable, and maybe even start a small shift in how people think about horse care but before we dive in headfirst, we’d love your input.

📺 Do you use YouTube for horse info?
📱 Or do you prefer Facebook, Instagram reels, or good old Google searches?
📚 Maybe you’re old school and still trust a well thumbed reference book (or your vet in person!)?

We’re hoping to build something genuinely useful but only if there’s a demand for it? 🤔

Would you subscribe? What kind of videos would you want to see first?

𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘄𝗲’𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸! 💬

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12/10/2025

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁 💭

One of the things we’ve always believed at Jackson Equine is that you – the owners, riders, and carers – are the real experts when it comes to your horses.

Adam might have the medical training and the fancy diagnostics, but you spend the time, every single day, getting to know their every look, sound, and quirk. You know what’s “normal” for them and just as importantly, when something isn’t... 🫣

That quiet gut feeling that something’s not quite right?
We take that seriously.

Because more often than not, those small, subtle changes – a different expression, a hesitation in movement, a shift in behaviour, can be the earliest signs that something’s brewing beneath the surface.

It’s why we’ll never think an appointment is “silly” or a waste of time. Your instincts, paired with our clinical expertise, make a powerful team. Adam became a vet to understand horses, to be their advocate when they can’t speak, and to support the people who love them. That’s what still drives everything we do.

After years working in larger corporate practices and veterinary hospitals, Jackson Equine was founded to do things differently... personally, ethically, and with genuine connection. Being independent means we can take the time to really get to know you and your horses, build genuine trust, and always put their wellbeing first.

When it comes to your horses – trust your gut, because we do.

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05/10/2025

𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Why They’re More Serious Than They Look 🔍

When we talk about equine injuries, tendons usually steal the spotlight but ligament injuries are just as significant yet often overlooked as they can be trickier to diagnose.

Ligaments connect bone to bone and play a vital role in stabilising joints and absorbing load. They essentially act like strong straps or ropes to hold bones in place, ensuring they don't twist or move too far apart. In the horse, the suspensory ligament is the most common culprit, but collateral ligaments (around joints such as the coffin or fetlock) and check ligaments can also be affected.

The challenge is that horses with ligament injuries don’t always go acutely lame. Sometimes, the signs are subtle – intermittent performance issues, a mild lameness that worsens on a circle or particular surface, or even just a reluctance to work at their usual level. But left undiagnosed, these injuries can progress and cause long term instability and pain.

💊 Treatment and prognosis vary depending on the ligament involved, but rest, controlled exercise, and regenerative therapies (such as PRP, stem cells, or shockwave) are commonly used. Appropriate management, including balanced farriery or hoof trimming to ensure correct HPA, to reduce strain on the injured structure also plays a key role.

⏳ 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙨, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨. Even when a horse looks sound, the ligament fibres may still be healing which is why careful rehabilitation and follow-ups are essential before returning to full work.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆? 🎤 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗳 𝘀𝗼? We’d love to hear about your experiences below! 👇

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01/10/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 👁️

Runny eyes are a common sight in horses but sometimes they can signal something more serious and are more than just a bit of dust.

Equine eyes are large and exposed, making them vulnerable to problems ranging from conjunctivitis to corneal ulcers. One of the more serious conditions we see is 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝘃𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 (𝗘𝗥𝗨), also known as “moon blindness”.

This is an immune-mediated disease where the horse’s own immune system repeatedly attacks the inner structures of the eye, leading to painful flare-ups of inflammation. Over time, these repeated episodes cause permanent damage, making ERU the leading cause of blindness in horses. 😔

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
💧 Excessive tearing or discharge
🚫 Squinting or holding the eye shut
🌞 Sensitivity to light
🌈 Cloudiness, a blue or white film, or colour changes in the eye
🔘 Small, constricted pupil (miosis)

Management usually involves prompt anti-inflammatory treatment, regular monitoring, and in some cases surgical options may even be necessary.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 and be seen promptly by a vet. Early treatment often makes the difference between full recovery and long-term damage.

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28/09/2025

𝗔𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌰🚫

Autumn might bring golden leaves and cosy mornings but it also means acorns are falling. And when it comes to horses, just like Sycamore seeds 🌱, acorns can be more than just a nuisance, they can be toxic.

🍂 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸?
Acorns contain tannins that irritate the gut and can damage the kidneys. Some horses won’t touch them because they're naturally bitter, but others develop a taste or enjoy the crunchy feedback and eat them in large numbers.

⚠️ 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
Colic-type symptoms
Depression or lethargy
Dark urine
Diarrhoea (sometimes bloody)

✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀:
Check paddocks regularly under oak trees.
Fence off high-risk areas if possible.
Provide adequate forage so horses aren’t tempted to nibble.

🚨 If you’re concerned your horse may have eaten acorns, or shows any of the above signs, it’s always best to give us a call straight away. 🚨

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀? 🌳 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺? Let us know in the comments. 👇

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24/09/2025

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗴𝘂𝗺 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲? 🦷

One of the most painful dental conditions we see is periodontal disease – inflammation and infection of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.

It usually starts when food gets trapped in gaps between teeth (diastemata). This ferments, encourages bacteria, and causes painful gum inflammation. Left untreated, it can progress to deep pockets around the teeth, infection, and eventually tooth loss.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
🦷 Painful to chew → weight loss, quidding, or even colic.
🦷 Chronic gum disease affects more than the mouth, it impacts overall health and wellbeing.
🦷 Early intervention makes treatment far more successful.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
🦷 Quidding (dropping food).
🦷 Hay packed in the cheeks.
🦷 Weight loss or poor condition.
🦷 Foul breath or facial swelling.

Routine dental checks (every 6–12 months, more often in older horses) are the best way to catch problems early. With timely care, horses with periodontal disease can be kept far more comfortable and prevention is always easier than cure.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝗽? 🤔

To make an appointment to discuss, please email or call the office:
📲 Phone: 07570 652879 📧 Email: [email protected]
⏰ Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (excluding public holidays)

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19/09/2025

𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗗 (𝗖𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀) 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 🧪🐴

Did you know that PPID, more commonly known as Cushing's disease, occurs in over 20% of aged horses and ponies? Did you also know that .autumn is the best time of year to test for PPID (Cushing’s)?

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻?
All horses naturally show a seasonal rise in ACTH hormone levels during the autumn months. 🍂 This makes it easier to pick up even subtle cases of PPID because the difference between normal and abnormal results is more obvious.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗗 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
⚠️ A long or curly coat that doesn’t shed properly
⚠️ Lethargy or changes in temperament
⚠️ Muscle loss or a pot-bellied appearance
⚠️ Increased drinking and urination
⚠️ Laminitis (very commonly linked)

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Early diagnosis allows treatment to start before complications set in, especially laminitis. Many horses live long, comfortable lives once on the right management and medication.

If you’ve noticed changes in your horse and are wondering whether PPID could be behind it, autumn really is the ideal time to ask your vet about testing.

To make an appointment to discuss, please email or call the office:

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

Messages received outside these hours will not be responded to until the next working day.

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16/09/2025

𝗦𝘆𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗔𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘆𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆) 🍁

It’s that time of year again when those pretty “helicopter” 🚁 seeds falling from sycamore trees can become a very real danger to horses.

🍂 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸?
Sycamore seeds (and seedlings in spring) contain a toxin called hypoglycin A, which causes a muscle condition known as Atypical Myopathy (AM). Even small amounts can be fatal.

⚠️ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
Stiffness or reluctance to move
Sweating
Muscle tremors
Dark, coffee-coloured urine
Sudden collapse

Because AM progresses quickly, urgent veterinary attention is vital.

✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀:
Identify sycamore trees near your grazing and monitor for seeds.
Fence off “at-risk” areas during autumn.
Ensure ad-lib forage so horses are less likely to graze fallen seeds.

This is a heartbreaking condition, and awareness is the best defence. If you’re unsure whether you have sycamores in or near your fields, now is a good time to double check.

🚨 If you suspect your horse has AM, please call the 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰𝗵𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 07469 685 955 🚨

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