Epona Equine Vets

16/08/2024

The Epona Team will be out and about for the next two weekends firstly at Mottramshow.co.uk on Sunday 18th August and then at Poyntonshow.co.uk on Saturday 24th August. Come and find us for a chat and guess the number of mints in our treat jar £1 per guess. We have a fabulous prize for the winner worth over £75. all proceeds going to World Horse Welfare.

14/08/2024

18/07/2024

The team at Epona are always available to help. Please make sure that you contact us on 01625 912178 to arrange appointments both routine and emergency to ensure your call is answered straight away.

16/07/2024

A hoof abscess describes a painful build-up of purulent material (pus) within the hoof capsule. It will often be extremely uncomfortable for the horse, causing an obvious lameness at walk. Foot abscesses are caused by bacteria entering the hoof capsule and causing an infection. Wet weather can contribute to horses being particularly susceptible to developing foot abscesses.

What can you do to prevent them?

* Pick out hooves regularly
* Stabling between turnout will help the hoof to dry out
* Avoid turning out in boggy fields and rotate pasture where possible to avoid build up of mud and wet conditions

If you think your horse may have a foot abscess or would like some advice please give us a call and speak to one of our vets.

03/07/2024

Here we have two wonderful patients Otto and Jubilee who both have nebulisers due to breathing conditions.
One has a condition called RAO (which is relatable to asthma in humans) and one has sinusitis.

Both these conditions are very common in our equine population. Nebulisers are becoming more commonplace for treatment and are great, easy to use and have many benefits long term.

They are easy to use by fitting over the horse’s nose, similar to grazing muzzle style unit, but made of rubber. The medication cup attached can be filled before putting on, and a simple press of a button gets it going.
The time of treatment is 10-30 mins depending on quantity of medication being administered, and the horse has to be monitored/held for that time so they don’t rub or damage the unit. Very few horse’s are offended by them and these are often easily convinced with training (or snacks). They can have treatments once or twice a day, or multiple times a day if needed.

There are many different medications that can be put through the nebuliser which can be used to dilate the airways, settle inflammation or antibiotics. You can also nebulise saline or purified water which is used in cases of pollen or dust reactions as maintenance to “cleanse” the airways meaning that horses often don’t need medicating as regularly.

This ability to help reduce pollutants and maintain a healthy airway shows a big improvement in performance in competition horses, and our companion animals are noticeably happier and more settled. Also they can be used whilst at a competition or event before or after travelling/exercise.

As opposed to the oral medications for airways, the nebulised drugs also are a) more effective and b) have a shorter withdrawal time in a number of cases compared to oral or injectable drugs.
If your horse suffers with their breathing, a chronic cough, RAO or allergies, or even a persistent runny nose then please feel free to ring the office on 01625912178 if you have any questions or to discuss further.

07/06/2024

Here at Epona we are committed to providing you with the best possible service. It is vital that all visits including out of hours are requested by contacting the office on 01625 912178.

Please remember that any requests for repeat medicines should also be made by contacting the office or by using the Repeat Prescription request form on our website and will require 48 hrs notice.

We would also like to remind you that our Terms and Conditions require payment to be made prior to or at the time of your appointment or before drugs are dispensed.

The team would like to thank you all for your ongoing custom, we hope you all have a wonderful weekend and we would love to hear what you and your equine best friends are up to (Wash is earning his keep sweeping up)😁🐴🥰

08/05/2024

Just a little reminder to all our clients ..... If you need to re order medication or book an appointment please do this via the office on 01625 912178 or [email protected] alternatively should you wish to submit your request outside of office hours this can be done through our website https://eponaequinevets.co.uk/our-services/repeat-prescriptions/

Please also meet Betsy, Betsy belongs to one of our clients and was given a clean bill of health when visited by Simon🥰 i think you'd all agree she is beautiful.
We would love to see your foal pictures, please feel free to share below .......

08/05/2024

We would like to welcome Cora Dooley who has joined our out of hours and emergency service. Cora is experienced in both first opinion practice and also referral hospital practice dealing with complex cases. She is proving a real asset to Epona Equine Vets with great feedback already. You can have complete confidence in our emergency services at times of stress and worry.

30/04/2024

Once again our amazing Lucy Penrose has been invited to judge The Horse Trust’s Healthiest Body Condition Awards again at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
It’s testament to her commitment to providing and promoting equine wellbeing
Here at Epona a very proud to have her as part of the team looking after all your equines.
Safe journey Lucy

20/04/2024

Here at Epona we like to see happy clients. So a BIG thank you to https://www.purebed.uk/ for donating a pallet of their bedding for our recent raffle.
It has put a big smile on Suzanne’s face, especially as the prize was generously gifted to her by Nicky Spencer who was the original winner.

14/04/2024

🐴You don't think it will happen to you... until it does! 📣

Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) is a global collaborative initiative aimed at preventing and managing Strangles - the most common infectious equine disease. 🦠

🗓️ Strangles Awareness Week, 6-12th May 2024 🗓️

SAW takes place in the first week of May each year and is the BEST way to help make a difference to many horses lives by raising awareness and openness around Strangles.

AND by taking part this year, you could WIN a bundle of amazing prizes worth over £5,000! 🤩Follow us on our social media channels and find out how you can take part, it's free and simple.

Because every horse can get Strangles, and every person can make a difference!🌍💚

13/04/2024

A big thank you!
As a result of the generosity of our sponsors and those of you who attended our recent client evening we are proud to announce that between us all we raised £1060 for Cancer Research.
As mentioned on the evening we have our very useful First Aid Kits to have at the yard to be able to monitor your horses 'normal'. They come in a handy bag so can easily be taken with you when travelling to shows and events.
Please call the office 01625 912178 to reserve yours.

10/04/2024

What an incredible turnout we had for our Charity client evening last night to raise money for Cancer Research UK (we estimate approximately 100 people and 3 dogs attended) we would like to thank each and every one of you for coming and supporting the event and a massive thank you to everyone that donated a prize to help make the event so successful.
www.purebed.uk
www.dutsons.co.uk
www.foldbistro.co.uk
globalherbs.co.uk
TopSpec
www.decathlon.co.uk
www.premierequine.co.uk
ktequinephotography.photodeck.com
equinephotographycarolina.com
Horses Choice
www.springgardens11.com

The running total so far for Cancer Research UK is in Excess of £1000 which we think you will agree is amazing.

As mentioned on the evening if anyone is interested in purchasing a first aid kit to have at the yard to be able to monitor your horses 'normal' these are available through the practice for £35 please call 01625912178

Should anyone like a copy of the slides from the evening please email [email protected]

Any suggestions welcome of topics of interest for future talks 😀

08/04/2024

The team at Epona are looking forward to seeing you at tomorrows Client Evening
Please remember we need all donations/raffle ticket purchases to be cash only or you can make a direct donation to Cancer Research UK and show us the receipt that they email to you.

07/04/2024

YOU ARE ALL WELCOME TO JOIN US AT OUR CLIENT EVENING ON TUESDAY 9th April 7.00 p.m.
https://www.springgardens11.com/
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU COULD LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING AND HOW MANY ARE IN YOUR GROUP (We know some of you already have).

£5 on the door cash only donation to Cancer Research UK and Raffle tickets are £5/strip of 5
Can’t make it? …send your donation (multiples of £5) direct to
https://donate.cancerresearchuk.org/donate
and email us a copy of your receipt to
[email protected]
and we will enter you in the draw
LOADS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON

Thanks Epona Team

The Spring Gardens pub is set in 4.2 acres of land which encompasses a bowling green, a huge beer garden, car park and woodland.

05/04/2024

Don’t forget to come and join us for our Client Evening at The Spring Gardens Pub, Compstall Road, Marple Bridge Tuesday 9th April 7.00pm. Our vets will be providing a presentation on Colic and a Q&A session will follow. We ask a £5.00 donation (cash only) on the night with all proceeds to go to Cancer Research UK Raffle tickets will be £5/strip of 5 Again cash only on the night.
Cant make it but want to be in with a chance?
Make a donation directly to https://www.cancerresearchuk.org
Then email us a copy of your confirmation email to [email protected] before 12.00 pm Tues 9th and you will be entered in the draw.

the team at Epona are looking forward to seeing you

Epona Equine Vets is an equine practice, with a veterinary surgery on Station Road, Handforth. Call 01625 912178 to book an appointment.

03/04/2024

SNEAK PREVIEW!!

Here are some of the prizes available to win at our Client evening Tuesday 9th April.
We are asking for an entry donation of £5 and Raffle Tickets will be £5/strip of 5. If you cannot attend on the evening and wish to participate in the raffle please make your donation directly to cancer research uk and email a screenshot of donation confirmation email along with your contact details to our temporary email address - [email protected] - and tickets will be allocated to you.

Many thanks

03/04/2024

Good Morning Everyone, We are currently experiencing problems with Microsoft Outlook so do not have access to our normal email address, should you need to contact us you can call the office on 01625 912178 or temporarily you can email [email protected].

31/03/2024

What a lovely sunny morning to mark the start of the lighter evenings.
Don’t forget to spend one of these evenings indoors with us at Spring Gardens Marple Bridge 9th April 7.00 pm. A presentation on colic and a raffle with over £800 of prizes to be won. All proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK

30/03/2024

28/03/2024

Big thanks to
https://www.purebed.uk
have generously donated a pallet of bedding to our raffle to be held at our Client Event 9th April at Spring Gardens Marple Bridge.
all proceeds to Cancer Research UK
loads of other prizes to be won so save the date and come and join us

28/03/2024

Home page of the Vetlife website - the Charity that provides emotional, financial and mental health support to the veterinary community.

27/03/2024

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The team at Epona are hosting a Client Evening at The Spring Gardens Pub, Compstall Road, Marple Bridge. 9th April 7.00pm. Our vets will be providing a presentation on Colic and a Q&A session will follow. We ask a £5.00 donation (cash only) on the night with all proceeds to go to Cancer Research UK.

In addition we will be holding a raffle with loads of great prizes.
thanks to
https://www.premierequine.co.uk/
https://globalherbs.co.uk/
https://www.foldbistro.co.uk/
KTequinephotography
https://kelsallhill.co.uk/
and more…

Everyone Welcome

07/03/2024

You may never have seen behind the scenes in a veterinary practice. So take a look at the work our vets and nurses do on the front line every day to look after animals in veterinary practices, hospitals, in the field and on call - so that they receive the best possible care.

Thanks to Molly Case for the poem you have written about our profession.

This is "CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals (full)" by CVS (UK) Ltd on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

22/02/2024

Mud fever is a skin condition that causes scabs and sores on horses legs it is also known as pastern dermatitis. It is commonly seen in the winter months due to the wet weather bacteria like to thrive in. It is not contagious but can be very the infections can be painful uncomfortable for your horse.

Signs of Mud Fever include:

🐴 Broken skin around heels
🐴 Patches of hair loss with raw skin
🐴Scabs that may weep discharge around heels
🐴Swelling and heat
🐴In severe cases it can cause the leg to swell known as lymphangitis

If you spot any signs of mud fever please contact your vet to make an appointment