Seadown Equine

16/11/2024

Today is ❤️
Whatever the size, shape, colour or breed, here’s to one of the most beautiful species on the planet.
We are truly lucky to have such wonderful animals in our lives and to be able to ride, compete or simply love and care for them.
Long may it be so.

16/11/2024

Something to make you smile this Saturday ❤️

Credit as always to the legendary Norman Thelwell

15/11/2024

ANTIBIOTIC AMNESTY:

This month, we’re working with vets, doctors and pharmacists to encourage the return out-of-date and unused antibiotics to help tackle the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance.

During the amnesty throughout November, clients are encouraged to return out-of-date and unused veterinary medicines to our practice at Hythe or to one of our vets for safe disposal.

Thank you so much for your kind help and support, it is very much appreciated 🙏

13/11/2024

Happy
We owe so much to our animals and to the people who care and love them. ❤️
On this we’d like to give a special shout out to all our wonderful patients, clients and supporters. And also to all our amazing vets, nurses and staff - too many to mention here.
Today, let’s celebrate the simple, powerful act of kindness that can transform lives, for both people and animals and help build stronger communities. Every small gesture counts, whether it's a warm smile, a helping hand, or a word of encouragement.

10/11/2024

Some amazing clipping skills in honour of a very special day ❤️

🌺💜 💜🌺

09/11/2024

A picture speaks a thousand words,,,

🌺💜 💜🌺


Illustration credit to the legendary Charlie MacKesy

Veterinarian

07/11/2024

It will soon be Remembrance Day…

Soldier’s Kiss - by Henry Chappell 💔

Only a dying horse! pull off the gear,
And slip the needless bit from frothing jaws,
Drag it aside there, leaving the road way clear,
The battery thunders on with scarce a pause.
Prone by the shell-swept highway there it lies
With quivering limbs, as fast the life-tide fails,
Dark films are closing o’er the faithful eyes
That mutely plead for aid where none avails.

Onward the battery rolls, but one there speeds
Heedlessly of comrades voice or bursting shell,
Back to the wounded friend who lonely bleeds
Beside the stony highway where he fell.

Only a dying horse! he swiftly kneels,
Lifts the limp head and hears the shivering sigh
Kisses his friend, while down his cheek there steals
Sweet pity’s tear, “Goodbye old man, Goodbye”.

No honours wait him, medal, badge or star,
Though scarce could war a kindlier deed unfold;
He bears within his breast, more precious far
Beyond the gift of kings, a heart of gold.

🌺💜 We Will Remember Them 💜🌺

Veterinarian

07/11/2024

IMPORTANT: EQUINE CLIENT EVENING
Just a quick reminder about our special client evening on 4th December at Lyndhurst Community Centre.
We have the world-renowned Jim Green talking about his role at the Paris Olympics this year, leading the equine rescue team.
His talk will provide a fascinating insight into the “behind the scenes action” at the Olympics (please see some of Jim’s photos below).

The second presentation will be a very topical subject in our region at the moment.
Namely, our own veterinary surgeon Alice will be discussing strangles and the aspects of biosecurity around this prevalent disease.
We will also be discussing the use of “Strangvac” which is the licenced vaccine against Strangles.

Plus there will be a technical representative from the company who will be able to answer any questions you may have about the use of the vaccine.

The talks start at 7pm. Entry will be £3 payable at the door and it includes the usual great Seadown buffet.
Please email [email protected] to book in.
Thank you 🙏

06/11/2024

IMPORTANT:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a world-wide health threat, to both humans and animals, as bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics we use. A third of people hold onto unused antibiotics prescribed for their pets or horses for potential future reuse. But re-using antibiotics in the same or other pet/horse poses a high risk of AMR emerging and spreading.

Throughout November 2024, overlapping with World Antibiotic Awareness Week (18th-24th November) and European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18th), we are holding an antibiotic amnesty to encourage the return of any unused antibiotic medications for safe disposal.

If you have any unused veterinary antibiotics/medicines which require disposal, please drop them in at Hythe or pass them to one of our vets.
Thank you so much in anticipation and for your understanding 🙏

05/11/2024

It’s that time of year! 💥
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any worries or fears about the well-being of your horses, ponies or donkeys.
Let us hope it’s a safe night for all life, animals and wildlife included.
Above all, take care and keep safe

02/11/2024

It’s always great to share happy news about our team and today we are delighted to share that our equine veterinary surgeon, Alice Swetnam who joined us in April this year (how time flies) is getting married very soon (early November) to her fiancé James.
We send them all our congratulations and wish them all the luck and love in the world. 🎉

02/11/2024

Sharing some tips to help manage equine welfare during this bonfire and firework 💥season.
Please do take care and don’t hesitate to call if you are concerned about your horse or pony.
Thank you 🙏

Horses and fireworks are not a good mix, so here is some expert advice on how help make fireworks season as stress-free as possible for your horse

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃 from all of us at Seadown Equine
We hope you have a great day and evening 👻

Cartoon credit to the legendary artist Norman Thelwell

30/10/2024

Hard to believe that it’s that time of year again 💥
Please take care of all your animals.
We are always here if you need any help or advice.
🙏

25/10/2024

As we head into the weekend, we’re so delighted to share a photo of our equine vet Alex Tooley and his wife Charlotte who recently welcomed baby Oliver into the world.
What a wonderful family photo❤️
We are sure you will join us in sending them huge congratulations 🎉