Contact us to register. We also have close links with specialised equine referral centres for Endoscopy/Gastroscopy, complex medical cases and surgery.
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Mortimer Equine is a first opinion ambulatory equine veterinary practice, set up by me, Rowena Craig, a local vet with 20 years equine veterinary experience and a lifetime spent with horses.
🌞August Bank Holiday🌞
The practice will be closed, next Monday 26th August 📆
Please ensure you have enough medication to last you over the weekend 💊
Bank Holiday Opening Hours;
Friday 23rd August - 9am - 5.30pm
Monday 26th August - CLOSED
Tuesday 27th August - 9am - 5.30pm
In case of an emergency please phone our normal number ☎️01544 388262☎️
🌟 Meet the new member of our team 🌟
We're really excited to announce that Kaz will be joining us in September 😀
Kaz has seen practice with us quite a bit over the last 2 years so lots of you will recognise her smiley face!
Here's what Kaz says about herself:
"Hello I'm Kaz, I'm super excited to be joining the team this year as a freshly graduated vet from the University of Surrey 👩🏼🎓
Being local from Malvern, you may have seen me out and about with the team while I've been studying. My biggest interests lie in canine and equine reproduction and internal medicine, therefore it's no surprise that my side hobby is breeding sport ponies! 🐴
I'm really looking forward to start in September and cannot wait to meet you all and your pets 👋🏼
We can’t wait for Kaz to join the Mortimer Vets team 💚
Very exciting times ahead 🤩
Sponsored rider Rose Nesbitt Eventing and Jack 🐴 are heading to Defender Burghley Horse Trials in September 🙌🏼😍
We wish you both the very best of luck 🍀
Huge well done to our sponsored rider Fred Powell Eventing and Raffi on their 3rd at NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials at the weekend 🤩👏🏼🌟
Fantastic result 🏵️
💊 Repeat Prescriptions 💊
Please can we remind clients to allow 24 - 48 hours before collecting their repeat prescriptions 🐴
This gives us enough time to get it ready for you to collect 🩺
This applies for written prescriptions too 📝
We are very lucky to work closely with The Liphook Equine Hospital as our lab to help prevent these laminitis cases using regular monitoring of blood insulin levels.
It’s Burwarton Show day 🌞
We’re all set up and ready to see lots of you here at the show today. We’ve got refreshments and a lucky dip for the children, so do pop on down to the horse field and say hi 😀
The practice is open as usual, 9am - 5.30pm and you’ll be looked after by Abi, Lucy, Fern, Tara & Sally who are back at base working today 🌟
📝 Case Report 📝
Poor Stella stepped on the nail of her shoe after pulling it off. The owner initially applied a poultice to the foot but Stella was pretty sore so her farrier came out to have a look. After finding pus at the entry point her farrier advised a vet come out and assess Stella 👩🏼⚕️
Unfortunately, Stella was very lame and we were very concerned that the nail had caused an infection deep within the foot and so Stella was started on intravenous and intramuscular antibiotics daily for 3 days before moving to oral medications 💊
Despite initially improving Stella soon became lame again after treatment finished so after nerve blocks to make her more comfortable Row took a series of rays 🩻
These showed us there was a pocket of fluid still present and also changes to the edge of the pedal bone. With the xrays to guide him Stella's farrier opened up the area to allow the infection out and we sent the xrays to Three Counties to get a second opinion 🩺
Three Counties were concerned that the images suggested the pedal bone had become infected so Stella went off to see them to have the infected bone removed! This was able to be done under standing sedation and was repeated a week later to remove all the infected and damaged tissue 🐴
After lots of hard work from her owner, lots of poultice changes, lots of antibiotics and special shoes from the farrier Stella is finally feeling better 🙌🏼
We advise all clients to contact us if your horse steps on something, however insignificant it may initially appear 📞01544 388262📞
As the old saying goes 'No Foot, No Horse'!
One week to go till Burwarton Show 🙌🏼
Come and see us on the horse field 🐴 can’t wait to see you 😀
Nurse Ruth was out helping Rowena with some X-rays yesterday 🩻🐴
She caught the owners cat ‘Mouse’ enjoying a seat in the plate & laptop case 😆
She must have been afraid to miss out on any action!
2 weeks to go 🥳🐴☀️
Looking forward to seeing you all at Burwarton Show 😀
Busy, busy, busy!
Marquees are up, Trade Stands have been measured out and entries are being processed in the office.
Remember to get your tickets online:
https://burwartonshow.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/27
Do you own cats or dogs, and fancy spreading the cost of routine treatments❓
Our Pet Health Plan is UP and RUNNING 🙌🏼
What’s included❓
✨Annual Vaccinations (Kennel Cough is not included, but if done at the time of vaccinations, it is discounted)
✨Flea, Tick and Worming treatments
✨10% off consultations
✨5% off Vetsure Pet Insurance
Monthly Costs❓
💫Cat ~ £15
💫Small Dog (under 10kg) ~ £15
💫Medium Dog (10-20kg) ~ £20
💫Large Dog (20-40kg) ~ £25
💫X-Large Dog (40kg+) ~ £30
Simply visit http://www.myvetshealthplan.com and sign up online today 💻
Or, if you’re popping into the practice, you can scan the QR code 📲
Please note, there is a one-off sign-up fee which is just £5 per plan 🐱🐶
Update at 1520 - they’re back up and running 😀🙌🏼
Update at 1430 - we still have no phones lines 👎🏼 but the office mobile is working fine, so please contact us on this number if you need to get in touch. We will keep you updated with any change.
‼️We are currently experiencing problems with our phone lines‼️
Please phone the office mobile on 07511 756069 if you need to get hold of us 📞
Or if it’s not urgent, please try phoning us a little later. Apologies for any inconvenience 🐴
🐴 Burwarton Show ☀️🐴
We’ll be back at Burwarton Show this year, on Thursday 1st August 🗓️
We’ll be situated in the horse field so pop along and see us 😀
Rows been out to microchip, and complete a passport for this little lady this week 🐴
This involves drawing out the foals markings from different angles of the foal ✍🏼
Swipe to see her as a newborn in the 4th & 5th photos 🥰
Help a friend out Friday 🥰
Ever get an itch you can’t quite reach? No problem when you’ve got a friend that can itch it for you 🐴🙌🏼
Keeping on top of your horse’s dental care is essential🪥
Because horses teeth constantly grow & change, they file their own teeth down by chewing🦷
However, if they don’t chew evenly it can cause their teeth to grow sharp edges ~ this can lead to problems with their digestion as well as causing pain when being ridden🐎
We advise to have your horses teeth checked once a year, although some horses require six monthly check-ups🐴
If your horse’s teeth haven’t been checked in the last 12 months, get in touch today!
☎️ 01544 388262 (Mon-Fri, 9am - 5.30pm)
With the arrival of some well deserved hot weather, we must remember about our equines 🐴🫏
It’s important we do all we can to keep our horses, ponies and donkeys cool:
💦 Ensure they have access to a stable, field shelter or shade
💦 Regular hosing or sponging off with cool water
💦 Access to clean, fresh water
☀️ Don’t forget to apply sun cream to any pink noses!!
Do you own cats, dogs or something smaller? 🐱🐶🐰🐹
Or interested in seeing what we get up to day to day in the practice? 🩺
Head over to our small animal page Mortimer Vets for updates and information, where you’ll also be able to see the friendly faces of who you talk to on the phone 😀
👀Laminitis watch👀
Sadly we are seeing a few Laminitis cases at the moment 🌱
These are not all little ponies but big horses too 🐴
The laminitis is often linked to Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin resistance, or Cushings Disease 🧬
It is very important to act early and call the vet as a blood sample will help diagnose these conditions which generally involve management changes and often medical treatment 💉
Often X rays are needed to assess the position of the pedal bone and in some cases to help stop the pedal bone rotating or sinking 🦴
Pads are made out of dental impression material and applied to the bottom of the foot 👩🏼⚕️
Wheelbarrows aren’t just for mucking out and using around the yard 🐴
They’re also handy to carry the c**t castration equipment to the field 🩺👌🏼
Well done Rose Nesbitt Eventing 🐎👏🏼🤩
🐎Performance problems🐎
How do different problems affect our horses and ponies and their performance under saddle? 🤔
Sometimes changes are subtle and progress over time, making them harder to pick up on. Different injuries can often cause quite specific changes to how a horse performs 🩺
What changes might riders notice❓
🔸Changes in behaviour/temperament under saddle
🔹Getting closer to fences/refusing when they usually wouldn't
🔸Bucking/rearing
🔹Reluctance to move forward/track up
🔸Repeatedly going disunited in canter
🔹Lack of energy or power
🔸Increased respiratory noise during more strenuous exercise
As with people, different horses will vary in their pain threshold and this can make it either harder or easier to pinpoint a problem 🐴
A thorough examination and history will help to localise a problem to a specific body system - for example the musculoskeletal system or the cardiovascular system. Often there may be various stages to targeting and treating the specific cause as many symptoms will overlap 👩🏼⚕️
If you are concerned your horse's performance is reduced then a thorough examination will be the first stage in getting to the bottom of the problem. Call the office to book a visit or chat to one of the vets further about the issue 📞 01544 388262📞
Last weekend Rowena went on a first aid course 🚑
We’re all in safe hands as she passed with flying colours 🌟🙌🏼
☘️Grass sickness☘️
Grass sickness is a condition that every horse owner dreads having to encounter 🐴
The condition is thought to be caused by a toxin produced by clostridium bacteria, which can be found in the soil 🦠
Although uncommon, it is very severe. Generally; it tends to affect either very young or very old horses and more commonly males 🐎
The symptoms of grass sickness are often very similar to a severe colic;
🌱Horses will appear dull and depressed
🌱Some may flank watch/lay down to roll
🌱Often they will have patchy sweating
🌱Some may start to pour foul smelling stomach content from the nose
🌱Owners may also notice that the horse has difficulty swallowing
There is no specific treatment/cure and sadly the disease is generally fatal 😔
Very intensive supportive care is the best hope of survival in milder chronic cases but it is important to note that these horses will require long term management 👩🏼⚕️
Sometimes choke can be mistaken for grass sickness - but this is generally a mild condition that is easily managed 🩺
With little being known about the definitive cause of grass sickness it is pretty hard to prevent. Avoiding pastures where there have been previous cases of the condition might help to prevent further cases 🌿
Some of you may have met Kaz whilst she’s spent time with us on EMS over the last couple of years, gaining the important practical skills she needs alongside studying her Veterinary Degree at Surrey University 🩺
A couple of weeks ago (on her birthday of all dates) Kaz received the fantastic news that she’s passed all her exams and is now a fully qualified Veterinary Surgeon 👩🏼🎓
Huge congratulations Kaz 🥳🎉 very well deserved after years of hard work and dedication 👏🏼🌟
Wishing you all the best of luck in your veterinary career 🍀
Final week to get your cat microchipped before the new law that states all pet cats over the age of 20 weeks must be microchipped 🐱
⏰Make sure you get your cat microchipped by 10th June if they’re not already⏰
Give the practice a call and book your cat in to be microchipped 📞01544 388262📞
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Help a friend out Friday 🥰 Ever get an itch you can’t quite reach? No problem when you’ve got a friend that can itch it for you 🐴🙌🏼
Rowena’s been out and about wrapping up the final routine visits before Christmas 🎁 She had her apprentice Islay with her, learning the ropes… teach them young as they say! Whilst attending Henry Daly Racing carrying out some routine vaccinations and health checks, Row & Islay had the pleasure to head up and see a couple of horses out on the gallops 🐎 Have a lovely weekend everyone 🎄
It’s a good job Row remembered her wellies this morning! It’s going to be a wet day out and about for her today 🌧️ We hope all our clients and animals are keeping safe & dry ☔️
Seems like all of the team have been to Lincomb Equestrian this weekend!! Nothing like a bit of XC schooling to start the summer holidays!! Fantastic range of jumps to choose from - would highly recommend a visit 🐴
I had a lovely companion in the office today 🐈⬛ He enjoyed relaxing on the chair underneath our huge map!! The map is vital for us to be able to plan our visits and to sort out zone visits- which are half price 😉 🐴
This month is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month👩🏻⚕️ We would like to show our appreciation to our hard working Veterinary Nurses here at Mortimer Equine Vets ~ Ruth, Fi & Kerry 💙 Here Ruth gives you an insight into her role as a RVN🐴 Have you ever thought about a career in Veterinary Nursing? Ruth tells us all about how to get started ~ look out for some information in our stories too!😊
Anya is all kitted out for a summer of Pony Club competitions! 🐴 Let’s hope the branded clothing is lucky for us!🍀 Big thanks to Smart ThreadZ 🧵
Behind the scenes here at Mortimer Equine Vets HQ.👩🏻💻 This is the view from Ruth’s desk today! A busy to-do list brightened up by some fresh daffodils.💐
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