Sounder Equine Lameness Clinic

12/06/2024

As of next week David is taking a well earned break for 1 week. The clinic will be closed for appointments but the phone and emails will still covered by Ruth for enquiries. Once David is back we’ll pay catch up with calls and videos.

30/05/2024

We bet you all have felt like this at some point. Another Thursday evening and another end to a busy busy week.

Thanks to everyone who has been patient in us getting back to you. We hope you all have a great weekend with whatever your plans maybe.

27/05/2024

Such tragic news. Our hearts go out to Georgie’s family and friends. 💔

10/05/2024

This is super exciting news and something we are pleased to have on our doorstep. A CT and the skill of the Nurses and clinicians that will offer this service at Bell will be invaluable to many of us. Exciting times ahead.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=863863895754626&id=100063930698155

Maidstone-based clinic first in world to install standing leg MRI scanner and claims to be UK’s number one to install Qalibra CT machine to produce

09/05/2024

And yet another busy week done here at sounder equine but driving home to the sun setting isn’t all bad.

Thanks to everyone for being patient and waiting for call backs, emails and appointments - we are getting to you all, we promise. Have a good weekend to you all.

02/05/2024

27/04/2024

Today is world Veterinary Day - Here’s a big thank you to all the vets and veterinary teams for all their dedication and hard work - Especially our very own David Sinclair 😜🌟 and thank you to our referral hospitals for supporting our cases.

27/04/2024

Sorry to all our followers for radio silence. Been busy battling the fire 😉.

We just wanted to share this from a good friend and old colleague. Such a fantastic course and tons of information which can help your horse and purse at the same time. 🙏🏻

Have a great weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/n5dUxWTe8DHkrA8D/?mibextid=WC7FNe

25/03/2024

Hi everyone,

My daughter Naomi is fundraising for Cancer Research UK. I wanted to share her JustGiving page, if you’d like to donate:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/naomi-sinclair-1706534970288?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fnaomi-sinclair-1706534970288&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_campaign=pfp-whatsapp.

Thank you 🙏🏻 xx

Help Naomi Sinclair raise money to support Cancer Research UK

28/02/2024

For all our younger followers who are doing your mocks and studying hard for GCSE’s here is a littler humour for you! Good luck and keep going ……. Your nearly there 📕📚📉🖊️

20/02/2024

It’s National love your pet day today 🥰❤️🥰 post a pic of your fur baby below ⬇️❤️

18/01/2024

Busy busy start to the year, but made easier when you have impeccably behaved ponies in like little “Betty” here. Standing very still on the blocks, unsedated, for her radiographs.

We find a lot of the horses and ponies we have in the clinic are calm and happy to stand for procedures. Maybe due to our peaceful surroundings or just that we bribe with lots of treats.

We hope your all keeping warm and enjoying some sunshine and dry albeit cold weather.🥶☀️☺️

19/12/2023

We have been very spoilt today by our lovely clients. Thank you to all for cards and gifts.

We are into the last few working days before the Christmas break. We are closed from Friday the 22nd as normal and will re-open on the Wednesday the 3rd of January.

May we take this opportunity to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

David, Ruth and Lizzie 🎄🎅🏻🎄

Please contact the phone should you have an emergency for any of our patients treated within the last 10days before the closure. There will be an emergency contact number in the answer phone message.

13/12/2023

What a lovely review ☺️
“You trust your vet and those who care for your animals. But when you’ve had work up’s from two different vets over a few years and been told to ‘crack on’, nothing is wrong with him. You start to think you are going mad! Let alone the opinions from non-qualified equine people. I went to David with a selection of smaller issues, which all together where a big issue. He listened first of all, and took note of the all the small details. He built a picture and carefully ruled out potential diagnoses one by one. I now have a diagnosis and a treatment plan. If I had carried on with ‘cracking on’, doing more ‘hill work/pole work’, I would have created more damage! We have a chance of giving my horse a better life now. I can’t thank David for his caring manor and ability to really listen to everything I was describing. Ruth was wonderful also, getting back to me quickly and listening to my woes on the phone. I was never judged and only ever listen to. Thank you both! Rebecca ”

06/12/2023

And we are coming to the end of yet another busy week, Thank you for keeping us busy and to our clients keeping us topped up with plenty of cakes and Christmas goodies 🍫🍬🧁☃️ We still have a busy few weeks ahead of us and we are now booking well into January 🤪Thanks for everyone’s support. Just to keep You informed we’ll be starting our Christmas break on December the 23rd and we’ll back up, ready and running on Wednesday the 3rd January 2024.

11/11/2023

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

01/11/2023

We hope you all manage to stay safe when storm Ciaran hits tomorrow. Typically we are in the costal direction tomorrow. 🌬️💦💨

The plan is to attend all calls as planned but please do let us know if your experiencing problems or know of any travel disruptions. We’ll keep you posted if we are experiencing delays. 🌬️💦💨


Stay safe 🐎

26/10/2023

🧾Housekeeping Notice🧾

We would like to remind all our valued clients that accounts need to be settled on the day of receiving the invoice please.

We understand that times are hard and for that reason since opening we have not increased our already competitively low prices for products or services and this will stay that way until the April 2024 review.

This said we do rely on accounts being settled promptly and in full. Insurance claims are accepted and we do not charge for processing them, but again the insurance companys pay out to clients within days whereas some take weeks, even months to settle with us so we appreciate that bills are settled by you with us and monies claimed form insurance companies directly.

Being a small business we do not have the time to chase unsettled payments and going forward an admin fee may have to be added to accounts that require extra time.

We do have the facilities to accept credit cards for quick payment and to ease the strain on clients budgets.

Thank you to all our clients that do settle promptly and the continued support we have from everyone going forward.

Ruth, David and Lizzie.
Sounder Equine.

26/09/2023

Ever feel like you’re a just constantly chasing your tail?? Yeah me too! 😬

Currently as busy as ever at the moment with regular and new clients, courses, my animals and trying to make a bit of time for myself (what’s that?!)

I have had a wild Saturday evening playing a huge amount of catch up with admin…I *think* I’ve got back to everyone, and my diary is looking pretty set for the coming month but I do have a bit of availability which I will post below. If you’re waiting for an appointment please give me a nudge, things can easily get missed and I can only apologise! Please drop me a message if you would like an appointment!

Current availability for October -

🐴Friday 6th (Ashford/Charing)
🐴Monday 9th (Dover/deal)
🐴Wednesday 11th (Sittingbourne)
🐴Wednesday 25th (Canterbury)

Whilst doing admin - just some house keeping - I’ve also made note of the fact I’m currently owed in excess of £700 🤦🏼‍♀️ I really can’t afford to keep having this happen each month. I really can’t stress enough that you pay your invoice on time…my dressage instructor takes payment on booking and as much as I don’t want to have to do that I think before long it is going to be my only option as it is very stressful to try and keep track! 😖

14/09/2023

🎉🥂🍾 And just like that …… it’s Year No.2 completed for Sounder Equine and what a busy one it’s been. So busy we very nearly missed marking the occasion.

So here’s to our clients and owners 😉. Thank you for putting your trust in us to look after you horses, ponies, donkeys and unicorns🐴🦄. Thank you for being patient with the admin, reports and late evening telephone calls.

And here’s to the years to come 🥂🍾🥂🎉

03/08/2023

We have seen a large number of cases of laminitis recently. Here’s a really useful guide to help if you are worried about your horse/pony. Call your vet out at the earliest signs, as the sooner you get a diagnosis the better your chances of solving it.

⚠️ LAMINITIS WARNING ⚠️

🌦️ The continued rainfall and warm conditions promote the ideal environment for grass growth 🌱

🐎 Laminitis can cause extreme pain, lameness and permanent damage to the hooves. Being aware of the more subtle signs of laminitis can help you act faster, resulting in more efficient diagnosis and treatment.

👀 Be extra vigilant with horses and ponies with metabolic conditions and those who are overweight, as this puts them at a greater risk of laminitis.

🔎 Just because a horse hasn’t had laminitis before doesn’t mean they can’t get it.

For more information visit 👉 https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/horse-health/equine-diseases/laminitis/

21/07/2023

**RETIRED SPORT HORSES WANTED**

In collaboration with the RVC, we are doing a research project looking at back movement in over 300 horses.

We are currently looking for 100 retired sports horses.

Can you help?

Do you know anyone who has a retirement centre who would be willing to help?

If you can, please let me know or email Kate Horan: [email protected]

🤓🤓

14/07/2023

Such a lovely review from a client of ours. Thank you for your kind words and for “VIP horse transport” for bringing in Bell.

" I met David and his Team in June and would like to thank you incredibly for your work and professionalism. Without a doubt, he is one of the best vets I have met in Poland and the UK. A sure and definite diagnosis, the most necessary examinations, a very good eye and a great patience with the patient and his owner and a lot of treats for the horse 🙂. Bell was so happy! Thank you very much! I wish there were only vets like you in the world. "

07/07/2023

And that’s the end of another busy week at Sounder Equine. The flowers are blooming, treats re stocked and time to chill over the weekend ready for next week.

As some of you know, We are allowing David and Lizzie a little holiday time with the family mid July. The phone will still be covered and we’ll do our best to answer any questions during this time.

Thank you to everyone who has been patient with us during this extremely busy period, if we still owe you a phone call, report or images then please do give us a gentle nudge.

Have a good weekend and enjoy the weather ☀️

27/06/2023

I think we can all relate to this one 🤦🏼‍♀️🥰.

31/05/2023

Yet another busy day at the clinic but made easier when the patient and owner turn up with this delicious handmade cake. A* for taste and effort 🥰🙏🏻👍🏻.

Thanks to everyone for your patience with waiting for appointments and us getting back to you. We are wading through all the emails, messages, videos and call backs but please do let us know if your expecting a call and we haven’t got back to you yet.

10/05/2023

To all Clients past and present.

We would like to thank you all for choosing us to help your four legged friends.

We are currently working at a 6 week wait for lameness work up appointments. We are working extra to try and reduce the time you have to wait and hopefully this will come down soon.

Please can we ask any of our previous/current clients who will need review appointments to contact us within plenty of time to get rechecks booked in so we are able to see you as planned during the rehab stage.

Thanks again for all your custom and continued support during this busy time,

Ruth and David.

10/05/2023

10/05/2023

For all clients due to visit us next week we have been informed today of a road closure affecting access to the clinic.

If your unable to get access from the main Staplehurst road (by the pub) you can access from the other end of Stilebridge lane via Underlyn Lane (towards Marden).

I have attached maps for your reference and we’ll try to keep you informed on the day 🙏🏻👌🏻

26/04/2023

*”Should I feed a supplement?”*

We have had a lot of people ask recently ”what supplements do you recommend?”

Previously we didn’t have a particular product in mind, however we have been pleased with the results of a supplement called Bozmerix and Hesterflex. We now have a few of our clients using both stages with positive results and comments from the wider veterinary community have been very encouraging.

Below are links attached to some literature and a 30% off voucher for all new orders.

Should you have any questions or require advice as to wether this supplement is right for your horse - please do call, message or email us and we’d be happy to help.

It is a veterinary only product so needs to be purchased through a veterinary practice to ensure it’s used for the right reasons. Both stages are also competition safe.

https://www.hestevard.com/freesample.html

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/989962881/