Cotts Equine Hospital

07/10/2025

Goodbye to the lovely, super-efficient, Cara.

Cara has looked after the yard and stables (which as we all know is work that involves a lot of hard graft!), and has been worth her weight in gold. Thank you for everything, you will be missed here.

We wish you every success in your new venture. Keep us posted! Exciting times ahead.

03/10/2025

Twenty years ago, two fresh-faced Graduates and a little black dog called Fang, started on an adventure. Neither knew where it would take them or what would happen, but they knew one thing - they wanted to build Wales’ first Equine Hospital.

Cotts has come a long, long way since those days, and Graham and John have been joined by Richard, Shaun, Holly, and James along the way as the practice has grown. From its small roots in the Portacabin’s in Narberth, to the opening of the first hospital, then the addition of Swansea and later Cowbridge, to now, the fabulous new hospital in Cowbridge. Suffice it to say that things turned out pretty well.

The highlights are too many to mention; we’d be here all day. They cover the board - from the smaller ones to the ‘pinch yourself’ moments (Ok, so please allow us a moment on THAT visit today. It is our birthday!). And yes, it hasn’t always been easy, but it has been worth every second.

Of course, none of this is possible without the team that works tirelessly to make things happen, and we have been phenomenally blessed to have THE best people working at Cotts over the years. We are so very thankful to each and every one of you - past and present. Your commitment, enthusiasm, and drive are what make Cotts the practice it is.

And as for our clients, well, what can we say?! You truly are second to none, and we are very grateful for your loyalty and belief in us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

20 years. Wow. There seems to be little else left to say except here's to the next 20, and Happy 20th Birthday to us! Enjoy the reel - you might recognise a few faces!

24/09/2025

*NEW HOSPITAL UPDATE!*

We've come a long way since our last video, so we thought it was about time that James did another tour with you and talked about where we are at and what is to come over the next couple of months. We hope you are as proud of the new hospital as we are. Exciting times!

Over to you James....

23/09/2025

We are ! We are on the search for an Equine Veterinary Assistant for a 6-month sabbatical cover in our Narberth Hospital.

All details are in the link below, but if you have any questions, please email [email protected] for more information.

https://www.cottsequine.co.uk/post/equine-veterinary-assistant-6-month-sabbatical-cover

Are you passionate about horses and looking for a rewarding role in a supportive team? Cotts Equine, a busy and friendly equine veterinary practice based in beautiful Narberth, Pembrokeshire, is looking for an Equine Veterinary Assistant to join us for a 6-month sabbatical cover.What the job involve...

23/09/2025

Strangles is highly contagious bacterial infection that can seriously affect horses and, quite rightly, causes huge concern amongst owners.

Today, Graham builds on our post from yesterday and explains both testing and control strategies.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.

Further link in comments.

20/09/2025

Following a rise in enquiries regarding current strangles in the South Wales area, we are resharing some information that may be helpful on our website. You can access this by clicking on the link below. It includes an overview written by our medicine specialist Shaun and a leaflet issued by the British Horse Society, which details symptoms to look out for within.

https://www.cottsequine.co.uk/post/strangles-what-you-need-to-know

One of the key issues in the spread of Strangles is the acceptance of new horses onto a yard with the results from only one negative blood test. However, this blood test alone does NOT detect asymptomatic carriers and as such, we would encourage our clients to test using guttural pouch wash samples submitted for PCR instead.

This is a complicated and understandably concerning topic, and we are aware that the information can seem overwhelming. To that end, please be aware that if you have any concerns or questions at all, please call us. We are here to help.

19/09/2025

After 7 years, it is Katy’s last day with us today as she moves on to pastures new.

Katy has been by our side through the growth and transition of the practice and will leave a huge hole in the team. Known as the quiet, conscientious one, she has an innate ability to calm any situation - be it human or equine.

We know that she will also be missed by so many of you, but we also know that you will join us in wishing her all the very best of luck in her new role. They are very lucky to have her.

Good luck and stay in touch Katy, you’re going to be a huge success in your new job. Thank you for everything.

18/09/2025

The change in any season can present different points of concern for horse owners, and the recent, rather rapid move from Summer to Autumn is no different - especially given the fairly dramatic weather change.

Following a number of calls from clients about the risks of fallen acorns potentially ingested by horses, Graham is addressing winter grazing with an emphasis on this issue - the likelihood of a horse eating them, what might happen should they eat them, and what you can do to help prevent it from happening.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.

*And yes, we were also wondering where his coat is in that wind..

12/09/2025

What a day! Today James attended the BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association) congress to share information about our CT scanner with fellow vets, and was invited to meet Princess Anne at the presidents lunch because of his excellent work in assisting BEVAs Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group.

What an honour!

11/09/2025

Come and join our growing practice!

Please share if you know anyone that you think may be suitable for this role - Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join our ambulatory team based in Swansea.

Details are on the link, but please get in touch if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you!

https://www.cottsequine.co.uk/post/equine-veterinary-surgeon-join-our-proudly-independent-practice-1

Looking to thrive in a supportive, progressive, and friendly environment? Come and join us at Cotts Equine.We are seeking a full-time equine veterinary surgeon to join our growing ambulatory team, based at our clinic in Swansea, South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to become a valued member....

10/09/2025

The new Cowbridge Hospital continues to take shape with our latest recruits, and we are very excited to introduce you to two fabulous additions to the practice - Ashton and Jasmine.

Ashton has joined the team as our Practice Business Assistant, primarily supporting Cowbridge, but also assisting at our Swansea and Narberth sites.

Jasmine joins the veterinary team, having spent the last two years working at a busy hospital in Berkshire, gaining experience in a fast-paced clinical environment following her graduation from Cambridge University.

Both are looking forward to meeting you in due course, as much as we are sure you are looking forward to meeting them.

Welcome to you both. We are delighted to have you join the team.

23/08/2025

Start of another beautiful day at Broomes Event Centre for Day 2 of the Chepstow 2* International, which has seen John, James, Kelly and Nicola on duty.

Wishing all competitors the very best of luck and an enjoyable day.