Cotts Equine Hospital

04/07/2025

It's Friday, so we have two important bits of information to pass onto you today.

Firstly, the on call line up for this weekend, which will consist of John in Cowbridge, Jack in Pembrokeshire and Holly in Swansea. Please call 01834 860871 if you need them, please do not call the Vet directly.

And secondly, the important matter of the winner of the Summer Pests bundle! Congratulations to Jan Rose ! Please contact us to arrange collection of your prize.

Thanks for all your entries - keep an eye out for the next competition. 🐴❤ Happy Weekend one and all.

02/07/2025

Its that time of the week again when James' offers some more advice in his blog, and this week, the obvious choice is Fly Control given the current run of weather we are experiencing.

And, just as we did last week, we have a fabulous bundle for one lucky winner - to help you get through the mid week hump, and keep your horse summer happy.

All you have to do, is name one of the four key strategies that James recommends for the control of Flies and also share your top tip for this summer irritation.

The winner will be selected at random on Friday morning at 9am.

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

https://www.cottsequine.co.uk/post/fly-control-protecting-your-horse-from-summer-pests

01/07/2025

We are looking for another Vet to join our team in the new Cowbridge Hospital.

If this sounds like a role you might be interested in, please click the link below, where further details can be found, and apply to :
[email protected].

Evie will also be happy to answer any questions if you have any.

Please share to anyone you think might be interested!

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

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 purpose-built clinic in Cowbridge, South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to become....

23/06/2025

Thank you for all your entries into the Equine First Aid mini competition! And thank you for making us smile with some of the comments too 😆

The draw has been pulled and our winner is.... Jo Sloper !

Congratulations Jo. Please can you contact the office to arrange pick up of your first aid kit?

Have a great day everyone. Keep an eye out for this weeks blog! 🐴

20/06/2025

James has been beavering away on our latest blog, and this week is offering tips and advice on creating a first aid kit for your horse.

As such, we have got together a first aid bundle, (pictured), for one lucky recipient, and all you have to do is answer the following question!

Name two essential items that James recommends for any first aid kit.

https://www.cottsequine.co.uk/post/equine-first-aid-essentials-what-every-horse-owner-should-have

Answer in the comments below and the winner will be randomly selected tomorrow.

Keep safe and alway be prepared!

13/06/2025

We are hiring! Reception / Administrative roles at both our Narberth and Cowbridge Hospitals.

Details can be found below. Please share far and wide to anyone that you think may be interested in this opportunity!

If you have any questions about these roles, please contact Evie Fowke on 01834 860871 for more information.

https://www.cottsequine.co.uk/post/reception---administrative-role-cowbridge-immediate-start

https://www.cottsequine.co.uk/post/temporary-reception---administrative-role-narberth-immediate-start

12/06/2025

Say hello and wave goodbye; a day of contrasts.

Very sad to say goodbye to Halil today, who has now completed his internship with us and heads off on his next adventure. Thank you for everything Halil, it has been an absolute pleasure! Wishing you the very best of luck for the future.

Meanwhile, arriving in Narberth for three months is Eliza, who many of you will know from our Cowbridge Hospital. We look forward to you meeting her. Welcome to Narberth Eliza!

12/06/2025

Well this one has just about stolen everyone's hearts. Making a good recovery and enjoying some TLC. ❤

In the spirit of posting the good, the bad and the downright gory…
Just as we were about ready to properly introduce Norman, Beth’s beautiful cob foal out of pride-and-joy Abergavenny Boneddiges and by Llanarth Fiery Jack, he had a freak accident. For some unknown reason, Bonnie and Eva decided they needed to come into the sheds today, and broke out of the field.

Beth spotted Norman and Eva’s foal Mary peeping out of the shed. By the time she got there, Norman had managed to fasten himself onto a hook used to close the shed door, with said hook going up into his lip and tearing approximately 10 centimetres into his face, ripping the muscle from the bone and severing several nerves. Thankfully, Granny Del was there and between them, they got him free, but by this point you could have fitted your hand in the hole in his gaping skin.

Fast-forwards to now, and gorgeous Norman is out of surgery, and hopefully has a decent prognosis as by some miracle, he can still drink and was starving hungry almost right away!

Thanks to Granny Del, to Georgina at Abbey Equine for her calm decisiveness, and to the team at Cotts Equine who are caring for him now. And thanks to Bonnie, who is quite simply, the most intuitive and incredible pony you could wish for at any time.

This breeding sure is a rollercoaster. Fingers crossed he makes it 🤞

05/06/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further!

Fun day for all the family at Scolton Manor and a chance to show exactly what your furry best friend is capable of at the fun dog show competition. 🐕🐩🐾 Cutest puppy? Dog with the prettiest eyes? Best rescue? And more!

Plus....
Cotton's Creche
Luke’s Ice Creams
Beachy's Desserts
Kaitlyn’s pet services
Wolfheart Design Dog Collars
Sharon’s kitchen
Doughlicious
Pembrokeshire Attractions
St John Ambulance Cymru Pembrokeshire
Guide Dogs Cymru
Dyfed-Powys Police doing a dog handling demonstration
Greenacres Rescue
Paul Sartori Foundation
Just Nice gifts
The Pembrokeshire Pet Bakery - Haverfordwest
Kilner Kreations
Pure West Radio

There will be music, food, bar, glittery tattoos and lots of fun!!

All while raising vital funds for the Pembrokeshire Branch of Guide Dogs Cymru. Please come along and support!

04/06/2025

We get asked a lot of questions about the procedure for insurance claims for your Horse, Pony and Donkey. With this is mind, there is now a guide on the website that provides a step-by-step reference point.

This can be found by either clicking the link below or going onto our website and clicking ‘Insurance Claims Procedures’ at the footer of the home page, in the ‘Policies and Extras’ section.

https://www.cottsequine.co.uk/_files/ugd/233fff_ae7c41daf42147438a04abecb7d03f86.pdf

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

04/06/2025

Its always nice to start the day with some good news, and today, that comes in the form of Ffion, whose hard work and dedication have paid off and she is now a fully qualified RVN. 🎓

Congratulations Ffion, you thoroughly deserve it and we are absolutely delighted!

30/05/2025

Wow. From then to now. The first clinic in Bridgend, to the next in Cowbridge and now our brand new hospital in Cowbridge. We’ve come a long, long way over the last few years and are so very excited to welcome you to our new premises over the coming weeks.

Speaking of the ‘now’, this weekend sees Katy in Cowbridge, Jack in Pembs and Theresa in Swansea all on call. Please call 01834 860871 if you need them. Please can we ask that you do not call the vet directly.

Thank you, and a very happy weekend to you all.