Merry Christmas from Kings Bounty Equine Practice
Wishing you, your families and horses a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year!
Remembrance Day 2024
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On Remembrance Day, our hearts and minds naturally turn to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to their countries. We stand in solemn tribute to their sacrifices, the freedoms they defended, and the world they helped shape.
Yet, amidst the stories of human heroism, there is another group of often forgotten heroes - the animals who played an indispensable role in times of conflict.
Throughout history, animals have stood alongside soldiers, offering their unwavering support and courage in the face of danger. Their contribution to the war efforts is immeasurable and worthy of our remembrance on this solemn day.
Perhaps the most iconic of these animal heroes are the war horses. They carried soldiers into battle, often charging into the chaos and danger with incredible bravery. These magnificent creatures formed an unbreakable bond with their riders, providing not only transportation but also comfort and companionship in the darkest of times.
Thousands of horses fell on the battlefields during World War I, their sacrifice a testament to their loyalty.
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Corneal Ulcer
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Amy recently attended this pony who was found with her eye tightly closed when brought in from the field. Following some sedation and application of fluorescein dye, examination revealed a small, shallow corneal ulcer (look for the green patch on the eye).
The pony was successfully treated with topical antibiotic eye ointment and pain relief and was kept in a darkened stable (as sore eyes are very light sensitive). Reassessment a week later revealed a healed and pain free eye!
Corneal ulcers most commonly occur following trauma to the eye (eg a foreign body such as some shavings or hay). Horse's will often present with a closed or partially closed eye, swelling around the eye and some discharge from the eye.
Without appropriate veterinary treatment, corneal ulcers have the potential to worsen quickly and are very painful for the horse. If you have any concerns about your horse's eyes then veterinary attendance should be sought as soon as possible.
Dental Pathology
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Routine dental care helps identify and monitor pathology including diastemas (gaps between teeth), caries (tooth decay), gingivitis (gum disease) and fractures (as seen in the video). If identified and treated early, the chance of progression to more serious pathology can be reduced.
We recommend all horses and donkeys have a dental examination at least annually, or more frequently for youngsters and golden oldies.
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Clint Evening 15th April
Remember to book your place to join us on Monday 15th April for our client evening on ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐
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Call or email the office on 01420 520164 or [email protected] to book your place and enjoy the amazing homemade cakes!!
Beat the Winter Blues Giveaway Winner!
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Thank you to everyone who entered our 'Beat the Winter Blues' giveaway!
Congratulations Sapphire Kattenhorn, we will be in touch to arrange for your prize to be delivered!
London International Horse Show
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To end a busy week, Liz is up in London attending a CPD course looking at the ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ก ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฌ.
The course, which has been attended by vets from all over the country, is being run alongside London International Horse Show meaning delegates were able to attend the show and watch the FEI Dressage World Cup last night!
We hope you all have a fun weekend planned with your horses and that everyone is starting to get into the Christmas spirit!
