Kings Bounty Equine Practice

26/02/2025

With Kings Bounty Equine Practice closing on March 28, 2025, we want to let you know our nearest VetPartners equine practices.
For your reference, your nearest VetPartners equine practices are Stable Close Equine Practice, The Liphook Equine Hospital, Equivet Mobile Horse Veterinary Services and Mayes and Scrine. They offer all the same experienced, professional equine services you are used to and cover the Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex regions.

If you would like to register with any of the above VetPartners practices or another equine veterinary practice, we would be happy to pass your equine records on to your practice of choice.

Please email us at [email protected] or call us on 01420 520164 as soon as possible to arrange this.

13/02/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce that Kings Bounty Equine Practice will permanently close on March 28, 2025. Routine appointments will stop being scheduled from March 21, 2025.

This has been a very difficult decision to make, but due to a combination of circumstances and having explored all of the options available, we are sadly no longer able to continue providing equine services to our clients and patients.

We will of course be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please do call us on 01420 520164 or send us an email at [email protected], if you would like to chat to our team.

04/02/2025

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗘𝗜 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

The FEI have introduced a new requirement for the recording of Influenza vaccinations for FEI registered horses.

From 3rd February 2025 onwards, all FEI registered horses must have their vaccination registered on the FEI HorseApp by your vet, at the time of vaccination (ie whilst attending the horse).

To help with this new requirement, if you have an FEI registered horse, please ensure the following is done for their next vaccination:

🔹Ensure that the horse's passport is present at the time of vaccination
🔹Please update the horse's previous vaccination records on the FEI HorseApp, prior to the day of next vaccination
🔹It may be necessary to photograph both sides of the horse to confirm identification on the app, so please ensure any rugs are able to be removed during the appointment

A guide to adding historical vaccinations can be found here: https://howto.fei.org/content/5/311/en/how-to-add-a-new-vaccination-and-use-the-fei-horseapp-during-the-vaccination-process.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawIPHFlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZqr6noI2MgrhtJmFvHZgmoP9eMC7qrC9BHzoQ8kiHgQgaZxlrhJXQFsag_aem_Ekz2_I3westyXfm3j2QVKw

Kings Bounty Equine Practice
01420 520 164

FEI How To platform

03/02/2025

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆

Amy saw this pony last week after he became injured in the stable. His ear was badly damaged with the wound extending almost the whole way around his ear and all the way down to cartilage. He was understandably extremely sore and head shy during assessment but after pain relief, sedation and local anaesthetic, he proved to be a perfect patient and stood quietly for the wound to be cleaned and stitched up.

We are pleased to report that he is healing well, and is reportedly back to his usual cheeky self!

If you discover a wound on your horse or pony that is deep, bleeding, near a joint, tendon sheath or eyes, remember to contact your vet as soon as possible so they can advise if a visit is required and the best possible treatment.

Kings Bounty Equine Practice
01420 520 164

30/01/2025

🦷𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎🦷

Dental health is essential to your horse’s overall health, but not all horses with tooth issues show obvious signs. However, there are a few common signs to watch for:

🦷 Difficulty chewing or dropping food
🦷 Bad breath
🦷 Head shaking or tilting
🦷 Sensitivity to the bit
🦷 Weight loss or poor condition
🦷 Excessive salivation

Remember, some horses may not show any of these signs but could still have dental issues. Regular dental exams, typically every 6-12 months, are the best way to catch potential problems early. Don't wait for signs – your horse's dental health matters!

Schedule a dental exam with us today to help keep your horse comfortable and healthy.

Kings Bounty Equine Practice
01420 520 164

28/01/2025

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘂𝘀 - 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲?

You may be aware that there has recently been a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Hampshire, resulting in a pregnant mare aborting at 10 months gestation.

In line with the British Equine Veterinary Association, we recommend that the following groups of horses should be vaccinated for EHV as part of their routine healthcare:

🔹Young horses aged between 6 months and 5 years
🔹Horses in contact with pregnant mares
🔹Horses kept at yards with frequent movement of horses on/off the premises
🔹Horses which frequently attend events where they are in close contact with other horses
🔹Pregnant mares at 5, 7 and 9 months of gestation

If you would like further information about starting to vaccinate your horse for EHV please call us on 𝟬𝟭𝟰𝟮𝟬 𝟱𝟮𝟬 𝟭𝟲𝟰 or check out our helpful fact sheet on our website:

https://kingsbountyequine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/KB-EHV-Fact-Sheet.pdf

24/01/2025

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆

Amy was recently called to visit a horse that sustained a large hock wound following an incident in the field.

The horse's owner sensibly contacted the practice immediately as she was concerned about how close the wound was to the hock joint.

After clipping and cleaning the area, Amy collected a sterile joint sample from the hock joint underlying the wound which was taken immediately to the laboratory for analysis.

Luckily, although the wound was deep and large, the laboratory results confirmed that the it did not enter the hock joint. The leg was bandaged and the horse has been kept box rested whilst the wound heals.

If the results had shown infection of the hock joint, then referral to hospital for surgical treatment of a septic joint would have been advised.

The second image below highlights "danger" areas for wounds in horses. If a wound is over a joint or synovial structure or near the eyes, then veterinary attention should be sought to confirm if there is underlying damage that may require further treatment.

01420 520164
[email protected]

23/01/2025

𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗗 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀

PPID is strongly linked to laminitis due to hormonal imbalances. Overproduction of hormones like ACTH leads to elevated cortisol, which can cause insulin dysregulation- a key risk factor for laminitis. Increased cortisol and other hormonal changes also weaken the hoof laminae, making horses with PPID more prone to laminitis. Managing both conditions is crucial to reducing this risk.

22/01/2025

𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚'𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕

Do you know how many teeth the average horse or pony has?

20/01/2025

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬

Some of the team managed to get together for a quick cuppa and cake to turn Blue Monday into Brew Monday here at Kings Bounty.

We even managed to pin Liz down with her usual fix of strong coffee for a quick picture!

15/01/2025

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁!

14/01/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀?

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), or Equine Cushing’s Disease, is a hormonal disorder caused by pituitary gland dysfunction, leading to excess hormone production. Early detection and treatment can manage symptoms and improve affected horses' quality of life.
The pituitary gland regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction by responding to signals from the hypothalamus. In PPID, its middle section becomes overactive, increasing production of hormones like ACTH.

Keep an eye out for our regular posts on Cushings (PPID) as part of The PPID Project!

Kings Bounty Equine Practice
01420 520 164

13/01/2025

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

During winter, many horses experience increased joint stiffness, which can lead to discomfort and a higher risk of injury.

To keep your horse comfortable and injury-free:
1. Warm-up: Start with a proper warm-up to improve blood flow
2. Stay active: Encourage daily movement to maintain flexibility
3. Use appropriate blankets and leg wraps

We also recommend using a joint supplement to optimise the health and strength of joints. Feel free to call to find out more about the range of veterinary approved supplements that we stock, or you can find further information on our website: https://kingsbountyequine.co.uk/veterinary-products/

01420 520 164
[email protected]

09/01/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲?

Did you know up to 50% of equines in the UK are overweight?

Obese horses and ponies are considered to be one of the most serious concerns of welfare in UK leisure horses. Obesity can have a detrimental effect on joint and orthopaedic health, respiratory health as well as links to laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome.

We tend to find most owners are aware their horse is overweight, and aware of the risks, however they require help making a plan for weight loss. Winter is the perfect time to diet your horse due to reduced grazing, so here are our top tips to help you get your horse's weight back on track for 2025!

🔹Exercise: a little bit is better than none at all! So go for that weekend hack, take your horse for a hand walk or put the water trough at the top of the hill- every little bit helps.
🔹Don't over rug: Either turn out naked, or clip and lightly rug in a waterproof sheet if required. This will help to promote weight loss.
🔹Cut out all unnecessary feed including hard feed, chaff and treats. A forage only diet is much easier to monitor and adapt for weight loss.
🔹 Start to weigh your horse's hay: A horse in light work, aiming for weight loss, only needs 1.5-2% body weight in forage per day - for an average 14.2hh cob, this is about 6-8 kg of forage (hay, grass and chaff) per 24 hour period. Weigh what you are currently feeding and start to make adjustments, remembering that they are also grazing in the field...
🔹Soak your hay: soaking for at least 8 hours (after weighing) will help reduce the nutritional content of your horse's hay, helping promote weight loss. Remember to use fresh water for each soak.
🔹 Use a weigh bridge or weigh tape: By having a weekly weigh in, you'll be able to monitor any improvements and this will help keep you (and your horse!) on track!
🔹Carry out a regular body condition score to assess your horse: See our guide in the photo above or ask your vet to demonstrate when they next visit.
🔹 Set an exercise goal: For example aim to ride 100km during January or trying a new hacking route each weekend.

If you would like some tailored information about dieting your horse, please contact us or speak to our vets at their next visit.

01420 520 164
[email protected]

08/01/2025

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁

Horses are prey animals and their eyes have adapted to reflect this. The positioning and size of their eyes gives horses an impressive field of view of 350 degrees. They also have excellent night vision and the ability to detect and focus on distant objects.

07/01/2025

𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝘁

Eye disorders can be an emergency and if you notice any of the following then you should contact your vet.

👁 A tightly or partially closed eye
👁 Discharge or excessive weeping from one or both eyes
👁 Reddening of the conjunctiva
👁 Swelling of the upper or lower eyelid
👁 Cloudy blue / white / yellow appearance to the surface of the eye
👁 Any wounds close to the eye

Horse's eyes are large and protrude from their heads making them easy to damage. An early assessment will mean any appropriate treatment is able to be started as soon as possible which will help towards the best outcome for your horse.

For further information on common eye disorders have a read of our clinical fact sheet on our website:https://kingsbountyequine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/KB-Ocular-Disorders-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Kings Bounty Equine Practice
01420 520 164
[email protected]

03/01/2025

A slightly different audience watching Liz during a routine visit this morning meant she had to stop for cuddles and a photo!!