Stringer Equine Veterinary Surgeons

13/11/2024

The owner of lovely Pebbles here shared this post with us recently. Vet Harriet Ward worked hard alongside Pebble's dedicated owner and farrier over many months and we are delighted to see she is now doing so well! Keep it up Pebbles!

And thanks to her wonderful owners for sharing this update with us. We love hearing progress updates from our patients 🥰 feel free to share yours!

25/10/2024

Wow, wow, wow, what a fantastic crowd we had on Wednesday evening! Thank you all so much for coming out to listen to us, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed hosting you.

Asides from the 'microphone dance' by vet Flo, perhaps the highlight of the evening is to announce we raised an amazing *£610* for 🎉🎉 Thank you all for your generosity, and congratulations to all the lucky prize winners.

Thank you so much to all our prize sponsors:

22/10/2024

If your horse is showing their age, Cushing's could be the culprit. If your horse is over 10 years old, use the Cushing's checklist (https://www.careaboutcushings.co.uk/how-to-spot-it?cid=sm-f15743) to find out if they are showing any of the often missed signs of this disease.

In collaboration with we can offer FREE basal ACTH test laboratory fees. Ask any of our vets for more info if you have any concerns regarding your horse and Cushings (PPID). Usual visit and blood sampling fees will still apply.

21/10/2024

We've had to close the ticket bookings, so well done if you've secured your slot! We can't wait to see so many of our lovely clients and their guests on Wednesday 😊️

15/10/2024

It was a sell-out, but we've booked a bigger space! Final call this week to get involved in our client (and non-client) evening next Wednesday, let us know ASAP if you want to come along....

We have some fabulous additional raffle prizes donated by , and of course some goodies and packages from ourselves. All in aid of a great cause!

Come along, meet the team (old and new) and hear our top-tips for managing your horses through some of winter's challenges 🐴☃️

14/10/2024

A little reminder of our group dentals deal, get them booked in and ticked off 😉🐴

10/10/2024

Not booked your space at our 'winter prep' evening yet? They are going fast so don't delay, and feel free to bring along your equestrian friends too! Just under 2 weeks to go - 23/10/2024

A little teaser of some of the raffle prizes up for grabs on the night:

A Haygain Forager donated by Hestevard
All-weather facilities hire voucher (Gallops or Indoor/Outdoor Arenas) at Rathkenny Stud
A 1-1 Rider Pilates session with Ali Sizmur - Poise, Power, Performance
A Gotland Gin Experience Voucher
Two Raceday Tickets for the 24/25 season at Exeter Racecourse
A £20 voucher for Redpost Equestrian
A free bag of feed from Dengie Horse Feeds
An EQUIDRY Lite Exercise Sheet

Call, Email or WhatsApp us to book!

01/10/2024

Treating and managing of equine asthma involves a comprehensive approach that combines environmental management with medicine intervention. *More detail on preventative management and treatments will feature in our October client evening*

The environment is crucial in triggering and worsening symptoms. However, severe cases require medication to reduce inflammation and bronchoconstriction. This typically involves corticosteroids or bronchodilators administered orally, by inhalation, or intravenously.

27/09/2024

As promised, here are the confirmed details for our upcoming client evening. Get your place booked in ASAP! We hope to see many of you there for this a fun and informative night

Hestevard Exeter Racecourse Dengie Horse Feeds Ali Sizmur - Poise, Power, Performance EQUIDRY Redpost Equestrian

23/09/2024

📣📣📣 Full details coming later this week!

19/09/2024

Confirming a diagnosis of equine asthma involves taking samples during an endoscopic examination of the respiratory tract. Our fully portable endoscopy kit means this can be done wherever your horse is if needed! Diagnostics are essential because they allow vets to confirm an asthma diagnosis, ensure targeted treatments can be prescribed if needed, as well as determining and monitoring the severity of the condition.

18/09/2024

We are pleased to supply the full range of Hestevard equine supplements, with their scientifically formulated Professional range only available through veterinary practices. Two exciting new products available soon include Duraglow and OmegaPro for healthy skin and coats and supporting the immune system. You can view the full catalogue here: https://hestevard.com/ and place orders by emailing or calling our office

12/09/2024

Whether you have a performance horse or a companion pony, equine asthma can impact their wellbeing and performance. We'll be posting over the next few weeks to bring you some insight into this common condition, and tips to help your horse stay happy and healthy 🐴

Equine asthma is a chronic respiratory condition marked by airway inflammation and narrowing, causing coughing, nasal discharge and laboured breathing. It is primarily triggered by allergens such as dust, mould spores and pollens found in the horse’s environment. It can also be triggered by poor ventilation, management practices and exercise.

Signs can be mild, such as coughing at the start of exercise, but early recognition and management are crucial to prevent the condition from worsening.

Sudden-onset severe asthma symptoms are an equine emergency 🚨
Stringer Equine vets are here if you have any concerns about your horses' respiratory health.

03/09/2024

**EDIT - Wow, what a fantastic response - we've already run out! ❌Those who got in quick with a message these are going out in today's post. Don't forget to take your 'before' pictures and let us know how you get on 📸

Missed out? Watch this space... we have some plans in the making for autumn😉**

Has your horse or pony gained a few extra kilos with summer grazing this year? Weight management can be tricky, but keeping a healthy weight is a key part of keeping our equines fit and preventing the many health problems associated with equine obesity.

If you hope to use this autumn to get to grips with your equine friends waistline drop us a comment below or a PM - we have some handy free weight loss guides and weigh tapes available for our clients!

21/08/2024

13/08/2024

We now offer payment via Pay By Link. See below for more details.

26/09/2023

West Nile Virus case confirmed in the UK

Please do not panic - there is no direct spread between horses!

The risk at the moment in the UK is extremely low. However, it is likely with climate change, that we could start to see infected mosquitos in this country, in the future.

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a viral disease that can cause encephalitis, an infection of the brain and the spinal cord. Infection comes from being bitten by an infected mosquito, which are infected from diseased birds.

The majority of infected horses do not develop any signs, with less than 10% infected horses developing neurological signs, but these can be fatal.

There is a vaccine that could be considered for horses travelling to high-risk areas (including south and southeast Europe, USA). Please speak to your vet for more information. If you are travelling to these high-risk areas, rugs, netting and fly repellent can help to prevent mosquitos biting.

At this stage there is only one case, which needs properly investigating, and there is nothing for owners to do at this stage or to be too worried about.

13/09/2023

New Regulations coming into effect from September 1, 2023: Changes from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Two of the key changes that will affect horse owners are:

Any type of antibiotics or controlled drug can only be prescribed after your horse has had a physical examination by a vet. This applies to all antibiotics, including oral, injectable, and topical (creams and ointments).

Examples of controlled drugs are Ventipulmin, Codein and Gabapentin

Where an animal is under the care of more than one veterinary practice, those veterinary practices should keep each other informed of any relevant clinical information e.g. consultant dental or sports horse practitioners and other limited service providers.

These changes have been implemented to ensure the safeguarding of both animal and human health against the risks posed by excessive antibiotic usage and the development of resistance.

They will also aid in guaranteeing that antibiotics and some other medicines are prescribed solely when essential and when an alternate treatment is unsuitable.

Please do contact us or talk to one of our vets, if you have any questions.