Tyrrells Equine Clinic

04/02/2025

💉🐴Get your horses 1st Strangles Vaccine in March and get the 2nd one FREE in April ......

1st vaccine £60inc VAT + visit fee were applicable

Contact the clinic to book - 01763 287744

Any questions??? Comment or drop us a message

27/01/2025

A BIG thank-you to everyone who turned out in support of the for our info evenjng with shopping!!

Vet Hanna, gave an informative presentation on strangles and the latest in prevention 😷 and Dengie Horse Feeds provided their top tips for feeding the sick horse 🌱🐴

Well done to all our raffle winners who won fabulous gifts from The Horse Diva, New Blue Stables and Clare Hobson Racing👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Plus many thanks to Half Halt Equestrian for providing us with our equestrian fashion fix 💅🏻
The evening raised over £400 for 💜🤍🥳

Team Campbell Eventing 💜🤍

23/01/2025

🔎🗺🐴Are you a horse owner based in......

Newnham, Bygrave, Caldecote, Hinxworth, Ashwell, Barley, Barkway, Nuthampstead, Reed, Therfield, Kelshall, Sandon, Rushden, Redhill, Cumberlowe Green, Luffenhall, Wallington or Weston?

Meet PCSO Hannah Moss👮‍♀️👋........

Hannah is the rural crime officer for the Royston area and responsible for the local Horse Watch Scheme. If you would like to be kept updated on the equine related crime in the above villages, please email [email protected] to be signed up for alerts.

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22/01/2025

Last call for our information evening this Friday 📣

15/01/2025

Have you heard about our information evening?

We are raising money for the Georgie Campbell Foundation 💜🤍 Team Campbell Eventing Check out some of the fabulous raffle prizes below ⬇⬇⬇

At Steeple Morden Village Hall, SG8 0PD on Friday 24th January. Doors Open from 6pm. Talks from 7pm.

🦄 Open to all
🦄 Refreshments provided
🦄 Shop the Half Halt Equestrian collection
🦄 Talk to a Dengie Horse Feeds nutritionist

Talks -

🐴 An introduction to Strangles and Vaccination - including how to prevent and manage the disease
🐴 Top tips for feeding the sick horse

To reserve a place drop Tyrrells Equine Clinic a message 😊

07/01/2025

Would you like to ⬇️ …….

1) Know how to prevent and manage strangles 💦

2) Support The Georgie Campbell Foundation 💜🤍 Team Campbell Eventing

3) Shop the Half Halt Equestrian collection 👖👚💁🏼‍♀️

4) Win some fabulous raffle prizes including….

✨ Base layer and bobble hat from Half Halt Equestrian
✨ A voucher for use of the gallops Clare Hobson Racing 🐎
✨ A goody bag from Dengie Horse Feeds 🌱

Plus treats from The Horse Diva 🩷 and LeMieux and much more…….

5) Speak to a nutritionist and learn top tips for feeding the sick horse with Dengie Horse Feeds 🌱

Then come to our client evening!! At Steeple Morden Village Hall, SG8 0PD on Friday 24th January 🐴

07/01/2025

Would you like to ⬇️ …….

1) Know how to prevent and manage strangles 💦

2) Support The Georgie Campbell Foundation 💜🤍 Team Campbell Eventing

3) Shop the Half Halt Equestrian collection 👖👚💁🏼‍♀️

4) Win some fabulous raffle prizes including….

✨ Base layer and bobble hat from Half Halt Equestrian
✨ A voucher for use of the gallops Clare Hobson Racing 🐎
✨ A goody bag from Dengie Horse Feed 🌱

Plus treats from The Horse Diva 🩷 and LeMieux and much more…….

5) Speak to a nutritionist and learn top tips for feeding the sick horse with Dengie Horse Feeds 🌱

Then come to our client evening!! At Steeple Morden Village Hall, SG8 0PD on Friday 24th January 🐴

Independently owned equine veterinary clinic in rural Hertfordshire.

20/12/2024

STRANGLES!!!!!

Few words cause panic among equestrians like the word ‘strangles.’ In terms of fear factor, its right up there with ‘colic’ and ‘laminitis’ but how much do you know about Streptococcus Equi (Strangles)?

What is strangles? What is false strangles? What is the difference between a horse being ill with strangles and a horse being a carrier of strangles? And most importantly what can you do to prevent it?

Join Hanna Hoyle BVetMed, MRCVS and the rest of Tyrrells Equine Clinic for an evening in which we update you on all things Strangles including a recap on what it is, what the implications are if your horse is exposed and the latest in minimising the risks to your horse.

Whilst this evening will predominately focus on Strangles discussion around bio-security will naturally have overlap with other infectious diseases.

Open to all - Friday 24th January 7 - 8.30pm at Steeple Morden Village Hall, SG8 0PD – Please contact 01763 287744 / [email protected] to book a space

04/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who got involved with our October Gastroscopy Clinic. It was a pleasure to meet you all and your lovely horses. Of the 7 horses scoped for showing signs and symptoms ulcers, 5 were found to have varying degrees of ulceration and went on to treatment.

A special shout out has to go to our fantastic vets Iris Maric-Mur BSc, BVetMed, PGDip, Oliver Newman BVMedSci, BVMBVS, MRCVS, Licia Yeo BSc, DVM, MRCVS and Juliette Edmonds BVSc,MRCVS without their time and expertise it wouldn’t have been possible.
Thank you also to our RVNs Maggie Godman and Louisa Taylor for their fantastic organisation of the clinic ensuring as always the days ran smoothly.

The Gastroscopy Clinic has always proved really popular with our clients and although this is the last one for this year, keep your eyes peeled for more dates in 2025 👀

30/10/2024

Fireworks night is fast approaching and we know that brings with it a number of challenges for our horse owners.

Here are a few tips to try and make fireworks night as safe as possible for you and your horses:

✨Don’t wait until the night to find out what displays are happening around you, take time to do some research, chat to your neighbours and ask on social media to find out when and where displays might be happening.

✨It may be advisable to have someone at the yard supervising the horses if you know a particular display is happening, if you share a yard with other people you could do this on a bit of a rota.

✨If you are particularly worried about how your horse might react to fireworks contact the office on 01763 287744 and we will be happy to discuss this with you and go through the options for calmers and oral sedation.

✨Have your emergency numbers handy, at Tyrrells we provide a 24/7 emergency call out service and the ‘on call’ vet is always contactable on 01763 287744.

We hope all our clients are able to safely enjoy the fun of bonfire night and that these tips help to make it a less stressful experience for our equine friends!

28/10/2024

Thursday was a busy day, with these two handsome chaps among those in for our gastroscope clinic 😍🐴Thank you to all the client who bought horses in! We are looking forward to doing all again this week.

14/10/2024

Once diagnosed the treatment options for gastric ulcers can be very effective, the pictures in this post show two different horses both after 4 weeks of treatment. In both cases we were very pleased to see a dramatic improvement both on gastroscopy and in the clinical presentation of the horse. The owners of both these horses successfully implemented the recommended treatment plan and management changes and WOW what a difference they were able to make in a short space of time!

We have a couple of spaces for our Gastroscopy Clinic if you are interested in booking in your horse. Please contact the office on 01763287744 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or via email [email protected] and we will be happy to discuss this with you further.

01/10/2024

🐴 Spaces are filling up fast 🐴
On the mornings of Thursday 24th and Thursday 31st October 2024 we will be having another Gastroscopy clinic in partnership with BOVA UK.
On these days we will be offering an initial gastroscope here at the clinic at a reduced price of £140.00 without livery or £160.00 including livery. This will include:
* A full gastroscopy examination
* Any sedation required
* A report of our findings with pictures and management advice going forward
* Plus, a selection of refreshments for you to enjoy during your horse’s procedure
There will also be the opportunity for reduced price treatment should your horse be diagnosed with gastric ulcers.

To book contact the office on 01763287744 or via email [email protected] and we will be happy to get you booked in! spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis

24/09/2024

Following the popularity of our Gastroscopy clinic in April we are giving others the opportunity to grab this great offer once again and opening up our fantastic facilities.

On the mornings of Thursday 24th and Thursday 31st October 2024 we will be having another Gastroscopy clinic in partnership with BOVA UK.

On these days we will be offering an initial gastroscope here at the clinic at a reduced price of £140.00 without livery or £160.00 including livery. This will include:
- A full gastroscopy examination
- Any sedation required
- A report of our findings with pictures and management advice going forward
- Plus, a selection of refreshments for you to enjoy during your horse’s procedure

There will also be the opportunity for reduced price treatment should your horse be diagnosed with gastric ulcers.

Horses have many ways of telling us they may be suffering with digestive discomfort so gastric ulcers can present in a number of different ways. Common things to look out for include:
- Poor performance – Resistance to certain aids - Reluctance to go forward
- Grumpy Temperament – Girthyness – discomfort when grooming / tacking up
- Dull appearance – poor coat condition – trouble keeping on condition / weight
- Picky appetite – slow eating
- Recurrent colic symptoms
- Behavioural changes – stress / aggression
- Wind sucking or crib biting – teeth grinding

These can all be clinical signs that your horse may be suffering with gastric ulcers. Each horse is an individual the presentation of these signs varies significantly so just because your horse may not be exhibiting a severe reaction does not mean that they don’t have consequential ulceration.
If you recognise any of these signs in your own horse then now is the perfect time to take advantage of our reduced priced gastroscopy clinic.

To book contact the office on 01763287744 or via email [email protected] and we will be happy to get you booked in! spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

17/09/2024

Calling all horse owners 📣

From colic, to wounds or laboured breathing to choke, be refreshed on the latest in equine health. Whether tackling minor ailments/injuries or managing a more serious situation whilst waiting for the vet to arrive, know what to do with our equine first aid course.

Available at your yard, for groups of 8 - 20 horse owners. This lecture-demo is designed to help you feel confident dealing with whatever your horse has gone and done this time! 🤦‍♂️

The duration of the course is 2.5-3 hours and yards will need to be able to provide a indoor area for the lecture as well as a willing horse or pony to assist with demonstrations. £45 per person.

For more information or to book please contact the clinic on 01763 287744 / [email protected]

12/09/2024

🐴💔 Equine Euthanasia

The subject no one wants to discuss…..

The often heart-breaking decision to put-to-sleep a beloved equine friend is one that almost all horse owners will encounter at some stage. Whilst this is an emotive subject, making this decision when the time is right, forms another part of your ongoing care for this animal and responsibilities as a horse owner. Being well informed ahead of time and even having an idea of what your wishes may help the process to run smoothly when the time comes. Below we discuss some of the factors to consider -

⛅Calling it a day….

In some circumstances your horses suffering will require he or she to be put to sleep there and then and you will have little choice on timing. In other situations, where it is possible to keep the horse comfortable in the short term, you may be able to plan the put-to-sleep exactly as you would like. In situations where it is not readily apparent that it is or is not time, it will be for you to make a judgement call. This is a highly personal decision and you as the horse’s owner or carer will know them the best and what is right for them. In circumstances where it is not clear cut it can be useful to refer to pain scoring charts and the Animal Welfare Acts Five Freedoms. The Five Freedoms are an evidence-based framework to ensure an animals physical and mental needs are met. They include freedom from hunger, thirst, discomfort, pain, and freedom to express normal behaviour.

Method

Whichever method you choose for your horse’s euthanasia it will be carried out by a trained, experienced, compassionate professional. The choice to opt for an injection or a pistol euthanasia is entirely personal. The injection is administered by a veterinary surgeon and renders the horse unconscious and simultaneously stops the heart. The modern-day drug used for this purpose is highly effective and without the historical side effects of which some owners are aware. Pistol euthanasia is carried out by a specialist in fallen stock or the local hunt. Some veterinary surgeons offer this service also. There are several factors you may wish to consider when deciding between injection and pistol euthanasia –

- Are you planning to be with your horse during or after the procedure? There is no right or wrong answer, some owners want to stay with their animal others want to say their goodbyes and take themselves away.
- What is your horse’s temperament? Vets will provide sedation prior to administering the euthanasia drug to ensure the procedure is as calm as possible. Where it is appropriate the vet can attend to provide sedation to a pistol euthanasia also. However the procedure is carried out, the professionals involved will take steps to ensure it is done so calmly.
- What are the finances? Most fallen stock specialists will include the cost of pistol euthanasia in with the price of disposal or cremation saving on the additional cost associated with a vet attending.
- Is your horse needle shy? Only in very extreme cases would it not be possible to euthanise a horse by injection if that is the owners preferred option. Intravenous, Intramuscular, and oral can all be used as appropriate. Additionally, horses that are unwell will often be more compliant in temperament.

What happens on the day?

When it has been elected to put-to-sleep by injection and it has been possible to arrange the appointment in advance, we will agree a time that you would like the vet to attend. This will often be a time of day when your yard is quieter and that those important to the horse can be present. On arrival the vet will ask if you would like to stay for the procedure and if so, explain what will happen. Where the euthanasia is unexpected the vet will still talk you
through the procedure and the decision to be present or otherwise.

Where you have chosen a pistol euthanasia, we can still help make the arrangements be it a pre-arranged euthanasia or an unexpected event. We work with several specialists in fallen stock and can obtain estimates and book an appointment on your behalf. Alternatively, we can provide details for you to contact these companies or the local hunt directly.

Many owners like to spend some time with their animal once they have passed. For this reason, we will often arrange the collection company to arrive an hour or so after the vet. We usually do not recommend that owners stay for the collection process.

🌈 What happens afterwards?

Options after your horse is collected include an individual cremation with full or token ashes returned or communal cremation with token or no ashes. A variety of caskets, baskets, urns, or tubes for scattering are available. The local hunt and some collection companies will offer recycling. In terms of expense, an individual cremation with full ashes will be costliest and the least expensive option is recycling. Again, the right choice will vary between owners.
Mane, tail, and shoes can be kept as keep sakes and can be taken by the vet or collection company if required. There are range of options for personalised jewellery with hair or ashes, plated or painted horse shoes to have as keep sakes.

Other considerations…..

- Location – The place where you chose to have your horse put to sleep will ideally be somewhere they are familiar with and feel relaxed as well as being somewhat private. The location will need to have good accessibility for the collection company which will usually have a small lorry or 4 x 4 and trailer. Sometimes a horse cannot be moved and it will be necessary to put he or she down where they are found e.g. in a stable. In these situations, the collection company will need to be informed so they can bring extra personnel or advise on appropriate measures.
- Finance – Collection companies (and vets if you are not a regular client) will require payment at the time the service is required so it is important to have these funds available.
- Recycling – Some collection companies can only offer this to horses in good body condition

For more information, please contact the clinic on 01763287744/ [email protected] or visit the links below –

https://www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/horse-grimace-scale

https://www.msd-animal-health-hub.co.uk/Healthy-Horses/Health/FiveFreedoms

https://www.holtsequineandpetscremations.co.uk/

https://restingpets.co.uk/cremation-services/horse-cremation-services/

https://wmartinandson.co.uk/

03/09/2024

🌟 Fargo Brown 🌟

Today we are celebrating the lovely Fargo!

🐴 Fargo was seen by our vet Iris Maric-Mur for ongoing weight loss and persistent gastric ulceration. After much dedication from the geldings lovely owner and Iris, Fargo is not only looking and feeling brilliant but also out winning classes.

Last week Fargo won his class with 71.81% in the Summer Area Festival at Bury Farm Equestrian Village and qualified for the Area Finals at Arena UK in October!

Congratulations to Fargo and best of luck for the finals!!!

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30/08/2024

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