Endell Equine Hospital

02/07/2025

Just a reminder that the memorial book for our vet, the late Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher, will close on 7th July.

If you have any messages, stories, anecdotes or memories of Rebecca that you would like to contribute then please see the link below.

https://www.newlywords.com/rebecca-hamilton-fletcher

Thank you for helping us create this special book celebrating her life and work.

After the devastating news of losing Rebecca, we wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for the kindness you have shown us this week. Rebecca's loss has been a huge shock for us all, so we really appreciate all of your comments, messages, cards and gifts.

We want to create a book full of love and memories for Rebecca's family. We'd like to invite everyone to join us in sending our condolences but also to create a book full of happy memories and stories of how Rebecca impacted you and your horses life. Add stories, anecdotes, memories, photos of horses she's helped - whatever you would like to add.

Once complete, we will get this book printed and presented to Jan and Bethany as a permanent reminder of what a wonderful person Rebecca was and the positive impact she had on our lives.
Thank you for helping us create this special book.

https://www.newlywords.com/rebecca-hamilton-fletcher

This memorial book will close on 7th July 2025.

20/06/2025

*** Rebecca’s Funeral Notice ***

Dear Friends of Becca

I would like to say how Bethany and I are overwhelmed and greatly appreciate all the cards, letters, emails, thoughts and prayers we have received during this difficult period.
While the funeral is being held in a tiny church, it was necessary for it to remain private, but being aware that many people wanted to join the service we have arranged to broadcast it virtually.
So, I am sharing this link below for the livestream which will go live on Monday 23rd June @11:00.
Please share this link with whoever you think may want to pay one’s last respects to beloved Becca.
Kind Regards
Jan
https://www.youtube.com/live/upaudBydSN4?si=14A8bb-YBr8Fb8VA

Family flowers only please, but donations, if wished, to Hillside Animal Sanctuary and The Brooke Animal Hospital, may be made online at https://www.funeraldirector.co.uk/funeral/rebecca-puzio/

06/06/2025

After the devastating news of losing Rebecca, we wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for the kindness you have shown us this week. Rebecca's loss has been a huge shock for us all, so we really appreciate all of your comments, messages, cards and gifts.

We want to create a book full of love and memories for Rebecca's family. We'd like to invite everyone to join us in sending our condolences but also to create a book full of happy memories and stories of how Rebecca impacted you and your horses life. Add stories, anecdotes, memories, photos of horses she's helped - whatever you would like to add.

Once complete, we will get this book printed and presented to Jan and Bethany as a permanent reminder of what a wonderful person Rebecca was and the positive impact she had on our lives.
Thank you for helping us create this special book.

https://www.newlywords.com/rebecca-hamilton-fletcher

This memorial book will close on 7th July 2025.

02/06/2025

It is with the greatest sadness that we have to tell you that Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher died very suddenly last Thursday 29th May.

The following is a message from Rebecca’s family.

It’s been an immense shock to us and we find it almost impossible to believe she is no longer with us. She was so dynamic, energetic and engaged. As we are sure you know, she loved her work with a lifelong passion. From childhood she dreamed of looking after horses, especially their care and welfare, which she achieved as a practising veterinary surgeon for 43 years.
To the end she lived the life of her dreams within the beautiful New Forest, surrounded by her family and beloved animals.

Rebecca died suddenly at home, and an autopsy will take place to confirm the exact cause. While the outcome is unknown at this stage, we expect that the autopsy will conclude that her death happened due to natural causes.

Within 48 hours Jan was in Canada to break the tragic news to their daughter, Bethany. They are now on their way home. They are of course devastated and understandably will need some time to come to terms with this tragedy before they are ready to engage again with the outside world.

They will, however, be in touch later with information about how Rebecca’s life will be celebrated with the community she was part of and loved.

31/05/2025

22/05/2025

** Saturday Groom required for Endell Equine Hospital **

Are you 16+?
Do you want to work with horses?
Are you looking for some Saturday work?

Endell Equine Hospital are looking for a hardworking, reliable groom to work Saturday mornings. The job will include all general yard duties such as mucking out, grooming and preparing feeds which must be undertaken to the highest of standards with attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience handling and looking after a variety of horses of all ages.
The hours are generally 8am to 10am but you will need some flexibility to stay late when needed.

Excellent CVS company benefits including discounts on veterinary care for your horse.

To apply, please send your CV / covering letter to [email protected]

22/05/2025

Our CVS Equine division has introduced mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) for all of our veterinary colleagues. 🐴🚨

It follows our 3-year research project, collaborating with the University of Liverpool , which revealed 90% of veterinary clinicians have experienced an injury during their career.

All our vets, nurses & technicians will be required to wear a hard hat in the vicinity of a horse, pony or donkey – whether in practice, on a yard, or at a client’s premises. It is hoped the move will reduce injuries to the head – one of the most common traumas to be suffered by equine vets identified by the research, usually sustained when examining distal limbs.

Dr. John Tulloch, European Specialist in Veterinary Public Health University of Liverpool who led the research, has said: “Vet visits are not an ‘everyday activity’. Many horses will be on heightened alert. Some may be more prone to unpredictable behaviour. Vets are often in a vulnerable situation. Our research found many injuries happen when a horse kicks or pushes someone over and their head makes impact with the ground. So, wearing a hard hat will be a big step towards preventing these injuries.”

Our Equine Director Sophie Ignarski also added: “All clinicians are at risk in their day-to-day work – whether newly qualified or very experienced. So we've decided to make wearing hard hats mandatory to minimise the potential risk, understanding it can never be fully eliminated. We hope it serves to support and progress the equine veterinary industry more widely.”



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[Visual description: A CVS equine colleague wearing a hard hat with a horse]

29/04/2025

💙💙 𝑼𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒍, 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆: 𝑭𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑶𝒓𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑭𝒐𝒂𝒍 💙💙

We’re reaching out with heavy hearts today. A four-day-old c**t foal has sadly lost his mum and is now in need of a loving foster mare to give him the care, comfort, and nourishment he so desperately needs.

The foal is currently being looked after here at the B&W Equine Hospital, where he’s receiving round-the-clock care from our dedicated team.

If you or someone you know may have a suitable mare who has recently lost her own foal.

Please contact our hospital using the number 01453 811 867 or reach out through our page.

B&W Equine Vets

25/04/2025

Thank you to the team at Endell Equine Hospital!

Rebecca Hamilton Fletcher BVSc (Hons) MRCVS hosted a series of talks titled "Caring for Your Golden Oldies" to benefit World Horse Welfare. Initially, only one evening was planned, but due to the high level of interest, three evenings were held and an amazing £1,000 was raised. A special thanks to Nikki Bakewell for organising the events and for her exceptional catering skills!

If you are interested in hosting your own fundraising event, please contact [email protected]

17/04/2025

*** VACANCY - SATURDAY GROOM REQUIRED ***

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable groom to work on Saturday mornings here at Endell Equine Hospital.

The job will include all general yard duties such as mucking out, grooming, and preparing feeds, which must be undertaken to the highest of standards with attention to detail. The ideal candidate must be over 18 years of age and have experience handling and looking after a variety of horses of all ages.
The hours are generally 8am to 10am, but you will need some flexibility to stay late when needed.

There are excellent CVS company benefits included, such as discounts on veterinary care for your horse.

If you feel you are the right person for this job and would like to join our team, then please send your CV/covering letter to our Head Nurse [email protected]

06/04/2025

*** HAVE YOU USED YOUR ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK BENEFIT YET? ***

If you are a member of the Horse Health Programme, then one of your benefits includes an annual health check. It consists of a check of eyes, heart, trot-up in a straight line, and a general check over.

Call the hospital to book your horse's health check, and if you are not yet a member, then see our website for more information on joining.

https://www.endellequinehospital.co.uk/ambulatory-services/horse-health-plan-1/

03/04/2025

*** SPRING GRASS AND LAMINITIS ***

If a horse is susceptible to laminitis, then almost any grass-based forage can precipitate the condition at any time in the year, but spring grass can be a particular concern. This is because the sudden increase in daylight causes the plant to photosynthesise and generate sugars called non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs). Now, on warm nights, these NSCs are utilised and used to fuel overnight growth, but on cool nights, like most of them are during the springtime, the NSCs accumulate in the plant. This is why grass that grows in spring can be particularly problematic for horses prone to laminitis.

What is laminitis?
Laminitis is inflammation of the laminae. Laminae in a horse’s foot are the thin, vertically-oriented structures that attach the coffin (pedal) bone to the hoof wall and prevent the bone from sinking or rotating.
When the laminae are damaged or inflamed, as in laminitis, they can no longer prevent coffin bone movement. The severity of laminar damage determines the symptoms and degree of bone rotation/sinking.

Symptoms
Laminitis symptoms include:
🔹️ ‘Footy’ behaviour
🔹️ Shifting weight in front
🔹️ Reluctance to walk/turn/pick up feet
🔹️ Stretched white line
🔹️ ‘Rocking horse’ stance (weight shifted backwards).

These symptoms can range from being subtle signs to a very severe presentation of the condition.

It is important to recognise signs of laminitis. And if your horse is at risk of or has been diagnosed with laminitis, then putting the necessary measures in place to prevent or minimise the effects of the condition is key.

If you suspect that your horse may have laminitis or need more information, then do get in touch with us at the hospital.