Animed Equine Vets

24/01/2025

Beautiful May was with us yesterday for a little look at lameness - isn't she cute? 🥰

23/01/2025

Another busy one here at the Clinic on Wednesday with a gastroscope for pony Finn and for Dante who also had a bonus x-ray to check a wolf tooth before removal 🦷💪

23/01/2025

On today’s Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with CVS Equine, we talk to vet Alex Wood of B&W Equine Vets, which is part of the CVS Equine family. Alex talks about the challenges of dealing with vet-shy horses, and has some useful advice on how to retrain a horse who demonstrates undesirable behaviour to make the experience less stressful for all involved.

22/01/2025

Yesterday we had one of the Endell Equine surgeons at the Clinic successfully completing sarcoid laser surgery for both our day patients, Rose and Chief 😎

20/01/2025

Double gastroscope for us here in the Clinic on Friday for beautiful Ginger and handsome chap Silver 🤩

17/01/2025

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Who else saw this on Michael McIntyre’s Big Wheel? 📺 Unsurprisingly, Clare Balding knew the answer long before the options came up! 😅

17/01/2025

Busy day in the Clinic on Thursday this week -

Bertie was in to see Jo to check for an infected tooth root using the x-ray kit - how cute is he? 😍

Alex Erskine also had a busy day with 2 donkey castrates, with the whole family staying over night before going back home today 🥰

16/01/2025

Vino was our inpatient for the day on Wednesday, coming in to see Susannah for a lameness check - what a beauty she is 😍

14/01/2025

Some good tips here -

Equestrians and cyclist are both vulnerable road users so let’s work together. 🤝

Horses can move quickly and can weigh up to three-quarters of a tonne. If a horse is passed too quickly or too close, they may react and potentially cause injury to both the equestrian and cyclist. 🐎🚲

Cyclists and horse riders both have a statutory right to ride on byways, bridleways and roads. However, it is important to remember that while The Countryside Act 1968 gives cyclists the right to use bridleways, it states that cyclists must give way to horse riders and walkers. 😊

Advice for cyclists when passing equestrians
🟢Alert the horse rider you are there, by calling out in advance 'Hi, is it ok to pass?'
🟢Give the horse and rider time to react. The rider might not be able to hear you straight away so it is a good idea to wait until they have noticed you before passing.
🟢Remember to give way. You must give way to horse riders on bridleways according to The Countryside Act 1968.
🟢Look out for narrow pinch points in the track or road ahead. It may not be safe to pass each other in a narrow space and it might be safer to wait at a wider point.
🟢Slow down or stop if the horse rider asks you to. The rider may feel that the horse is about to react to something, meaning that the horse might suddenly move forwards, backwards or sideways.
🟢Pass wide and slow and never pass on the inside of a horse. If possible, pass with at least a car's width.

Advice for equestrians when passing cyclists
🟢Be aware at all times and expect the unexpected. Keep a regular lookout behind you so that a cyclist doesn’t pop up suddenly and surprise you.
🟢Remember, many people may not be familiar with horses and how to pass them safely. If a cyclist does try to pass you when it is unsafe, it is a good idea to calmly explain why it is unsafe to pass and ask them to wait for you to move to a safer place.
🟢Be considerate to other road/track users and pass them in walk.
🟢Be visible – wear hi-vis clothing to help cyclists see you from a distance

For more advice for equestrians and cyclists 👉🏻 www.bhs.org.uk/go-riding-and-learn/riding-out-hacking/common-incidents/cyclists-and-horse-riders/

12/01/2025

🥳Happy Birthday wishes to our wonderful nursing assistant Sarah!

10/01/2025

Don't forget you will need to return your Worming Risk Assessment to us before you can collect your winter wormer!

If you are part of The Horse Health Programme you will have been emailed an interactive copy back in the Autumn.

If you have sent away your saliva test but not had your results - check your emails as we will have sent you another copy of this form once your saliva results have been returned.

08/01/2025

🥶 It's another chilly one here at Animed HQ and with bad weather expected later for our area here's some top winter tips for your horse over the coming cold days and indeed the winter months -

❄️Remember to break the ice on your horse's water supply and check your horse is still drinking regularly.
❄️Dehydration can increase the risk of impaction colic - if you're worried your horse is showing symptoms of colic call the Clinic and speak to the team.
❄️Check and pick out your horse's feet daily - the muddy conditions aren't great for foot health.
❄️Try not to wash off mud from your horse's legs - it is better to wait until its dry and brush it off.
❄️Don't over rug your horse! As a rough guide for a clipped horse stabled at night, a 200g rug down to around 0 degrees Celsius. If your horse isn’t clipped, a no fill sheet or 100g will suffice.

As ever - if you are worried your horse isn't well or for any further advice, please call the Clinic on 01329 833112 and speak to a member of the team.

03/01/2025

It's a chilly one here at Animed HQ 🥶❄️

01/01/2025

Wishing all of our lovely followers a happy, healthy (& horsey!) New Year!

31/12/2024

Started celebrations a little early tonight Horace?

30/12/2024

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29/12/2024

We'd love to see some your Christmas pics! Here's a few of our own - Aren't they good? 🎅

27/12/2024