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28/03/2024
We hope that our equine friends have a happy and healthy Easter weekend, but if you do need our help we are available on the usual number at all times. 01635 243707
If you have any non-emergency queries please pop us over an email to: [email protected] and one of administrative staff will get back to you when we re-open on Tuesday 2nd April.
Please be aware we are closed for routine appointments on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Have a lovely easter everybody!
21/11/2023
What superb news, and SO very well deserved!
Congratulations to the whole Wellington International Horse Trials team! ๐ฅณ
All the hard work of Wellington Riding School staff & our dedicated volunteers was encapsulated with WIHT winning the prestigious industry accolade of โFEI Event Of The Year 2023โ from the SouthEast Eventers League (SEEL).
WIHT had a table of 10 attending the SEEL Ball at the weekend to accept this award - as you can see from this photo they all really enjoyed themselves, echoing the great comradery within the WITH team. Huge thanks to Ian N Bareham & the SEEL committee for all their efforts, not just organising an epic ball, but behind the scenes by supporting event organisers & riders from grassroots to professionals.
As always, Adrian Ditcham ensured that WIHT had the best going possible & provided beautifully presented yet challenging courses to keep both horses & riders thinking.
Even in its 12th year of running, this yearโs WITH event was all about celebrating exciting sporting firsts:
โจFirst time the course has been completely reversed
โจFirst ever horses went through the new lake complex
โจFirst time for public to fully access upper areas of the course
โจFirst time hosting the CCI1* class
WIHT 2023 had 11 nations represented at FEI level, 13 Olympians compete along with numerous high profile riders from around the country.
โIt is such a compliment to have had consecutively high entries year after year. 2023 entries were at the maximum even before ballot date, with 1253 entries received & numerous waitlists facilitated. With the ever changing landscape of the sport this yearโs entries required a Herculean effort to deliver from our staff, officials & army of volunteers. Our ethos across the Wellington Estate & Wellington Riding is to allow opportunities for all ends of the sport whilst brining communities together.โ โ David Sheerin Equestrian Coach FBHS
The WIHT Organising Team are already planning ahead for next yearโs expansion centring around the new lake complex as well as liaising with FEI Eventing to apply for future CCI4* status!
Thank you to our WIHT sponsors for continuing to support the sport with us!
Andrews Bowen Ltd BedSoft & HaySoft Berkshire Equine
Bruce's Charlotte Bury Photography Childeric UK Equine Exceed
Gusbourne Horse & Country TV H.Giles Fencing Highfield Park
LeMieux Lister Wilder Agriculture Nirvana Spa Pretty Green Landscapes Saracen Horse Feeds
British Eventing Official EHOA - The Event Horse Owners Association Event Riders Association BE Regional Youth Programme - South East British Eventing Volunteers British Eventing British Equestrian FEI Eventing
16/11/2023
***ATYPICAL MYOPATHY***
As the weather is changing and seeds from the Sycamore trees are falling, we thought now might be a good time to remind all of our clients of the symptoms to watch out for and the methods we can use to prevent Atypical Myopathy!
Atypical Myopathy is a severe muscle disorder caused by eating sycamore seeds, leaves or seedlings and is fatal for around 3 out of 4 affected horses.
Hypoglycin A (HGA) is the toxin that causes Atypical Myopathy and is found in some Acer trees but mostly from Sycamore trees.
HGA toxin causes the accumulation of fatty acids in the muscles by preventing energy production in the muscles and heart of horses which causes:
- High heart rate
- Weakness โ difficulty walking or breathing
- Depression or dullness
- Muscle trembling
- In severe cases horses may become unable to stand
- Signs of severe colic
- Dark brown or dark red urine
If you see any of the signs listed above, please contact us immediately to examine your horse. If any other horses are on the pasture they should be removed as soon as possible.
Atypical Myopathy can be prevented by using the below methods:
- Avoid Sycamore trees โ especially in Autumn, Winter and Spring when there are lots of seeds and seedlings present
- Be hypervigilant after windy or stormy weather when more seeds will have fallen and travelled further from the trees
- Offer additional hay or feed in the field to prevent grazing of seedlings (making sure that the hay isnโt near the area with seeds or seedlings)
- Fence off affected areas or mow the areas very short
- Test acer trees in your fields for their HGA concentration
17/08/2023
FANTASTIC news, congratulations to Sacha and her boys, all the hard work and dedication has paid off. Best of luck at the nationals! ๐
Absolutely over the moon. We are off to the nationals. I got both wild cards on my amazing boy Nero and Ziggy. Thank you to my team at home for all your support. Excited is a understatement ๐พ๐ฅณ๐ so happy ๐
27/07/2023
We recently welcomed Maria to the Berkshire Equine team as an administrator to help us keep our vets organised!
Maria has grown up around and worked with horses from a young age and thoroughly enjoys it. Between her and her family they have several horses to keep them busy! For a long time Maria has wanted to get back to working in the equine industry, and the role with our team felt like the perfect opportunity. Maria started working for Berkshire Equine in July 2023 and is excited to be part of the team.
26/07/2023
How smart do Charlotte Clarke and Sam look at Area Festivals last week? Look at those pointy toes!
31/05/2023
19/04/2023
We are thrilled to see that Sam and Charlotte Clarke are back out and FLYING following surgery to manage a nasty injury late last year. They have returned to competition in fine form, clocking up a win at BD Medium already, only 14 weeks on.
Well done guys, Watch this space!
22/02/2023
Our very own Maverick and goose- we will let you decide which one is which ๐ค
11/12/2022
Berkshire equine Christmas fancy dress mounted (and unmounted) games 2022.
With a couple of ex-racehorses, a carriage horse and a show jumper, youโll all be happy to hear that the whole team is still in one piece so it will be business as usual tomorrow!
What a fantastic day getting into the Christmas spirit with mulled win๏ฟผe, mince pies and a December bbq!
12/10/2022
Owing to the dry summer this autumn, oak trees are producing a bumper acorn crop. We (and other local practices) have already been seeing cases of acorn poisoning.
This can occur from eating any part of the oak tree, although the toxins tend to be more concentrated in less mature parts of the tree such as acorns and buds.
Symptoms include:
Lethargy
Depression
Ataxia (wobbliness)
Inappetence
Increased thirst
Colic
Constipation
Acorn husks in droppings
Blood in urine or faeces
Diarrhoea
Diagnosis:
The is no test for acorn poisoning, so diagnosis is generally reached by recognising clinical signs in addition to known/suspected acorn consumption.
Treatment:
There is no antitoxin available, so treatment is based on support of the liver and kidneys as well as resolving any dehydration. It is often necessary for horses to be hospitalised for intravenous fluid therapy. The prognosis can vary from good to hopeless depending on the amount of toxin ingested, the horseโs individual tolerance to it, and the timeframe in which treatment began.
Most horses with enough food will not eat acorns. However, some horses develop a taste for these nuts and can actively seek them. Tolerance of the toxins vary from horse to horse, so it is wise to fence off areas around oak trees at this time of year.
31/08/2022
The whole Berkshire Equine team were out in force over the bank holiday weekend at Wellington International Horse Trials. Whilst our vets were busy on duty, we were catching up with some of our lovely clients as well as some new faces, making sure they werenโt going thirsty. We even had our very own competitor in the arena eventing! Superb weekend all round.
25/08/2022
We are thrilled to once again be one of the sponsors for Wellington International Horse Trials this year! We will not only have our veterinary team on duty over the bank holiday weekend, but also have a marquee to host anybody who is attending the event and fancies popping in for a chat!
We hope to see some of you there ๐
02/08/2022
What better way to ensure your stomach tubing skills are at the top of their game than a race with the encouragement of the lovely Woodland Pony Club.
Jamie had the opportunity to give a fantastic colic talk yesterday evening to the members of the pony club at their annual summer camp, but of course he couldnโt resist having a practical segment too!
28/07/2022
What a superb result for our lovely long term client, Sacha Hamilton Equestrian. Sacha's Netstutteriets Nero posted a third in the medium silver and second in the elementary silver on 69.87% and 72.08% respectively. ๐๐ผ
18/07/2022
With predicted temperatures of mid to hight 30s this coming week, horse owners should be prepared in order to protect their horses from heat stress.
Sticking to the following points is the best way to prevent heat stress for your horse:
โข Ensure your horses have adequate shade.
โข If turned out in the field, feed in shaded areas.
โข Ensure access to an unlimited water supply.
โข For horses that are stabled during the day, make sure stables are not overheating and have a good air flow.
โข Cool your horse down with water as necessary.
โข Avoid travel or exercise in the heat of the day.
โข If your horse is a sweater, add electrolytes to their feed rather than their water.
โข If your horse appears distressed, call your vet for assistance.
โข Do not assume stables are cool.
โข Fans are not an effective method to cool in this weather, though they will help with comfort- Fans for comfort, water for cooling.
โข For old horses, horses with cushings and heavy coated horses, would benefit from being clipped.
06/06/2022
A busy weekend for the Berkshire Equine racecourse team at this weekend for a fantastic couple of days of racing.
We were thrilled to see come home with some superb results. ๐ฅณ
23/05/2022
Our vets always enjoy being able to share some of their knowledge with the younger generation.
Over the weekend Luke got a chance to demonstrate to some members of the Woodland pony club the process of scanning a mare to see if she was in foal.
Over 50 members attended our Extended Working rally in the beautiful sunshine yesterday. For some of them it was their first rally, or they were on a new pony and there was some brilliant riding by all.
However, best of all was that one of the groups got and extra special HPC session with one of the fantastic vets from Berkshire Equine who had arrived to scan a mare to see if she was in foal. Huge thanks to Luke for the impromptu session!
18/05/2022
We had a lovely day having photos taken for our new website with Daydream Equine Art.
A really professional and efficient yet friendly service with some fantastic end products!
16/05/2022
What a fantastic achievement, congratulations Claire on this well deserved result, breaking the British record for a store horse! ๐ฅณ
We would like to wish all of our lovely clients a very happy Easter! ๐ฅ๐ท
We hope that your equine friends have a healthy long weekend, but if you do need our help, our on call vet is available for emergencies on the usual number at all times. 01635 243707
Thank you to for capturing this fantastic shot! ๐ธ
25/03/2022
25/03/2022
04/02/2022
Foaling season is well underway and we are very excited to be welcoming some adorable new additions at all hours of the day and night!
02/02/2022
To me, to you!
We are going to be experiencing a re-location over the next two days.
Emergency phone lines will still be open, but please contact us via email where possible regarding non urgent matters.
We thank you for your understanding โบ๏ธ
21/12/2021
Berkshire Equine swapping 4 wheels for 4 legs- the only complaint was the lack of storage space!
03/12/2021
A major step forward for horse welfare - a pioneering new system to immobilise the injuries of horses
โ"The majority of fractures that occur on the racecourse - horses can be saved there" A major step forward for horse welfare - a pioneering new system to immobilise the injuries of horses Watch LIVE: ๐ฑ https://t.co/FI4VjrJa48 ๐บ https://t.co/fILlTtHakPโ
23/11/2021
We are very proud of Simon and his hard work towards getting this initiative up and running. It marks a significant step forwards in the treatment of horses injured at the racecourse.
The compression boots were designed by Ian Wright MA VetMB DEO Dipl. ECVS FRCVS at Newmarket Equine Hospital , and are already in use at training yards across the country.
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Horseracing Industry Receives Funding for Revolutionary Equine Fracture Support Kits:
The RCA has successfully led a collaborative bid involving the National Trainers Federation (NTF) and the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (ARVS) to the Racing Foundation which will enable the purchase and distribution of new equine fracture support kits, providing a significantly enhanced degree of comfort and chance of rehabilitation for injured horses.
The fracture support kits will be available from November 2021 across all British racecourses.
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Come and join us at Wellington Riding School on Thursday 22nd February at 7pm for a fun and informative evening where we will be sharing the best tips and tricks for breeding your mare followed by an Equine based quiz with prizes on offer! Itโs definitely not one to be missed ๐ค
What better way to ensure your stomach tubing skills are at the top of their game than a race with the encouragement of the lovely Woodland Pony Club.
Jamie had the opportunity to give a fantastic colic talk yesterday evening to the members of the pony club at their annual summer camp, but of course he couldnโt resist having a practical segment too!
Berkshire Equine swapping 4 wheels for 4 legs- the only complaint was the lack of storage space!
Started in 2019, Berkshire Equine provides high end bespoke veterinary services to clients throughout Berkshire and the surrounding counties at very competitive prices. Under the clinical lead of eminent veterinary surgeon Simon Knapp, who has worked in the area for over 40 years, we pride ourselves on offering practical advice and care to the thoroughbred, sport horse and leisure horse industries alike.
Our veterinary surgeons are fully equipped with the latest portable diagnostic equipment, power dentistry, and modern treatment modalities allowing us to care for your horses in their home environment. Our qualified nursing staff will often be on hand to assist our vets or carry out ongoing treatments.
Part of our philosophy is to provide continuity of care, which is why our Out of Hours service is covered in house, giving you peace of mind 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our close association with Newmarket Equine Hospital gives us preferential access to world renown Orthopaedic, Stud and Internal Medicine specialists as well as advanced diagnostic such as CT, MRI and Gamma Scintigraphy.
