Cheltenham Equine Vets

17/11/2024

Anyone going to Cheltenham Races today cheer Cheltenham equine sponsored Shetland pony jockey Betsy Snell and Cranford Fandabby Dosoy up the hill 📣

🐎 Race Time 🐎

📍 Race Time: 12:20 PM
📍 Date : Sunday 17th November 2024
📍 Location: Cheltenham Racecourse

We’re thrilled to announce the 12 runners and riders for the Shetland Pony Grand National Flat Race:

Charlie Harrison-Gigney & Damerham Briar Lilly
Hetty Roddis & File Ruben
Teddy Holliday & Claredale Edward
Flossie Byrne & Shandwick Bentley
Lily Draper & Cranford Fantastic
Ted Twiston-Davies & Shivra Bandit
Olivia Eglise & Briar Smokey Joe
Poppy Willis & Quarryrise Red Gem
Imogen Goddard & Beeftub Felix
Henry Graham & Briar Trojan
Betsy Snell & Cranford Fandabby Dosoy
Ella McGrath & Cranford Fireman

Get ready to cheer on your favorite ponies and jockeys as they race on this famous track. Don’t miss out on the action and enjoy an unforgettable day at the races.

Bob Champion Cancer Trust
Cheltenham Racecourse

13/11/2024

Many of you will know Lindsay Brazil who has been a Partner at Cheltenham Equine Vets since it came into being nine years ago.  Since then, she has worked tirelessly with Emma to grow the business, often being tasked with the mundane administrative elements which are so necessary in keeping the business on the right path.  

Along side this she has also run her own Equine and Canine acupuncture business, which unsurprisingly is incredibly successful.  Cheltenham Equine is now established at the Twigworth office with a strong team of vets and support staff, leaving Lindsay able to step back (although not entirely away) from us.  

You will also know Anna Gorman, who has been with us for eight years now, and we are sure you will agree she is an amazing vet.  We are delighted to say that she now joins Emma as a Partner, leading the team into the next exciting phase at the Practice.

As a client, there will be no alterations in the way the Practice operates or the service you will receive, but we hope you will all join us in wishing Lindsay all the best for her future endeavours and congratulating Anna on her new role here.

The announcement of this news to the team coincided with delivery of some of the best cake from one of our lovely clients! 😍

11/11/2024

Lest we forget.

06/11/2024

Hands up if you saw Millie on Points West last night ✋️ ❤️

05/11/2024

Please all stay safe this Bonfire Night.

Our vet Millie spoke to BBC Gloucestershire about the issues faced by horse owners.

BBC News - Bonfire night 'catastrophic' for horses and zoo animals - BBC News

For horse owners and zoo keepers, fireworks can have tragic consequences for their beloved animals, according to experts.

01/11/2024

It's Movember! We know that there are some great horse moustaches in Gloucestershire. Let's see your handsome chaps in the comments ❤️

31/10/2024

EHV - there has been a reported case of the neurological variant of EHV-1 in Gloucestershire. This is thankfully a very rare strain of a more common virus that usually causes respiratory signs in younger horses/ponies or abortion in pregnant mares (EHV-1 & EHV-4).
There is unfortunately no registered vaccination for the neurological variant of the virus, but there is a vaccination that can help prevent the spread and reduce the severity of the other forms of EHV-1&4. We recommend the routine vaccination of pregnant mares, stud populations and those regularly out mixing/competing (e.g. stay away shows) in close quarters with other horses 🐎
Ensuring yards have suitable isolation protocols for new horses arriving, good general hygiene and the appropriate diagnosis/management of any cases is paramount 🦠
If you’d like any further advice regarding EHV please do not hesitate to contact the practice on 01242 806772 or alternatively visit the BHS website 👇🏻
https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/horse-health/equine-diseases/equine-herpes-virus-ehv/

22/10/2024

November sees the return of our Gastroscopy Offer.
£250 for gastroscopy under sedation including visit under 10 miles. Should we find that your horse does have ulcers, we are also offering 15% off a course of injectable treatment.

Please get in touch with us for more information or to book your appointment.

10/10/2024

We are temporarily having issues with our telephone lines.

If you need emergency care and are unable to get through, please text or WhatsApp 07773 428122.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

09/10/2024

We were really happy to receive this 5 star 🌟 review this morning. Thanks so much for your kind words 🤩

"My horse was scoped for ulcers yesterday by Becky and Jo. She had a very traumatic experience 5 years prior with a massive bleed. They were in contact with me beforehand with lots of advice and support.
It's been an awful time at the yard as we lost two horses in two days and as a new owner I was obviously very anxious.
As well as being so professional, the kindness and care they showed to both horse and owner went above and beyond. My horse was kept calm and stress free.
Thankfully no ulcers found, but a plan has been put in place to identify issues with her abdomen. They looked at my feeding regime and helped me make sure the measurements were correct.
I am so glad she is under the care of Cheltenham Equine. Thank you so much. "

30/09/2024

Another of our exciting cases recently is Mouse.
Mouse has been seen by us regularly every three months for flushing of her diastemas and has always been an excellent patient. But recently those gaps have become a little too sore for her to cope with. Therefore, we opted to change her treatment plan.

We used the oroscope to have a really good look at her teeth and the diastemas in question. In her case we identified 4 sites that would benefit from widening. We used a special burr that helps us get into those really small spaces and using the oroscope for guidance we were able to widen the gap. Mouse will be rechecked and have a little more work in 6 weeks. But a recently update from her lovely owner has been very positive and Mouse is starting to eat hay much happier again now.

Diastemas are gaps that have formed between the horse's teeth. Sometimes they can become impacted with food material and upset the nearby gums, causing discomfort for the horses. Usually with frequent flushing and good dental management we can help reduce these gaps. However sometimes they need a little help, the widened gap allows the food to move in and out of the space easier and reduces the chance of it getting trapped. This is all part of the importance of regular dental checks.

26/09/2024

We have been a little quiet recently as we have been up to some exciting things.

Meet our 3 unsuspecting patients of the week who were booked in for castration.

Now those pesky flies have gone it is a great time to start thinking about castrating your colts. As a practice we have the option of performing castrations under either standing or general anaesthesia on your yard. Methods vary depending on the patient. With two of these guys, we opted for a GA due to their small stature, nervousness and safer access to the testicles.

Castrations are not without their risks; we are happy to discuss options and concerns with you if you are looking to book with us.

The lucky third one has got away with a sight delay in castrations dates due to having only one descended testicle. But he provided excellent emotional support for his friends and will be reassessed in springtime.

23/09/2024

Good luck to everyone out there starting at university 🤞Extra shout out to those starting vet school. We look forward to seeing you in a few years on clinical placement.

12/09/2024

Today we went out to see this handsome boy Guinness to assess him as he has recently developed a cough. This coincided with him starting to be brought in more due to the colder weather, and being in a dustier environment. We did a clinical exam, including listening to his heart, lungs and taking a temperature. This helps us to prioritise a list of potential causes for his cough. In Guiness’ case, the most likely cause, based on his history and clinical signs, is a flare up of asthma, caused by a change in his routine and environment.

This is a common issue, and some management changes that we would advise in cases like this include:
- Using dust-free bedding
- Soaking hay or feeding haylage
- Feeding from the ground
- Turning out as much as possible
- Ensuring good ventilation when stabled

There are various treatment options or further diagnostics available based on what the vet finds. If your horse is experiencing similar issues to Guinness, get in touch and one of our vets will be happy to help!

23/08/2024

Our lovely vet Alice is taking some time out to explore Equine medicine in New Zealand.
We are going to miss her lots while she is away and are already looking forward to hearing all about her adventures in the Spring.
Safe travels Alice!

21/08/2024

A lot of you knew last weeks’ pet of the week, Gizmo, belonged to our lovely Receptionist Brittany.

Brittany joined us in August 23 and quickly became an important member of the team. Having travelled and skied her way around the world, she is now off to Bristol Vet School in September. We wish her all the best and are looking forward to seeing her back for placements soon!

16/08/2024

Gorgeous Gizmo is this week’s staff pet of the week.

Named after the cutest character in gremlins, Gizmo never grew into his ears. He loves running, jumping and adventuring and has even tried skiing in his spare time.

Vote via comment on who you think adventurer Gizmo belongs to for another chance to win the sweet treat prize🍫 options for this week are:

Jess
Brittany
Nicola
Emma