Iain McKenzie Equine Practice

23/12/2024

We would like to wish all our lovely clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year for 2025. ⛄️

We are available, as always throughout the whole Christmas period for any urgent and emergency calls and can be reached on 01344 937897.

Any non emergency or routine appointments can be booked through reception under the following festive opening times -

Christmas Eve - 9am -4pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
Friday 27th December - 9am-5pm
Saturday 28th December - CLOSED
Sunday 29th December - CLOSED
Monday 30th December - 9am -5pm
Tuesday 31st December - 9am -4pm
Wednesday 1st January - CLOSED

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us here at iain Mckenzie Equine practice. 🎄

12/07/2024

Looking for another amazing vet to join our team...

An exciting opportunity has arisen in a rapidly growing independent ambulatory equine practice based in Ascot Berkshire for ideally an additional full-time colleague but part-time will be considered

28/03/2024

🐣 Happy Easter to all our wonderful clients and your horses. 🐣

Should you need us over this bank holiday weekend we are open 24/7 for emergencies only. Please call 01344 937897 and select option 2 to be put through to Carlos or Iain who will be on call. 🐴

Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Easter bank holiday weekend from all of us at Iain Mckenzie Equine. 🐰

09/02/2024

Due to the unforeseen closure of Chiltern Equine Clinic, we wanted to reach out and advise that we are available 24/7 for any of your equine veterinary needs.

Should you wish to register with us please follow the link below:
https://www.mckenzie-ep.com/client-registration-form

If however you require us in the event of an emergency or wish to speak to us please call Jess or Katie in the office on 01344 937897.

New Client Registration Form New Client Registration Form Full Name * First Name Last Name Email * Address Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Phone Number * Message * Horse Details Full Name Stable Name * Passport Number Microchip Number Breed * Colour * Gender * Mare Ge...

24/01/2024

EQUINE FLU VACCINATION CHANGES 2024

From 1st January 2024 vaccination rules for Equine Influenza (flu) have changed for many of the equestrian disciplines in accordance with advice from British Equestrian (BEF).

Competition horse owners should ensure that their horse or pony is vaccinated for Equine Flu in accordance with the rules of the appropriate sporting governing bodies under which they are competing (e.g. BHA, FEI, British Eventing, British Dressage, British Show jumping, The Pony Club, British Riding Clubs, etc)

* Please note: VACCINATION RULES DIFFER BETWEEN ORGANISATIONS. It is your responsibility to ensure that your horse or pony’s vaccinations are up to date and comply with requirements. Any lapse in the vaccination history, even by a few days, will be considered by the relevant governing body to be a breach of its rules. This may result in your horse being unable to compete or penalties being imposed.

Prior to 1st January 2024 From 1st January 2024

1st Vaccination
2nd vaccination 21-92 days → 21-60 days
3rd Vaccination 150-215 days → 120-180 days

✳︎ Booster Within 6 months or 12 months (depending on governing body)

Should you require any further help or information, please do not hesitate to contact us in the office on 01344 937897.

11/01/2024

We are delighted to welcome Katie to our team.
Katie joined us in December 2023 as a full time Receptionist/Office Administrator. Having worked previously in an Equine administrator role she has a vast amount of customer service experience and has previously worked with Carlos for many years. Prior to joining us Katie worked at an established International Equestrian Centre/Riding school, this role enabled her to continue using her excellent customer service and communication skills as well as being involved in organising equestrian events and ensuring a smooth running of the office associated within the riding school.
When not working Katie enjoys going on holiday, time with her horse, walking her dog Gus and Art.

22/12/2023

Wishing all our lovely clients and their horses a Happy and Healthy Christmas and New Year 🎄☃️🎅

Should you need us over the festive period please call 01344 937897 where one of our vets will be available.

We look forward to seeing you all next year. 🐴

06/10/2023

We are delighted to welcome Carlos Egea Escriche to our veterinary team.

Carlos graduated in Spain having chosen to study veterinary medicine after building his passion for horses through riding and competing at national level since he was a child. After qualifying, his interest in travelling the world led him to undertake two internships in the USA. He came to the UK in 2016 to work in a practice in Berkshire where he started as a junior clinician and progressed to be head of the hospital. After working for IVC for a short period of time, he decided to join the practice in 2023.

In 2020, he completed a certificate in equine lameness (CertAVP) after undertaking a postgraduate programme at the University of Liverpool. In 2022, he passed the RCVS synoptic exam for this modality. In 2023 he was recognised as an Advanced Practitioner in Equine Lameness which only two other vets hold in the UK to date.
Carlos enjoys most aspects of equine medicine with special focus in equine lameness and he is keen to deliver a high standard service that he has acquired through his experience and studies.
In his spare time he enjoys travelling, eating good food with a good Spanish wine and riding his horse.

06/04/2023

Wishing all our lovely clients and their 4 legged friends a very Happy Easter 🐣
Should your horses need us this weekend we are open 24/7 for emergencies only. Call the office on 01344 937897 option 2 to be put through to either Iain or Chris who will be on call.
Happy Easter and enjoy the long bank holiday sunshine ☀️🐴

21/12/2022

We would like to wish all our lovely clients and their horses a very Happy Christmas and healthy New Year from all at Iain McKenzie Equine 🎄

Should you need us over the festive period please call 01344 937897 where Iain or Chris will be available 🐴

11/11/2022

We will remember them….

18/09/2022

As a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen's funeral, we will be closed for routine appointments on Monday 19th September. However should your horses need us, we will still continue to provide emergency care - please call 01344 937897.

16/09/2022

A huge Congratulations to our vet Chris and his wife Steph who welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Lachlan Kay-Neal weighing 7lb 2oz on Saturday 10th September. Everyone is doing really well as you can see from the smiles!! We can’t wait to meet little Lachie 💙

08/09/2022

May you Rest In Peace Your Majesty

02/08/2022

**Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed case**

Unfortunately we have been advised that there is a confirmed case of neurological herpes in the Guildford area.

The yard has been closed and isolated and currently there is only one horse affected. The yard are working closely with their vets and are urging people not to panic.

We recommend that horses are closely monitored for clinical signs of respiratory disease, incontinence or neurological problems and twice daily temperature checks are carried out if you have any concerns. Should the temperature exceed 38.5 degrees please contact us.

EHV-1 is spread by direct horse-horse contact or through contact from people and objects.

Horses who are regularly travelling and competing or are on yards close to the Guildford area should consider vaccinating for EHV.

If you have any concerns, require advice or would like to book a vaccination please do not hesitate to contact us on 01344 937897.

15/07/2022

With temperatures set to reach almost 40 degrees over the next few days, we wanted to share some tips to help keep your horse's as cool as possible.

☀️ Water!!
Ensure your horse has an ad-lib water supply available. Cool water is best, just not iced!
Cold hose your horse for at least 5 minutes as often as you can (and theres no need to scrape off!!)

☀️ Exercise!!
Horses should only be exercised during cooler times, so early in the morning or later in the evening, and only do so if you really have to.

☀️ Electrolytes!!
Adding electrolytes to a separate bucket of water or into feed can help replenish salts and minerals lost through excessive sweating.
Hanging a salt lick up means the horse can choose when they may need it.

☀️ Turnout or Stable??
If your horse has ample shade and there is a breeze outside then turnout isn't out of the question, but if there is limited or no shade then staying indoors is best. And don't forget if your horse is turned out apply sunscreen to the pink bits!!

If you are at all worried about your horses or need some advice please don't hesitate to contact us on 01344 937897.

Have a lovely, cool and safe weekend everyone 😀

11/06/2022

Good luck to everyone competing at the BCA Horse trials this weekend 🐴

We will be the on-site vets at this event, so why not come over and say hello if you see us!

Have a lovely weekend and enjoy the long awaited sunshine 😎

30/05/2022

With the Queen's Jubilee bank holiday weekend approaching, the office will be closed from Wednesday 1st June 4pm through to 10am Monday 6th June. However, should your horses need us we can be contacted 24/7 on 01344 937897 where our vets will be happy to help.

Have a happy and healthy long weekend and enjoy The Queen's Jubilee celebrations 🎉🐴