The Stables Equine Practice

17/06/2024

We would love to hear from you!

Did you know we have an online feedback form? We welcome our clients to take a few minutes to complete our short questionnaire about your experience with us. Your valuable feedback helps us to improve our services for you and your lovely horses and ponies.

Share your thoughts: www.bit.ly/SEPFeedbackForm

03/05/2024

Our office opening times will vary during the Bank Holiday period. However, if you have an emergency our vet team are still here for you 24/7.

Call us on our emergency pager: 07623 984669.

09/04/2024

Vet Steve Wildman will be lecturing about ‘The Love Triangle’ (Farrier-Vet-Physio relationships) this week, alongside farrier Nigel Perrott at Southern Hoof Clinics. This event is open to farriers, veterinarians, physios and horse owners.

Date: April 12th 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 9pm
Address: Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall, Wincanton, BA9 8HF.
Cost: £40pp
Call 07715874955 to book

27/03/2024

🐴 BEVA Approved AI List 2024 🐴

Are you thinking of breeding from your mare? Stables Equine Practice are proud to be a BEVA approved Artificial Insemination vet practice, with only vets who work to the highest standards being included in this list.

Please call us on 01749 830666 or email at [email protected] to discuss our breeding and AI service.

Equine Veterinary Practice covering the Somerset, Bristol & Bath. Call our office on 01749830666

26/03/2024

Our office opening times will vary during the Easter period. However, if you have an emergency our vet team are still here for you 24/7.

Call us on our emergency pager: 07623 984669.

19/03/2024

Our CEO, Hattie Lawrence, will be taking on the Forest of Dean Spring Trail half marathon on Sunday 24th March to raise money for the Langford Trust who support work to improve animal health and welfare across many different fields.

Thank you to Hattie Lawrence, CEO of Langford Vets , who is bravely battling the mud and endless wet training to run the Forest of Dean Spring Trail half marathon this March and fundraise for vital animal health and welfare projects .

Please show your support and share https://tinyurl.com/44vs3bbu

13/03/2024

Our vet Penny Burrows recently saw Max for a lameness investigation at the clinic. Max is a Suffolk Punch, one of the rarest UK native horse breeds, and he is a lovely example of their typical kind and gentle nature.

06/03/2024

This handsome eventing gelding has had some weakness and lameness issues. The weakness has been improved with a specialised and guided work regime to improve top line and hindlimb musculature, but today he has presented with fore limb lameness.

Using the designated trot up, soft and hard lunge areas, our vet Steve Wildman was able to isolate the lameness to the foot and more specifically the joint within the foot which was medicated with a hydrogel compound. After a joint discussion with the farrier and vet, the foot was then x-rayed to confirm the effectiveness of the supportive shoeing currently being used.

01/03/2024

We would love to hear from you! Did you know we have an online feedback form? We welcome our clients to take a few minutes to complete our short questionnaire about your experience with us. Your valuable feedback helps us to improve our services for you and your lovely horses and ponies. Share your thoughts: www.bit.ly/SEPFeedbackForm

23/02/2024

A happy horse who was ridden into the clinic this afternoon for his routine vaccine!

Is your horse due for their vaccinations? Get in touch with us at the practice to get them booked in with one of our team.

📞 01749 830666
💻 [email protected]

20/02/2024

Please be aware that on Thursday 22nd February The National Grid will be cutting out our power between 9am - 5pm that day. If you require a vet in an emergency then our vets are still here for you. For emergencies please call our emergency pager on 07623 984669

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

02/02/2024

Impaction Colic Tips

If your horse is being stabled more than usual, encourage increased water intake by feeding fibre-based pellet type feeds, which turn into mashes when soaked. You can also help by soaking their hay.

If you are concerned about your horse, please contact us on 01749 830666.

31/01/2024

Impaction Colic Tips

Maintain a regular exercise regime especially if horses are not being turned out to graze. If they cannot be exercised as usual, try taking them grazing in-hand.

If you are concerned about your horse, please contact us on 01749 830666.

29/01/2024

A big congratulations to our Equine Tech Assistant Sue Smith who has been nominated in the PetPlan Veterinary Awards 2024 in the ‘Practice Support Staff of the Year’ category! Thank you to those who nominated and you can find out more about the awards at: petplanvet.co.uk/veterinary-practice-insurance/veterinary-awards/ Petplan UK

26/01/2024

Impaction Colic Tips

Allow access to a salt lick or add a teaspoon of salt to their feed to encourage water intake.

If you are concerned about your horse, please contact us on 01749 830666.

24/01/2024

Our latest Stables Equine Practice Newsletter is now available to read online. Head to our website for all the latest practice updates and useful information.

Read our Winter Newsletter:https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/media/8498/sep-winter-newsletter.pdf

19/01/2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic finance professional to join our friendly, collaborative and innovative team as Head of Finance.

You would be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of Langford Vets, including financial management and preparation of annual statutory accounts, monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting and business partnering internal stakeholders.

For more information and to apply: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/vacancies/head-of-finance/

Closing date: 29.01.2024

17/01/2024

Impaction Colic Tips

When temperatures become very cold, like we are currently experiencing, add some warm water to your horse’s bucket to encourage increased water intake. Try providing an alternative flavoured water source alongside a plain water bucket, with flavourings such as apple juice or electrolytes.

If you are concerned about your horse, please contact us on 01749 830666.

12/01/2024

🦷 A dental day for these British and American Miniatures! 🦷

Benji, Barnaby and Cammie visited vets Jenny, Sophie and Bex for some dental treatment here at the practice. It was a busy day for these lovely miniatures as Benji received routine dental treatment, Barnaby had two retained baby incisors extracted and Cammie underwent investigation and treatment for periodontal disease (inflamed gums caused by food getting trapped between teeth).

If you would like to book your horse in for dental treatment with our vets, please get in contact with us on 01749 830666.

09/01/2024

Impaction Colic Tips

Make any changes to routine slowly; if you are changing forage from haylage to hay or vice versa, introduce the new forage over a period of several days to allow the gut time to adjust.

If you are concerned about your horse, please contact us on 01749 830666.

03/01/2024

With the inevitable colder temperatures and change of weather that comes with this time of year, horses are at an increased risk of impaction colic. Throughout January we will be sharing our vets handy tips on reducing the risk to your horse.

If you are concerned about your horse, please contact us on 01749 830666.

28/12/2023

New Years fireworks are just around the corner, which can be a difficult time for both horses and owners alike. Preparation is key to help your horse be as safe as possible. The BHS has advice available for horse owners to help you prepare in advance.

To read their full advice:
https://www.bhs.org.uk/about-us/latest-news/top-tips-for-firework-safety

27/12/2023

Now that the weather is getting colder, it is time to start thinking about worming. For those on our WormWise programme it's now time to worm your horse with Equest Pramox.

Find out more about our WormWise programme: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/stables-equine-practice/services/worming-programme

22/12/2023

🎄 It's that time of year again - our Christmas tree has been decorated with your horse photos 🎄

Thank you for all your submissions, we really enjoy seeing your pictures and showing them off in our Reception.

22/12/2023

Today is the Winter Solstice and marks the shortest day of the year, which means brighter mornings are now on the way!

20/12/2023

Tim has had a great few days at London International Horse Show supporting some of GB’s finest showjumpers. What a great week of sport they have had... and yes the Puissance wall really is that BIG!

17/12/2023

Don't forget tomorrow is the last day to place medication orders for them to be available to collect before Christmas.

You can pick up your medication orders directly from us at the practice until Friday 22nd December.

15/12/2023

Our office opening times will vary during the festive period. However, if you have an emergency our vet team are still here for you 24/7. Call us on our emergency pager: 07623 984669.