HelpMyHorse Ltd, Equine Veterinary & Dentistry Services, Rotorua

15/09/2025

Win a $500 prezzy card! Complete a survey on drenching... We've found significant drench resistance on several clients' properties... the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is supporting a survey to help better understand how horse owners in New Zealand currently make decisions about managing worms and using dewormers.
Link to survey: https://qualtricsxmqkzw82x8p.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38yFmZIEsTldNMq?fbclid=IwY2xjawMyqhlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHl4i_s2HrjwYxKKks5awwvd08mH-x42yJQFlo8SOebIWRFLI2nO24Nwzt-i__aem_m-pxcJv0ZpR_DSbKC18grw

Insights from this survey will help identify trends in current practices and highlight where additional support or resources could help owners save time, improve performance, and protect their horse’s welfare.

28/08/2025

❤️love this! The power! The joy! The teamwork! The spirit!❤️

27/08/2025

FUN in action at Taupo for the North Island Secondary Schools Equestrian Sports NZ event...

18/07/2025

Very sorry to hear this news. Thinking of the Grayling family.

17/07/2025

Be on the lookout for this stolen equipment, horsey peeps!

09/07/2025

Love working with farriers.

It’s ! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers!

Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse, and a good farrier is an essential part of your equine's healthcare team, keeping your horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

05/07/2025

Fantastic effort! Thinking of everyone who has helped in this success, from grass roots up... horses are a complete team effort.

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 | 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻
🏇 It's double gold 🥇 for the Kiwis at the Aachen CHIO with the team taking out the CCIO4*-S Nations' Cup class and Tim Price aboard Vitali winning the individual! What an evening! Four New Zealanders placed in the top 10 - as well as Tim, Monica Spencer and Artist were sixth, Clarke Johnstone and Rocket Man ninth and individual rider Jonelle Price aboard Hiarado was 10th. Congratulations to the team - Tim, Monica, Clarke and Samantha Lissington on Lord Seekonig - and well done Jonelle! 🖤

More to come ...

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 👇 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦
https://resulting.chioaachen.de/show/35/schedule/?discipline=eventing

📷Libby Law Photography - NZL

Keyflow Feeds
Trinity Hill Wines
Bucas
Kevin Bacon's
Racing Blue Storm
KASK equestrian
Horse Pilot

17/06/2025

Another helpful post from our American veterinary friends at AAEP...

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

13/06/2025

This is really important to consider. Really glad to be an ISES member and thankful for the work they do. :)

Most stable designs allow horses to see each other when standing, but when lying down, other horses are out of view.

This can reduce the horse’s desire to lay down, which leads to a lack REM sleep. It follows, then, that horses who don’t sleep well because they cannot see their mates will be slower to form the habitual responses that trainers desire.

These needs surely speak to the importance of enabling the social needs of horses for optimal management and optimal learning.

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Building on the theory outlined in Volume 1, our latest publication translates academic understanding into effective, horse-friendly methods that prioritise welfare and clear communication.

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05/06/2025

And yes, we spend lots of time helping donkeys too....

02/06/2025

Watch this: An amazing demonstration of why secure feed storage is so important....

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/12G6hiWzY6j/

08/05/2025

Big thanks to our friends at Cambridge Equine Hospital who have publicised 6 very common parasite and deworming myths....

Myth 1: Labels of dewormers contain accurate information about which worms they kill.
Myth 2: Rotating deworming products decreases resistance.
Myth 3: You should deworm and then move horses to a fresh paddock.
Myth 4: Harrowing kills infective larvae.
Myth 5: Frost kills larvae
Myth 6: You should wait until the first frost to deworm for bots.

Knowledge and advice has developed and changed alot! We now recommend parasite control strategies be tailored to your property and your horses’ specific needs.

Drench resistance is widespread in New Zealand, and HelpMyHorse has diagnosed several properties around Rotorua with drench resistant worm-populations.

We’re very happy to discuss and create tailored plans to suit your property and horses/donkeys, which will not only reduce the risk of developing drench resistance but also save $$ on using inappropriate drenches.