Routine Care

Our vets have put together some useful information on things to look out for during the summer months.

To better understand the equine nutrition and the role each organ has, we are going to first do a quick review of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract.

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For as long as horses have existed, there have been parasites specifically evolved to take advantage of them. Frequently-heard questions in veterinary practices include: ‘which wormer do I need this time?’, ‘how do I do a worm egg count?’ and, our favourite, ‘will you look at this disgusting photo of a mangled worm on my stable floor?’.

Dental health is very important for your horse. It is often underestimated how it can have a negative effect on their well-being. 

Castration is a routine procedure most commonly performed in young colts in order to prevent unwanted breeding and aid management.

Sedation is something that is often needed in the autumn for clipping but also for the farrier, travelling or for rasping teeth.

Small Redworms (Cyathostomes)

These are the most common worms in horses and they are infected from pasture contaminated by eggs passed out in faeces of infected horses. Although these worms are more prevalent in the summer they can be present all year round.

Routine dental examinations are an essential part of your horse’s health care but is unfortunately often overlooked by owners for the following reasons:

When it’s time to talk about body weight it’s never easy. The health of our horses is strictly linked to their body condition.