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Liver disease in horses

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Although liver disease in horses is fairly common, it is rare that it progresses into liver failure. We have summarised the signs to keep an eye out for below, to ensure that you can get an early diagnosis, and treatment, for your horse if required.
 

Focus on mud fever in horses

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The typical weather that this time of year brings means that our horses will be spending more time in wet and muddy conditions. It is these wet conditions that softens the horse’s skin, and when mud rubs against the softened areas it can cause surface damage allowing bacteria to enter. As a result, your horse could develop a skin condition that causes them irritation and soreness, with scabs on the lower legs. This is called mud fever.
 

Colic in horses

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What is colic?
The term ‘colic’ simply refers to abdominal pain, which may vary from very mild signs to very violent signs.
 

Autumn Castration Clinics

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Join us for our next castration clinics on Wednesday 20th October and Tuesday 2nd November.

Learn more about our current offers

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It was great seeing you recently at the East Kent Ploughing Match. Please find below details of our terms and conditions related to the voucher you will have received. 

How to prepare your horse for winter in Kent

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Take advantage of the quieter winter months to give your horse a full health check and make sure your horse's vaccines are up to date. Also, get their teeth checked and rasped, review your worming protocol and get any concerns checked beforehand.
 

COVID-19 Update

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Whilst visiting us, we're here to provide you and your horses with the best experience, in the safest way.

Equine – Safe Autumn Riding in Kent

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Autumn brings with it cooler temperatures, darker nights and many beautiful changes. Of course, most horses are tolerant of seasonal changes, but to ensure you remain safe, there are a few things you should consider over the coming months whilst in Kent.
 

August Bank Holiday

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The August bank holiday weekend is here… whether you are heading to the coast, off on a walking adventure or taking it easy at home this bank holiday, we just wanted to let you that our opening hours may differ, should you need us:  
 

Equine vets in Rye, East Sussex discuss troublesome flies

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Horses and ponies find flies highly irritating, both mentally and physically. They often affect a horse's ability to focus or concentrate and can cause severe irritation and distress.