We regularly see horses with choke - including a couple recently, so here is some information for anyone who wants to know more!
What is choke?
Choke is any condition - usually a blockage - that stops food and saliva passing
My 2020 plan for healthy horses!
2020 is just around the corner! Every year we make new year resolutions which invariably last a few weeks then they are forgotten! This year, instead of resolutions I'm making a plan. I'm going to plan how I can make sure my two horses Charlie and Clover have a healthy, sound and peak performing year
What to do if your horse gets colic
Colic is a word that puts the fear of god among horse owners. Although we see colic cases all year round, winter often has a peak especially when the weather gets really cold. So, what should you do if you horse gets colic? Here is my top 10 do’s and don’ts:
Time to Think About Encysted Redworm
It's time to start thinking about encysted redworm and what that means for our horses and their worming programmes. Being one of the most serious types of worm infection it's important to know the facts!
What NOT to do if your horse has a wound!
This week we're preparing for our Autumn Client Talk on wounds and first aid and I've been reflecting on the wounds I have attended this year. I realised that owners probably don't realise that what they do to the wound prior to the vet arriving on the scene can have a dramatic effect on the outcome. While we will have some great tips on what you should do I think what NOT to do is far more important, so here goes...
Avoiding Fireworks Frenzy
This time of year can bring lots of stress and worry for us with bangs and flashes sending our horses into a state of fear and distress. Even the calmest horse may be put out by the unusual noises or smells of a bonfire. It seems like it can be never ending with displays and fireworks every single night for a matter of weeks, and we have it all to come again at new year as well. So what can you can to help minimise potential stress and injuries to your horse?
Mud Fever Management
Sadly it is that time of year again! As we are out on yards the presence of rugs appearing, covered up greys and squelching can mean only one thing.... mud!
This weeks blog will be focusing on mud fever- with a few tips and tricks for prevention and management!
Critical Colics - facts and figures!
Colic can be one of the most worrying, unexpected and usually develops very quickly with warning. In case it happens to you here is some information below which may help you make up your mind and plan what will happen if your horse unfortunately does get colic.
We of course really hope you will never need to use the information but it's important to be prepared for your horse just in case!
Why does my horse keep having a high worm egg count?
I was asked this question last week by a client that was feeling frustrated that recently their horse was having repeated high worm egg counts so in this week’s blog I thought I would explain some of the possible reasons why.
Equine Metabolic Syndrome - What is it?
You may have heard of Equine Metabolic Syndrome or 'EMS' before, it has only really been recognised as a syndrome for the past ten years although horses have been suffering with it for a lot longer, as the way we keep horses has changed over time. We also have a much better understanding of laminitis now and EMS is known to be one of the most common causes of laminitis.
Health plans - making gold standard veterinary care affordable
Do you want the best standard of healthcare for your horse throughout the year with the option to pay monthly for it?
Here at Ridings Equine Vets we want to be part of your horses lives in the good times and not just the emergencies! We believe that if we can be involved in your horses preventative health care throughout the year we are better prepared to help whenever you have concerns.
Should I Feed My Horse Tumeric?
Tumeric has become very popular over recent years and I have seen it used as a food supplement and as a skin ointment for horses. A study into horse owner experiences of tumeric¹ found that the most common reason owners fed turmeric was for arthritis and lameness. Following the launch of a recent horse feed with turmeric as an ingredient I thought it would be useful to give an overview of turmeric and help to give you some more information so you can decide for yourself whether to feed it to your horse
