Leading mobile equine vets in Shackleford
Top horse vets and dentists near you in Shackleford, Pepper Harrow, Eashing, and Milford
Are you looking for specialist and reliable horse vets in your local area? Surrey Hills Equine is your go-to horse veterinary practice. Our team of horse-loving vets are passionate about your horse's wellbeing.
As an independent equine practice, we are singularly focused on what matters: your horse. Unlike larger corporate-owned horse clinics, we offer a personal approach built on deep knowledge, high quality and compassion in every interaction.
Our equine vets, led by Corrado, offer a full range of services to cover every aspect of your horse's needs. This includes pre-purchase exams, routine health checks, lameness evaluations, performance assessments, mobile imaging, endoscopy and gastroscopy. Every service is designed with your horse's long-term health in mind.
24/7 horse care near you
If an emergency arises, we offer 24/7 emergency care for your horse, so help is always available day or night.
Our vets will work with you to find practical solutions that fit your schedule and budget. Through our Equine Health Plans, clients can have their visit fees waived and receive up to 42% off routine care services.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the feedback we receive from our clients. As one of our clients said recently:
Liane and Corrado are so helpful, caring, and professional. Always there to help and support us with our horse. Highly recommend them.
Get in touch now at 01306 249944.
Our Pepper Harrow horse dentists will look after your horse's oral health
Dental care is key to your horse's overall health and well-being as they get older. For older horses, regular dental care means they can eat without discomfort. For equine athletes, untreated dental problems can affect their response to the bit, their behaviour and ultimately their performance, so regular checks are a must.
Surrey Hills Equine offers a full range of equine dental services. Our team of equine dentists are fully mobile and brings all the necessary equipment to your yard.
Every dental appointment starts with a complete oral examination under light sedation. This means your horse will be calm and relaxed, allowing us to assess every aspect of their dental health. Sedation also makes the procedure safer for your horse and our team.
We complete five-stage pre-purchase examinations in Shackleford, GU8
Our vets have years of experience conducting 5-stage pre-purchase exams (PPEs). This exam can be conducted as a 2- or 5-stage exam. It will provide valuable insight into the horse's health and overall condition.
The 5-stage PPE includes:
- Stage 1 – Initial Exam: A full physical examination, behavioural observation, verification of passport and microchip details, examination of teeth, eyes, heart and lungs and palpation to detect any abnormalities.
- Stage 2 – In-Hand Gait Analysis: Walking and trotting the horse in-hand, lunging on hard and soft surfaces where possible to evaluate movement and look for signs of lameness.
- Stage 3 – Exercise Protocol: Riding the horse in all gaits – walk, trot, canter and gallop – and monitoring for lameness or cardiovascular/respiratory issues.
- Stage 4 – Recovery and Re-exam: Re-examining the heart and respiratory system during the horse's recovery period after exercise.
- Stage 5 – Post Exercise Lameness Check: A trot up to see if there are any changes in soundness after the exercise phase.
We recommend the 5-stage PPE for all riding horses. Depending on the value of the horse, insurance requirements, or any specific concerns, we may recommend additional diagnostic tests, such as drug testing, X-rays, ultrasound, or endoscopy, to give you peace of mind.
Emergency equine vets in Shackleford
At Surrey Hills Equine, our main priority is to give your horse the best care at the time they need it most. That's why we offer a 24/7 emergency service 365 days a year, including weekends and bank holidays.
Our team of equine vets are on call 24/7, fully equipped with all the necessary mobile diagnostic and treatment equipment to respond to any equine emergency. We understand that time is of the essence in these situations, and our goal is to provide expert care to your yard.
Through our mobile veterinary service, we utilise the latest wireless technology to deliver instant, on-the-spot diagnostics and treatment plans. This means the highest standards in equine ambulatory care, maximum convenience and peace of mind for you and your horse, all in the comfort of their environment.
I was so very worried that my beautiful boy needed surgery but after several visits, Corrado was able to bring him back to full health
Speak with our Shackleford equine veterinary practice today
Please call 01306 249944 or email info@surreyhillsequine.com to book an appointment or to talk with our horse vets now.
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Veterinary practice Shackleford with a team of mobile equine vets covering Pepper Harrow, Eashing, Milford and the following local areas :-
- Hurtmore
- Puttenham
- Wanborough
- Binscombe
- Elstead
- Milford
- Farncombe
- Seale
- Holloway Hill
- Cramhurst
- Catteshall
- Wheelerstreet
- Busbridge
- Enton Green
- Wood Street
Other Equine Services in Surrey
Our horse vets can provide a complete range of services, including:
Lameness and poor performance
Lameness issues can inflict pain on your horse and cause concern and disruption for you as an owner. Our goal is to identify the cause of the problem and recommend suitable treatment to get your horse back to normal as quickly as possible.
The lameness investigation may involve various procedures, including the examination of your horse's conformation, movement, stride, and limb placement, flexion tests, palpation of the limbs and muscles, examination at walk and trot in hand and on the lunge, ridden examination, nerve or joint blocks, and X-ray or ultrasound.
Gastroscopy
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is increasingly acknowledged as a common culprit behind various clinical signs, including poor performance, behavioural changes, reduced appetite, lacklustre coat condition, and discomfort during girthing.
All horses face the risk of developing ulcers, with contributing factors such as a high-carbohydrate diet, intense training or competition schedules, and stressors like illness or changes in routine, such as box rest.
Using a gastroscope, we can visually inspect the horse's esophagus, stomach and proximal duodenum to confirm the presence of ulcers. Since ulcer treatment can be costly, a thorough stomach examination through gastroscopy is recommended before initiating any treatment.
Mobile diagnostic imaging
Surrey Hills Equine employs cutting-edge portable wireless diagnostic imaging tools, including Digital X-ray systems, Ultrasound Scanners, and Video Endoscopy, delivered directly to clients' premises. This innovative approach allows us to provide the convenience of on-site examinations, eliminating the need to transport horses.
Our horse vets may recommend additional diagnostic imaging, whether it is for lameness investigations, pre-purchase examinations (vetting), dental or head-related concerns, or assessments of upper airways for respiratory conditions or Strangles cases.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a valuable tool for assessing the respiratory tract, especially in horses facing respiratory issues or exhibiting poor performance.
The procedure involves passing a flexible camera, known as an endoscope, through your horse's nostril, pharynx, larynx, and down the trachea, with the option to examine the guttural pouches.