Responsive mobile equine vets in Thursley
Specialist equine clinic and horse vets in Thursley, Rushmoor, Churt, Pitch Place, Beacon Hill, or nearby areas
Are you looking for expert equine veterinary care near you? At Surrey Hills Equine, our team of caring and experienced horse vets is committed to caring for your horse's health.
Through our mobile horse vet service, we bring our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to your doorstep, providing convenience in equine practice at its best.
We also provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care for horses, ensuring they receive the best treatment available when needed.
Our service portfolio is extensive, encompassing pre-purchase exams, routine health checks, advanced mobile diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, gastroscopy, lameness and performance evaluations, as well as field surgeries.
Independent horse vets near you
Surrey Hills Equine remains independent. This gives us the freedom to put our clients and their horses first, offering excellence and holistic, compassionate and education-driven horse care solutions.
Our commitment is to provide treatments that get the best outcomes for you and your equine friends.
To better serve our clients, our horse vets offer flexible solutions tailored to individual needs. This includes discounts of up to 42% on routine care and waived fee visits through our Equine Health Plans.
For more information, please contact us at 01306 249944 now.
Expert dental care from our Rushmoor horse dentists
Good equine dental care is crucial to overall horse health, particularly for older horses. This is because it helps keep them comfortable and happy in their later years. For performance horses, regular dental care is just as essential to prevent oral issues from holding them back.
At Surrey Hills Equine, we offer a comprehensive range of equine dental services, from routine preventative care to more complex dental issues. For routine dental maintenance, our team can come to you at your yard.
Every dental procedure involves a complete oral examination under sedation. This approach prioritises the safety and comfort of your horse, our clients and our veterinary team.
Sedation enables us to thoroughly examine all aspects of the mouth and teeth, creating a more relaxed and secure environment. During the examination and treatment, your horse's head is supported to reduce stress for everyone involved.
Do you require a five-stage pre-purchase examination in Thursley, GU8?
Our team of vets are experienced in performing comprehensive 5-stage pre-purchase examinations (PPEs), also known as vettings. This can be done in 2 or 5 stages, with the latter being a more in-depth examination.
The PPE is designed to provide you with information to help you make an informed purchase decision.
The 5-stage vetting process is:
- Stage 1 – Initial Assessment: A complete physical examination, behaviour observation, passport and microchip check, eye check, heart and lung auscultation, dental check and palpation for any abnormalities.
- Stage 2 – Gait Analysis (In-Hand): Walking and trotting the horse in a straight line and lunging on hard and soft surfaces where possible.
- Stage 3 – Exercise Evaluation: Ridden exercise at walk, trot, canter, and gallop to identify any lameness or cardiovascular/respiratory issues.
- Stage 4 – Recovery and Re-evaluation: Monitoring the horse during a rest period to re-check cardiovascular and respiratory parameters.
- Stage 5 – Post-Exercise Lameness Check: A final trot up to check for any changes in soundness after the exercise phase.
We recommend 5 stage PPEs for all riding horses. A drug screen blood sample is recommended, and further diagnostics, such as X-rays, ultrasound, or endoscopy, can be added depending on the value of the horse, insurance requirements, or specific concerns.
24/7/365 emergency equine vets in Thursley
Any horse owner will tell you that facing an equine emergency is incredibly stressful. At Surrey Hills Equine, we understand this, which is why providing exceptional and immediate care for your horse is our top priority, 24/7, 365 days a year. We offer an out-of-hours service for equine emergencies, so you're never alone in a crisis.
Our team of experienced equine vets are on call and will respond quickly. Each veterinarian is equipped with all the latest mobile equipment, allowing them to attend emergencies at your location.
We've invested in the latest equipment to maintain our commitment to clinical excellence. Having the right tools available is crucial for us; it enables our veterinarians to diagnose and treat your horse quickly and effectively.
Please see our online reviews. One recent client said:
Super experienced professional yet personal service! Thoroughly recommend Corrado.
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 to our Thursley equine veterinary practice now
For expert horse care, please call 01306 249944 or email info@surreyhillsequine.com now.
Our equine vets Shackleford are here to provide first-class care for your horses.
Veterinary practice Thursley with a team of mobile equine vets covering Rushmoor, Churt, Pitch Place and the following local areas :-
- Bowlhead Green
- Brook
- Elstead
- Beacon Hill
- Cramhurst
- Sandhills
- Hindhead
- Wheelerstreet
- Witley
- Tilford
- Churt
- Wormley
- Milford
- Grayshott
- Enton Green
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.