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Staff are always willing to discuss the care and management
of your horse or pony to reduce the likelihood of disease and
other problems.
This can include advice about vaccination, worming, diet and general
management.
Should a group of people at a livery yard feel that they might
benefit from a member of our staff giving a talk regarding preventative
healthcare/first aid, please discuss this with us as it may be
possible to do this.
Wormers are always stocked and we are happy to quote for bulk
orders at a discount.
We can normally source any feed supplements or additives required
and can advise on their value and use in your case.
Routine vaccnation against equine flu and tetanus is recommended, and must be given for many competitive events. the required intervals for competition are:
1st-2nd vac 21-92 days
2nd-3rd 150-215 days thereafter within 365 days.
Tetanus vaccine alone is the minimum we would recommend for a horse who is not at risk from infectious disease due to its circumstances, this is achieved by giving 2 doses about 6 weeks apart then a booster every 2-3 years.
We do perform routine and corrective dentistry, using a gag, and,
if necessary, power tools are available for reduction of overgrowths.
Sedation is used if necessary due to the temperament of the horse
or the nature of the work to be performed.
We are also happy to work with the majority of equine dentists
and sedate horses if needed.
Senior partner Sue Taylor has a special interest in Farriery and
works closely with a number of local farriers. Sue is also an
examiner for the Worshipful Company of Farriers.
Corrective or surgical hoof/foot treatment can be carried out
in consultation with your own farrier, or through several farriers
with whom we work closely.
For some horses that are nervous of farriery, it is sometimes
necessary to sedate them in order for such work to be carried
out.
We are happy to make arrangements to coincide our visit with the
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Introduction
Preventative Healthcare
