Equine

Healthy Horse Club

Here at St Boniface Equine Vets, we believe prevention is better than cure!

Thats why we are pleased to bring you our Healthy Horse Club. The HHC covers the main preventative health issues of your horse, to ensure a long and happy life. The HHC does not cover treatment for unexpected illnesses or accidents – you will need an insurance policy to be covered for these eventualities. 

The HHC offers varying levels of preventative treatment cover, including worming programmes, vaccinations, dental treatments and blood tests.

Healthy Horse Club Plans

Join our Healthy Horse Club to ensure your horse has up to date preventative health care all year round, with convenient monthly or annual payment schemes.Being part of the Healthy Horse Club gives you access to discounts on other products and services from our practice.

Equine Webform

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GERIATRIC DONKEYS AND CHRONIC FOOT DISEASE

Kate Lethbridge explains a recent case of geriatric donkey called Frazzle who's had a few bouts of lameness

Frazzle is a 21-year-old Donkey who presented to me with acute lameness.

Frazzle’s owners were understandably concerned when they noticed him laying down in the field and unable to weight bear on his right forelimb.

I examined Frazzle and he was very sore on his right fore heel bulbs. 

There also appeared to be a draining abscess to the outside of the white line.

Winter Horse Management

As the dark evenings and winter weather seems to drag on and on, horse owners are often forced to change the management of their horses – with more time in the stable, less grass to eat and fewer daylight hours to ride in, some simple steps can help keep our horses in top condition until Spring!

Rugging Up

As the weather turns colder, owners are often tempted to rug their horses and ponies to keep them toasty warm – especially with exciting new rug designs on the market!

Equine Nursing Team

Sadie and Deanna assist Clare and the equine team for all appointments at Wolfgar Farm; so we thought it would be a great opportunity for you to hear more about them and their wonderful horses.

Sadie owns Rowan, a 10 year old Welsh Section D.

He is a cheeky character!  They enjoy hacking around the Devon countryside, and also enjoy competing.  Last year they took part in their first British Eventing (BE90) events and are hoping to do more this coming season. 

Winter Horse Health – Respiratory Disease

Winter Respiratory Disease - Causes

The wintery weather often affects our horses’ respiratory health just as it can affect us.  Generally over winter horses are stabled for longer periods of time which can mean they may be exposed to increased levels of airborne dust and other irritants.  This can result in airway irritation and trigger an inflammatory response, resulting in coughing, wheezing, nasal discharge or reduced exercise tolerance.

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