By Kerry Comb BVMS CertEP MRCVS  www.ashbrookequinehospital.co.uk 01565 723030. First Aid and Equine Emergencies.  Dealing with first aid and equine emergencies relies on being able to recognise a problem. Taking note of your horse’s normal demeanour and monitoring drinking, eating and the passage of urine and faeces will allow you to detect problems early. The vital signs - … [Read more...]

Roger Dixon BVM&S MRCVS - Ashbrook Equine Hospital, Cheshire Introduction Throughout spring and summer we frequently take phone calls from owners who find that their mare’s behaviour has changed. The mare may suddenly become difficult to handle. Ridden work, especially at competitions, may be impossible! These behavioural changes may be associated with the mare’s oestrus … [Read more...]

By Vicky Rowlands BVM&S CertEP MRCVS, Ashbrook Equine Hospital. Hoof conformation is one of the most important factors in allowing a horse to live an athletic life free from lameness.  The adage ‘no foot, no horse’ is as true today as when it was first phrased.  Hoof conformation is a result of the horse’s genetics, conformation, job and the regularity and quality of … [Read more...]

By Roger Dixon BVM&S CertAVP(ESM) MRCVS, Ashbrook Equine Hospital. Embryo transfer is an advanced reproductive technique that is now well established in the UK. It involves the removal of a 6-8 day old embryo from the uterus of a donor mare and its non-surgical transfer into the uterus of a recipient mare. Embryo transfer was first described in horses in 1972 and has been … [Read more...]

Online First Aid Course that Bursts the Bubble on Common Myths Knowledge is power when it comes to first aid and whether you are new to horse ownership or you are looking to refresh your skills, attending an equine specific first aid course is a good idea for anyone caring for a horse. With lots of well-meaning advice available online and on social media, it can be … [Read more...]