News & Advice

Sarcoids are the most common skin tumour in horses, ponies and donkeys. They can appear almost anywhere on the body, and are often seen around the head, sheath, groin, belly and legs.

Regular dental examinations should be an integral part of your horse’s preventative health care programme. We recommend a dental check at least once a year for most horses, and every six months for youngsters, older horses and horses with dental problems.

Our vets offer a thorough examination of the mouth and teeth, teeth rasping and wolf tooth removal. If your horse needs specialised treatment, such as a complicated extraction, we’ll arrange referral. See our dentistry page for more. If preferred, we can also sedate and monitor your horse for an Equine Dental Technician but please ensure that you choose a member of The British Association of Equine Dental Technicians.

Vaccination plays an essential role in helping to prevent disease in our horse population. In the UK, we vaccinate horses against a number of diseases, many of which can be fatal or debilitating. Routine core vaccinations protect against equine influenza and tetanus. Other vaccines, such as EHV and Strangles, may be given according to your horse’s risk profile, but these are less common and the risks and benefits should be discussed with your vet.