The Equine Pain Scale
Do you know when your horse is in pain? Research has shown that horses actually have a “pain face”, i.e., facial expressions which clearly signals pain. You just have to learn these characters to know and practice to interpret them. Recognising subtle signs of pain in...
Sand Colic
The term ‘colic’ simply means abdominal pain. There are multiple causes, including sand impaction or sand enteropathy which is of particular significance given our coastal location. Clinical Findings Sand colic may manifest in one of two clinical ways: diarrhoea...
Calf Pellet Toxicity in Horses
Many horse owners are unaware of the potentially devastating consequences of accidental ingestion of calf pellets. Many pellets designed for calves/cattle contain additives that are highly toxic to horses, as well as other non-ruminant species. The most common and...
What to do when your horse has colic
1. Know what is normal It is important to know what is ‘normal’ for your horse. Understand their normal eating habits, faecal output and consistency and TPR (temperature, pulse and respiration) is vital in order to identify if something is abnormal before it becomes...
Circuit Days 2021
Circuit days for 2021 will be CONTINUING!! Southwest Equine will continue to offer our popular regular travel day to various areas around the south-west. These are based on current client demand, so are subject to change. We will, of course, let you know if this...
Understanding Laminitis – Fouunder
Laminitis, or “Founder” as it is often known as, is unfortunately a condition that is seen too commonly in horses, occurring in any horse regardless of breed, use, or activity. Having said this, mature horses and ponies are often over-represented. What is Laminitis?...