by Jen Davis | May 17, 2021 | Services
Pre-purchase examinations are undertaken on horses for sale to assess the suitability of the individual horse for the specific purpose for which the buyer intends to use it. These examinations are undertaken using the standard examination format of Equine...
by Jen Davis | May 13, 2021 | Equine Health, News
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...
by Jen Davis | Feb 25, 2021 | Equine Health
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...
by Jen Davis | Dec 3, 2020 | Events, News, Services
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...
by Jen Davis | Dec 3, 2020 | Equine Health
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?...
