Our services
Our knowledgeable team provides a variety of services for competition horses, children’s ponies and everything in between.
Pre-purchase examination
Vetting horses during the sale process forms a pivotal part of equine veterinary practice. Our vets have developed a strong reputation in this field.
Radiology
X-rays are an essential part of equine veterinary practice. All of our vets are experienced in taking high-quality X-rays and then interpreting them.
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography is an important diagnostic tool when caring for the equine athlete, crucial for early diagnosis of tendon and ligament injuries.
Sports Medicine
Managing competition horse soundness and preventing injury is central to our practice. We have clients competing at all levels in all disciplines.
Endoscopy
We use respiratory endoscopy to examine the airways for disease or abnormality that may be compromising your horse’s health and performance.
Shockwave Therapy
Extra-corporeal shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that may speed the healing of some equine orthopaedic and soft tissue injuries.
Dentistry
Our practice is well equipped with up-to-date dental equipment, all our vets have completed further training in dentistry, and we have a regularly visiting veterinary dental specialist for the more challenging cases.
Gastroscopy
For the diagnosis of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) – an increasingly diagnosed cause of poor performance, as well as other symptoms such as weight loss, poor appetite, and resistance to ridden work.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy provides a portable, non-invasive treatment method for a variety of tissues and injuries, such as skin wounds, tendon and ligament injuries, and muscle and joint pain.
Stud Medicine
We have experience in all aspects of stud medicine, including artificial insemination with chilled semen, pregnancy diagnosis and management of sub-fertile mares.
Emergencies
In case of emergency, please call our 24-hour telephone number: 01962 779111.
Stable Close Equine Practice is a forward-thinking equine practice focused on providing excellent care for your horses at your yard. We have an extensive range of diagnostic equipment, including ultrasound scanners, digital x-ray systems, endoscopes and a gastroscope. We have listed some of our services here, but there are many others that are not specifically mentioned. Please feel free to contact us for more information.