Skilled equine vets Leatherhead
Highly regarded horse vets and equine dentists in Leatherhead, Epsom Downs, or the nearby areas
Surrey Hills Equine offers comprehensive equine veterinary services across Surrey and the South East. Our experienced team delivers expert care using cutting-edge technology for quality diagnostics at your stable.
From lameness diagnosis to dental care, we cover all equine veterinary needs, including pre-purchase examinations, lameness and poor performance investigations, riding establishment inspections and gastroscopy. Our equine veterinary team of exceptionally talented equine vets – led by Corrado Montoneri – will prioritise the well-being of your horses and ponies at all times.
In an era where many veterinary practices are corporately managed, Surrey Hills Equine remains proudly independent, ensuring our focus remains on our clients and their horses. We prioritise building trust through personal relationships and delivering tailored clinical care based on each horse's needs.
We enjoy fostering strong relationships with our clients, emphasising honesty and clear communication. We aim to empower owners by providing comprehensive insights into available treatment options, enabling them to make informed decisions that best suit their companions.
Catering to our clients' needs, we offer flexible solutions such as waived visit fees and discounts of up to 42 per cent on routine care with our Equine Health Plans.
Our office hours span from 8:30am to 5:30pm, ensuring accessibility during regular business hours. Furthermore, we extend our services with a 24-hour emergency service, guaranteeing assistance round-the-clock for urgent equine healthcare needs.
Book an appointment with our horse vet on 01306 249 944 or 01737 450 506.
Equine dentistry by dedicated equine dentists near Epsom Downs
Surrey Hills Equine offers mobile equine dental services to provide comprehensive care directly in your stable, aiming to create a relaxed experience for you and your horses.
Our services encompass oral and dental examinations, addressing sharp edges and overgrowths, balancing dental arcades through rasping, diagnosing abnormalities like food-packing spacing, and extracting diseased or wolf teeth.
We aim to ensure optimal dental health and well-being for your equine companions with convenience and expertise.
Sometimes, light sedation may be necessary for your horse during dental procedures. This helps alleviate anxiety, muscle tension, and discomfort, ensuring a more comfortable experience for them.
Pre-purchase examinations or PPEs by our horse vets in Leatherhead, KT22
It is highly recommended to have your horse undergo a thorough examination by a qualified veterinarian before purchasing. This examination can reveal any underlying issues, allowing you to make an informed decision before finalising the purchase. Additionally, such examinations can also assess your horse's suitability for insurance purposes.
The five-stage examination for horses encompasses a comprehensive assessment process to evaluate various aspects of the horse's health and fitness. It begins with an examination of vital signs, including heart and lung function, as well as an assessment of the eyes, teeth, and limbs while in the stable before exercise.
Next, the horse is walked and trotted in hand to evaluate its gait, both before and after flexion of the joints. This allows for a closer inspection of any potential lameness or stiffness. Following this, the horse undergoes strenuous exercise, typically under saddle, working on both reins and at various paces. This phase aims to uncover any respiratory or cardiac abnormalities that may only become apparent during exertion.
After the exercise phase, the horse is given a period of rest, during which paperwork is reviewed, and a final check for abnormal lumps or bumps is conducted. Additionally, a blood sample is taken at the time of the examination and stored in a secure laboratory. This precautionary measure allows for investigation into the use of prohibited substances, such as bute, which could potentially affect the outcome of the vetting. If radiographs are deemed necessary as part of the inspection, they are typically taken during this stage.
Finally, the horse is trotted in hand one last time to ensure no issues have arisen during the exercise phase, completing the comprehensive evaluation process.
24/7 emergency horse vets on call in Leatherhead and Epsom Downs
Are you looking for a local, 24/7 emergency horse vet? Using mobile diagnostic technology, our equine veterinarians provide expert healthcare for all animals, from donkeys to racehorses.
Veterinary emergencies are unforeseeable, but our round-the-clock mobile service ensures your horse receives exceptional care whenever needed. Rest assured, your horse is in capable hands and receiving expert and specialist care regardless of the time of day.
I was so very worried that my beautiful boy needed surgery but after several visits, Corrado was able to bring him back to full health
Contact our Leatherhead and Epsom Downs equine clinic
For all enquiries, please call our horse vets on 01306 249 944 or 01737 450 506, email info@surreyhillsequine.com or fill out your details on an online contact form.
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Other Equine Services in Surrey
Our horse vets can provide a complete range of services, including:
Lameness and poor performance
Lameness issues can inflict pain on your horse and cause concern and disruption for you as an owner. Our goal is to identify the cause of the problem and recommend suitable treatment to get your horse back to normal as quickly as possible.
The lameness investigation may involve various procedures, including the examination of your horse's conformation, movement, stride, and limb placement, flexion tests, palpation of the limbs and muscles, examination at walk and trot in hand and on the lunge, ridden examination, nerve or joint blocks, and X-ray or ultrasound.
Gastroscopy
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is increasingly acknowledged as a common culprit behind various clinical signs, including poor performance, behavioural changes, reduced appetite, lacklustre coat condition, and discomfort during girthing.
All horses face the risk of developing ulcers, with contributing factors such as a high-carbohydrate diet, intense training or competition schedules, and stressors like illness or changes in routine, such as box rest.
Using a gastroscope, we can visually inspect the horse's esophagus, stomach and proximal duodenum to confirm the presence of ulcers. Since ulcer treatment can be costly, a thorough stomach examination through gastroscopy is recommended before initiating any treatment.
Mobile diagnostic imaging
Surrey Hills Equine employs cutting-edge portable wireless diagnostic imaging tools, including Digital X-ray systems, Ultrasound Scanners, and Video Endoscopy, delivered directly to clients' premises. This innovative approach allows us to provide the convenience of on-site examinations, eliminating the need to transport horses.
Our horse vets may recommend additional diagnostic imaging, whether it is for lameness investigations, pre-purchase examinations (vetting), dental or head-related concerns, or assessments of upper airways for respiratory conditions or Strangles cases.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a valuable tool for assessing the respiratory tract, especially in horses facing respiratory issues or exhibiting poor performance.
The procedure involves passing a flexible camera, known as an endoscope, through your horse's nostril, pharynx, larynx, and down the trachea, with the option to examine the guttural pouches.