Leading Billingshurst horse vets
Exceptional vets for horses in Billingshurst, Coolham, Dragon's Green and nearby areas
Are you looking for top-rated horse vets near you? Surrey Hills Equine is a leading provider of comprehensive equine veterinarian services. Our dedicated team uses advanced technology to deliver expert care and accurate diagnoses at your stable.
Our experienced equine vets offer a wide range of services. We are skilled in diagnosing and treating lameness, conducting pre-purchase examinations, investigating poor performance, and performing gastroscopies.
Surrey Hills Equine also specialises in mobile equine dental services, bringing comprehensive dental care directly to your yard. We promote optimal dental health for your horses through thorough oral examinations that address issues like sharp edges and overgrowths.
Local horse vet clinic
We are accessible during regular business hours and offer a 24-hour emergency service for urgent needs.
We value transparency and clear communication. We offer flexible solutions, such as waived visit fees and discounts through our Equine Health Plans.
Unlike many corporate veterinary practices, we are proudly independent. This allows us to prioritise personal relationships with our clients and provide personalised care tailored to each horse's unique needs.
For further information get in touch at 01306 249944.
Reputable Coolham equine dentists for equine dental care
Surrey Hills Equine specialises in bringing comprehensive dental care directly to your horses, minimising stress for you and your animals. We prioritise your horse's comfort during all procedures, occasionally using light sedation to alleviate anxiety and ensure a positive experience.
Our mobile equine dental services include thorough oral and dental examinations, addressing issues like sharp edges, overgrowths, and imbalances. We also diagnose and manage abnormalities such as food-packing and spacing issues. If necessary, we extract diseased or wolf teeth.
We aim to promote optimal dental health and overall well-being for your equine companions with convenience and expertise.
Do you need an equine vet for a horse vetting in Billingshurst, RH14?
Are you considering buying a new horse? A thorough veterinary examination before purchase is crucial. It provides valuable insights into the horse's health and fitness, informs you of your decision, and ensures suitability for insurance.
At Surrey Hills Equine, our experienced vets conduct these comprehensive assessments for all our clients.
The pre-purchase examination is a multi-stage process. It begins with a thorough check of vital signs, including heart, lungs, eyes, teeth, and limbs, while the horse is at rest. Next, we evaluate the horse's gait and flexibility at both walk and trot, before and after joint flexion, to identify any lameness or stiffness.
The horse will undergo rigorous exercise, often ridden to check respiratory and cardiac health. This helps uncover any potential issues that might arise under exertion.
Following exercise, a rest period allows time for reviewing paperwork, final checking for any abnormal lumps or bumps, and collecting a blood sample for laboratory analysis. This analysis can detect prohibited substances, ensuring a fair and transparent purchase. Radiographs can also be taken at this stage if needed.
Finally, the horse is trotted by hand again to ensure no new issues have emerged after the exercise. This comprehensive evaluation process minimises risks and empowers you to make an informed decision about your horse's health and future performance.
We have excellent online reviews. One of our clients commented:
Highly recommend Surrey Hills. I rang Corrado and he was happy to chat things through with me on a new horse that we wanted vetted. Never felt rushed through our phone chat and he answered my questions and concerns. The horse was vetted on the same day I have rang so a very quick service. Thanks again Surrey Hills.
Around-the-clock emergency horse vets in Coolham
Equine emergencies can strike at any moment. When your horse needs urgent care, Surrey Hills Equine is here for you, 24/7. Our experienced equine veterinarians utilise state-of-the-art mobile diagnostic technology to deliver expert care at your location, day or night.
We understand the importance of immediate attention in critical situations. Our round-the-clock mobile service guarantees that your horse receives exceptional and specialised care whenever needed.
Trust your horse to our capable hands. We prioritise being available at any hour to provide compassionate, skilled veterinary services, ensuring your horse receives the best possible care, no matter the time of day or night.
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
Call our Billingshurst equine vet and equine hospital
For all bookings with our local horse vets, please call 01306 249944 or email info@surreyhillsequine.com.
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Veterinary practice Billingshurst with a team of mobile equine vets covering Coolham, Dragon's Green, Adversane and the following local areas :-
- Bodiam
- Coolham
- Five Oaks
- Itchingfield
- Kirdford
- Loxwood
- Shipley
- Slinfold
- Southwater
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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.