Great Southern Equine Veterinary

21/08/2026

You never quite know what you will find when you actually look inside a horses stomach 👀 📸
A gastroscope is a great way to see what is going on instead of just guessing. Horses can have squamous or glandular disease or a combination of both. What we find will determine what treatment is recommended, the duration of treatment and ongoing management.
One important thing is to have the horse withheld off all feed so we can get a good look at all areas of the stomach. If you don’t have a stable you just need to get creative!!
If you want to book your horse in just reach out and we can schedule you in ☎️

17/04/2026

Luckily the Afterhours phone stayed quiet while I snuck off to Perth for some continuing education. The AVA autumn conference was one I didn’t want to miss with Dr Alex Gillam speaking about all aspects of colic.

Dr Alex is a soft tissue surgeon currently working at the University of Liverpool Equine Hospital and she is in the process of completing her PhD in colic due to strangulating lipoma.

It was also a great opportunity to build on my knowledge and catch up with my fellow equine colleagues from around the state.

Thanks to everyone involved in making these events happen. It’s always great to keep up with the latest treatment and technologies.

04/02/2026

Now that lunches are packed and the kids are back at school, it’s a good time to reflect on what a whirlwind the last couple of months have been. Between school holidays, Christmas, New Year, birthday parties, camping trips and more, it certainly flew by.

It was a busy time juggling work, kids, snacks (and more snacks 😅), and trying to keep all the balls in the air.

A huge thank you to my amazing, loyal clients for your patience and understanding during this time — your support truly means the world 💛

10/12/2025

Creative thinking pays off! 🐴✨
This horse suffered a severe stone bruise that eventually burst — no pus, but a lot of blood, and the horse was extremely lame.

We designed a specialised shoe to protect the area, keep it clean and dry, and promote proper healing. This kept the horse comfortable and pain free throughout recovery. It also mean the owner did not have to keep changing a bandage every few days.

The result? The wound has granulated beautifully, and the horse is now back in normal shoes and ready to return to work!

Look at the incredible healing progression 👇

22/10/2025

The scanner’s been busy! Breeding season is in full swing, and we’re thrilled to be helping so many mares get in foal 🩺🐴
For one client we have got 3 positive pregnancies from the first 3 inseminations. The semen has come from Victoria and NSW 👏 🥳

15/10/2025

Mt Barker run a great day with classes to suit every discipline and ability. Just a small way in which I can give back to the community and encourage the young riders coming through 👏

🐴 Sponsor Spotlight 🐴

Great Southern Equine Veterinary

We’re delighted to recognise Great Southern Equine Vet as a long-time supporter of the Mt Barker Horse Show — proudly sponsoring the Encourage Lead Rein and First Ridden Hacking Ring.

Owned and operated by Dr Wendy Rogers, Great Southern Equine Vet provides a fully mobile equine veterinary service across the entire Great Southern region. With years of experience and a deep passion for horses, Wendy delivers professional, compassionate care right to your stable or paddock — whether it’s routine health checks, dentistry, lameness assessments, pre purchase exam and everything in between!

Her commitment to supporting local riders and their equine partners, both in the show ring and beyond, makes her an invaluable part of our regional equestrian community.

Thank you, Wendy, for your ongoing dedication and generous support of our youngest riders and their ponies! 💚

Show program and entries via Nominate:
https://www.nominate.com.au/EquestDn/Event.aspx?e=42A261F1F1234BBB92D06140FC1CDB9D&eventlist=24

10/10/2025

Hayley — our amazing equine vet nurse! 🐎
Always helping, always caring, and always smiling.
Great Southern Equine Veterinary truly couldn’t do it without her! 🌟
Happy Vet Nurses Day to Hayley and all the other amazing vet nurses out there who make our vet clinics a better place 🙌❤️