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A mobile veterinary practice for horses and other animals based in Moss Vale.

09/10/2026

🐴 COULD YOUR HORSE HAVE GASTRIC ULCERS? 🐴

We still have appointments available for our Gastric Scoping Day in Moss Vale next Wednesday.

📅 Wednesday 14 October
⏰ From 9:00am
📍 Moss Vale
💰 $150 per horse to cover sedation

Gastric ulcers aren’t limited to racehorses or elite competitors. They can affect horses of many breeds, ages and workloads—and the signs are not always obvious.

You may notice:

🐴 changes in appetite or fussiness with feed
🐴 girthiness, grumpiness or sensitivity
🐴 loss of condition
🐴 recurrent mild colic
🐴 reluctance to work or reduced performance
🐴 simply a sense that your horse isn’t quite themself

Gastroscopy is the only reliable way to see whether ulcers are present, assess their severity and guide appropriate treatment.

Southern Cross Equine Vet is holding this scoping day in conjunction with Randlab, making it an affordable opportunity to investigate those niggling signs you may have been wondering about.

Appointments are essential. To book, call 0413 834 370

02/10/2026

🐴 GASTRIC SCOPING DAY – MOSS VALE 🐴

Southern Cross Equine Vet, in conjunction with Randlab, is hosting another gastric scoping day.

📅 Wednesday 14 October
⏰ From 9:00 am
📍 Moss Vale

Gastric ulcers are extremely common in both performance and pleasure horses—and the signs can be easy to miss.

If your horse has been off its feed, grumpy, losing condition, experiencing mild colic or simply not performing as expected, gastric ulcers may be contributing.

Gastroscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing gastric ulcers, allowing us to see exactly what is happening and recommend accurate, targeted treatment.

💰 Cost: $150 per horse to cover sedation

🍰 And yes… there may be cake!
A piece of Dr George’s famous lumberjack cake might just be the thing that seals the deal. 😉

📞 Appointments are limited and bookings are essential.

Contact Southern Cross Equine Vet on 0413 834 370

21/09/2026

Spring grass—when green isn’t always good

With today’s summer-like temperatures if we get some rain and then more warm weather, pasture growth will accelerate. Be careful with horses and especially ponies prone to laminitis.

Remember:
🐴Introduce horses to rapidly growing pasture gradually, particularly ponies, overweight horses and those with previous laminitis or insulin problems.
🐴Don’t assume short pasture is automatically safer, horses can graze it very closely.
🐴Check feet and movement daily: look for unusual warmth, stronger digital pulses, shortened steps or reluctance to turn.
🐴Review grazing time, body condition and supplementary feed before spring grass really takes off.
Call if you need more advice 0413834370

06/09/2026

💨 Wild, windy weather! 💨

If your horse seems unusually spooky, tense or full of beans today, the wind may be partly to blame. Strong winds have knocked over my jump wings, they make sheds rattle and they send unfamiliar sounds and smells through the air. They can also make it harder for horses to hear properly and work out where noises are coming from.

Wind can create some very real paddock dangers too. Once conditions ease, take a few minutes to check:

🐴 fences, gates and electric tape
🌳 fallen branches or damaged trees
🪣 loose feeders, buckets and other flying objects
🏠 roofing, shelters and yards
💧 troughs for debris or interrupted water supply
🧥 rugs that may have slipped, torn or come loose

Take extra care when leading, riding or opening gates—even the most sensible horse may be more reactive than usual.

Stay safe

29/08/2026

👁️ Look closely—can you spot two unusual findings in this eye?

Beau was examined last week for a painful eye and was found to have a corneal ulcer—an injury to the clear surface of the eye.

The bright green area in the photograph is fluorescein dye adhering to the damaged cornea and highlighting the ulcer. Corneal ulcers can be very painful and may deteriorate quickly. Squinting, excessive tearing, swelling, cloudiness or reluctance to open an eye should always be treated as reasons to get your vet out promptly.

During the examination, something very unusual was discovered: two pupillary openings within the one iris. This appearance is sometimes described as polycoria. True polycoria, in which both openings respond to changes in light, is extremely rare.

Thank you to the owner, Thomson for sharing this fascinating photograph.

Polycoria is certainly not something we encounter every day in equine practice!

24/08/2026

🌱☀️ Is your horse ready for spring?
El Niño is coming, with warmer and potentially drier conditions forecast for parts of eastern and southern Australia.
For horse owners, a warmer and potentially drier spring is a good reason to start preparing now:
💧 Check troughs, tanks and pipes, and make sure there is a reliable backup water supply.
🌾 Keep an eye on pasture growth and begin planning early for possible hay shortages.
🐴 Don’t be caught out by the spring grass flush. Even in a drier season, a little rain followed by warm sunshine can produce rapid pasture growth and increase the risk of laminitis in susceptible horses. Might be time to put those ponies in their Jenny Craig paddocks.
🌳 Make sure horses have access to adequate shade and ventilation as the days warm up.
🔥 Clear long grass and combustible material from around stables, shelters and fences, and review your bushfire plan—including how and when you would move your horses.
El Niño doesn’t guarantee a terrible summer but a little preparation now can make the warmer months much easier.
What is the first job on your spring horse-care list?

31/07/2026

Tomorrow we celebrate Horse’s Birthday!
Happy Birthday to every horse, pony and donkey enjoying the beautiful winter sunshine.

Did you know the oldest horse ever reliably recorded was Old Billy, who lived to the remarkable age of 62 years? Born in England in 1760, Old Billy spent much of his life as a barge horse, eventually retiring and becoming something of a local celebrity. Even today, he remains an extraordinary reminder of how well horses can thrive with good care.

While few horses reach such an incredible age, many now live well into their 30s thanks to advances in veterinary care, nutrition, dentistry and thoughtful management.

On this Horse’s Birthday, it’s a great reminder to appreciate every stage of your horse’s life—from cheeky youngsters to wise old campaigners. Each one has a story worth celebrating.

Wishing all our equine friends a happy birthday from Southern Cross Equine Vet. We hope you’re all enjoying this glorious winter sunshine. ☀️💙

📸 please post a photo of u with your horse and tell us how old he/she is

22/07/2026

🐴 Rugs on? Rugs off? Welcome to winter horse ownership! ❄️
Every day seems to start with the same question…
Does my horse need a rug today?
Many of us worry about our horses getting cold, but surprisingly, being too hot can actually be a bigger problem than being a little cool.
Horses are incredibly well adapted to winter. Their winter coats trap warm air close to the skin, acting as natural insulation. Add a rug when it’s needed, but remember that an unnecessarily heavy rug can stop this natural system from working and may cause your horse to overheat—even on cool, sunny days.
Think Goldilocks…
🐴 Not too cold.
🐴 Not too hot.
🐴 Just right.
A few things to keep in mind:
🐴 Older, clipped, underweight or unwell horses often need more protection than a healthy horse with a winter coat.
🌤️ Even in winter, horses still need access to shade. The winter sun can be surprisingly warm, particularly if they’re wearing rugs.
💨 Horses generally cope better with cold and dry than cold, wet and windy. Shelter from wind and rain is just as important as a rug.
👀 Check under the rug each day. If your horse feels sweaty or damp, they’re probably wearing too much.
Every horse is different, so there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Different breeds have different requirements too. Shetland ponies, as the name suggests, evolved in a harsh, cold climate and are comfortable with far less rugging than people expect. Finer-coated breeds, such as many Arabs and Thoroughbreds, appreciate extra protection during a Southern Highlands winter..
The aim isn’t to keep them as warm as possible—it’s to keep them comfortable.
Personally, I tend to start rugging around ANZAC Day, but I always let the horse—and the weather—have the final say.
💬 When do you decide it’s time to rug your horse?
Are you an early rugger, or do you let your horse wear their winter coat for as long as possible? Photo shows me and my Tina who doesn’t need to be rugged often.

07/07/2026

Telstra Outage
It seems my phone number has been affected by the current Telstra outage.
If you need to contact a vet and can’t get through by phone or text, please message me on WhatsApp using the same number:
📱 0413 834 370
I’ll respond as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience!

06/07/2026

👁️ A tiny foreign body… causing a very painful eye.

I recently saw a gorgeous pony, Lollypop, after developing a very sore eye.

She had marked conjunctivitis, copious discharge and was keeping her eye tightly closed due to pain.

After a careful examination, we found the culprit—a tiny foreign body sitting directly on her cornea, only about 4 mm long.

Although Lollypop’s eye looked extremely painful, fluorescein staining showed no evidence of a corneal ulcer after the foreign body was removed, which was excellent news. This highlights why a thorough eye examination is so important—it’s impossible to know the cause or severity of an eye problem without looking closely.

It’s amazing how something so small can cause so much discomfort.

If your horse suddenly develops:
🐴 A tightly closed eye
🐴 Excessive tearing or discharge
🐴 Swelling around the eye
🐴 Sensitivity to light

don’t wait to see if it settles. Horses can develop corneal ulcers very quickly, and early examination can make all the difference.

📷 Swipe through the photos to see:
• Lollypop’s eye before treatment
• Her eye after recovery
• The tiny 4 mm foreign body responsible

Early veterinary attention can mean the difference between a simple treatment and a much more serious eye problem.

Address

Moss Vale
Moss Vale, NSW

Telephone

+61413834370

Website

http://www.southerncrossequinevet.com.au/

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