Solway Equine Vets

28/09/2026

🗺️Zone Day🗺️

Mondays zone day is South of the A69 and East of the M6.

What can be done on a zone visit?

💉Vaccinations
🩺 Health checks
🦷Routine dental work
🩸EMS blood/ general blood checks
🩼 Inital lameness assessments

If you want any information regarding our zone days please get intouch either via email: [email protected] or by phone: 016973 25010

16/09/2026

As we move into Autumn and Winter, our horses spend more time in the mud it is important to care for their legs.

Mud fever is caused by a bacterial infection that takes hold when the skin on the legs is repeatedly wet and softened. It is easier to prevent mud fever then the treat it.

Keep their legs as clean and dry as possible.
Avoid over-washing as this can remove the natural oils from the skin.
Check their legs regularly for any scabs or soreness.

If you have any concerns let us know at either 016973 25010 or [email protected]

06/08/2026

🐴Did you know that horses teeth never stop changing🐴

Routine dental care is important to ensure our horses are comfortable, eating well and performing at there best.

Some signs your horse may need a dental check:
🌾Quidding (dropping feed)
🍏Difficulty eating or weight loss
🤕Head tossing or resisting the bit
👃Bad breath or nasal discharge
🐎Changes in behaviour under saddle

Above are just a few of the symptoms your horse may need a dental check, alternatively some will show no signs at all, this is why we recommend regular checks.

If your horse is due a dental check or you have any concerns, give us a call and we can get your horse booked in.

22/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Ed to the Solway Equine team!

Ed is a 2020 graduate of the University of Queensland, Australia with experience in referral and first opinion practice and racetrack veterinary work. Since moving to the UK in 2023, he has completed a hospital internship at the University of Liverpool, first opinion and lameness work in the Midlands, and most recently, a surgical internship in Kildare, Ireland.

His interests include general practice medicine, lameness, racing, and surgery. Ed will be based at Solway full time, with one day per week at Hambleton Equine for surgery.

Please join us in welcoming him!

08/06/2026

We're sorry to announce that Stuart has left Solway Equine Vets to pursue new oppurtunities and we wish him the best of luck in his new venture. We are actively recruiting a vet to join the practice but until we find the right person your horses will be looked after by experienced vets from Cheviot Vets and Hambleton Equine Clinic, ably assisted by SEV nurse, Hannah. Please continue to contact us and book appointments as normal.

12/01/2026

We are excited to announce that in 2026 we will be extending our Zone Visit area. These visits will now be offered on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday according to the areas shown on the map below.

The Zone Visit fee of £15 will continue to be charged and payment prior to the appointment or on the day is required. As before, you will be given a morning or afternoon slot for appointments and the vet will call to let you know when they are around 30 minutes away. These appointments are strictly for routine work only.

Additionally on these days non-routine work can be booked in the areas outlined with a 10% discounted visit fee based on your usual visit charge.

If you wish to book a visit please give us a call on 016973 25010 or email [email protected]

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Solway Equine Vets 🎄

We would like to thank all of our clients for their continued support and trust. We are excited to see you all in the New Year!

Rest assured we are always here at the end of the phone should you need us before then.

2025 has been an excellent year for us, we’ve met a lot of new faces and successfully moved premises. 2026 is sure to be another exciting and busy year for Solway Equine Vets and we are looking forward to getting stuck in!

25/10/2025

We will be at Carrs Billington in Annan this Thursday as part of their equine open night. We are very much looking forward to seeing some of you there!

🩺 Guest Speakers: Solway Equine Vets
Join us at the Equine Open Night for expert insights from the team at Solway Equine Vets!
🎤 Learn more about equine health and care
💬 Exclusive on-the-night offer: discounted gastroscope or initial lameness examination for attendees
📅 Thursday 30th October | 6.00pm–8.30pm
📍 Annan Country Store
Everyone is welcome – book now:
🔗 https://www.carrs-billington.com/annan-equine-event

17/10/2025

🍂🐎 It is getting much colder at night, the leaves are falling from the trees and people are starting to make changes to management routines for their horses.

This time of year often represents an increase in workload for horse owners, however, for your horses there is also a lot to get used to. Turnout is often restricted, and our horses begin spending more time stabled with access to stored food sources rather than fresh grass making up a larger portion of their diet.

Where possible try to stage any changes in feeding to allow your horses digestive tract to become accustomed to it. This will help to avoid stomach upsets which can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea and colic. This is also a good time to get your horses teeth checked to ensure they will be capable of making best use of their new diet over the next few months.

Hay is an excellent way to provide horses with forage throughout their time spent indoors. However, care should be taken to reduce any dust present in the hay before feeding. This will help to avoid respiratory issues such as equine asthma being exacerbated.

At this time of year it is also important to consider toxins present on pasture when our horses are grazing. Acorns and sycamore seeds are a particular concern for our horse population. Where possible removal of acorns and sycamore seeds from pasture being grazed by horses should be attempted. If this is not possible then fencing off areas where these are present can be a useful alternative.

📞 If you have any questions or wish to ask for some advice please give us a call on 016973 25010.