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Dedicated Equine vets covering Perth & Kinross, Fife & the Central Belt, Scotland.

Independent, family run practice providing our own 24hrs service from our purpose built clinic outside Kinross Welcoming new clients warmly 🐎 The Practice was established in 2005 to provide horse owners with a dedicated equine veterinary service across Central Scotland, including Kinross-shire, Perthshire, Fife, Clackmannanshire and West Lothian. We provide all of our clients with a friendly and compassionate service whilst striving for the highest level of clinical care for the horses and ponies entrusted to the practice. We are proud that as an independent and family run Equine vets in Scotland the practice has maintained a small, friendly feel where we know our customers and they know us. Coupled with the drive and enthusiasm that all of our staff show we are in an excellent position to provide your horse with the dedicated care that they deserve.

14/10/2026

Ouch – this must have been a sore one...

Rachel recently treated a horse who unfortunately had (somehow!) managed to sustain a cut to their nose that required veterinary attention and stitching.

After some pain relief and sedation, which allowed careful assessment of the wound, Rachel cleaned and prepared the area before suturing to encourage proper healing and minimise scarring. 🩺✨

Thankfully, the horse was a brilliant patient, and with appropriate aftercare and monitoring, we’re pleased with how the wound is progressing. 💙

ℹInjuries like this can look alarming, but prompt veterinary assessment and treatment ensure wounds are thoroughly examined and cleaned to ensure the best outcome.

13/10/2026

What can we do at your yard...? Probably more than you think!

ℹWe understand that it is not always easy to transport your horse to the clinic, in addition to this having cost and time implications.

🛻But you might be pleasantly surprised by what services we can offer without having to leave your yard.

💡Our vets are able to investigate, diagnose and treat the majority of illnesses and injuries at your own yard.

✅Some of the services we offer include:
• Vaccinations, Equine Passports and Microchipping
• Gastroscopes
• Lameness examinations and investigations
• Mobile Digital Radiography allowing us to x-ray most areas of your horse
• Ultrasound scanning of tendons, joints, pelvis and abdomens
• Laser treatment
• Injuries and wounds
• Pre-Purchase Examinations (vettings)
• Strangles testing
• Endoscopy (including guttural pouch washes)
• Dentistry including routine rasping, motorised Dremel work and some tooth removal
• Castrations
• Examination and treatment of skin conditions

✅Plus much more!
ℹFind out more about the area we cover, additional services and costs have a look at our website (link in bio).

12/10/2026

🐴 We don't need to tell you that your horse has lots of needs....

💉Vaccines ✅
🦷Dentals ✅
🪱Worm counts ✅
🚗Vet visits ✅
💙 Cuddles ✅

We understand.

For just £20 a month, the Healthy Horse Club helps spread the cost of preventative healthcare and saves you money along the way.

👀And as a little extra bonus for joining the Healthy Horse Club, each month our members are entered into a free prize draw. This month you can win a navy fleece rug and a 1kg bag of NAF minty treats for your horse.

ℹPop over to the Client Info tab on the website, where you will find more information on the Healthy Horse Club.

11/10/2026

📸Your pictures always make us smile, and this week we have a selection from some of the pictures that you shared with us last week.

And because it's Sunday, you know what to do - we'd love to see them below 💙

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚
Today, we want to talk about something that matters just as much as the horses we care for - the people behind them.

We know that life isn’t always easy. Behind the photographs, the competitions, the yard days and the love we have for our horses, there can be worry, exhaustion, financial pressure, disappointment, grief and days when simply keeping going feels harder than usual.

And in veterinary life, we know that the same can be true. Caring deeply for our patients and their owners can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be emotionally demanding. We often carry the difficult cases and heavy emotions home with us.

But none of us should feel that we have to struggle alone. 💚

If you’re finding things tough, Riders Minds is a brilliant platform that offers free confidential support and advice.

For our veterinary colleagues, we also want to highlight the support from our friends at Vetlife.

The truth is, we never really know what’s happening behind closed doors. We can’t see the battles someone may be quietly fighting. But if we don’t ask, and if we don’t listen, we’ll never have the chance to understand, and sometimes, simply knowing that someone cares can make all the difference.

09/10/2026

💩 It’s time to collect poo…!

🪱Autumn is a great time to get your faecal worm egg count to us as part of your worming plan. It’s not the most glamorous job – but an important one.

💩 Don’t worry if you don’t have any collection pouches left; a freeze bag (or similar) will do the trick. We need a golf ball-sized sample taken from three to four different parts of the same fresh dropping. Once collected, squeeze the air out, securely seal it, and either drop it at the practice, or pop it in the post (well sealed!).

Remember to include your name, phone number, your horse’s name, age and worming history and we will get the results with tailored advice back to you asap.

ℹTop tip – it’s best to send your samples Monday-Wednesday to avoid them sitting in the post over the weekend, or drop them into the practice any time suring the week.

💡If you are a Healthy Horse Club member, then you have three worm egg counts and one reduction test included in your membership, plus one wormer or Equisal saliva test.

This service is open to everyone across the UK.
We provide faecal worm egg count packs for samples to be collected in, with individual worming advice tailored to your horse.

📲Simply call the office to order your worm egg kit: 01577841010

08/10/2026

🦷 We recently saw a social media video of a dental being done without sedation, and if we are honest - the amount of unnecessary stress and terror it caused this little horse really upset our team.😢

💉So why do we sedate every horse for dental work?

It’s a question we’re asked quite often, and it’s a really good one.

The honest answer is: because we want to do the best job we can, safely and properly, giving the horse the best experience possible.

A horse’s mouth is a difficult place to examine. There are sharp teeth, sensitive tissues, a powerful jaw, motorised power tools that can cause damage and pain if not used correctly - or without the correct visibility, and a surprisingly small working space!

Sedation helps your horse relax, which means we can:

🐴 properly examine the whole mouth by touch, feel and assess with mirrors and picks
🦷 identify problems that might otherwise be missed
🔎 use a dental speculum safely and thoroughly
⚙️ carry out treatment accurately and comfortably
❤️ reduce stress and make the experience safer for both horse, owner and vet

And importantly, sedation isn't a punishment for being difficult.

We'd much rather have a relaxed horse, a safe working environment and the time to properly assess and treat their mouth than rush through a dental while they're uncomfortable or anxious.

Every horse is different, so we use an appropriate dose and monitor them throughout the procedure.

Our aim isn't simply to “rasp the teeth.”

It's to properly assess your horse's oral health, identify any problems and provide the treatment they need - safely and with as little stress as possible.

💙Because when it comes to dentistry, doing it properly matters for you and your horse. 🐴

We provide routine and advanced dentistry in Central Scotland.
📞Call us on 01577 841010 to book.

07/10/2026

🥳🥳Welcome to the team, Christopher!👏👏

We are delighted to welcome equine vet, Christopher Graham MRCVS, to the LLEP team, who has joined us from an equine hospital in Salisbury.

Christopher has a strong passion for all aspects of equine practice, with a particular interest in sports medicine. He is keen to continue developing his clinical and surgical skills and hopes to pursue further postgraduate qualifications as his career progresses.

ℹYou can read more about Christopher and the LLEP team on the Meet the Team page on the website (link in bio).

06/10/2026

🏇 Have you finished the season with a niggling feeling that something just isn’t quite right?

Maybe your horse is still doing the job, but they’re not quite moving, jumping, schooling or recovering like they used to.

Those small changes in performance can be easy to dismiss, but they can also be the first clue that something needs investigating.

This is where our team can help.

Our independent equine vet referral service prides itself on relationships built on trust.

Led by Hugh Somerville BVSc Cert AVP (ESO) (VDI) MRCVS – Advanced Practitioner in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) & Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging is the only vet in the UK to hold both certificates, offering unique expertise in orthopaedics, imaging and surgical intervention in poor performance and lameness work ups.

Whether it’s a subtle change in way of going, a horse who isn’t quite performing at their best, or a problem that’s proving difficult to pinpoint, Hugh takes a thorough, performance-focused approach to getting to the bottom of it.

So, we can help you to find out what’s really going on.

📞 Contact Loch Leven Equine Practice to arrange a performance assessment with Hugh on 01577 841010

05/10/2026

🎉 A very proud moment for Loch Leven Equine Practice! 🎉

We’re delighted to share that Hugh Somerville has been elected to the BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Council — the governing body helping to shape the future of equine veterinary practice across the UK. 🐴

💡But what does that actually mean?
BEVA Council plays an important role in setting the direction of the association, championing the issues that matter to equine vets and helping to shape the future. Council members bring their own experiences from practice and work together to influence strategy, support colleagues and develop the profession.

For Hugh, this is a chance to bring almost 30 years of experience in equine practice, from working in both ambulatory and hospital settings to establishing and developing Loch Leven Equine Practice, to the table.

Hugh is particularly keen to champion mentorship and career development, helping ensure the next generation of equine vets has clear pathways to rewarding and sustainable careers.

💙 So what does this mean for Loch Leven Equine Practice?
Whilst nothing will change in terms of the day-to-day running of the practice, and Hugh's accessibility, it means we’ll have one of our own voices involved in conversations about the future of equine practice.

It means bringing the perspective of an independent Scottish equine practice to a national stage.

And, most importantly, it means Hugh will be able to contribute to work that supports the people who dedicate their careers to caring for horses.

We’re incredibly proud of Hugh on this wonderful achievement, and excited to see what the next three years bring!

Address

B9097
Cleish
KY130LS

Telephone

+441577841010

Website

https://www.lochlevenequine.co.uk/

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