Scarsdale Equine

18/10/2026

🐴🚗 DEAD SLOW SAVES LIVES 🚗🐴

If you meet a horse on the road, remember the BHS Dead Slow advice:

✅ Slow down to a maximum of 10mph
✅ Be patient
✅ Don't sound your horn or rev your engine
✅ Pass wide, leaving at least 2 metres where possible
✅ Drive slowly away

A horse can be startled in an instant, even the calmest horse can react unexpectedly. By slowing down and giving plenty of space, you can help keep riders, horses and all road users safe.

Horse riders, don't forget that autumn's golden and orange colours can hide your usual yellow high-visibility clothing. Choosing pink high-vis at this time of year can help you stand out more clearly to other road users and improve your visibility when riding out.

If you experience a near miss or road incident whilst out hacking, please remember to report it to the British Horse Society. Every report helps build a clearer picture of road safety issues affecting equestrians
https://www.bhs.org.uk/go-riding-and-learn/record-an-incident/

Find out more about the BHS Dead Slow campaign: https://www.bhs.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/dead-slow/

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Reporting your incidents helps us to better understand the rate of equine-related incidents and near misses across the UK.

16/10/2026

🚨🐴Are you Emergency Ready? 🐴🚨

No one likes to think about an emergency involving their horse, but being prepared could make all the difference when every minute counts.

Do you know:
✅ Who would make decisions if you're unavailable?
✅ Whether your insurance would cover emergency treatment or referral?
✅ How you'd transport your horse to an equine hospital if needed?
✅ Your horse's normal temperature, pulse and respiration rates?

The British Horse Society has produced a free Emergency Care Plan to help owners think through important decisions before they're faced with a crisis. Planning ahead can help reduce stress and ensure the best possible care for your horse when it matters most.

📖 Read more and download the free emergency care plan here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/ownership-loaning/owning-a-horse/horse-emergencies-and-emergency-care-planning/

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For any owner or carer, dealing with an emergency involving your horse can be a stressful situation. Being prepared and having a plan in place can help you make informed decisions

15/10/2026

TONIGHT - Join the British Horse Society for their webinar at 7pm 15 October

Colic is the term used to describe abdominal pain in horses.

14/10/2026

🫏 Did you know that donkeys can get colic too? If you're concerned about your donkey's health or would like the latest donkey-specific colic advice, take a look at the excellent resources available from The Donkey Sanctuary.

Colic can be extremely serious and early treatment is vital. Make sure you know the causes and signs so you can act quickly if your donkey becomes ill.

13/10/2026

The British Horse Society are Celebrating 10 years of REACT now to beat colic
Join their webinar at 7pm 15 October with the University of Nottingham to look at why REACT now to beat colic is as important as it was 10 years ago.

Colic is the term used to describe abdominal pain in horses.

12/10/2026

Thank You for Joining Us! 🐴✨

At the start of the month, we held our annual client evening at Markeaton, and it was fantastic to see so many of you there. We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did!

A huge thank you to Boehringer Ingelheim for kindly sponsoring the event and helping to make it such a success.

We were delighted to welcome clients old and new, and we hope the presentations provided plenty of useful information and practical advice to take away.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a positive and engaging evening. We look forward to seeing you at future events!

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05/10/2026

Worried about the welfare of a horse, pony, or donkey?

Most equines are well cared for, but sometimes a horse may need help. If you're concerned about an animal's welfare, it's important to know what to look for and how to report your concerns appropriately.

Signs that may indicate a welfare concern can include: • Significant weight loss or poor body condition • Lack of access to food or clean water • Untreated injuries or illness • Unsafe living conditions • Abandonment

If you have concerns about a horse's welfare, World Horse Welfare has a helpful guide explaining what information to gather and how to make a report. All welfare reports are handled confidentially. World Horse Welfare also advises providing as much detail as possible, including the horse's location and the specific concerns observed.

Would you like to report a welfare concern? Or are not sure whether to report a situation you’ve seen? Find out what action to take.

02/10/2026

🐴🦷 Equine dental health is an important part of your horse or donkey's routine preventative care.

Have you noticed your horse or donkey dropping food, losing weight, or leaving behind lumps of hay or grass? This can be a sign that a dental check is due.

Regular dental examinations help keep your equine comfortable, healthy, and able to get the most from their feed.

If you're concerned about your horse or donkey's teeth, get in touch with our team to arrange a dental appointment.

Better still, two routine dental examinations are included as part of our Premium Equine Plan.

Learn more here: Premium Equine Plan https://www.scarsdalefarmandequine.com/en-gb/equine-services/premium-equine-plan

✅ Most dentals can be carried out at your yard for convenience on our discounted routine preventative health care visits.

✅ Join together for a yard visit - when we see 3 or more at the same location and time • No visit charge • 10% discount when payment is made on the day

✅ Alternatively, if you have transport, book into our Markeaton Equine Practice and enjoy: • No visit charge • 10% discount when payment is made on the day

A healthy mouth is key to a happy, healthy horse or donkey.

01/10/2026

Road Closure Update - 11:16am

✅ Good news! There are now no road closures in place on Markeaton Lane.

Please note that some road closure signs remain in the area; however, the road is fully accessible from both directions.

Thank you for your patience while the restrictions were in place. 🚗🐴

01/10/2026

19/08/2022

Happy Friday!

What are you and your fur babies up to this weekend?

21/07/2022

It's back for the Summer! 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products! Mix and match your favourites.

Shop now on the My Family Vets Shop!

*Cheapest item free, offer valid until 31st August 2022.

12/05/2022

Heatwave incoming! 🌡️ Are you planning on taking your dog away to the beach this weekend? Does your dog get nervous whilst travelling? Or perhaps your cat or dog will be staying in a kennel or cattery if you are away this weekend.

All of these situations can cause anxiety in pets, however Vetpro can help! Vetpro Stress & Anxiety Capsules:

🌿 Calms behaviour
🌿 Are fast acting
🌿 Helps reduce stress
🌿 High strength
🌿 No sedative effect
🌿 Easy to administer sprinkle capsules

And for a limited time, we have 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products over on the My Family Vets Shop! Follow the link below to shop

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04/05/2022

OFFER ALERT! 🤩 IT'S BACK! Get 3 for 2 across the WHOLE Vetpro range on the My Family Vets Shop!

You can mix and match any Vetpro products, including; Stress & Anxiety, Joints & Mobility with Omega-3s and Healthy Skin & Glossy Coat! Follow the link below to shop!

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28/04/2022

It's International Guide Dog Day! 🦮

A day to celebrate all of the amazing service dogs out there who help their owners every day. Do you know any service dogs who you will celebrate today?

20/04/2022

When you realise it's already Wednesday! *Two more sleeps until it's Friday again*

11/04/2022