De Boer and Taylor Mobile Equine Vets

De Boer and Taylor Mobile Equine Vets At de Boer & Taylor our aim is to provide friendly comprehensive mobile equine veterinary care with a personal touch.

Covering east and south Dorset and west Hampshire, we travel to your yard or home to offer a highly professional service at a location that’s convenient to you

Water Trough Check When did you last check your field water trough? Algae, debris, and even dead insects can build up qu...
10/09/2026

Water Trough Check When did you last check your field water trough? Algae, debris, and even dead insects can build up quickly in warm weather—putting horses off drinking.
Quick checks:
✔ Clean troughs regularly
✔ Ensure good water flow/refill
✔ Check for contamination

Small job, big impact.

🧵 When Does a Wound Need Stitches?Timing is everything.Wounds are most suitable for stitching when:• They are fresh (ide...
08/09/2026

🧵 When Does a Wound Need Stitches?
Timing is everything.
Wounds are most suitable for stitching when:
• They are fresh (ideally within a few hours)
• The edges are clean and can be brought together
• There’s minimal contamination
Delaying can mean:
• More infection risk
• Longer healing time
• Larger scars
If your horse has a fresh wound with open edges—call early so we can assess whether it can be closed.

🐎 Hard Ground = Higher Injury Risk The ground is getting firm—this changes how your horse moves.Increased concussion can...
03/09/2026

🐎 Hard Ground = Higher Injury Risk
The ground is getting firm—this changes how your horse moves.
Increased concussion can lead to:
• Bruised soles
• Joint flare-ups
• Tendon strain
Consider:
✔ Adjusting workload
✔ Avoiding repetitive schooling on hard surfaces
✔ Mixing in softer ground or hacking routes
If your horse feels “not quite right”, subtle changes matter.

⚖️ Weight gain happens faster than you think ⚖️At this time of year:👉 Horses can gain weight in a matter of weeksEven if...
01/09/2026

⚖️ Weight gain happens faster than you think ⚖️
At this time of year:
👉 Horses can gain weight in a matter of weeks
Even if:
• The field looks bare
• They’re “not getting much”
✔ Use a weigh tape regularly
✔ Body condition score every 2–3 weeks
✔ Act early, not after significant gain
💬 Prevention is always easier than weight loss.

🌞 Is your turnout still appropriate? 🌞What worked in winter often doesn’t work in summer.👉 More grass = more calories = ...
27/08/2026

🌞 Is your turnout still appropriate? 🌞
What worked in winter often doesn’t work in summer.
👉 More grass = more calories = higher risk
✔ Review grazing regularly
✔ Adjust turnout times
✔ Consider track systems or strip grazing
💬 Management should change with the season.

🐴⚠️ **Hard ground can indirectly increase laminitis risk** ⚠️🐴We often think about laminitis purely in terms of diet — b...
25/08/2026

🐴⚠️ **Hard ground can indirectly increase laminitis risk** ⚠️🐴
We often think about laminitis purely in terms of diet — but **movement plays a key role too**.
And hard ground can quietly reduce how much your horse moves.
---🚶 What happens in dry conditions?
When fields become firm:
• Horses move less
• They avoid uncomfortable surfaces
• They stand more, especially if footy
--- 🧠 Why that matters
Movement helps:
• Regulate metabolism
• Improve insulin sensitivity
• Support hoof circulation
➡️ Less movement = higher metabolic risk
--- 🔗 The combined problem
Dry weather often means:
• **Stressed grass (higher sugars)**
• **Reduced movement (due to hard ground)**

👉 A combination that can increase laminitis risk
--- ✔️ Practical steps
• Encourage movement where comfortable
• Avoid forcing work on hard ground
• Use track systems to promote gentle movement
• Combine with controlled grazing (e.g. muzzles)
---
💬 It’s not just about how much they eat —

Wounds Near Joints – Always CallIf a wound is close to a joint (knee, hock, fetlock), treat it as urgent.Why it matters:...
20/08/2026

Wounds Near Joints – Always Call
If a wound is close to a joint (knee, hock, fetlock), treat it as urgent.
Why it matters:
A small puncture can pe*****te a joint capsule → leading to septic arthritis, which is serious and time-sensitive.
Red flags:
• Location over/near a joint
• Lameness
• Swelling or heat
These are not “wait and see” injuries—call your vet immediately.

🐎 Hard ground = new hoof challenges 🐎As the ground dries out:• Hooves can become brittle• Concussion increases• Bruising...
18/08/2026

🐎 Hard ground = new hoof challenges 🐎
As the ground dries out:
• Hooves can become brittle
• Concussion increases
• Bruising becomes more common
✔ Maintain regular farriery
✔ Monitor for changes in movement
✔ Adjust workload if needed
💬 If your horse becomes uncomfortable, it’s worth investigating early.

🦠 Puncture Wounds – Small Hole, Big RiskNail, thorn, or kick wounds that leave a small hole can be deceptive.The problem...
14/08/2026

🦠 Puncture Wounds – Small Hole, Big Risk
Nail, thorn, or kick wounds that leave a small hole can be deceptive.
The problem:
• They seal over quickly
• Infection gets trapped inside
Common complications:
• Abscess formation
• Deeper tissue infection
• Joint or tendon involvement
Always call your vet with puncture wounds—these often need more than just surface treatment.

Summer wounds: don’t underestimate them 🩹Warmer weather increases risk of:• Infection• Proud flesh• Fly strike✔ Clean wo...
12/08/2026

Summer wounds: don’t underestimate them 🩹
Warmer weather increases risk of:
• Infection
• Proud flesh
• Fly strike
✔ Clean wounds promptly
✔ Keep them protected
✔ Monitor healing closely
📞 If in doubt, get it checked — early treatment gives better outcomes.

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