Lingfield Equine Vets

29/08/2026

We are really looking forward to being part of the Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show this weekend and seeing lots of familiar faces and their horses!

📍You will find us by Ring 3 this year, so please come and say hello 👋

🐴 Our portable Weighbridge will be next to horse stabling/competitor pass collection area, where you can bring your horse for a free weigh and have a chat with us about healthy body condition and tailored advice for your horse.

‼️A quick reminder before you head to the show: please bring your horse’s passport and make sure their flu vaccinations are up to date.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎪🐎

27/08/2026

🎉We are now back online 🎉

You can contact us as normal on 01342 300 008 or [email protected]

We hope you all have a lovely day 💙

25/08/2026

☀️ Bank Holiday Monday - August 31st☀️

We hope you are looking forward to an extra day off with your ponies over the weekend! Or maybe you are going to the Edenbridge and Oxted Show, if so we will see you there!

⚠️POLITE REMINDER ️- Don't forget to order medication in time as our offices are closed Bank Holiday Monday but if you have an emergency, please still call the office numbers⚠️

21/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome members of Sevenoaks Pony Club to the clinic recently for an afternoon of equine dissection with our vets, Graham and Celia.

Dissection sessions are something we really enjoy running, for both adults and younger people. They offer a unique opportunity to see the horse’s anatomy up close and to appreciate just how wonderfully adapted and cleverly designed the equine body is for movement and performance.

The group explored equine hearts and lower limbs, learning about the cardiovascular system and the intricate anatomy of the distal limb. There were plenty of questions, discussions and, of course, lots of enthusiastic hands-on learning!

It was also a great opportunity to chat about life in equine veterinary practice and the different career paths available, from veterinary nursing through to becoming a veterinary surgeon. It was lovely to see so much enthusiasm from the next generation of horse enthusiasts.

A huge thank you to Sevenoaks Pony Club for joining us. We thoroughly enjoyed having you at the clinic and hope you enjoyed discovering a little more about what makes the horse such an extraordinary athlete. 🫀🐎

18/08/2026

🐴 LEV ON TOUR at the Edenbridge & Oxted Show! 🎪

We will once again be at the show with members of our vet, nursing and office teams, so please come and find us at our stand and say hello! We will also have plenty of goodies with us 🎁🍬

A little reminder for anyone competing at the show: please don’t forget your horse’s passport and have a quick check that their vaccinations are all up to date. 👉 For full vaccination requirements and show rules, please visit the Edenbridge & Oxted Show website:
https://edenbridge-show.co.uk/show-competitions/rules-regulations/equestrian-rules-regulations

If you are due a booster or unsure whether your horse meets the requirements, please contact the clinic ASAP to book this week and we can check their vaccination history 🐎

These vaccination requirements are an important part of helping to keep all the horses attending the show healthy, particularly with the recent influenza outbreaks across the country.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

13/08/2026

🫁 Equine asthma: recognising a flare-up 🫁

The recent spell of extremely warm and dry weather has led to a significant increase in the number of asthma flare-ups we are seeing at the clinic. Equine asthma can range from mild signs to severe episodes requiring urgent veterinary treatment!

‼️Signs to look out for include:

• Increased breathing rate or effort
• Flared nostrils
• Coughing or wheezing
• Noisy breathing
• Increased abdominal effort
• Reduced exercise tolerance or prolonged recovery

The videos below show the same mare during an acute asthma episode and then just 10 minutes after receiving emergency intravenous treatment. In the first video, you can see marked nostril flare, audible wheezing and increased respiratory effort. The second shows a huge improvement in her breathing, although she is not yet completely back to normal and will require continuous treatment.

If your horse is showing increased respiratory effort or appears to be struggling to breathe, please contact your vet promptly. Severe asthma flare-ups are an emergency! If you have any concerns about your horse’s breathing, please contact the clinic on 01342 300 008 ☎️

10/08/2026

✨ A little award-winning news worth celebrating again! ✨

We’re still incredibly proud to have been recognised in the SME UK Enterprise Awards 2026, taking home:

🏆 Best Equine Veterinary Practice 2026 – South East England and Advanced Equine Care Excellence Award 2026 🏆

For our team, it’s about so much more than the trophies. It’s recognition of the knowledge, dedication and care that goes into looking after your horses every single day. 🐴❤️

And, of course, none of it would mean quite so much without the wonderful clients who put their trust in us!

Thank you for choosing Lingfield Equine Vets and for allowing us to be part of your horses’ care. We’re incredibly grateful — and very proud to be continuing our work across the South East.

Read the article here! ➡️https://smenews.digital/issues/uk-enterprise-awards-2026/133/

31/07/2026

🌡️💊Summer Medication Reminder 🌡️💊

With the warmer weather and holiday season upon us, it's worth taking a few moments to check the following
📋Are you keeping your medications at the correct temperature? Medications have a safe range of temperatures that they can be kept at. If they get too hot, it may reduce their efficacy.
📋Do you have enough medication - our current fulfilment times for prescriptions/medications can be up to 48 hours. Make sure you order in good time.
📋Do your horses have access to clean and fresh water? They will drink more during these higher temp spells

If you have any concerns, please call the office on 📞 01342 300008 or email 📧[email protected] we are here to help!

21/07/2026

⭐ STAR PATIENT - OZZIE⭐
Celia saw lovely Ozzie recently for some troublesome teeth, recently! Follow his story here ⬇️

06/07/2026

With temperatures set to rise this week we would just like to take the opportunity to remind clients below about advice and precautions to be taken through this week of sunshine ☀️

If you have any concerns about your horse or your appointment, please do call 01342 300008 to discuss

We hope you all have a warm and safe week! 💙

☀️ Heatwave update ☀️

🔥With the current heatwave warnings in place across the South of the UK this week, we wanted to update our clients on how we will be approaching appointments over the coming days.
Our motto is “Professional Service, Personalised Care” and that means recognising that every horse, owner and situation is different. Rather than taking a blanket approach, we will be assessing each case individually to ensure the welfare of both horses and people remains our priority.

📞 If you have an appointment booked and would feel more comfortable postponing it until temperatures ease, we completely understand. Please contact the office on 01342 300008 and we will be happy to discuss the options with you.

Similarly, there may be occasions where we contact clients directly if we feel an appointment or procedure is not appropriate to carry out in the forecast conditions. We will endeavour to give as much notice as possible should we need to rearrange an appointment. We will also not be performing any non-essential general anaesthetics during this period.

🌡️ We would encourage everyone to think carefully about their horses during the hottest parts of the day. Where possible, please avoid riding or travelling during peak temperatures, heat stroke can be fatal for both horses and riders and planning activities for the cooler morning or evening hours is the safest option.

🙏🏻 Finally, a gentle reminder to please be kind to your veterinary team. Our Vets and Nurses will be working throughout the heat to care for your horses and may occasionally need a few extra moments to cool down, rehydrate and continue working safely.
Thank you for your understanding and support. Please stay safe, keep cool and do get in touch if you have concerns about your horse during the hot weather.