Seadown Equine

18/09/2026

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to our first aid evening last night 🤩 we had a lot of fun and it was great to see so many familiar faces!

🚑 We had a great talk from Ludo on common emergencies, when to call the vet and what to do while you wait 🚑

🩹 Alex and Laura lead a bandaging practical on the yard - a big thank you to Prince, Timba and Chess for being our model patients! 💕

To finish the evening Alice gave a brief clicker training demo and gave some examples of how this can help us to treat horses who are a little wary of vets 😬

And finally Laura demonstrated some acupuncture on the lovely Chess, who has really felt the benefit of this adjunctive treatment over the last few weeks 💪🏼

We hope everyone went home feeling better prepared for an emergency, and with lots of lovely Equine America UK goodies!

16/09/2026

https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/equine/vacancy/equine-nursing-assistant-6089/24091/description/

We have a vacancy for an equine nursing assistant. We look forward to hearing from you or someone you know who may be suitable for this very varied and interesting position 🐴 🐎

CVS Equine Careers, Jobs, Search and Apply

16/09/2026

💉 Bluetongue vaccinations 💉

Cases of bluetongue continue to be confirmed across the country, and vaccination remains strongly recommended for all sheep, goats, and alpacas 🐑 🐐 🦙

As demand for vaccination is so high, we are only able to acquire limited stock of multi-dose bottles.

For this reason we are compiling a list of clients who wish to vaccinate their animals so we can coordinate the use of a single bottle in one day, limiting waste and maximising protection for our patients 💪🏼

If you are interested in the bluetongue vaccine please call or email the office, and they will add you to our list for our next vaccination day - date TBC 💉

26/08/2026

🐴 Client evening - equine first aid 🩹

Join us at the clinic for an interactive, informative evening on Thursday 17th September (6-8pm).

Laura, Ludo, Alice, and Alex will rotate through small groups to discuss and demonstrate approaches to:
- Common emergencies including wounds, colic, and choke 🤕
- Laminitis (including finding those pesky digital pulses! 👀) 🍎
- Clicker training for easier worming, oral medication, and injections 💉

Places are strictly limited to 30, so please call or email the office to secure your spot!
📞 02380842237
✉️ [email protected]

12/08/2026

When your colander, cereal box, and special glasses fail… project the solar eclipse onto your pony! 🐴 ☀️ thank you to Nadia for this wonderful photo 💕

27/07/2026

27/07/2026

Come along on a morning of routine calls! ☀️

23/06/2026

Keeping our patients cool in this hot weather ☀️ we had the lovely Bo in early this morning to beat the heat, and gave him a quick shower to stay cool on his short journey home 😎

11/06/2026

Some useful up to date information from Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, EIDS
Picking up some key points about the current equine influenza outbreak.
Vaccination and six Monthly boosters remain the most effective way of protecting your horse or pony.
Please call the surgery if you have any questions.

16/05/2026

Equine Influenza Cases Are Rising in the UK – Protect Your Horse!

Recent reports show an increase in equine influenza (flu) cases across the UK, and it spreads quickly between horses. Now is the time to stay vigilant, especially following reports of confirmed cases in Hampshire.

How to protect your horse:

💉 Keep influenza vaccinations up to date – this is your best defence. If your horse has not been vaccinated within the last 6 months you can give a booster to increase immunity to the influenza virus

Why not chat to others on your yard and organise a shared visit to help spread the cost?

🐴 Avoid mixing with horses of unknown vaccination status
☣ Isolate any new arrivals
🥣 Don’t share equipment (buckets, tack, grooming kits)
🫱 Practice good hygiene – wash hands and disinfect regularly
🤒 Monitor for signs: cough, nasal discharge, fever, lethargy
⚠️ If you suspect flu: Contact your vet immediately and isolate the horse to prevent spread.

Equine flu is highly contagious, but with good biosecurity and vaccination, we can limit outbreaks and keep our horses safe 💙