Franklin Vets Equine

27/08/2026

The breeding season is just around the corner!🐴

As we head into another foaling and breeding season, our team is here to support you every step of the way. A pre-breeding reproductive examination can help identify any potential issues before you begin, giving you the best chance of a successful season.

Our vets can help you through the process:
• Assessing your mare and monitoring her cycle with ultrasound scans
• Insemination
• Pregnancy diagnosis and ongoing reproductive care.

Whether this is your mare’s first foal or she’s a seasoned broodmare, good preparation is key. Get in touch with our team to discuss your breeding plans and book your mare in!💚

24/08/2026

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👩‍🚒 Behind the Helmet 👩‍🚒

When most people think of the Fire Brigade, they think fires, crashes and medical calls.

But the reality is, the job can take us into some pretty unexpected situations.

This is a look back at a larger animal rescue involving a horse. These rescues can be challenging, technical and require a completely different approach from a standard emergency call.

It’s about understanding the situation, working out what’s safest for the animal, the people involved and our own crew, then working together to get the job done.

And the best part? The horse survived and, after all that excitement, enjoyed a very well deserved wash down! 💦

Because being a firefighter isn’t just about putting out fires.

Sometimes it’s about getting a horse out of a difficult situation. Sometimes it’s a tree, a trapped animal, a flooded property or another problem that requires a little more thought, equipment and teamwork.

Every call is different. Every rescue brings its own challenges.

Behind every helmet is a volunteer.

05/08/2026

**Update** Our phones are back up and running now.

📞 Our phones are currently down, please email your local clinic. We apologise for the inconvenience and are trying to resolve this ASAP.

21/07/2026

A big thank you to the members of Pointways Pony Club who recently joined Georgina for an informative horse health talk! 🐴

As part of the morning, our equine crush was used to weigh members' horses in exchange for a small donation, and thanks for everyone's generosity, we were delighted to present the proceeds to Riding for the Disabled South Auckland - Drury Branch.

Pictured is Georgina handing over the donation to Bridget from the RDA.

Thank you to everyone who supported this great cause, and to Pointways Pony Club for having us. We love being able to support our local equestrian community!💙💚

08/07/2026

https://www.nzeha.org.nz/strangles

A great resource for the latest updates on Strangles. If you have any questions or concerns, we're here to help. Call us on 09 238 2471.

Strangles Strangles: the most prevalent infectious respiratory disease in horses worldwide and endemic to New Zealand. Strangles Update | 6th July 2026Current status:The number of affected properties in the Waikato has increased from 7 to 13 in the last week - 12 properties confirmed, 4 suspected an...

03/07/2026

Strangles Update for Horse Owners

There are some active cases in the Waikato area at present.

If your horse develops a fever or signs of illness, isolate them immediately and contact your veterinarian. Early action and good biosecurity are the best ways to prevent spread.
Remember:
• Most horses recover within 4-6 weeks
• Horses can still spread the bacteria after appearing recovered
• Around 10% of recovered horses become symptom-free carriers
• Vaccination can help protect unaffected horses.
Let's work together to keep our horses and equine community safe. If you are concerned about your horse and want to make sure they are up to date with vaccinations, feel free to give us a call.



https://www.nzeha.org.nz/strangles

21/06/2026

Meet Shiloh 🐴💙

Shiloh recently came to our Buckland road facility for an enucleation (surgical removal of an eye) after suffering from recurrent uveitis and repeated corneal ulcers. Unfortunately, the eye was already blind with a mature cataract, and was causing ongoing pain and discomfort.

While the thought of removing an eye can be daunting, enucleation is often the kindest option for horses with chronically painful, non-visual eyes. Horses adapt remarkably well, and relieving the pain can make a huge difference to their quality of life.

We're thrilled to report that Shiloh has recovered beautifully and is back to enjoying life comfortably. Thank you to Shiloh's owners for trusting us with her care and for allowing us to share her story.

Wishing Shiloh many happy and comfortable years ahead! ❤️

12/06/2026

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Franklin Vets' Dr Catherine Pemberton explains why ponies and miniature horses need extra care during winter.

Story link in the comments.

26/05/2026

We’re excited to be working alongside the team at Auckland Equine Performance Vets to help support our after-hours equine service.

What does this mean for our clients?
✅You’ll continue to call our usual after-hours number - nothing changes there! Our phone number is 09 238 7486.
✅The vet attending your horse after hours may be from either Franklin Vets Equine or Auckland Equine Performance Vets.
✅Both teams will work closely together to ensure clear communication and smooth follow-up care with your regular vet.

This collaboration helps us continue to provide reliable, high-quality after-hours support for our equine patients and clients.

If you have any questions about our after-hours service, please feel free to reach out to the team anytime. 😊

21/04/2026

Better late than never!💚💙

Georgina is one of our new equine vets that started with our team in September last year. She grew up locally in Bombay, where she had horses of her own and competed in both dressage and eventing.🐴

Georgina graduated from Massey University in 2022. She completed an equine internship at the MVS Equine Hospital, before moving over to the UK for 1.5 years for work and travel. Georgina enjoys all aspects of ambulatory practice, her special interests include diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, medicine, and reproduction. 👩‍⚕

In her spare time, Georgina enjoys good coffee, good food, reading, reformer pilates, and spending time with friends + family.