Wyong Equine Clinic

02/06/2026

👑 Our office will be closed Monday, June 8t 👑

For emergencies please call 0418 299 938

28/05/2026

🟡⚫️ RANDLAB GASTRIC SCOPING DAY ⚫️🟡

📌 Tuesday, June 23rd

📌 At our clinic in Mardi

If you are concerned your horse might suffer from gastric ulcers, has been diagnosed with gastric ulcers previously or is just not itself; this will be a great opportunity to get your horse scoped by Randlab, who are providing the gastroscope. A treatment plan will be provided and you will be able to discuss the results with one of our vets and the Randlab representative.

Symptoms of gastric ulcers include:
🔸increased girthiness or sensitivity
🔸inappetance or fussiness when eating
🔸preference of hay over grain
🔸dull coat and ill thriftiness
🔸behaviour issues
🔸poor performance

Limited spaces available!

Price is $154 for gastroscope and sedation.
Any medication or supplements are additional costs.

Bookings or enquiries are only available by calling our office on 0418 299 938. Unfortunately we can’t take any bookings via messenger or commenting on this post.

22/04/2026

🌺 ANZAC DAY Public Holiday 🌺

31/03/2026

🐰🥚 Easter Long Weekend🥚🐰

04/02/2026

🟡⚫️ RANDLAB GASTRIC SCOPING DAY ⚫️🟡

📌 Tuesday, March 3rd

📌 At our clinic in Mardi

If you are concerned your horse might suffer from gastric ulcers, has been diagnosed with gastric ulcers previously or is just not itself; this will be a great opportunity to get your horse scoped by , who are providing the gastroscope. A treatment plan will be provided and you will be able to discuss the results with one of our vets and the Randlab representative.

Symptoms of gastric ulcers include:
🔸increased girthiness or sensitivity
🔸inappetance or fussiness when eating
🔸preference of hay over grain
🔸dull coat and ill thriftiness
🔸behaviour issues
🔸poor performance

Limited spaces available!

Price is $154 for gastroscope and sedation.
Any medication or supplements are additional costs.

Bookings or enquiries are only available by calling our office on 0418 299 938. Unfortunately we can’t take any bookings via messenger or commenting on this post.

04/02/2026

🟡⚫️ RANDLAB GASTRIC SCOPING DAY ⚫️🟡

📌 Tuesday, March 3rd

📌 At our clinic in Mardi

If you are concerned your horse might suffer from gastric ulcers, has been diagnosed with gastric ulcers previously or is just not itself; this will be a great opportunity to get your horse scoped by Randlab, who are providing the gastroscope. A treatment plan will be provided and you will be able to discuss the results with one of our vets and the Randlab representative.

Symptoms of gastric ulcers include:
🔸increased girthiness or sensitivity
🔸inappetance or fussiness when eating
🔸preference of hay over grain
🔸dull coat and ill thriftiness
🔸behaviour issues
🔸poor performance

Limited spaces available!

Price is $154 for gastroscope and sedation.
Any medication or supplements are additional costs.

Bookings or enquiries are only available by calling our office on 0418 299 938. Unfortunately we can’t take any bookings via messenger or commenting on this post.

21/01/2026

🦘 🇦🇺 Australia Day 🇦🇺 🐨

Please be advised that our office will be closed on Monday, January 26th.

For emergencies please call 0418299938

08/01/2026

☀️ TREATING AN OVERHEATED HORSE ☀️

Signs of an overheated horse/heatstroke may include the following: temperature as high as 40C, rapid breathing, rapid pulse, stumbling, weakness, depression, refusal to eat/drink and dehydration. In severe cases, a horse may collapse or go into convulsions or a coma.

💧SHADE
Remove tack and place animal in the shade, if possible add a breeze with a fan.

💧COOL OFF
Splash or spray the horse with cool water, you can also ice neck, forehead, inside of front and back legs.

💧RE-HYDRATE
Provide water to replace the fluids the horse lost with sweat. Electrolytes may also be given.

💧MONITOR
If the horse is not back to normal within an hour or if you're unsure, call your veterinarian immediately!

❗️Most of us have heard some variation of the saying ‘Never give an overheated horse cold water or they will colic’. This is incorrect. In fact it is vital for a hot, sweaty horse to be able to drink to prevent heat stroke and dehydration. However they should be monitored to AVOID DRINKING TOO MUCH TOO QUICKLY! Their stomachs are relatively small, allow them to drink small amounts of water every 15-20 minutes until they are satisfied ❗️

Photo: American Association Of Equine Practitioners

08/01/2026

☀️ ❗️Hot weather tips ❗️☀️

With the ongoing heatwave it is very important to take extra care of your horses and any other pets and animals. Please read the following tips and suggestions to keep your horses healthy and comfortable at all times.

💧Hydration
- Monitore water intake, horses consuming between 20 and 60L of water per day.
- Drinking water has to be clean and fresh.
- Use molasses to sweeten water if your horse is reluctant to drink.
- Add electrolyte supplements to feed daily. During exercise horses can lose up the 15l of sweat, containing critical electrolytes that need to be replaced.
- Use electrolyte pastes to deliver concentrated doses of electrolytes following exercise.

❗️Interestingly, when horses become 10% dehydrated and have low salt concentrations in their blood, they often refuse to drink and require salt and electrolyte supplements to stimulate their thirst.

💧Paddock and Stables
- If your horse is in a paddock, ensure they have adequate shade or shelter.
- Keep rugs and boots as light as possible and at a minimum.
- If your horse is stabled ensure there is adequate airflow. Remove all rugs and boots.
- Access to clean and fresh drinking water at all times.
- Provide your horse with a salt lick in their paddock and/or stable to encourage salt intake.
- Use misters and fans in stables and shelters if available.

💧Exercise
It is important to minimise exercise during hot weather, try working your horse early or late in the day to minimise the risk of a heatstroke.
- Avoid exercising your horse during the hottest time of the day between about 10am-4pm.
- Walk your horse for at least 5-10 minutes following exercise to allow to cool down.
- Hose your horse off with cold water, focusing on high heat areas such as the flank and chest.
- Allow your horse to completely cool down before rugging.
- Use electrolyte pastes to replace electrolytes following exercise.

💧Feeding
- If possible, feed three small meals during the day, instead of one or two big feeds. This prevents excessive overloading of the digestive tract while also minimising the heat of digestion which may increase core body temperature.
- Dampen feeds, especially hay and chaff if possible.
- Consider feeding high fibre mashes such as speedibeet.
- Add daily electrolytes to feed.

Please call us immediately if you have any concerns about your horse.

Stay cool 🥵

30/12/2025

NYE Fireworks around the Coast:

💥 Gosford Waterfront/Polytec Stadium - 9pm
💥 The Entrance - Memorial Park -9pm
💥 Toukley - The Beachcomber 9pm and Midnight.
💥 Wyong - Wyong Golf Club - 9pm

🎊NEW YEARS EVE - Central Coast

🥳As New Years Eve celebrations take place across the Central Coast tomorrow night, please remember to make sure your animals are safe and secured during expected fireworks. Best place for them is inside with some television or music playing to help block out the sounds. All fencing becomes insecure when your dog is frightened and driven to panic.

🎆Fireworks are expected at : -

📌Gosford Waterfront/Polytec Stadium - 9pm
📌The Entrance - Memorial Park -9pm
📌Toukley - The Beachcomber 9pm and Midnight.
📌Wyong - Wyong Golf Club - 9pm

🚗Road closures are expected in the surrounding areas of these events. Please download the livetraffic app to plan ahead.

👮NSW Police are also encouraging the community to report any illegal fireworks. Using fireworks without a licence risks an on-the-spot fine of up to $2000 with penalties ranging up to $27,500 for displaying fireworks without a licence.

🎈Whatever your plans, stay safe Coasties, and be nice to each other.