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The Rivers Equine Vets

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Ambulatory Equine Veterinary Practice The Rivers Equine Vets is a modern and progressive equine practice that is based in Murwillumbah, NSW.

The practice services clients with all types of horses in the surrounding regions from Ballina to the Gold Coast and utilises the most modern equipment to provide the best possible care for all equine patients. Our office is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm and we additionally provide a full after hours emergency service.

06/11/2026

Shared travel available on Friday the 13th for some of our western clients 🐴
Give the office a call to book (02) 6672 3898

03/11/2026

Flatw**d (False Dandelion) can cause a condition called Pasture Associated Stringhalt which is characterised by rapid flexion usually of one or both of the horses hind limbs.

Treatment is removal from the affected pasture and dietary management with high dose Vitamin E, Magnesium and Vitamin B1.

If you’ve seen this w**d in your paddock it’s worth removing it 🌼

28/10/2026

Proud to be stocking CjS Hoof Wax and Zinc Aid for all those problem hooves 🙈🐴

Did you know our products might be closer to you than you realise.

We are very excited to announce that these businesses are now stocking CjS Equine products!

👩‍⚕️ The Rivers Equine Vets

🌾 Mullumbimby Rural Co-Op

⚒️ Stockmans Supplies

🔨 Marcus Murray - Hammer & Hooves farrier services

🩺 Crookwell Veterinary Hospital

Are your horses struggling with the wet conditions, we are here to help!

Practical solutions to support you and your equine family.
Ask us or your supplier for more information.

https://cjsequine.com

27/10/2026

A Gastroscope!
No more questioning if your horse has ulcers or having to wait for a scoping day. We are able to come on farm and save you having to travel to get answers 🎉

13/10/2026

Unsure what signs to look for if your horse is painful under saddle?

A study in 2022 by Dr Sue Dyson linked the observation of a set of behaviours in horses to musculoskeletal pain. Click the link in the comments for the full list of behaviours.

If your horse is showing 8 or more of these behaviours under saddle book a consult on (02) 6672 3898.

04/10/2026

Sand!
This horse had presented with intermittent colic signs and when Katherine listened to its stomach sounds it sounded just like waves washing on the shore…🤔 The presence of sand was confirmed with abdominal radiographs. This is something that is very commonly seen in WA due to the soil type over there, not so common here in the Northern Rivers but never say never! This horse was treated with serial nasogastric drenches containing psyllium, paraffin oil and Epsom salts. She is now on a diet tailored to help clear the remaining sand and has so far remained colic free 🤞

03/10/2026

Can anyone guess what we are looking at in this radiograph? … Answer to come tomorrow … no cheating with AI 😆

24/09/2026

22/09/2026

Here are some pics from our last gastroscope day 🔍

Pic 1: Bot fly larvae that have taken up residence on the margo plicartus (junction of the glandular and squamous regions of the stomach).

Pic 2: This poor horse has a pyloric ulcer. Luckily he had a very dedicated owner and is receiving gold standard treatment 👏

Pic 3: Grade 2 Squamous ulcers on the greater curvature of the stomach. These are the most common type of ulcer we see and are generally simple to treat.

14/09/2026

Spotlight Corner! Eyes are Emergencies

Buddy was the best boy tolerating his medications and is lucky to have such a dedicated and patient owner 🌸

Left Image - fresh Stromal Abscess that developed within the last 24hrs. Note the downturned eyelashes, eye discharge and clouding of the eye surface, these are really painful and without prompt treatment can lead to complete loss of vision. Some of these cases will require surgery, luckily Buddy did not.

Middle Image - a few weeks into treatment with topical and systemic medications. The red haze is from blood vessels that have migrated across the corneal surface to help heal the area. Buddy is feeling more comfortable.

Right Image - 6 weeks into treatment. Corneal scarring left from the abscess that will slowly contract over time. Buddy will likely always have a small scar on his eye but it should reduce in size with time.

Address

2/3 Durrington Street
Murwillumbah, NSW
2484

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61266723898

Website

http://www.theriversequinevets.com.au/

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