Newton Equine

20/03/2026

Hi All! I have just switched phones and phone networks - I have also done this on my own so if you can not get hold of me or do not hear back from me send me an email or message on this as I have clearly done something incorrect! hhahah Technology is not my strong point!

Call now to connect with business.

31/12/2025

12 months ago I packed up my whole hospital and business and moved interstate not having any idea what the future would bring!
How lucky have I been in the last 6 months to meet some amazing clients and colleagues which has got me off the couch and back practicing 🙂 not to mention my loyals back in victoria xox
Thank you so much to all involved; I am graceful beyond words.
Bring on 2026- the year of the horse 🐴

18/09/2025

First sydney baby for NEVs!!!

02/08/2025

FOALING!

Foaling season is approaching us - being prepared early is important for your mare.

Key points:
--> know your mares estimated foaling date
--> Prepare where your mare will foal down
--> Get your foaling essentials ready
--> Be on top of the pre-foaling husbandry
--> Have your vets phone number on speed dial! - 0478-090-311 if you need :-)

more info to follow soon :-)

02/08/2025

Thrilled to be back offering surgery options for our new equid clients here in the Wollondilly and surrounding areas !

22/01/2025

Back in Ballarat and have a few slots available over next couple of days if anyone needs:)

08/10/2024

To the people that dumped this weak cold and nearly dead foal in snake valley - you should be ashamed - all you had to do was call Taryn or I - no need to dump in a garden bed!

01/08/2024

Todays "Friday Foal" ....

Was a Beautiful day for snuggles in the sunshine last season with this fresh baby..

01/08/2024

The all important foaling kit...!

When foaling down, getting together a foaling kit is a great way to ensure you have all the essentials on hand and reduce stress.

Below are a few suggestions on what to include in your foaling kit..
- towels
- vetwrap/cling wrap/ tailwrap or bandage to wrap the tail.
- a light/torch or headlamp.
- scissors or a blade
- umbilical clamp
- exam gloves
- re**al sleves
- lubricant
- more towels
- bucket for warm water
- navel dip/spray for the foal umbilicus- we recommend a dilute iodine solution.

For the seasoned, more experienced foaler
- colostrum refractometer
- mare pain relief
- foaling chains, ropes and handles.
- foal resus kit- purchasable from Minitube.

During the foaling down/labour process we recommend taking note of the following..
- time mares water broke if observed and the colour.
- time mare started contractions and how often
- time foal arrived
- time foal sits in sternal position and is alert
- time foal has its first drink
- the appearance of the mares colostrum if you dont have a refractometer.

All of this information is very important if veterinary intervention is needed in the following hours/early days.

Remember 1, 2, 3...
Your foal should be born within or very close to the 1 hour mark, it should be standing up and drinking within or very close to the 2 hour mark and passing that all important first "poo"/meconium in 3 hours.

01/08/2024

Let the season begin!!!

There are many of our beautiful mares expecting this season and as we eagerly await the arrival of our new babies we thought it a great idea to take you through those all important preparations...

Firstly, know your estimated due date.

- This can be calculated approximately 340 days from the confirmed ovulation date.
- As you get to know your mare better, you'll start to learn if she is an early, ontime or late mare in reference to her estimated due date.

Prepare where your mare will foal down, is this at home or elsewhere?
- Somewhere else, ensure you are confirmed and know when you mare should be there prior to her estimated due date.
- At Home, start to think about where on your property, be it paddock or stable.

PADDOCK FOALING
- pick a nice safe paddock, nice and flat, easy access and good fencing.
- most mares will love a nice soft bed of straw too.

STABLE FOALING
- Great to have this as an option of you live in a cold area with a lot of rainfall.
- Dry bedding, straw is my preferred option when foaling in a stable.

Pre foaling husbandry.
- Does your mare have a caslick?, this needs to be removed prior to foaling.
- Tetanus protection, when was the last time your mare was given a tetanus injection?
- Worm with Ivermecton based product.

Setup your foaling kit.. and have your vets phone number ready.

Enjoy these special moments...

29/07/2024

And just like that the foal season begins ###. Demi Ryan