REC-Canberra Equine Centre

20/10/2026

A big thank you to everyone who attended our client evening last night! We hope you enjoyed the presentations and gained some valuable insights into equine health and veterinary care and enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions. We can't wait to do it again! ✨

02/10/2026

🚀 Our new website is now live! Find out more about our services, learn about what we do, and stay up to date with the latest news and information.

🌐 www.reccanberra.com.au or 🔗link in our bio

REC-Canberra Equine Centre offers expert veterinary services in Canberra, specializing in equine lameness, sports medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation for optimal horse health.

16/09/2026

Join the REC-Canberra Equine Centre (Capricorn Park) for an informative evening for horse owners dedicated to equine health and wellbeing.

📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕕 𝟲:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻

Topics to be Covered
✅ Better Rehab, Better Results-What technologies can improve recovery outcomes?
✅ That's Going to Need More Than a Bandage - Modern strategies in equine wound management.
✅ Spot It, Check It, Act On It - Getting ahead of equine cancer.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲.
🔗 RSVP via the link provided OR 📧 Email: [email protected]
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ndrc6bq5M6

Looking forward to seeing you there!

31/07/2026

🎂 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 ‘𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹’ 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀)! Wishing them a day filled with extra treats and plenty of pats. From the team at REC Equine Specialists Canberra. 🎂

29/07/2026

We have had a handful of 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 become available at REC Equine Specialists Canberra (Capricorn Park) this Friday, 31 July. Contact our reception on 02 9399 7722 or Dr Raf directly 0483 291 860 to secure a booking.

𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 (𝐄𝐒𝐖𝐓) is a non-invasive treatment procedure that uses focused high energy waves (pulses) to assist in stimulating tissue turnover, new blood vessel formation and enhance healing. It also has short term analgesic (pain relieving) properties.

Common uses:
🔸Ligament & tendon injuries
🔸Back pain
🔸Osteoarthritis

How it works: High-frequency sound waves pe*****te the skin and are absorbed by the tissues, creating ‘micro-trauma’ that stimulates the body’s natural healing response by;
🔸Increasing blood flow
🔸Triggering tissue repair
🔸Reducing pain sensitivity

𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯.

27/06/2026

Dr Raf in action doing what he does best! Electroacupuncture combines traditional acupuncture with gentle electrical pulses to promote recovery, assist in pain management, and support overall musculoskeletal health.

15/06/2026

🐴Another busy day last Friday for REC Equine Specialists Canberra - Great clients, lovely horses, and perfect winter weather ☀️

14/05/2026

🍾 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗘𝗖 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮. This month marks an exciting milestone for REC Equine Specialists Canberra - our first year in operation. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Canberra clients & the wider equine community for your trust and support over the past 12 months.

Over the past year, we have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of horses and cases, and we are proud to have delivered specialist care across diagnostics, treatment, and ongoing management.

07/04/2026

🐴 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗣𝗣𝗘) 🐴 Buying a horse is not only an exciting milestone, but also a significant financial commitment. A Pre-Purchase Exam (PPE) is a vital step to ensure transparency, soundness, and suitability for the horse’s intended purpose offering you peace of mind. To schedule a pre-purchase examination in line with the equine veterinary industry (EVA) guidelines with our Canberra veterinary team call 0483 291 860

🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗣𝗘?
A PPE is a comprehensive veterinary assessment that gives a snapshot of a horse’s current health and soundness. It’s not a pass/fail test, more so it’s about informed decision-making based on horses condition at the time of examination.

👨‍⚕️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱?
🔹 Detailed history taking
🔹 Full physical exam – an extensive clinical examination, with focus on the musculoskeletal system
🔹 Gait assessment – examined at walk, trot, turning, backing including flexion tests+/- under saddle
🔹 Optional diagnostic imaging (radiographs, ultrasound, endoscopy)
🔹 Optional Blood tests (drug screening)

🤝 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗣𝗘:
🔸 Understand the horse’s health and any red flags
🔸 Align expectations with the horse’s capabilities
🔸 Possibly avoid costly surprises post-purchase
🔸 All information gathered during the PPE is confidential and remains the property of the prospective purchaser.

📋 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗣𝗘𝘀:
🔸 Builds trust and transparency
🔸 Shows good faith in disclosing health history
🔸 Helps match the horse with the right buyer
🔸 May speed up the sale process

19/03/2026

💥 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 (also called laser ablation) is a veterinary technique used to treat various types of skin tumours in horses, such as sarcoids, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanomas. It is often chosen for areas where traditional surgery is difficult or where precision is important.

Laser surgery is typically undertaken in the sedated standing horse, aided by the use of local anaesthesia. A specialised surgical laser is used to cut and vaporize tumour tissue. The laser energy seals blood vessels and nerve endings as it works, reducing bleeding and pain. The laser precisely removes the tumour while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀
🔹Precise: Targets only the tumor, sparing healthy tissue.
🔹Reduced Bleeding: Laser seals blood vessels during treatment.
🔹Lower Infection Risk: Heat sterilises the area as it works.
🔹Less Pain & Swelling: Nerve endings are sealed, improving comfort.
🔹Quick Recovery: Often faster than conventional surgery.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
🔹Requires specialised equipment and training

Call REC Equine Specialists Canberra 0483 291 860 to discuss whether laser treatment is the best treatment option for your horses tumour.