Oxford Equine Vets

28/05/2026

Yesterday vets Henry and Oliver attended a joint forces training day - with 24 mounted police horses attending from all over the UK along with public order and canine units.

Heavy and working horses continue to be an exciting part of our day to day caseload and we love seeing them out and about!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c707y133wzeo

27/05/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE 🎉

Join us on the 1st of August as we celebrate Oxford Equine Vet’s 1st Birthday Party! 🥳🐴

We would love to welcome all of our clients - both those we see regularly and those we may not have had the pleasure of meeting yet. It’s been an incredible first year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all.

More details to follow soon, but for now we hope you’re as excited as we are!

25/05/2026

☀️It’s Pimms weather! ☀️

Whilst you’re enjoying the sun, keep a close eye on your horses and ponies this week. We have seen an increased number of heat-stress and tying up episodes over the weekend. Horses are normally well adapted to dealing with increases in temperature but particularly when there has been a rapid change in temperature they might need some help:
- always ensure access to copious clean water
- ⁠provide or ensure shade wherever possible
- ⁠ensure stables are well ventilated
- ⁠cool water hose-offs and sponge downs
- ⁠consider keeping horses in if cooler than being turned out
- ⁠providing frozen ice blocks with carrots/apples inside can be a fun way to cool down
- ⁠check your horse’s temperature daily and talk to one of our vets if it’s above 38.0°C at rest

If your horse is showing any signs of heat stress, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01865 560252

19/05/2026

We have been getting lots of questions regarding the recent outbreaks of Equine Influenza. Vet Henry has put together an advice article summarising the things to look out for and the latest guidance particularly for race and competition horses. As ever, we are available 24/7 for emergencies and advice!

Use this as a great opportunity to check your passports and check that your horses are fully vaccinated 🦠💉

2026 Equine Influenza Outbreak

15/05/2026

Have you ever considered putting your mare in foal?
It's not too late!

This season we have had excellent success with chilled and frozen Al and natural cover and have welcomed some incredible foals to the world.

We offer plain-English mare packages tailored to you starting from just £350, and with our fully portable equipment we can scan and inseminate wherever you are.

Give us a call on 01865 560252 to discuss your requirements.

07/05/2026

A huge congratulations to client Philippa Hendry and Fly for their incredible Badminton Grassroots success 🥳🍾 the dedication and care Philippa puts into her horses has clearly paid off!

Vineyard owner, 61, wins BE100 Badminton grassroots championships – and sets a new record. Read more below

06/05/2026

We’ve been seeing a lot of colic cases lately, and early identification can make a huge difference in the outcome. Here are some of the subtle signs to look out for that your horse may be starting to colic:

- dull and lethargic ‘not quite right’
- ⁠slightly off food or water
- ⁠laying down more frequently or for longer than normal
- ⁠increase in breathing rate or effort
- ⁠pawing the ground or repeatedly getting up and down
- ⁠subtle increase in temperature

If you ever think your horse is colicking, call us at the first instance on 01865 560252 and we can advise you 24/7.

02/05/2026

Calling all OEV clients! 🎉🐴

We’ve hit 500 followers and we’re celebrating with a GIVEAWAY!

Who wants to get their hands on the first sponsored saddle pad?

Here’s your chance to win an amazing bundle for you and your horse!

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28/04/2026

It has been great to team up with Horseboarding UK to talk about the role of vets in this exciting and inclusive sport!

From pre-season health checks to competition-day monitoring, it’s all about making sure every horse is fit and ready to compete.

We can’t wait to continue to support the teams develop over the course of the year! 🐎🏂

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