Western Counties Equine Hospital

Western Counties Equine Hospital Western Counties Equine Hospital is a purpose built specialist facility in the south west.

Our purpose-built hospital, opened in November 2002, nestles on the edge of the Blackdown Hills in a peaceful, tranquil environment yet is easily accessible from the M5. It is a facility second to none in the Westcountry and since opening, we have invested in a continued program of development and improvements. This culminated in October 2009 with the award of RCVS Equine hospital status, the hig

hest level of accreditation available, reflecting the high level of veterinary expertise, nursing care and facilities available. We act as both a first opinion practice for the surrounding area and also a referral centre boosting full surgical facilities, accepting emergency and elective cases.

We cover the Quantocks! 🍃🌳We provide a local service in the Quantock area which falls under our Tuesday zone 5. Zone vis...
05/08/2026

We cover the Quantocks! 🍃🌳

We provide a local service in the Quantock area which falls under our Tuesday zone 5. Zone visits booked not less than 24hrs in advance benefit from a reduced visit fee of £26.50 which can be shared…….swipe to see even further savings on our HHP!!. Hazel has been busy this week in the area doing Vettings, routine dentals and vaccinations and some lameness investigations, enjoying the views and treating some handsome Quantock ponies.

Western Counties covers a large area of Devon and Somerset and has the benefit of a large fully equipped hospital base in Cullompton. But we keep our service ‘local’ with each of our areas being covered by the same 1-2 vets. This allows continuity of care and enables us to provide the best possible service to you and your horse, pony or donkey. Call our friendly reception team for more info on 01884 841100.

View of a parched Quantock hill under a moody sky and Merlin, one of Tuesdays Quantock pony patients 🐴 🤎

Phones are now all back to normal ❗️PHONES ARE DOWN - temporarily The hospital are experiencing some intermittent power ...
05/08/2026

Phones are now all back to normal ❗️

PHONES ARE DOWN - temporarily

The hospital are experiencing some intermittent power cuts at the moment so please be patient if you are trying to contact us.

DO NOT MISS OUT - Horse Health Programme (HHP) is a fabulous deal❕ Want to protect your horse from equine flu (an airbor...
03/08/2026

DO NOT MISS OUT - Horse Health Programme (HHP) is a fabulous deal❕

Want to protect your horse from equine flu (an airborne and highly contagious respiratory virus) and tetanus (a usually fatal infection caused by bacteria found in soil and droppings) ❔

An annual flu/tetanus vaccination is included in the many benefits and discounts of our HHP.

💰 JUST £17.99/month - and an extra discount for multiple horses!

☎️ It’s easy to sign up, just give the office a call.

Join today and start saving straight away!

1️⃣0️⃣ years ☑️10 years ago, (last Tuesday), Victoria joined the reception team here at Western Counties, Thank you for...
02/08/2026

1️⃣0️⃣ years ☑️

10 years ago, (last Tuesday), Victoria joined the reception team here at Western Counties, Thank you for your dedication, loyalty, and hard work over the past decade. Victoria joins Vikki (13 years) and Beth (10 years) in reaching this milestone.

Vettings 🏡 So rewarding to see clients enjoying their new horses. Mojo had a 5 stage pre-purchase examination(vetting) l...
27/07/2026

Vettings 🏡

So rewarding to see clients enjoying their new horses. Mojo had a 5 stage pre-purchase examination(vetting) last year and is enjoying life with his new rider Arusha Wise. Good luck to them both for the future.

If you are considering purchasing a horse we recommend a pre purchase examination that can include further imaging such as radiographs/ultrasonography. Vettings can be done at the hospital or on the road.

📱 Do call us for a chat if you would like to discuss a vetting.

Equine dental CPD 🦷 📚 Rachel, one of our house vets, travelled to the Royal Agricultural University last week for a very...
26/07/2026

Equine dental CPD 🦷 📚

Rachel, one of our house vets, travelled to the Royal Agricultural University last week for a very formative and interactive equine dental CPD course hosted by experts in the field.

The day was suited to a range of vets: new graduates to experienced clinicians keen to learn more about detailed examinations and subsequent treatment plans.

Starting with the basics of how sedation ensures the most thorough examinations for all of those involved, and what kit is essential to have with you. Going on to learn about detailed dental examinations, what to expect in a younger vs older mouth, grading systems for infundibular and peripheral caries (things not always taught at vet school!) and when to refer your patient for advanced treatment.

Tied into the day were ways to reduce the occurrence of dental disease, dietary changes and the importance of follow up treatments for a complicated mouth. The second half of the day was interactive, encouraging familiarity using an oroscope, how to perform diastamata widening and charting a range of different sets of teeth.

Welcome to the team 🫶🏼 3 brilliant new receptionists were welcomed to the WCEH team in the past month ⬇️CHANTELLE FOWLEC...
20/07/2026

Welcome to the team 🫶🏼

3 brilliant new receptionists were welcomed to the WCEH team in the past month ⬇️

CHANTELLE FOWLE
Chantelle has joined the reception team at Western Counties in July 2026, having previously working as a groom for 14years, as well as in equine retail and in a Law firm.

Outside of work Chantelle has previously shown her Horses at County level and competed at Unaffiliated dressage.

MEG LOCKYER
Meg joined the reception team at Western Counties in July 2026 having spent the last 12 years as a freelance eventing groom. When she's not working, she enjoys riding her horse Frankie on Exmoor and spending time with family and friends & her loyal lurcher Olive.

MOLLY JOYNER
Molly joined the reception team in June 2026 and is with us until she goes back to Edinburgh University to resume her studies. Outside of work Molly enjoys socialising, and riding her pony Milly Magic.

CONGRATULATIONS to Millie Cornock for winning the Western Counties 1.05 Grand Prix at Bicton Arena 🏆 ESP Photography
13/07/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Millie Cornock for winning the Western Counties 1.05 Grand Prix at Bicton Arena 🏆

ESP Photography

MRI gives results ⬇️ An unusual case which illustrates the value of our standing MRI. This horse had a left front limb l...
10/07/2026

MRI gives results ⬇️

An unusual case which illustrates the value of our standing MRI.

This horse had a left front limb lameness that was localised to the foot using diagnostic blocks. Plain x rays were unexcited, but MRI showed a very unusual mass like structure at the front of the pastern.

The mass was removed surgically and submitted for analysis. The result was an Epidermoid cyst - these are benign masses that form from the embryological remnants of skin. They are a rare cause of lameness in horses and treatment is surgical removal.

This horse is currently doing well after surgery.

If you think your horse could benefit from an MRI to gain more answers to an issue, give the office a call. ☎️

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Culmstock
Cullompton
EX153LA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

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