Lingfield Equine Vets

05/10/2025

TRIVIA TIME ANSWER!

🦠 The correct answer is B! It can persist for years!

🦠 This is one of the reason why it’s so important to keep up to date with vaccinations.

03/10/2025

TRIVIA TIME!

🦠 How long can a tetanus bacterium survive in soil?

📝Write your guesses below – answer revealed in a couple of days…

01/10/2025

29/09/2025

Is your First Aid kit ready to treat a minor injury or deal with a major accident whilst waiting for the vet to arrive?

➕ First aid kits should be essentials on every yard, in an accessible location to help deal with any event. Additionally, it should be ready to take TO every event that you travel to – just in case!

🧰 Ensure it’s in a secure clean box where dust cannot get to the contents. Keep an eye on your stock levels and replace any items that are used.

⌛ It’s also an idea to check expiry dates on any supplies to ensure they are usable if the need arises

The below is a guide of what to stock in your first aid kit but you can tailor the list to your needs and +/- accordingly!

24/09/2025

TRIVIA TIME ANSWERS

🩸The correct answer is A! Whilst one litre seems a lot to us, this amount of blood loss is not life threatening.

🩸Typically blood volume is around 6-10% of their bodyweight

22/09/2025

TRIVIA TIME

🩸The average adult 500kg horse has how many litres of blood in their body?

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18/09/2025

💙 Being able to check your horse’s temperature, pulse, and respiration is one of the most valuable skills you can learn as an owner!

Knowing what’s normal for your horse makes it easier to recognize when something isn’t right, and it can save precious time in an emergency. 🚨

💡Practice checking these when your horse is relaxed and healthy. Write them down and keep a record, so if your horse ever seems “off,” you’ll know right away if something seems wrong!

14/09/2025

TRIVIA TIME ANSWER!

🦴 The correct answer is C! Horses typically have 205 bones – Split as Limbs (80), Skull (34), Spine (54), Ribs (36) and one Sternum!

🦴 Fun Fact Arabs can have fewer bones in their spinal column!

12/09/2025

TRIVIA TIME!

🦴 How many bones does are typically in a horse’s body?
A) 235
B) 195
C) 205

📝Write your guesses below – answer revealed in a couple of days…

10/09/2025

Have you been to our clinic or had one of our vets come to your horse recently?

We want to know your thoughts! Scan either the QR code below or use the link to leave a review https://vethelpdirect.com/dashboard/write-review?id=1712

Whether its positive or negative thank you for letting us know! 💬

08/09/2025

🐴Lameness is one of the most common problems we see in horses, but it isn’t always obvious. Subtle changes in movement or behaviour can be early warning signs that something isn’t right…

Things to look out for
- A shortened or uneven stride
- Reluctance to go forward or work normally
- Head nodding or dipping when trotting
- Uneven hoof wear or dragging of toes
- Changes in behaviour under saddle

Early detection is key – catching lameness at an early stage can make a huge difference to your horses’ comfort and long-term soundness.
If you any of these signs, give us a call to discuss a lameness work up, we have dedicated Lameness Clinics every 4 weeks!

Call 01342 300008 or email [email protected]