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Jackson Equine Independent Veterinary Practice, Farnham (2026)

17/06/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀? 🤭

The profile picture change may have been a bit of a giveaway… 👀 but we’re so pleased to share that Jackson Equine has been shortlisted once again for the Equestrian Business Awards - our second year in a row as EBA finalists! 😱

What makes this feel particularly special is that, since setting up the practice just over two years ago, Adam has now been shortlisted multiple times (four… possibly five - we’ve genuinely lost track!) for both Vet of the Year and Veterinary Practice of the Year awards.

Which still feels a little surreal. What an incredible honour just to be nominated, never mind recognised as finalists, not once but multiple times.

And it's all thanks to you. 🫶

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to vote, recommend us, and trust us with your horses. It’s never something we take lightly, it really is a privilege to be part of your horses’ care.

We’re not entirely sure what we’re doing right, but we’ll keep doing it! 😉

As for whether this is finally the year one of these turns into a win… we’ll have to wait and see. 👀

Awards night is in November - we’ll keep you posted! 🤞

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𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, based in 📍 Farnham, Surrey. Proudly delivering experienced, compassionate and ethical equine veterinary care to the Waverley, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, and East Hampshire areas.

11/06/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 (Now More Than Ever)

With grass sugars on the rise, what’s happening in the field can quickly show up in the feet.

Laminitis risk isn’t just about diet, it’s about how well the hoof can cope with those changes.

That’s where regular professional hoof care from your farrier or barefoot trimmer becomes even more important to help. 👇

⚖️ Maintain correct balance and support
🔍 Spot early changes
🤝 Reduce strain on compromised feet

Sometimes the first signs of a problem are subtle and your hoof care practitioner is often the first to notice.

A good vet ➕ hoof care practitioner ➕ owner team makes all the difference. 🤝

If you’ve got any concerns about footiness, changes in movement, or hoof shape, don’t wait - early intervention is key.

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𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, based in 📍 Farnham, Surrey. Proudly delivering experienced, compassionate and ethical equine veterinary care to the Waverley, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, and East Hampshire areas.

07/06/2026

🚨 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 🚨

Laminitis doesn’t always start with obvious lameness. In fact, the early signs are often easy to miss… until they’re not.

Keep an eye out for 👇

🔍 Slight stiffness or shortened stride
🔍 Reluctance to turn or walk on hard/stoney ground
🔍 Weight shifting between feet
🔍 Increased digital pulses
🔍 Just seeming a bit “not quite right”

This time of year, with grass sugars high (even when it doesn’t look it), risk levels are elevated. Catching it early can make a huge difference.

If you have any concerns, contact the office to book an appointment:
📲 Phone: 07570 652879
📧 Email: [email protected]

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𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, based in 📍 Farnham, Surrey. Proudly delivering experienced, compassionate and ethical equine veterinary care to the Waverley, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, and East Hampshire areas.

03/06/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘁 ☀️ ➡️ 𝘄𝗲𝘁 🌧️ ➡️ 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗱 🌡️… make your mind up, weather!

Whilst we might be scratching our heads, the grass certainly isn’t - it’s LOVING it. Even if fields don’t look especially lush yet, don’t be fooled… growth is surging and 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵. 🌱

⚠️ This puts laminitis risk firmly back in the spotlight. ⚠️

Those fluctuating conditions (sunshine followed by rain, then mild temperatures) are the perfect recipe for stressed grass, which means increased sugar production. That “not much there” paddock could still be packing a punch.

But it’s not just laminitis we’re thinking about ✋ …

Rapid grass growth can also contribute to:
• Digestive upset (including colic)
• Weight gain creeping up quickly
• Exacerbation of metabolic conditions
• Changes in behaviour/energy levels

✅ Practical steps to consider:
• Monitor body condition regularly (it can change quickly!)
• Restrict grazing where needed (muzzles, strip grazing, track systems)
• Be cautious with turnout timing – early mornings can still be high risk in these conditions
• Ensure forage is balanced if grazing is limited
• Keep up with regular exercise where possible

As always, if you’re concerned about laminitis risk or managing your horse’s weight and grazing, don’t hesitate to get in touch to book a consult - we’re here to help. 🫶

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𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, based in 📍 Farnham, Surrey. Proudly delivering experienced, compassionate and ethical equine veterinary care to the Waverley, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, and East Hampshire areas.

29/05/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁? ☀️

Have they been coping well or are they struggling? 🥵

Every horse is an individual, and there are many reasons why some cope better with hot weather than others. But not every horse shows obvious signs of heat stress.

Some don’t sweat excessively.
Some don’t look distressed.
They simply… do less.

And that’s often where the early signs are.

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

🤔 Quieter than usual
Less interaction, lower energy, or just not quite themselves.

🌿 Reduced appetite
Leaving forage or feed - something we often see when internal temperature is elevated.

😮‍💨 Slower recovery after exercise
Taking longer for breathing rate to return to normal can indicate the body is working harder to dissipate heat.

🌳 Standing still in shade for long periods
A normal cooling behaviour but if prolonged, it may suggest your horse is limiting movement to reduce heat production.

💧 Changes in drinking habits
Increased demand is expected, but reduced intake can quickly contribute to dehydration and reduced thermoregulation.

Horses rely heavily on sweating and respiratory heat loss to regulate body temperature. When these systems are under pressure, you’ll often see subtle behavioural changes before more obvious clinical signs appear.

So the question becomes:

👉 Is your horse choosing to rest, or needing to?

Because a horse who is struggling in the heat may start to:

conserve energy,
reduce intake,
and limit movement to cope with rising body temperature.

Small changes like these are easy to overlook but they’re often the earliest indicators that adjustments to management, workload, or routine are needed.

In hot weather, it’s not just about preventing heat stress, it’s about recognising when your horse is working harder than it should be to stay comfortable and needs more help.

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24/05/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: Small Changes, Big Difference 🌿

Following on from our previous post, when it comes to pollen, day-to-day management can make a real difference to how your horse feels.

Simple steps, done consistently, can help reduce the overall pollen load your horse is dealing with.

A few practical things to consider:

🧼 Gently clean the face daily
Wiping pollen build up from the muzzle, nostrils, and around the eyes can help reduce irritation.
✔️ Always use a fresh cloth or wipe for each eye and nostril to avoid cross-contamination.

🪰 Fly masks (with nose coverage)
A well fitted fly mask with a nose net can significantly reduce pollen contact.
And it’s not just in the field… nose nets on bridles can also help during exercise.

🔄 Keep masks clean
They quickly collect pollen, so regular washing is key to keeping them effective.

🌾 Review forage and feed
- During high pollen periods, some horses become more sensitive to dust as well as pollen.
- Swapping to soaked hay, or haylage, and even feeding wet mashes instead of chaff can help reduce additional airway irritation.

🌿 Think about timing and environment
Pollen levels can vary throughout the day, and sheltered areas like hedges can hold higher concentrations.

If, despite good management, your horse is still struggling, veterinary support may be needed during flare ups. Book an appointment, and we can help guide you on appropriate options.

When it comes to respiratory comfort, it’s often the small, consistent changes that matter most.

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𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, based in 📍 Farnham, Surrey. Proudly delivering experienced, compassionate and ethical equine veterinary care to the Waverley, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, and East Hampshire areas.

19/05/2026

𝟱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 🌿

As pollen levels rise through spring, some horses start to show subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that they’re reacting to it. But it’s not always as obvious as you might expect…

Keep an eye out for:

👁️ Watery or irritated eyes
Often mistaken for dust or wind, but persistent tearing can be a sign of pollen irritation.

😤 Noisy breathing or seeming “out of breath” more easily
Inflamed airways can make breathing louder or recovery after exercise slower than usual.

🤧 Coughing
Especially at the start of work or when moving from stable to field.

💦 Nasal discharge
Usually clear, but ongoing discharge can indicate irritation in the upper airways.

🪶 Skin irritation or increased sensitivity
Rubbing, twitching, or general discomfort without obvious cause.

What catches many owners out is that pollen doesn’t just come from your field - it can travel for miles on the wind. So even if nothing has changed in your immediate environment, your horse can still be affected.

And those lovely hedgerows? 🌿
They’re like nature’s pollen traps, holding and releasing allergens right where your horse grazes.

What can you do?
Management plays a huge role, often before medication is needed.

We’ll be sharing some simple, practical ways to help manage pollen exposure in our next post.

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𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, based in 📍 Farnham, Surrey. Proudly delivering experienced, compassionate and ethical equine veterinary care to the Waverley, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, and East Hampshire areas.

16/05/2026

This month for the first time I have had a few clients whose saddles have drifted right at the rear, even in a SMART Saddle.

Now with a SMART Saddle, the horse is generally able to use both shoulders far more evenly. The saddle moving right is actually quite rare!

So if a Smart saddle that has previously been stable suddenly starts moving slightly right, it makes you look beyond the “bigger shoulder”, lame right hind explanation.

And at this time of year… grass and gut comfort can become an issue.
Rich spring grass can affect the digestive system far more than many people realise. Even horses that are not overtly ill can become a little uncomfortable through the abdomen and ribcage.

When that happens, the horse often changes posture and movement patterns before owners notice any obvious symptoms.

The abdominal wall tightens. The ribs stop moving quite so freely. The horse may brace slightly through the thoracic sling and back. Push from behind changes. Balance changes.
A horse that feels a touch tighter through one rein. Transitions that feel less smooth. More tension around the girth. A slightly shorter stride behind.

And because saddles sit on a moving body rather than a static shape, the saddle can start to drift dynamically. Not because the saddle is suddenly “wrong”. Because the horse underneath it has changed.
Horses change, but that is not only normal but welcomed! But it can also be an indicator that something needs checking!

So sometimes the saddle moving is not the problem at all. It is simply one of the first visible clues that the body is organising itself differently 🧡✨🐎

If your horse suddenly feels different at this time of year, even in small ways, it is always worth paying attention and considering that grass may be part of the issue.

Thank you to my lovely vet Adam Jackson at Jackson Equine Independent Veterinary Practice for the discussion about this earlier this week, and his prompt treatment when Patrick got colic.

WhatsApp me to book a saddle and biomechanics assessment ⏩

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14/05/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? 🦓

Zebra striped fly rugs aren’t just a style choice, they’re actually designed to confuse flies!

Research suggests the bold black and white pattern disrupts how flies see and land, making it harder for them to judge distance and position. The result is fewer landings, less irritation, and a more comfortable horse during peak fly season. 🪰

In the UK, as warmer weather picks up through May, flies become more active, especially around yards with standing water or rich grazing. A well fitted zebra rug can be a simple, preventative way to reduce stress and tail swishing in the field, alongside sprays and masks.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘇𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘆 - do you find it helps if so? 🎤 We'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments!

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𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, based in 📍 Farnham, Surrey. Proudly delivering experienced, compassionate and ethical equine veterinary care to the Waverley, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, and East Hampshire areas.

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