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Jackson Equine Independent Veterinary Practice, Farnham (2026)

01/09/2026

💊 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

We’ve had quite a few last minute prescription requests recently, often arriving late on a Friday or over the weekend when the office is closed (and medication is already running low! 🙈). So, we thought it was worth explaining how prescriptions and repeat requests work at Jackson Equine.

💊 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. We’d ideally ask for 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟳-𝟭𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀’ 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, particularly if you need a written prescription to source medication elsewhere.

Repeat prescriptions aren't simply an automatic “tick the box” exercise. Every request has to be considered by Adam in accordance with his professional responsibilities and prescribing guidelines. Depending on the medication, the length of time it has been prescribed and your horse’s circumstances, a clinical review may be needed before a further prescription can be issued.

This means we can't always issue a repeat simply because the previous prescription has run out, and leaving it until the last minute can make things unnecessarily difficult for everyone. We know life gets busy and sometimes things genuinely can't be planned in advance, but where possible, a little notice makes a huge difference, especially ahead of weekends and during busy periods.

Thank you for helping us keep prescriptions running smoothly.

📧: If you need to request a prescription, whether for medicines from us or to ask for a prescription to obtain medicines from another veterinary supplier, please email the at: [email protected]

⏰: Office opening hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, excluding public holidays

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𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

28/08/2026

🪱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲
.and that’s no bad thing.

Over time, parasites have developed resistance to many commonly used wormers. That means routine “just in case” dosing can actually make the problem worse, leaving fewer effective treatment options when your horse genuinely needs them.

That’s why modern parasite control focuses on 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴. Using faecal egg counts, and blood or saliva testing, to guide treatment, rather than blanket dosing every horse. It’s a more responsive (and responsible) approach that helps protect your horse’s health and preserves wormer effectiveness, as well as reducing unnecessary medication.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲? 🎤
We’d love to hear what your regime is in the comments. 👇

If you need to test your horse or pony to determine whether or not they need worming, please contact us through the usual email address: [email protected], during office hours: 9-5, Monday-Friday, where we’ll be happy to arrange a f***l egg count or blood test (ELISA) for encysted redworm or tapeworm, as appropriate.

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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.

24/08/2026

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘁, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝘆… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄. 💩☀️

We’re seeing a lot of colic cases recently, and with the temperatures we've been experiencing, hydration deserves some extra attention.

Horses can lose considerably more water through sweating in hot weather, increasing their fluid requirements. If they don’t replace those losses, dehydration can develop and the equine gut relies heavily on a continuous, large volume of water to lubricate and move digesting fibre through its digestive tract. Without it, the digestion slows down, and can cause a dangerous blockage resulting in impaction colic.Changes in forage and management during hot, dry weather can also affect the digestive system.

So what can you do?

💧 Keep fresh, clean water available at all times. Check buckets/troughs regularly, and make sure your horse has access to enough water wherever they are.

🌾 Keep forage intake consistent. Sudden changes can increase digestive upset, so introduce changes gradually wherever possible.

💦 Encourage drinking. Some horses will drink more readily from larger or multiple water sources, and wetting feed or providing soaked forage can also contribute to overall fluid intake.

🌡️ Think about the whole picture. Heat, reduced water intake, changes in grazing and management can all add up, particularly in horses who have previously suffered from colic.

And, as always, don't wait and see if suspected colic passes. Colic describes abdominal pain rather than a specific disease, and the underlying cause can range from mild to life threatening. If your horse is showing signs of colic such as repeatedly lying down, rolling, pawing, sweating, looking at their flank, or showing a change in normal gut function - call your vet promptly. When it comes to colic, it's always better to call and be told it's nothing serious than to wait until a potentially serious problem has progressed.

21/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗡𝗼 “𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 🌱☀️

After months of very little meaningful rainfall and the UK experiencing some seriously hot weather, you might look at your pasture and think:

“At least the grass isn’t growing… so it must be safe for my laminitis-prone pony?”

Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. ❌

Dry, brown or drought-stressed pasture is not automatically safe pasture. The nutritional value of grass can change considerably with weather conditions, and a dry paddock can still provide significant calories. Then, when rain eventually arrives, pasture can change rapidly again as growth resumes.

And this matters because 🚨 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺. 🚨

There is no “safe season” for laminitis, and horses and ponies with previous laminitis, obesity or insulin dysregulation remain at risk throughout the year.

We’re seeing a lot of laminitis at the moment, so if you have a horse or pony at risk, now is a good time to take a really close look at their management. Keep monitoring their weight and body condition, think carefully about how much grass they’re actually consuming, and don’t assume that brown grass means they can safely have unlimited access.

And keep an eye out for the subtle signs of laminitis too: a shortened or stilted stride, reluctance to turn, increased digital pulses, hoof heat, shifting weight or simply seeming “not quite right”.

If you suspect laminitis, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗹𝘆. Early recognition and treatment can make a significant difference. When it comes to laminitis, there really is no season when we can afford to switch off.

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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.

18/08/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝘆! 🥰

We absolutely love getting updates like this. ❤️

After a difficult few months, Ruby is back out doing what she loves, and what a way to make her comeback, with a 🥉 third place at the Medium Summer Music Area Festival at Speedgate Equestrian!

Her owner very kindly wrote this for us to share:

“Earlier this year Ruby was diagnosed with uveitis and anaplasmosis. It's been quite a journey to recovery but yesterday was our first time out in months and to do the Medium Summer Music Area Festival at Speedgate! We were rusty but it was the best feeling to be on a happy and well Ruby. Thank you to Adam and Sadye for all your advice, support and reassurance 🙏”
— Rebecca Bevan

The placing is fantastic, but seeing Ruby feeling well enough to go out, enjoy herself and get back to doing something she clearly loves is the real win. ❤️

A huge congratulations to Rebecca and Ruby, what a comeback! 🥉🎉 Here's to many more happy outings and plenty more rosettes!

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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.

14/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄? 👀🐴

Can you guess what's been one of the main reasons for emergency call outs recently? We’ll give you a clue…

It’s something we’d much rather prevent than have to treat, and the current weather conditions certainly aren’t helping.

But what do you think it is?

🌱 Laminitis?
💩 Colic?
☀️ Heat related illnesses?
🦵 Lameness?
Or something completely different?

Pop your guess in the comments below! 👇

We’ll reveal the answer in our Stories, so keep an eye out over the weekend…

No cheating! 😉

09/08/2026

𝗔𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲... ✈️

What you may not know is that whilst Sadye and the children enjoyed some well earned sunshine in Spain, Adam stayed at home.

Why?

Because being closed for routine appointments and enquiries doesn’t mean horses stop needing us.

If one of your horses needed urgent veterinary care whilst we were away, having the person responsible for their care thousands of miles away simply wouldn’t work. So Adam made the decision to stay behind, missing out on precious family time, to make sure that he was still here when you and your horses might need him most.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀. It means being accountable. It means putting our clients and patients first. It means being there.

Over the past two years, Jackson Equine has grown tremendously, and we are incredibly grateful for the trust you place in us every day. But one thing that growth will never change is our values.

Your horses are not just appointments in a diary. They are individuals with their own personalities, histories and needs. And you aren’t just names on a client list - you are people who we genuinely want to know, support and work alongside to give your horses the best possible care.

As we continue to grow, we want to protect exactly that.

After a long search to find the right person (and yes, we have been fussy, but for good reason!), we are delighted to say that we have found a brilliant and likeminded young vet who we hope will be joining us full time later this year. They will help us manage our increasing caseload by taking on some of our routine work, such as vaccinations, allowing us to continue providing the personal, high quality care that matters so much to you, and us, as a team.

Thank you for trusting us with your horses. We never take that responsibility lightly. ❤️

04/08/2026

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🩺

Good morning! We hope you've all had a lovely couple of weeks. ☀️

We're back today, and routine appointments have officially resumed. ✅

Adam is back out on the road seeing patients, and Sadye is back in the office working through all the messages, emails, medication requests and bookings that came in while we were away. If you've been in touch, thank you so much for your patience. There'll inevitably be a bit of a backlog to work through, but 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻.

Just a little heads up that, as a small family run practice, the summer holidays are still in full swing! Whilst the office is open as normal, the children are still off school, so Sadye may be a little slower to reply than usual as she juggles work and family life over the coming weeks. 😅

Thank you for your patience and understanding. It's one of the things we value most about being an independent practice with such wonderful clients.

We're looking forward to catching up with you all and getting back to doing what we love - looking after you and your horses. 🐴 🫶

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:
📲 Phone: 07570 652879
📧 Email: [email protected]
⏰ Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

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29/07/2026

𝗔 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Emergencies Only Until Tuesday 🚨 🩺

Just a quick reminder that we’re still operating on 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮. ✋

You’re very welcome to email us in the meantime with any routine appointment requests or medication queries, just please be aware that these won’t be picked up or responded to until Sadye is back in the office on Tuesday, and there will naturally be a bit of a backlog to work through first. ☺️

Thank you, as always, for your patience and understanding. We’re a small, family-run practice and really appreciate your support whilst we take some time off. And of course, if you have an urgent concern, please don’t hesitate to call the out of hours number – that's what it's there for!

21/07/2026

☀️ 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 ☀️

Just a little update from us before we switch to our summer holiday arrangements.

From 5.00pm tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd July), Jackson Equine will be providing 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 until 9.00am on Tuesday 4th August.

During this time:
🚨 Emergency veterinary cover will continue throughout, so if your horse requires urgent veterinary attention, Adam will still be available as normal.

📅 Routine appointments will resume from Tuesday 4th August.

If you require emergency veterinary assistance at any time during this period, please call:
📞 07469 685955 (24/7)

Thank you, as always, for your understanding and continued support. As a small family run practice, it's important to us that we take a little time each year to recharge our batteries, so we can come back refreshed and ready to give our patients the very best care.

Whether you're heading off on holiday yourselves or staying closer to home, we hope you and your horses have a wonderful couple of weeks. Let's hope the British summer has a little more sunshine in store for us! ☀️

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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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