Cinder Hill Equine Clinic

19/08/2026

10/08/2026

☀️ MEDICATION REQUESTS ☀️

⚠️ Due to the current hot weather, we are unable to send out medications in the post or put them in the collection box during the day until temperatures consistently drop below 25°C. ⚠️

You are still welcome to collect prescriptions directly from reception during our opening hours 8:30-5:30.

⏳ Please allow 3 working days for your order to be prepared once your request has been submitted, we will try to get it ready for you as quick as we can. ⏳

31/07/2026

Please note the date change from 13th August to 10th September

25/06/2026

☀️ MEDICATION REQUESTS ☀️

⚠️ Due to the current hot weather, we are unable to send out medications in the post or put them in the collection box until temperatures consistently drop below 25°C. ⚠️

You are still welcome to collect prescriptions directly from Cinder Hill in the meantime.

⏳ Please allow 3 working days for your order to be prepared once your request has been submitted, we will try to get it ready for you as quick as we can. ⏳

23/06/2026

🚨 ☀️ RED WEATHER WARNING WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 🚨 ☀️

🌞 The summer heat can be dangerous for horses, they can become dehydrated, lethargic and generally reluctant to work. Severe heat stress can cause colic, diarrhoea or collapse, so it is important to keep your horse cool. Young, old and ill horses are more vulnerable and must be monitored carefully.

Always think about the causes of overheating, which include the obvious, such as very hot weather, but there are also other causes, such as:
- Excessive exercise
- Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or turnout without shade
- Poor ventilation in stabling
- Transporting over long distances
- Obesity

‼️ Please, for the welfare of your horse we strongly advise against travelling horses during this period of extreme heat, unless it is an emergency. If you have an appointment booked and would like to postpone it for when the temperature is cooler please contact the office, we completely understand and would be happy to rearrange it for you.

💦 Please stay safe and keep cool, if you have any questions or concerns get in touch.

28/05/2026

✨🕺Congratulations Meg!!🕺✨

Meg has worked incredibly hard to reach this moment, after countless hours of studying and practical training she has officially passed her veterinary nursing exams and is now fully qualified!

Everyone who knows Meg knows how much she absolutely deserves this success. She cares for our patients so deeply and is always such a joy to have around. We are so proud of her!

Pictured below is her homebred Ember who was born when she first started her journey here at Cinder Hill Equine - they have both come so far!

05/05/2026

Equine Influenza Cases Are Rising in the UK – Protect Your Horse!

Recent reports show an increase in equine influenza (flu) cases across the UK, and it spreads quickly between horses. Now is the time to stay vigilant.

How to protect your horse:

💉 Keep influenza vaccinations up to date – this is your best defence. If your horse has not been vaccinated within the last 6 months you can give a booster to increase immunity to the influenza virus
🐴 Avoid mixing with horses of unknown vaccination status
☣ Isolate any new arrivals
🥣 Don’t share equipment (buckets, tack, grooming kits)
🫱 Practice good hygiene – wash hands and disinfect regularly
🤒 Monitor for signs: cough, nasal discharge, fever, lethargy

⚠️ If you suspect flu: Contact us immediately and isolate the horse to prevent spread.

Equine flu is highly contagious, but with good biosecurity and vaccination, we can limit outbreaks and keep our horses safe 💙

05/05/2026