Ballinger Equine

01/01/2026

Happy new year to all our clients, patients and friends.

The team hope everyone, 2 and 4 legged, have a happy, successful and healthy 2026.

It started nicely with a frosty bright morning!

22/12/2025

Today our Elf visited Brook Cottage Farm RDA where he was invited by the lovely Hester to drive Bruce's carriage, very festively decorated with tinsel. They had a great time! Thank you Hester and the team.

21/12/2025

After a lovely night out, our Elf is a little mischievous and has raided the chocolates - caught in the act and with it all over his face... well it is Sunday 🤩

20/12/2025

Our Elf joined the whole team on our annual Christmas meal. Thank you to Centurion Golf for a lovely meal and a fab Christmassy evening.

18/12/2025

It's been a horribly wet winter's day today for our Elf, assisting on visits. Luckily all the team drive appropriate trucks with AT tyres so getting about is simple. Hopefully it will be nicer tomorrow!

16/12/2025

Today our Elf wants to introduce Dr Maaike Hepworth MRCVS who joined the vet team last week, having completed an internship at a prestigious hospital. Welcome Maaike and I know you are looking forward to meeting all our lovely clients and their horses and ponies.

15/12/2025

Our Elf has been busy doing the Strangles vaccine as per the December 2025 promotion - still time to book in for this excellent offer. Please contact the office if you would like to discuss further.

14/12/2025

Back to clinical work today... Our Elf is assisting with an upper airway endoscopy. Just checking out the larynx. How cute (and well behaved) is our patient?

14/12/2025

Recruitment opportunity - Clinical Administrator

Are you a Veterinary Nurse who fancies a change in career? This may be the role for you.
Using your clinical skills in an admin setting, we are looking for an additional team member.
Full details on the website in the attached link.

Please pass on to any potentially interested parties. Thank you.

Ballinger Equine, Hertfordshire's foremost independent first-opinion equine veterinary practice, is seeking an experienced veterinary nurse.

13/12/2025

Today our Elf wants to assist and thank the all important office team of Kate, Sharni and Cat in their efforts to keep the vets under control and help with client queries and bookings. The team are always happy to chat - please do call them on 01462 414008!

11/12/2025

Our Elf is checking out office work today - reviewing some radiographs and answering the phone, he looks quite adept with the IT.

10/12/2025

After a much needed rest day, our Elf has decided to go back to the tree with our Ballinger Equine supplements. Some more perfect ideas for Christmas for your horse and pony - please contact the team if you would like advice and a chat about supplements which may be of benefit.