Seadown Equine

16/05/2026

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, especially following reports of confirmed cases in Hampshire.

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

Why not chat to others on your yard and organise a shared visit to help spread the cost?

🐴 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 your vet 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 💙

11/05/2026

Thank you to Alex one of our equine vets for giving us a live action demonstration of equine first aid to the Beaulieu Young Farmers on Friday night.
Thank you also to the fabulous equine models
Prince and Timba and their owners for bringing them along!
We hope that we have equipped you with some skills to help you deal with any equine emergencies you may encounter and also have perhaps inspired some of the vets and vet nurses of the future!
🐴 ⛑️ 😁

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 your vet 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 💙

Please give the office a call if you would like to book a flu vaccine for your horse or have any questions regarding equine flu.

28/04/2026

Ludo giving a talk on first aid for the The Flutterby Fund at Manor Equestrian Centre.
She talked about all types of common equine emergencies including choke, colic and treatment for wounds. Here she is demonstrating bandaging technique for a forelimb wound.
The attendees really enjoyed her informative presentation. Thank you all for coming out to support a great charity 🙏 🐎 🐴 🤕

22/04/2026

It’s National receptionists week!
Here are some of our amazing equine reception team, Julie, Nadia and Gemma.
We thank them for their dedication and professionalism at the end of the phone in all situations!
We couldn’t do without them and their knowledge of the forest and our clients animals is second to none 😊👏 🐴
Thank you from the rest of the Seadown Equine team xx🙏

14/04/2026

****Important****

Limited slots now available

2 spaces on Wednesday 29th April
1 space on Thursday 30th April

Has your horse come out of winter feeling a little crabby? 🦀 Ears back when being groomed or tacked up? 😡 Or just not quite themselves under saddle?

These can all be signs of gastric ulcers - a condition that can affect any horse of any age, not just the highly strung thoroughbreds that first spring to mind! Risk factors include increased stabling, extended periods with reduced forage, musculoskeletal pain, and stress 😓

The only way to diagnose gastric ulcers is by gastroscopy - a procedure that uses a long flexible camera to look directly at the limit of the stomach.

As this can be a specific concern at this time of year with increased workloads getting ready for a summer of fun, we are delighted to offer a limited number of discounted gastroscopy slots.
£175 inc sedation (£50 if overnight stabling required)

Please call or email the office for more information and to book your slot!

04/04/2026

Louisa and Laura are performing the veterinary inspections on the New Forest colts at the grading day at Beaulie Road.
Great to see so many lovely examples of the fabulous native breed that is the New Forest Pony.
Well done to all the volunteers who make this day happen and to the owners of the ponies who present them so well.

03/04/2026

Come and see us at this great event being held at Manor Equestrian Centre in aid of the Flutterby Fund, it looks like it will be a very informative day from the fabulous speaker lineup!
We look forward to seeing some of our clients there 🐎

🚨 Don’t miss out – limited spaces remaining! 🚨

Join us for an unforgettable day of learning, demonstrations, and expert insight at our Manor Seminar! 🐎✨

📅 Saturday, 18th April
⏰ 10:00 AM start

We’re kicking off this year’s seminars with an incredible lineup of knowledgeable professionals:

✨ Poppy Roseanna Le Peuple – FlexiPets Physiotherapy FlexiPets Physiotherapy
How to Massage Your Horse
Learn the basics of safe, effective equine massage in this hands-on session.

✨ Jackie Gallagher Jackie Gallagher Equine Coach
Lunging & Long Reining Demonstration
Understand the importance of correct groundwork and how it improves your horse’s training.

✨ Julia Ryde-Rogers
The Art of Immaculate Turnout
Live demo including:
• Mane & tail plaiting
• Quarter markings for different breeds
• Trimming & turnout to breed standards

✨ Seadown Vets Seadown Equine
Equine First Aid
Essential knowledge every horse owner should have.

✨ Andrea Good – Veterinary Physiotherapy Expert
Featuring the incredible HofMag. The Centre of Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

⚠️ Spaces are limited – book now to avoid missing out!
👉 https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=539843

Get ready for a fantastic day packed with practical learning, expert advice, and a few special surprises… 🐴💫

31/03/2026

Back by popular demand! 🦷 Dental Day - Friday 10th April 🦷
We are running another dental day at our clinic in Hythe, during which we offer our fantastic package:
💉 sedation
👀 oroscope assessment (specialist camera equipment allowing detailed, close-up inspection of teeth)
💪🏼 rasping

All with our dental enthusiast Alice, for just £90.

We offer seven 1-hour slots on these days, which get booked up fast! Please call or email the office to book your slot and treat your horse to a lovely Easter dental!

23/03/2026

The sun is shining!! Good timing for worm egg counting 🪱