Starling Equine Vets

Starling Equine Vets We are a friendly, independent equine practice based in Nacton, Ipswich. We hope to build a caring, successful team with you and the horse at the center.

Meet the wonderful Julie - next up in our Trusted Partner introductions 💚Julie's incredible depth of equestrian knowledg...
29/05/2026

Meet the wonderful Julie - next up in our Trusted Partner introductions 💚

Julie's incredible depth of equestrian knowledge and passion for horse welfare makes her an invaluable part of our extended network.

With over 35 years of experience working with and owning horses, Julie has built an impressive career rooted in grooming, training, and horsemanship. Beginning as an event rider and groom, Julie competed herself up to 2 and Intermediate eventing*, while also grooming at prestigious top-level events, including Badminton Horse Trials.

Throughout her career, Julie has worked alongside top event riders, gaining a wealth of knowledge through continuous training and hands-on experience. Her journey later led her to a local dressage yard with a double Olympic rider, where her passion for dressage truly flourished. Julie went on to produce her own horse and compete up to Inter I level, riding and learning from some exceptional horses along the way.

A lifelong learner, Julie believes there is always something to gain from watching and learning from others - a philosophy that remains at the heart of her training approach today.

Her extensive experience as a groom at major competitions has given her an exceptional understanding of equine movement, welfare, and biomechanics, helping shape her thoughtful and horse-centred teaching style.

Having worked alongside seven Olympians, Julie brings an extraordinary level of experience, insight, and dedication to everything she does - and we’re proud to have her as a trusted partner 💚

At Starling Equine Vets, we believe the very best care comes from trusted partnerships - which is why we’re so pleased t...
22/05/2026

At Starling Equine Vets, we believe the very best care comes from trusted partnerships - which is why we’re so pleased to introduce Paige Fleming of - one of our valued trusted partners 💚

Taking a whole horse approach means looking beyond individual symptoms and supporting every aspect of a horse’s health, comfort and performance. By working alongside experienced professionals like Paige, we can help ensure horses and riders receive well-rounded, collaborative care tailored to their individual needs.

Paige is a human physiotherapist, equine sports therapist and rehabilitation specialist, with a passion for improving the health, performance and recovery of horses through physical therapy treatments, rehabilitation and tailored exercise programmes.

What Paige loves most about her work is supporting both horse and rider - helping them progress, achieve their goals and work proactively to help prevent injury.

We’re proud to work alongside knowledgeable professionals who share our commitment to keeping horses feeling and performing at their very best. ✨

To book a consultation with Paige, contact: [email protected]

Next up in our Trusted Partner introductions is Tammy Ruffles 💚A highly respected dressage rider, trainer and UKCC Level...
20/05/2026

Next up in our Trusted Partner introductions is Tammy Ruffles 💚

A highly respected dressage rider, trainer and UKCC Level 2 coach, Tammy brings a wealth of experience, compassion and dedication to every horse and rider she works with. Based at Sandale Livery, Training & Rehabilitation Yard in Suffolk, Tammy’s focus on biomechanics, strength and straightness helps partnerships thrive - keeping both horse and rider healthy, confident and performing at their best.

Grace and Tammy have worked closely together on a number of rehabilitation cases, seeing incredible recoveries through a truly collaborative approach. Tammy’s belief in every horse’s potential is what makes her work so special, and we’re proud to have her as part of the Starling Equine Vets trusted network 🐴✨

Meet Juliet O’Brien, our trusted Equine Physiotherapist partner 💚With a career spanning both human and veterinary physio...
15/05/2026

Meet Juliet O’Brien, our trusted Equine Physiotherapist partner 💚

With a career spanning both human and veterinary physiotherapy, Juliet brings a unique depth of knowledge and experience to every horse she treats. After qualifying as a Human Physiotherapist in 2008, she worked across a range of NHS specialities including Orthopaedics, Critical Care, Surgery and Elderly Care, before graduating in Veterinary Physiotherapy from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012.

Prior to physiotherapy, Juliet worked as a professional rider and groom, competing at Horse of the Year Show and caring for a wide variety of horses, ponies and donkeys. She also spent five years as part of the Physiotherapy team at Godolphin Stables in Newmarket, alongside supporting clients across Essex and Hertfordshire.

Now based in Suffolk, Juliet supports horses across Suffolk, North Essex and South Norfolk, combining her expert clinical knowledge with a keen interest in behaviour and empathetic communication - helping owners better understand what their horses may be telling us through body language and behaviour.

Juliet is passionate about working holistically as part of a team to achieve the very best outcomes for both horse and owner - and we’re so pleased to have her as part of our trusted network 💚

Introducing our expert partner - Jenny James - JJ Eventing 💚Jenny James has been running Winston Hall Livery for over 10...
13/05/2026

Introducing our expert partner - Jenny James - JJ Eventing 💚

Jenny James has been running Winston Hall Livery for over 10 years. Jenny has experience in backing all types of horses, from thoroughbreds to all-rounders to professional showjumpers and eventers. She also has experience in producing and riding more complex horses.

Jenny has produced her own horses from youngsters, and ridden some up to BE Intermediate level, whilst also competing other owners' horses through the grassroots levels.

Jenny gets joy and is fully invested in people’s journeys with their horses and ponies, whether it be in finding their beloved four-legged friend a new best mate, or to help them build confidence and a partnership with new or tricky horses. Jenny also works closely with vets, physios, farriers, trainers during rehabilitation to get the combination of horse and rider back on track.

Jenny always sees the best in any horse or pony and never gives up on them. She truly believes, with time, patience & determination, that in finding the buttons that make a horse tick, and having the ability to change riding style and approach, the horse will respond in kind.

Next up in our expert partner introductions, is 💚Chloe has featured heavily in our Guide to Rehab Exercises videos 🫶Ch...
08/05/2026

Next up in our expert partner introductions, is 💚

Chloe has featured heavily in our Guide to Rehab Exercises videos 🫶

Chloe is a fully qualified and insured veterinary physiotherapist with a strong passion for enhancing all horses' performance, well-being, and longevity. Chloe first completed an undergraduate degree in Equine Psychology and Sports Science before achieving her MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy. Amongst general yard experience, during university, Chloe gained invaluable hands-on experience working at two thoroughbred retraining centres and a small event yard, which gave her a deep understanding of working with youngstock and thoroughbreds.

Chloe has always been fascinated by injury prevention and particularly enjoys the exercise prescription side of veterinary physiotherapy. Whether it’s helping a horse recover and return to work after an injury, or creating a conditioning plan to prevent future issues, Chloe takes pride in tailoring treatment plans to suit each horse’s unique needs. She also enjoy collaborating with owners, vets, and other equine professionals to ensure the best outcomes for her patients, and is committed to continually expanding her knowledge to provide the highest standard of care.

Chloe's values and approach to equine care are perfectly aligned with ours and we love working in partnership to ensure we're offering our patients the best, well-rounded care available 💚

At Starling Equine Vets, we have meticulously built a trusted network of equine professionals whom we have worked with t...
06/05/2026

At Starling Equine Vets, we have meticulously built a trusted network of equine professionals whom we have worked with throughout our career and who echo our ethos and approach to treating your horse.

As we've welcomed new friends to our online community, we wanted to take the opportunity to reintroduce our partners - and first up is 💚

Osteopath in Suffolk, namely Jim and Gee, is a team of expertly qualified equine, human and canine osteopaths whose approach is perfectly aligned with ours. They have valuable knowledge and experience in equine biomechanics, anatomy and physiology as well as osteopathic techniques. With particular interest in horse and rider biomechanics - the team is able to work seamlessly with our own to treat your horse, and advise on how you, as their rider, can support them in recovery and ongoing health.

Want to find out more about our partner network? Take a look at the About Us page of our website where you can learn more about each and every one of our partners and how they can support you 💚

Friday, funday - always room for a little bit of fun on our page 😂💚The amount of these we came up with doesn't reflect w...
01/05/2026

Friday, funday - always room for a little bit of fun on our page 😂💚

The amount of these we came up with doesn't reflect well on our four-legged friends 😂

Have you got any LinkedIn experts roaming your yards?? 😂

Happy Friday all

Team SEV 💚

Sweet itch is a condition most horse owners have heard of - and many have unfortunately had to manage - yet it isn’t alw...
29/04/2026

Sweet itch is a condition most horse owners have heard of - and many have unfortunately had to manage - yet it isn’t always fully understood. It can be extremely frustrating for both horse and owner, particularly when symptoms escalate during the warmer months.

Understanding what causes sweet itch, recognising the early signs, and having a clear management plan in place can make a significant difference to your horse’s comfort and quality of life.

Our recent blog post covers what Sweet Itch is, prevention and management and treatment options - to read more, head to the blog on our website where, alongside our Sweet Itch blog, you’ll find a whole range of useful insights to support you 💚

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