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Starling Equine Vets

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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.

26/10/2026

🐴 Can you breed the perfect horse?

Thinking of breeding from your mare? Choosing your next horse? Or simply curious about what makes a horse suited to its job?

Join Starling Equine Vets for an evening of expert insight and shared knowledge.

📅 Wednesday 25th November 2026
🕖 7pm
📍 Victory Hall, Hasketon

Our expert panel will explore what we look for in dressage horses, showjumpers, racehorses and amateur sports horses.

We’ll also be joined by Bruce from Thorpeley Irish Draught and Susie, our specialist reproductive vet, to discuss the breeding journey - from pre-breeding checks and cycle monitoring to fertility investigations, artificial insemination, semen choice, pregnancy checks and twin management. We’ll cover post-breeding care and our available breeding packages too.

With refreshments provided and plenty of knowledge to share, it promises to be a fascinating evening!

📧 Sign up by emailing [email protected] to RSVP.

Tag a friend who would love to join you! 🐴

21/10/2026

Spooky season is upon us 🎃 👻

We’d love to see your favourite ‘scary’ pics of your four-legged besties - just like lovely Nelly here caught so perfectly mid-yawn - how can these beautiful beasts also look so terrifying?? 😂

Happy spooky season you lovely lot! 🎃

19/10/2026

Sometimes it's important to stop and actually take stock of just how lucky we are 💚

Both Grace and Sus have done just that this past week - paused in the madness to appreciate how incredibly lucky we all are to live and work in such a beautiful part of the world 😍 these little snapshots go just a small way to doing it justice - the skies have been something special of-late as we start to see Autumn take hold (finally 🤣) - we'd love to see your snapshots of the stunning Suffolk and Essex countryside in the comments 💚

06/10/2026

On 30th September, Grace, Mollie & Talia had the privilege of joining for their Education and Welfare Castration Clinic in Hitchin 💚

This was Grace's 8th clinic, 4th as Lead Vet, Mollie's 2nd, and Talia's 1st - and it was a fantastic experience for all - with 24 horses attending - 10 castrations and 16 microchips and passports 💚

Coordinated by the British Horse Society, and with practical support from a number of other equine welfare charities, these clinics provide dental care, farriery, microchipping and passporting for horses identified to be in need, as well as castration and dental checks if required. A total of 1268 horses have now been castrated through this initiative.

As always, our team loved being part of something so special.

If you'd like to find out more about the BEVA Trust's work visit www.beva.org.uk/BEVA-Trust

And if you'd like to volunteer for the BEVA Trust please contact Leaya Slater [email protected] 💚

28/09/2026

4 years after meeting her first Suffolk Punch, Susie found herself back in her happy place alongside this gorgeous breed once again 💚

Her face says it all - her passion to contribute to the future of the Suffolk Punch is fierce and these moments bring her so much happiness 😍

11/09/2026

An Owner’s Guide to the Collection of Faeces for a Faecal Worm Egg Count 💚

Our simple 5-step guide to collecting faeces for us to carry out an accurate faecal worm egg count helps you ensure you get the full, accurate picture first time.

As with anything to do with your horse and their health, if you have any questions at all - simply get in touch with our team on 01473 970 393 or [email protected] 💚

04/09/2026

🐴 SAND COLIC: Could your horse be at risk?

Sand colic can occur when horses ingest sand or soil while grazing or eating. Over time, sand can accumulate within the gastrointestinal tract and cause irritation, digestive problems and potentially colic.

⚠️ Signs to look out for can include:
• Mild or recurring abdominal pain
• Loose droppings or diarrhoea
• Passing fewer droppings
• Pawing or rolling
• Looking at or kicking the belly
• Reduced appetite
• Weight loss
• Curling the upper lip

Horses may be at greater risk if they’re grazing very short grass on sandy ground or eating hay or feed directly from bare surfaces.

💡 You can help reduce the risk by:
✓ Feeding from buckets, mangers, feeders or rubber matting rather than bare ground
✓ Avoiding overgrazing
✓ Providing plenty of forage
✓ Keeping salt blocks off the ground
✓ Discussing psyllium supplementation with your vet if your horse may be at increased risk

If sand accumulation is suspected, your vet can assess your horse and may recommend further investigation, including abdominal X-rays.

📞 Remember: colic should always be taken seriously. If your horse is showing signs of abdominal pain, contact your vet promptly.

03/09/2026

As the extreme hot weather subsides, and we start to see a little rain, you may notice that the grass is getting greener again. This increases the risk of laminitis, so we want to give you a quick rundown on what to look out for and when it’s time to give us a call 📞

The majority of laminitis cases are caused by an underlying hormonal disease, leading to insulin resistance, but the cooler nights and milder days means grass growth increases, meaning that previously concealed or well managed hormonal problems can destabilise.

Now is a great time to review your horse’s weight and fat distribution to ensure you are aware of how well they are doing.

Symptoms of laminitis include:
▪️Standing leaning backwards
▪️Reluctance to walk on hard surfaces
▪️Choppy walking
▪️Bounding digital pulses
▪️Increased respiratory rate
▪️Pointing one toe

This X-ray shows a hind foot with severe rotation caused by laminitis, the red lines show the degree of rotation, while the purple line shows the distance between the sole and pedal bone.

Laminitis is an emergency and requires the combination of appropriate pain relief, environmental changes, addressing underlying hormonal problems and a collaborative approach between your vet and farrier.

Prompt and clear communication can help prevent further rotation or sinking and can save your horse’s life.

Please have a look at our information sheets for more comprehensive information, both on laminitis and the underlying hormonal diseases - these can be found on our website under Information Sheets or on our blog.

If you are a member of our Health Club you’ll find a weigh tape in your intro pack - if you’d like help on how to use this please do just reach out 💚

If you’d like more information on our Health Club, visit our link in bio 💚

Address

Ipswich
IP100EU

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441473970393

Website

http://www.starlingequinevets.co.uk/

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