Cliffe Equine Vets

22/06/2026

🚨 RED WEATHER WARNING – WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 🚨

A red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Wednesday and Thursday this week.

For the welfare of your horse, we strongly advise against travelling horses during this period unless it is an emergency. Transporting horses in very high temperatures can significantly increase the risk of heat stress, dehydration and respiratory complications, particularly in older horses, young horses and those with underlying conditions such as equine asthma.

☀️ Avoid unnecessary journeys
💧 Ensure constant access to fresh water
🌳 Provide shade and good ventilation
🐴 Monitor closely for signs of heat stress

If your horse requires urgent veterinary attention, please contact us as normal and we will advise on the safest course of action.

Stay safe, stay cool, and please put your horse's welfare first during this period of extreme heat.

22/06/2026

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🔥 ☀️ HEATWAVE INCOMING ☀️ 🔥

🌞 Heatwave incoming this week 🌞

With temperatures set to rise, now is the time to make sure your horses stay safe, cool and hydrated. Horses can struggle in extreme heat just like we do, and heat stress can become serious quickly.

A few simple ways to help keep your horse comfortable:

• Ensure constant access to fresh, clean water
• Provide plenty of shade and airflow
• Avoid riding or travelling during the hottest parts of the day
• Hose off with cool water
• Monitor for signs of heat stress, including excessive sweating, lethargy, increased breathing rate or reluctance to move

Please also remember that fields with little natural shelter can become extremely hot very quickly.

We would particularly advise against travelling, particularly in the middle of the day when the sun is at its hottest. Horseboxes and trailers can essentially become an oven!

Stay safe, take it easy in the heat, and don’t hesitate to contact the team if you are concerned about your horse over the weekend. ☀️🐴

14/06/2026

09/06/2026

🚴‍♀️💚💙 Help Cliffe Vets Support Jamie's Farm! 💙💚🚴‍♂️

This Saturday, members of our Cliffe Equine and Farm teams, including vets Zoe and Ellie, will be taking on the North Downs to Sea Cycle Ride in aid of the incredible charity Jamie's Farm.

Jamie's Farm supports young people who are facing challenges at school, at home, or with their mental wellbeing. Through time spent on working farms, they help build confidence, resilience, self-esteem and a sense of belonging, creating opportunities for young people to thrive.

Our team has been busy training (whatever the weather! 🌦️) and will soon be putting their legs to the test for a fantastic cause that changes lives.

If you're able to spare a few pounds, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation helps Jamie's Farm continue their vital work with young people across the UK.

💚💙Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/zoe-counter-1

https://www.justgiving.com/page/ellie-casselden-1

Please like, share and help us spread the word!

Good luck, Zoe, Ellie and all of our Cliffe Farm Vets cyclists – we're cheering you on every pedal of the way! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🌟

💙💚🚴‍♀️🌊

05/06/2026

🚴‍♀️ Just 8 Days to Go! 🚴‍♂️

On 13th June, members of the Cliffe Equine and Cliffe Farm Vets teams will be completing the North Downs to Sea cycle ride in support of the fantastic charity Jamie's Farm.

Jamie's Farm supports young people who are facing challenges in school, at home, or with their mental health. Through time spent on working farms, they help young people build confidence, resilience, relationships and a sense of belonging, creating life-changing opportunities and brighter futures.

Our cyclists have been busy training hard in preparation for the challenge, with plenty of miles already under their belts! The route will take them from the North Downs all the way to the Sussex coast, raising money for a truly worthwhile cause.

We would be incredibly grateful for any support you can give. Every donation helps Jamie's Farm continue their amazing work with young people who need it most.

💚 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/team/cliffe-vets-jamies-farm

Thank you for your support and wish our cyclists luck! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️💨

02/06/2026

Another fantastic event at Blindley Heath Horse Trials! ☀️🐴

We were delighted to be the vets in attendance throughout the event, with Egbert and Rachael on hand to support competitors and their horses should they be needed.

A huge thank you to Kassie for once again running our much-loved Bun Run, keeping everyone fuelled with Cliffe-branded doughnuts throughout the day!

We were also proud to see our Cliffe showjump out on course and to sponsor one of the XC fences.

With beautiful weather, fabulous riding and a brilliant atmosphere from start to finish, it was a lovely day enjoyed by all. Well done to everyone who competed, and thank you to the organisers and volunteers who made the event such a success.

Did you spot our Cliffe jump out on course? We'd love to see your photos in the comments!

We look forward to seeing you all again next time!

26/05/2026

🎉 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our recent bake sale and raffle in aid of World Horse Welfare. Thanks to your incredible generosity, IVC Equine practices raised an amazing £569 for this fantastic charity. 💙

Our lucky winners are:
🏆 Sue Goodwin – Free vaccination
🏆 Charlee Brown – Veteco Vet Wraps
🏆 Wendy Greenan – £25 Barley Mow pub voucher
🏆 Hannah MacKay – Cliffe branded saddle pad
🏆 Louise Tidmarsh – Bottle of fizz
🏆 Holly Brouner – Horse treats
🏆 Louise Weir – Luxury chocolates
🏆 Hazel Cheeseman – Hestevard Derma Cream

Congratulations to all of our winners! We'll be popping you an email over the coming days with details on how to claim your prize.

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets, purchased cakes, baked delicious treats, donated prizes and supported the event in any way. Every penny raised will help World Horse Welfare continue its vital work improving the lives of horses both here in the UK and around the world.

Thank you for helping us make a difference. 💙🐴

22/05/2026

🌞 Heatwave incoming this week 🌞

With temperatures set to rise, now is the time to make sure your horses stay safe, cool and hydrated. Horses can struggle in extreme heat just like we do, and heat stress can become serious quickly.

A few simple ways to help keep your horse comfortable:

• Ensure constant access to fresh, clean water
• Provide plenty of shade and airflow
• Avoid riding or travelling during the hottest parts of the day
• Hose off with cool water
• Monitor for signs of heat stress, including excessive sweating, lethargy, increased breathing rate or reluctance to move

Please also remember that fields with little natural shelter can become extremely hot very quickly.

We would particularly advise against travelling, particularly in the middle of the day when the sun is at its hottest. Horseboxes and trailers can essentially become an oven!

Stay safe, take it easy in the heat, and don’t hesitate to contact the team if you are concerned about your horse over the weekend. ☀️🐴

22/05/2026

𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲

Please note that we will be closed on 25th May for the Late May Bank Holiday.
For emergencies, please contact our usual office number on 01323 815120.

We will reopen as normal on 26th May.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a lovely bank holiday!

22/05/2026

To allow the last remaining tickets to be sold today, we will be announcing our raffle prize winners on Tuesday 26th May.

You can still support World Horse Welfare by donating via the QR code shared in our previous posts. Our vets will also be out and about today with more delicious homemade cakes available, so keep an eye out if you see us on your travels!

Thank you to everyone who has donated, baked, bought cakes, and purchased raffle tickets so far – every penny raised will help support the incredible work of World Horse Welfare. 🐴💚💙