Kent Equine Hospital

Kent Equine Hospital Independent Equine Hospital in Kent providing our own 24-hour emergency service

As a fiercely INDEPENDENT equine veterinary practice, all our team members have a say in how the practice is run. We are...
10/08/2025

As a fiercely INDEPENDENT equine veterinary practice, all our team members have a say in how the practice is run. We are so lucky to have the most incredible administrative team in Tara, Alison and Hannah.

Tomorrow the practice will be closed from 9.30am-12.30pm for admin team collaboration and training.

The vets are fully booked and will be busy looking after all your horses, ponies and donkeys but will be available for any emergencies.

The reception and phone lines will be open as normal from 8-9.30am and 12.30-5pm. Between 9.30am and 12.30 pm please ring and wait to be transferred to our emergency pager service. Once you are put through to the pager service, leave your name, horses name, telephone number and problem and you will be called back.

For routine enquiries please call between 8-9.30am and 12.30-5pm.

Please share far and wide.
We thank you for your understanding.

08/08/2025

Kent Emergency Medicine Service Kent Equine Hospital is on hand with Drs. Georgia, Natalia and Katie on hand to assist you with any emergencies at home or in need of hospitalisation.

Enjoy the sunshine this weekend ☀️🐴

What horrible condition is this? Remember! No pain check again!! This gorgeous girl is feeling so much better and healin...
06/08/2025

What horrible condition is this?

Remember! No pain check again!!

This gorgeous girl is feeling so much better and healing so quickly and managing to graze. The procedure was undertaken in our hospital under a standing sedative drip and local anaesthetic nerve blocks.

She was monitored closely through the night with enteral fluids and analgesics ensuring she was being walked out to grass the very next day and tucking into a warm soft mash immediately post surgery.

KEMS@KEHWith changeable weather here and very much needed rain, beware of making sudden management changes over the next...
18/07/2025

KEMS@KEH

With changeable weather here and very much needed rain, beware of making sudden management changes over the next few days as this can predispose to colic.

Our experienced emergency vet Sophia is on hand should you be in need of advice or assistance for your horse, supported in hospital by nursing assistant Amy and vet, Katie.

13/07/2025

🌡️☀️ HEATWAVE HORSE CARE TIPS ☀️🌡️


With temperatures set to soar this week, it’s vital to take extra care of your horse to prevent heat stress and dehydration. Here’s how you can keep your horse safe and healthy during a heatwave:

🐴 1. Provide Shade
Ensure your horse has access to a cool, shaded area—either a stable or field shelter—to escape the direct sun.

💧 2. Offer Plenty of Water
Horses need significantly more water in hot weather. Make sure they have constant access to clean, fresh water, and check buckets and troughs regularly.

🏇 3. Avoid Riding in Peak Heat
Ride early in the morning or late in the evening when it’s cooler. Intense exercise in high temperatures can lead to overheating.

🚿 4. Cool with Water
After light work or turnout, sponge or hose your horse down with cool (not ice cold) water.

🧂 5. Electrolytes & Salt
Consider adding electrolytes to your horse’s feed to help replace what’s lost through sweat. A salt lick is also a great idea.

🚑 6. Avoid travelling horses. If it is essential/an emergency, travel early or late to avoid the hottest part of the day. Transporters are only permitted to travel animals for emergencies if temperatures exceed 30C.

⚠️ Watch for Signs of Heat Stress:
Lethargy, rapid breathing, excessive sweating (or none), and elevated heart rate are warning signs. Contact your vet immediately if you’re concerned.

Stay safe and keep your horses cool! 💙

KEMS@KEHWe’ve been a bit quiet on socials recently as the hospital’s been full and ambulatory has been non-stop. Thank y...
11/07/2025

KEMS@KEH

We’ve been a bit quiet on socials recently as the hospital’s been full and ambulatory has been non-stop.

Thank you to all our loyal customers that support your local INDEPENDENT equine veterinary practice.

We shall be sharing lots of exciting cases that we’ve been busy caring for over the past 4 weeks when we get a spare second to sit down!!

In the meantime, Georgia, Natalia and Katie are covering the hospital and road should you need us on this scorcher of a weekend. Stay cool everyone 🥵




This weekend we have experienced emergency clinician Sophia on hand on the road to care for your horses, ponies and donk...
20/06/2025

This weekend we have experienced emergency clinician Sophia on hand on the road to care for your horses, ponies and donkeys, we have Nursing Assistant Amy caring for the inpatients and surgeon/Medicine Specialist Katie covering the hospital.

Remember it’s a scorcher so follow our earlier post this week on tips for caring for your horses in this hot weather.

And remember we are the only independent 💯 % Equine Clinic in Kent with full hospital facilities that does NOT outsource our emergency care .

Superduper surgeon and medic vet team this weekend are Georgia and Katie! After some much needed rain, what are you up t...
06/06/2025

Superduper surgeon and medic vet team this weekend are Georgia and Katie!

After some much needed rain, what are you up to this weekend??

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Eastfield Barn, Broad Street Hill, Hucking
Maidstone
ME171QX

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