Leahurst Equine Practice

20/06/2025

🧩 Mystery Object Challenge!
We recently removed this unusual item from one of our equine patients… but can you guess what it is? 🤔🐴

💡 Hint: It’s something you really don’t want building up inside!
Drop your guesses below ⬇️
We’ll reveal the full story (and the video!) tomorrow 👀🎥

17/06/2025

We are at Cheshire County Show! 🎪

Vets Sarah, Fernando, Ben and Pete are helping to provide veterinary cover for the county show over the next few days 🤩

We wish everyone the very best of luck today! If you are competing, and want to pick up some treats for your horse or pony, come and say Hi 👋🏼

We are based just opposite the secretary tent 😄

12/06/2025

⚕🐴𝐁𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 🐴⚕

Are you a horse rider based in the UK? We want to hear from you!

We are inviting people who take part in horse riding within the UK to tell us about their experiences of warming up horses before exercise. 🏃

The study is being undertaken by Veterinary Physiotherapy postgraduate student Amy as part of her master's degree at the University of Liverpool. 🤓

This study is aimed at anyone who rides horses or ponies in a non-professional capacity (where riding is not their primary source of income). You don’t have to have a regular warm-up routine with your horse to participate as all answers are extremely valuable for this research. 💜

If you would like to participate, the questionnaire should take no longer than 10-20 minutes to complete (and it is completely anonymous). Please click on the link in the comments, or scan the QR code in the image and read through the information sheet before completing the online survey. 👏

Thank you in advance for participating. Your involvement is invaluable in helping us improve our understanding of this important topic.

09/06/2025

🔔 EQUINE VETS 💥 FREE CPD Evening – Expand Your Equine Expertise
📍 Leahurst Campus, University of Liverpool
📅 Wednesday 18th June | 6–9pm
Join us for an engaging and practical evening designed to boost your clinical skills and professional development. Perfect for equine vets looking to stay ahead with the latest techniques and insights.
What to expect:
🦴 Orthopaedic biologics: do any of them help?
🐎 Sedating the difficult horse
🦠 Equine infectious disease testing: tips & challenges
🦴 Diagnosing shoulder region issues
🔍 FLASH abdominal ultrasound techniques
💉 Peritonitis: diagnosis and treatment
🎓 Delivered by experienced clinicians at the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital
🎁 CPD is free and fully sponsored by Dechra and The Veterinary Perspective
📩 Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!
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03/06/2025

🐾 Join Us for Leahurst VetFest Open House! 🐾

Discover the fascinating world of veterinary medicine at the University of Liverpool’s Leahurst Campus on Saturday, 19 July 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

🎉 What to Expect:
• Engaging presentations and demonstrations
• Interactive activities for all ages
• Meet our animals and explore behind-the-scenes

Whether you’re an aspiring vet, an animal enthusiast, or just curious, there’s something for everyone!

📍 Location:
School of Veterinary Science
University of Liverpool Leahurst Campus
Chester High Road, Neston, Liverpool CH64 7TE

🎟️ Admission: Free

📅 Reserve your spot now:
👉 Link in the comments

Don’t miss out on this paw-some day of fun and learning! 🐶🐱🐴



University of Liverpool

23/05/2025

⚕🐴𝑯𝒖𝒈𝒆 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑰𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉 🐴⚕

Irish suffered a serious fetlock injury in March last year after getting stuck in a fence (captured on CCTV in the first video). Vets Helen and Luke were quickly on the scene, treating his severely subluxated (dislocated) fetlock. He was down when they arrived, but they managed to reduce the joint, and thankfully, X-rays showed no fractures! Irish's recovery journey has been long and demanding – including a month in a cast, two months in a thick bandage, and strict box rest (no small feat for a 4-year-old stallion!). 😬

Ultrasound examination part through his recovery confirmed significant ligament tears, which our orthopaedic specialist Dave Stack treated with PRP. Irish's amazing rehabilitation was guided by Chartered Animal Physiotherapist Meg Parsons. 🐴⚕

Against all odds, Irish has made an astounding recovery! He's now in full ridden work, having gone from a severe injury to achieving his Class 2 Stallion grading! He's now happily living his best life as a gelding. So much to celebrate! 🎉

A big shout out goes to Irish's owner Ailish. This type of injury is often the end of ponies being able to be ridden. Despite this, Ailish was completely dedicated to nursing Irish back to health. Without her diligent care, he would not be here today 👏

19/05/2025

🌟 Meet Kirsten Findlay: Our Dedicated Vet Covering for Iona Wooley at Leahurst Equine Practice! 🌟

We're pleased to introduce Kirsten Findlay, a talented veterinarian stepping in while Iona Wooley is on maternity leave. Kirsten brings her expertise and passion for equine care to our team, ensuring that all our horses receive the exceptional treatment they deserve.

Kirsten graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2018, and previously worked at Leahurst Equine Hospital as an intern veterinary surgeon during 2020 - 2021. Since then, Kirsten made the most of career as a vet by moving to the southern hemisphere, working stud seasons in Australia. 🌏 This meant that Kirsten could satisfy her travel-bug, and work with horses at the same time. 💜

Join us in welcoming Kirsten and stay tuned for more updates from our amazing team at Leahurst Equine Practice. 🐴💙

13/05/2025

🐴 Welcome to the Future of Equine Care! 🌐

We're proud to announce the launch of our brand-new website — designed with horse lovers, owners, and professionals in mind! 💻✨

🔗 https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/equine-services/

✔️ Easy appointment booking
✔️ Meet our experienced veterinary team
✔️ Explore our advanced facilities & services
✔️ Discover our latest research news

Whether it's a routine checkup, specialist advice or emergency care, your horse deserves the best — and we're here to provide it.

📍 Visit us online and discover more about Leahurst Equine 🐴🐎

📞 Questions? 0151 794 6199 Reach out — we're always here to help.

Located on the Wirral Peninsula, Leahurst Equine Services is one of the largest equine teaching hospitals in the UK. We offer 24-hour hospital services, as well as practice emergency and referral services. All led by a multi-disciplinary team of veterinary specialists and advanced practitioners. Our...

12/05/2025

🌟 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙬: 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙑𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚! 🌟

We're delighted to introduce Ben Curnow, our advanced practitioner whose love for horses and commitment to their well-being make him an invaluable part of our team. Ben's expertise and friendly approach ensure exceptional care for every horse under his watch. 💜

Ben graduated from Bristol University in July 2014 and worked in a large animal practice in Sheffield, dealing with horses, donkeys, cattle, pigs, and even alpacas! He then moved to a busy equine hospital in Kent to complete a year long internship, before joining Leahurst Equine Practice in 2016. Since moving to the Wirral, Ben has enjoyed meeting all of the clients and their horses, as well as exploring the beaches with his whippet sidekick, Lemon. Ben has a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice in Equine Practice and his areas of interest include dermatology and ophthalmology. 👁️

Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the incredible team members who make Leahurst Equine Practice a leader in equine care. 🐴💙

05/05/2025

🌟 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙙: 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙑𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚! 🌟

We're excited to introduce Helen Braid, our advanced practitioner in equine medicine. Helen's expertise and compassionate approach ensure that every horse receives the highest standard of treatment and attention.

Helen graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2013, having undertaken a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology & Zoology beforehand at the University of Liverpool. Helen is from Stockport originally and is very glad to be back in the North West! She previously worked at an equine practice in Lincolnshire before joining Leahurst Equine Practice in February 2018.

Helen has a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice in Equine Medicine, is an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Internal Medicine and has interests in microbiology, infectious disease, neurology and laminitis. Her Master's research project focused on the diagnosis, treatment and management of cellulitis in horses by vets in the UK and was published in Equine Veterinary Education in April 2021. 🤓

Outside of work, Helen is a keen martial artist; she is a 3rd Dan black belt in Japanese Ju-jitsu and is an assistant chief instructor at her club, where she coaches on most Saturdays. Alongside her veterinary work, she also has published research in the field of martial arts. Helen also enjoys swimming, weight training and doting on her naughty cat, Spartacus. 🐱

Follow along as we continue to celebrate the incredible team members who make Leahurst Equine Practice a trusted name in equine health. 🐴💙

28/04/2025

🌟 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙝 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣: 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝗩𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚! 🌟

Join us in welcoming Sarah Willson, our Lead Vet, whose expertise and passion for equine health shine through in every aspect of her work. Sarah's commitment to providing top-notch care ensures that our horses receive the best possible treatment.

Sarah joined the team in January 2023, having previously worked in equine practice in the north west and completed an internship at the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital. Sarah graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2015 and has interests in equine medicine. She is currently working towards a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) and is enjoying the Wirral, particularly the many opportunities it offers for walking her cheeky dachshund, Tommy. 🐶

Stay connected as we continue to highlight the amazing team members who make Leahurst Equine Practice a leader in equine care. 🐴💙