Equine at Donnington Grove Veterinary Surgery

18/07/2025

🐴✨ Foal Friday ✨🐴

While the thoroughbred foaling season has come to a close, we’re now well into the swing of the sport horse foaling season — and what a busy few weeks it’s been!

🎉 A special congratulations to Hunton Sporthorses on the arrival of the adorable Mara — their first embryo transfer foal of the season!

📸 We’d love to see your foal photos too — feel free to tag us or send them in!

30/06/2025

☀️ Keeping Your Horse Safe in a Heatwave ☀️

In these high temperatures, it’s vital to take extra steps to keep your horse cool and comfortable. From avoiding peak-time exercise to recognising the signs of heat stroke, we’ve put together 9 essential tips to help you manage in the hot weather.

🐴 Stay safe. Stay cool.
📲 Swipe through for our top tips or tap the link to learn more. https://www.dgequinevets.com/post/caring-for-horses-in-the-heatwave

Signs of heat stroke in horses include:
🌡️ Elevated heart and respiratory rate
🌡️ High temperature
🥵 Excessive sweating
😴 Lethargy or dullness
🐴Muscle tremors
⚠️ Collapse or disorientation
🐴 Colic symptoms
⚠️ Diarrhoea

Risk factors include:
🔹 Overweight horses
🔹 Foals
🔹 Older horses
🔹 Horses with PPID or EMS
🔹 Horses being transported
🔹 Horses being exercised in the heat

25/06/2025

A massive thank you to our clients who came to our client evening last Thursday! We hope you enjoyed it!

19/06/2025

Henry O’Neil on Conservative Fracture Management

We’re excited to welcome Henry O’Neil to , where he’ll challenge traditional thinking around equine fractures in his Thursday lecture: There is a fracture – I must fix it – right? Conservative management of fractures

Henry grew up on a farm in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, where his passion for horses began. After graduating from University College Dublin in 2005, he spent several years in farm animal practice before his career took an equine turn. A formative internship at Donnington Grove led him to a surgical training programme at Michigan State University under the guidance of Dr John Stick.

Now a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and a holder of a Master’s in equine upper airway research, Henry is a respected surgeon with interests in orthopaedics, respiratory surgery, and minimally invasive techniques.

Currently based at Donnington Grove Equine Vets, Henry combines technical expertise with a thoughtful approach to treatment – and his session promises to provoke discussion and offer practical insights for equine vets in all types of practice.

Don't miss this thought-provoking talk on when not operating might just be the best call. Early bird tickets end Wednesday 6 August, grab yours now.

19/06/2025

We look forward to seeing you all at our client evening tonight!

It’s not too late to sign up!

Join us tonight at 7pm at the Watermill Theatre

16/06/2025

INTRODUCING OUR SPEAKERS

DON'T MISS OUT - Please register using the link below, the QR code or by ringing our office on 01635 39039

Join us for our upcoming Client Evening on Thursday 19th June at The Watermill Theatre,
Newbury at 7pm.
Talks include:
🔹 Everything you need to know about Ertugliflozin – the “equine fat drug”
🔹 No foot, no horse – the importance of foot lameness
🔹 Laminitis
Join us for drinks, paella, quiz and a raffle.

Spaces are limited. Please fill out the form via the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/e/VeYAY5SF8q

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

1 WEEK TO GO!

DON'T MISS OUT - PLEASE REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW

Join us for our upcoming Client Evening on Thursday 19th June at The Watermill Theatre,
Newbury at 7pm.
Talks include:
🔹 Everything you need to know about Ertuglifozin – the “equine fat drug”
🔹 No foot, no horse – the importance of foot lameness
🔹 Laminitis
Join us for drinks, paella, quiz and a raffle.
Spaces are limited. Please fill out the form via the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/e/VeYAY5SF8q

06/06/2025

Introducing this little c**t foal, born at the end of May! 🐴✨ He was thoroughly examined by Camilla, one of our reproduction vets.

Donnington Grove has a dedicated team of stud vets on the road, as well as medicine specialists at the hospital, ready to support any foals in need of extra care.

Remember the 1-2-3 rule after foaling:
1️⃣ Foal should stand within 1 hour of birth
2️⃣ Foal should nurse within 2 hours of birth
3️⃣ Mare should pass her placenta within 3 hours of birth

If any of these milestones are missed, contact your vet immediately.

**t 🩺🐎

06/06/2025

Join us for our upcoming Client Evening on Thursday 19th June at The Watermill Theatre,
Newbury at 7pm.

Talks include:
🔹 Everything you need to know about Ertuglifozin – the “equine fat drug”
🔹 No foot, no horse – the importance of foot lameness
🔹 Laminitis

Join us for drinks, paella, quiz and a raffle.

Spaces are limited. Please fill out the form via the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/e/VeYAY5SF8q