Stringer Equine Veterinary Surgeons

01/06/2026

ENTRIES CLOSING TODAY! Be quick and make sure to get your name on the start lists for this fabulous practice day running at Southcott XC

If you are running, be sure to give vet Harriet a wave as you pass her out on the XC course, and our Tech Kat will also be scribing for some of your dressage tests 📝

📢 FINAL CALL...ENTRIES CLOSE TOMORROW (Monday)

Get your entries in NOW for next Sunday's Practice Day.

🌱 The ground is GREAT, with showers forecast next week as well.

It'll be a relaxed day to come and practice anything you need... Dressage, Show Jumping or Cross Country, in a competition atmosphere. No need to plait or wear a jacket...

Pick and mix you XC round, 40cm short course or the main course from 60cm to 100cm. All heights will be colour numbered so you know what you've jumped.
Grey - 40cm
Green - 60cm
Yellow - 70cm
Blue - 80cm
Orange - 90cm
Pink - 100cm

Completion rosettes, haribo and carrots for everyone 🤩

Enter here ⤵️
https://southcottxc.co.uk/events/

27/05/2026

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There was a loose horse on the road this morning and our fabulous vet has managed to get it into the field at the below location. She couldn't get close enough to scan for a microchip. Please let us know when you have recovered your horse ☺️

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22/05/2026

We are looking forward to a fabulous bank holiday weekend ☀️ Our office will be closed from 5 pm tonight until 8:30 am on Tuesday, but 24/7 emergency cover will be available all weekend via our usual number - 01647231246

Heat Stress in Horses – Advice from Your Vet:

Horses can quickly become vulnerable to heat stress, especially during exercise, travel, or turnout with limited shade.

Unlike humans, horses generate a lot of internal heat when working and rely heavily on sweating to cool down. When conditions are hot and/or humid, that cooling system can become less effective.

Be aware the sudden increase in temperatures, whilst nice for us, may be a challenge for our horses - so consider reducing the level/intensity of horse exercise and avoid transporting your horse during the hottest hours where possible over the next few days.

Look out for indicators of heat stress: an excessively high heart rate, high respiratory rate, incoordination, shaking and excessive sweating. If untreated, this can progress to heat stroke, which is a veterinary emergency.

20/05/2026

Did someone say foaling season?

We would love to see all your cute foal photos in the comments 🥰🐴

15/05/2026

Thank you all who attended our 1st Aid evening on Wednesday - we had great fun and we hope you did too!

We've not more evenings planned (yet!) but make sure you stop by and see us at Launceston, Honiton Chagford and Okehampton shows this summer season 😊

13/05/2026

Our office is (organised) chaos as we get ready for this evening, and we cant wait to host so many of our lovely friends and clients 🐴

We are starting at 7 pm sharp! At TEDBURN ST MARY VILLAGE HALL - EX6 6DZ

29/04/2026

We've 2 weeks to go, and have filled more than 3/4 of the spaces available! We will close the bookings when spaces fill up, so make sure to secure your place if you are interested in joining us 😀

*NEW DATE* Don't miss out - we have re-scheduled our interactive Equine 1st Aid and Emergencies evening for WEDNESDAY 13th MAY 2026 ⏰starting at 7 pm

Open to all, book your place by emailing [email protected], WhatsApp 07825777923 or call 01647231246

There will be no lecture component to this evening, but learning, demos and hands-on practice in small groups with our vet team, plus refreshments avaialable.

23/04/2026

*** EQUINE FLU OUTBREAK 2026 ***

Is your horse up to date with their flu vaccinations? Given the current outbreak which is growing across the UK, it is especially important to check your horses vaccination status this season. Whilst vaccines don't always prevent your horse getting flu, they can help significantly reduce the clinical symptoms, and the amount of virus shed from vaccinated horses is lower which will reduce the spread of this disease. Unvaccinated horses are often much sicker, and take longer to recover from flu infections.

We recommend:
1) Vaccinate your horse now if they have never had a flu vaccine, or are out of date on their flu vaccinations.
2) Consider a booster vaccine at 6 month intervals instead of 12 if your horse is at a higher risk (eg: competing regularly, or on a yard with frequent movement of horses to and from different yards/events).
3) Monitor your horse for any clinical symptoms and contact us if you spot any of the following: Snotty nose or nasal discharge, cough, or a high temperature. In many cases we may be able to access free laboratory testing to confirm cases of suspected flu.
4) Don't panic! But do contact us if you have any worries about your horse - we are here to offer advice and support.

21/04/2026

*NEW DATE* Don't miss out - we have re-scheduled our interactive Equine 1st Aid and Emergencies evening for WEDNESDAY 13th MAY 2026 ⏰starting at 7 pm

Open to all, book your place by emailing [email protected], WhatsApp 07825777923 or call 01647231246

There will be no lecture component to this evening, but learning, demos and hands-on practice in small groups with our vet team, plus refreshments avaialable.

16/04/2026

We are running our spring offers for just another two weeks, so act fast or miss out! We have had a really good uptake on our laminitis risk assessments, and have seen a number of laminitis cases in the past month as well, so please do consider utilising this offer if you think your horse or pony is at any risk for laminitis this spring...