Stringer Equine Veterinary Surgeons

22/06/2026

Heat stress in horses: signs every owner should watch for

If you notice any of these signs, stop exercise immediately, move your horse to a shaded, cool area, and begin cooling with applications of copious quantities of water, while seeking veterinary advice.

Severe heat stress can escalate quickly and early action makes a significant difference.

11/06/2026

Our portable X-ray kit bag also doubles as a super cosy dog bed 🐶🥰

10/06/2026

This week (5th-12th June) is !

A Suitably Qualified Person (SQP), also known as an Animal Medicines Advisor, are trained and regulated professionals who help owners make safe, responsible decisions about certain medicines. Typically parasite treatments! 🪱🪰🪲

SQPs are regulated professionals who complete accredited qualifications and ongoing CPD

Did you know: For all equine parasite treatments available in the UK, ONLY an SQP or vet can prescribe these products, so even when buying online or in a shop, an SQP must always approve a sale for a POM-VPS licenced product.

We are super lucky at Stringer Equine to have our own in-house SQP Kat, who also has a PhD in Parasitology 🤓 Kat is particularly passionate about the sustainable use of anthelmintics (wormers) and targeted worming treatments supported by test results. Many of you will have spoken to her about parasite control for your equines 🐎🫏

Because Kat works closely with all of our vets, clients are also able to access vet-only parasite treatments from us (always approved by a vet), if these are more appropriate for their animal too, such as a targeted tapeworm treatment.

10/06/2026

🐴Our Equine entires are now open and we would like to say a huge thankyou to our Pony Ring Sponsor Stringer Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Enter Here - https://chagfordshow.co.uk/take-part/

07/06/2026

Thank you Southcott XC for hosting such a fabulous event, and well done to all the horses and riders who turned up and gave it a go! We loved watching your rounds 🥰

We love seeing your photos and videos so please tag us and !

From mum "the kids are buzzing from today. What a lovely atmosphere and great introduction to Cross Country, thank you 😊"

We hope everyone had a day of fun and progress. The weather was good, the ground was incredible and who else loved their rosette, carrot and haribo?!

Our photographer today was

Thank you to all the competitors, our amazing volunteers and Stringer Equine Vets for a fabulous day.

✨ Next Event ✨
Holsworthy RC Open One Day Event on Sunday 21st June, classes from 70cm to 100cm, including the Area 19 RC and Horse Event unaff National Champs qualifiers. Entries close on Sunday 14th.

Enter here ⤵️
https://www.horse-events.co.uk/horse-events/holsworthy-and-district-riding-club-open-one-day-event-including-british-riding-clubs-area-19-horse-trials-qualifier-20260621/

05/06/2026

How gorgeous are these rosettes 🤩

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 🥰🐴