Tyrrells Equine Clinic

03/06/2026

Just a reminder that our office hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

If you have any queries regarding accounts, administration, medication requests, or non-emergency appointments, please contact the practice during office hours on 01763 287744 to speak to us in person or leave us an email at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

For genuine emergencies, our on call vet is available outside of normal working hours on 01763 287744 and can be contacted at any time.

Thank you for helping us keep our emergency service available for horses that require urgent veterinary attention.

29/04/2026

We are currently seeing an increase in confirmed cases of equine influenza, both nationally and within local areas.

Equine influenza is a highly contagious viral disease. Common signs to look out for include:
- Coughing
- Lethargy
- Nasal discharge
- High temperature

The virus spreads easily through the air and can travel up to three miles. This means that even horses who do not leave the yard may still be at risk.

Vaccinated horses often show only mild symptoms or none at all, so keeping vaccinations up to date is essential. Current research suggests that immunity may begin to decline after around six months. Given the increased risk at present, we strongly recommend a booster for any horse that has not been vaccinated within this timeframe.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the clinic on 01763 287744

09/04/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who attended our recent gastroscopy clinic. It was a highly successful few days and we thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and your horses.

A staggering 11 out of 12 horses had gastric ulceration showing the importance of listening to your horses and recognising the common signs that could point towards your horse having gastric ulcer syndrome.

A special mention goes to our outstanding veterinary team, Iris Maric-Mur BSc, BVetMed, PGDip VCP, MRCVS and Dominique Naude BSc, MSc, PGDip VCP, MRCVS, whose expertise and dedication made it all possible. We are also incredibly grateful to our veterinary nurses, Maggie RVN and Louisa RVN, who assisted the vets throughout the clinic and kept things running smoothly.

We were pleased to welcome Claire Akers MSc from Dengie Horse Feeds, who provided excellent guidance to clients on ulcer friendly feeding, adding further value to our gastroscopy clinic.

Due to the high demand, the clinic was fully booked and we apologise to those who were unable to secure a place. Please keep an eye on our page for updates as we hope to offer additional clinics in the future.

18/02/2026

Equine Gastroscopy Clinic
We’re pleased to announce an upcoming gastroscopy clinic, running on the mornings of the 17th, 18th and 19th of March.

On these days we will be offering an initial gastroscope here at the clinic at a reduced price of £150 without livery or £170 including livery. This will include:
- A full gastroscopy examination
- Any sedation required
- A report of your vets findings and management moving forward
- A consult on feeding with Dengie

There will be a 25% reduction on oral or injectable treatments should your horse have gastric ulcers.

There are many signs a horse is struggling with digestive discomfort as ulcers present in multiple ways:
- Poor performance - reluctance to go forward
- Grumpy temperament
- Dull appearance - Poor coat & weight loss
- Picky with food
- Girthiness
- Behavioural changes
- Recurrent colic symptoms

Each horse is an individual and can present in different ways so if your horse is not exhibiting severe signs this does not mean they don’t have gastric ulcers. If you recognise one or any of these signs, then this could be a great opportunity for you and your horse to confirm if any ulcers are present.

Only 12 slots are available and all are offered at a reduced clinic rate, so early booking is advised.

📆 Dates: 17th, 18th & 19th March
📍 Location: Tyrrells Equine Clinic
⏳ Availablity: 12 slots total

To book please get in contact with the office on 01763287744 or via email [email protected] and we will be happy to book you in. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

29/01/2026

Is your horse under treatment for Cushings's disease? Or are you thinking of testing your older horse this year? Please see new details below regardin️g✨️ free ️test availability 🐎✨️

📢 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 (𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔) 🐴

Boehringer Ingelheim is updating its Care About Cushing’s initiative, which provides free diagnostic testing for Equine Cushing’s (PPID). Here’s what horse owners and vets need to know:

🔬 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Free annual ACTH lab tests will now be available during these periods only:
• Spring (March–April) – ideal for assessing laminitis risk.
• Autumn (September–October) – when diagnostic accuracy peaks.

💊 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 “𝐃𝐨𝐬𝐞-𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫” 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭
A new 4–6 week post-treatment test will be available to help check medication doses early on.

🐎 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬
The scheme will still offer:
• One free monitoring test per year for diagnosed & treated horses available in Spring or Autumn
• Digital tracking tools
• Educational resources
• Reminder alerts

📝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐕𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬
Horse owners must work with a participating veterinary practice, which will generate a voucher code for the lab tests. Make sure the voucher is requested before or during your appointment and is submitted alongside the blood sample. As always this voucher code will cover the laboratory fees only, not the visit or cost of taking the sample.

For full details, visit the Care About Cushing’s website.

19/12/2025

Wishing all our lovely clients and horses a very Merry Christmas from us all here at Tyrrells.

With Christmas right around the corner please find our Christmas opening times below🎄:

-Monday 22nd- open as normal
-Tuesday 23rd- open as normal
-Wednesday 24th- open as normal
-Thursday 25th- office closed, emergencies only
-Friday 26th- office closed, emergencies only
-Saturday 27th- office closed, emergencies only
-Sunday 28th- office closed, emergencies only
-Monday 29th- open as normal
-Tuesday 30th- open as normal
-Wednesday 31st- open as normal
-Thursday 1st- office closed, emergencies only
-Friday 2nd- normal service resumes!

We attended our Christmas party last week and everyone scrubbed up quite nicely 🥳

11/12/2025

Happy Christmas jumper day!🎅 From the team at Tyrrells

18/11/2025

Acorns can cause trouble for your equine friends. While some horses won’t touch them, others find them very tasty - and thats where the danger begins. Although disease is only seen in a small number of horses it is important to stay vigilant 🍂.

What’s the risk?
Acorns contain tannins - natural compounds that can be toxic to horses when eaten in large amounts. Too many acorns can lead to serious health problems like fever, colic, diarrhoea and kidney damage.

Even a few handfuls a day over time can add up, especially if horses are short on forage or the pasture is sparse.

How to protect your horses this season:

✅Inspect pastures for acorns regularly, especially after a windy day or storm!

✅Rake or fence off problem areas.

✅Provide plenty of hay or forage.

✅Watch for signs of trouble. If your horse is exposed to acorns and seems dull, colicky or stops eating - Call the vet!

Enjoy the beauty of autumn without worry by staying a step ahead of acorn season 🍁!

06/10/2025

Good morning, the road to the clinic is shut from both ends until Wednesday 8th October, so access is limited. If you have any queries please feel free to ring the office. Sorry for the inconvenience.

03/07/2025

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