Robinson Equine Vet & Dental Surgery

30/07/2026

Wow… what an incredible three days of outstanding equine displays and entertainment at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show! 🤩🐴✨

It has been an absolute privilege to provide the equine veterinary cover for this year’s show. Over the last five days, we’ve individually checked more than 1,000 horses, ponies and donkeys as they entered the showground, before having the honour of caring for them throughout the event. We even had some very special acts cantering past our veterinary team in the main ring!

A huge thank you to Beth P and everyone in the Equine Show Office, who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to put together such an outstanding programme. The organisation, dedication and hard work that goes into delivering an event of this scale is truly remarkable, and it’s been a pleasure and an honour to play a small part in its success.

Despite the challenging circumstances presented by the current equine influenza outbreak, we’ve remained committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of biosecurity throughout the event, helping to protect the health and wellbeing of every horse, pony and donkey, while allowing everyone to enjoy an unforgettable few days together.

Finally, thank you to our amazing veterinary team, nurses, assistants and volunteers. Your professionalism, positivity and endless hard work have been outstanding, and we’re so proud of everything we’ve achieved together. 🥰

What a week. What a team. What a show. 💚🐴

29/07/2026

What a fantastic second day at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show! 🐴✨

It has been such a pleasure to see so many of our wonderful clients out competing today, and we’ve loved receiving all your messages and updates with your results. It’s been fantastic to hear how well you’ve all been doing, and we’re so proud to be part of your journey.

A big shout-out to our evening team - our lovely nurse Jo, together with Sophie Damment Eventing and Alice James Veterinary Physiotherapy, for helping Beth continue the veterinary health checks late into the evening on all arrivals for stabling ahead of tomorrow. We also popped off-site throughout the day to attend urgent visits for our clients, so it’s certainly been another busy one!

We’re looking forward to one final day of excitement tomorrow. Best of luck to everyone competing - we can’t wait to see what day three has in store! 💚

29/07/2026

We’ve had a busy start to the morning welcoming many more horses, ponies and donkeys through the veterinary check gates at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show.

Every animal entering the showground receives a veterinary check of its vaccination status, temperature, microchip and overall health, helping us maintain the highest standards of welfare and biosecurity.

We even managed to grab a quick team photo in between checks! A huge thank you to the team for keeping everything running so smoothly on such a busy morning.

We’re looking forward to seeing many more of you throughout the day!

28/07/2026

What a fantastic first day at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show! 🐴🎉

It has been wonderful to see so many of our clients coming through the gates today. After weeks of planning, many late nights and a very early start this morning, we’re incredibly proud of how smoothly the day has gone.

Every single horse, pony and donkey entering the showground has received a veterinary check, including:
🐴 Vaccination status verification
🌡️ Temperature check
📟 Microchip scan
🩺 Brief health assessment

With hundreds of equines passing through the gates, this has been no small task, but thanks to everyone’s cooperation, waiting times were typically around 5 minutes.

A huge thank you to all the competitors for your patience and support. We all share the same goal - to enjoy the New Forest Show while doing everything we can to protect the health and welfare of our equine community. 🥰🐴

Between welcoming hundreds of horses through the gates and attending veterinary call-outs around the showground, we even managed to catch a few of the fantastic classes and displays.

We can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow! Best of luck to everyone competing! 🍀🐎

26/07/2026

🏆 A huge well done to our Jess – the daughter of our wonderful administrator, Heather – and her teammates Isla, Keira, May and Charlotte, who were crowned Mounted Games Champions at both the Royal Welsh Show and The Game Fair this week! 🏆

What an incredible achievement and a testament to all your hard work, dedication and teamwork. 🌟🐴

Well done, West Hants Pony Club! 🖤🩷👏

21/07/2026

🎉 Competition Winners! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Sarah Dyer and Amy Hooper, who have each won a 3-Day Family Members’ Pass to the New Forest Show, along with a delicious picnic hamper to enjoy during their visit! 🧺🌿

A big thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway. If you’re attending, be sure to come and say hello to our team - we’re proud to be providing the equine veterinary cover throughout the show.🐴🌳

16/07/2026

🌿🎉 WIN a 3-Day Family Members’ Pass to the New Forest and Hampshire County Show! 🎉🌿

We’re delighted to be providing the equine veterinary cover at this year’s New Forest Show, and to celebrate we’d like to give TWO lucky people the chance to win an amazing family day out! 🐴

Each winner will receive:
🎟️ A 3-Day Family Members’ Pass (admitting 2 adults and up to 3 children)
🧺 A beautifully packed picnic hamper to enjoy during your visit.

From spectacular equestrian and livestock displays to traditional rural crafts, delicious local food, shopping and exciting main ring entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the New Forest Show.

To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post ❤️
2️⃣ Follow our page
3️⃣ Tag the person you’d love to take with you!

📅 Competition closes at 11:59pm on Monday 20th July, with the winners announced on Tuesday 21st July.

Good luck! 🍀

08/07/2026

🐴 Equine Influenza Update - New Forest & Hampshire County Show 🐴

We are honoured to have been asked to provide the equine veterinary cover at this year’s New Forest & Hampshire County Show.

We have been working closely behind the scenes with the Show organisers to help develop and implement robust biosecurity and Equine Influenza vaccination requirements. These measures have been carefully designed to protect the health and welfare of every horse, pony and donkey attending the event.

As outlined in the Show’s statement, all equines attending will be required to meet the enhanced vaccination criteria, and vaccination records and identification will be checked on arrival to ensure compliance.

Current evidence suggests that administering an Equine Influenza booster within the six months (but not within 7 days) prior to the Show provides good protection against equine influenza, helping to reduce the risk of disease transmission in a large gathering of horses.

The welfare of every equine under our care at the Show is of the utmost importance to us. We appreciate the support and cooperation of exhibitors and competitors in helping to maintain the highest standards of biosecurity, ensuring a safe and successful event for everyone involved.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Show and thank everyone for playing their part in protecting the wider equine community. 🐎💙

07/06/2026

We’re delighted to share that Beth was recently invited onto the Big Brave Pants Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion about horses, veterinary medicine and equine welfare.

During the episode, Beth talks about her lifelong passion for horses, her journey to becoming a vet, and the path that led her to practice ownership.

The conversation also explores a number of important equine health topics, including the current flu outbreak (from around the 1-hour mark), dentistry, gastric ulcers, laminitis, Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), and the challenging but important subject of euthanasia.

A huge thank you to the Big Brave Pants team for the invitation and for creating a platform where these conversations can be shared with the wider equestrian community.

🎙️ Listen here:
https://youtu.be/INRYrZV6hss?si=8KZx0mJbVQ6JqTCe

If you enjoy the episode, please do subscribe to the podcast and join the Big Brave Pants Facebook community for more great discussions, support and insights from across the horse world.

We’d love to hear your thoughts if you give it a listen! 🐴 🎙️

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30/04/2026

Check out the feature in the New Milton Advertiser Equestrian Edition, where Beth discusses all things strangles - an important and highly contagious disease.

In the article, Beth explains:
• What strangles is and how it spreads between horses
• Why the New Forest faces unique challenges due to horse movement and grazing patterns
• The hidden risk of carrier horses that may appear healthy but continue to spread infection
• Key clinical signs to watch for, including fever, swollen lymph nodes, nasal discharge, coughing, and difficulty swallowing
• Potential complications and why early recognition matters
• Practical biosecurity measures to help reduce outbreaks
• The role of testing, isolation, and responsible horse management
• How vaccination can support protection and reduce disease impact

If you’d like advice on strangles prevention, testing, or vaccination, our team is here to help. 🐴💉