Paragon Veterinary Group - Equine

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“Our vision at Paragon is to be a professional, caring and approachable veterinary practice; to provide our clients with clinical excellence, knowledge and experience delivered by friendly, innovative and compassionate teams.”
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For just £18 a month, you can spread the cost of routine healthcare for your horse with our Horse Health Plan. Our plan ...
08/09/2025

For just £18 a month, you can spread the cost of routine healthcare for your horse with our Horse Health Plan. Our plan includes vaccinations and worming treatments, and not only will you have peace of mind that these are covered, but you'll also save money on lifetime medications and supplements.

Visit our website to find out more & sign up! 👉 https://www.paragonvet.com/equine/horse-health-plan

Our experienced equine-only vets have been busy this summer, travelling across Cumbria to carry out many pre-purchase ex...
05/09/2025

Our experienced equine-only vets have been busy this summer, travelling across Cumbria to carry out many pre-purchase examinations - also known as vettings 🐴

Each vetting is tailored to the individual horse and potential buyer. Rather than giving a simple “pass” or “fail,” we carry out a thorough assessment to determine if the horse is suitable for its intended purpose. Because of this, we strongly recommend arranging your own vetting, even if the horse has previously passed one.

For all ridden horses, we advise a 5-stage vetting, which includes:

🔸 A full clinical examination at rest

🔸 Trot-up and flexion tests

🔸 Assessment on the lunge and/or under saddle

🔸 A final examination and trot-up after a period of rest

If the horse cannot be ridden, a 2-stage vetting can be done, which includes:

🔸 A clinical examination at rest

🔸 Trot-up and flexion tests (without ridden assessment)

A 5-stage vetting usually takes 90 minutes to 2 hours and includes taking a blood sample for storage.

Before the examination, we ask that:

👉 The horse is stabled

👉 There is a suitable area for trot-up

👉 An arena is available for ridden assessment

If you don't have appropriate facilities we can perform them at our Newbiggin clinic.

If you’d like advice or want to book a vetting, call our equine team on 017684 83789 📲

Uveitis & Flies in Horses 👁️🐴 Uveitis is one of the leading causes of blindness in horses - and flies play a bigger role...
04/09/2025

Uveitis & Flies in Horses 👁️🐴

Uveitis is one of the leading causes of blindness in horses - and flies play a bigger role than you might think. Flies irritate the eyes, spread infections, and can trigger painful flare-ups, especially in horses with a history of uveitis.

✅ Spot the signs early: squinting, eye discharge, swelling, or changes in eye color.
✅ Protect your horse: use fly masks, repellents (never in the eye), and good stable management.
✅ Always call your vet if you notice symptoms - prompt care is key to protecting vision.

Learn more about how to keep your horse’s eyes healthy 📎 https://www.paragonvet.com/news/2025/uveitis-and-flies-in-horses-understanding-the-link-and-protecting-your-horse

The final Foal Friday for the year, which touches all our hearts 💙At just 14 hours old, Harvey lost his mum after emerge...
29/08/2025

The final Foal Friday for the year, which touches all our hearts 💙
At just 14 hours old, Harvey lost his mum after emergency colic surgery. The owners were heartbroken and unsure how to keep him safe. Bottle feeding wasn’t an option due to the risk of aspiration pneumonia in foals, so they fed him by bucket every two hours — then a miracle happened.

Daisy’s owner, Genevieve, got in touch after seeing their plea on facebook for a foster mare. She lived nearby and had previously shown strong maternal instincts after losing her only foal years ago. Genevieve knew Daisy would be up to the job after forming a wonderful bond with a recently weaned foal in a neighbouring field a couple of years ago. The moment Daisy saw Harvey, she knew. She took him in as her own and within days began producing milk naturally.

Daisy has been the perfect mum, Harvey is thriving thanks to her, and the bond they share is beautiful to witness.

Daisy truly is a pony in a million — and we will forever be thankful for the love she’s given Harvey. 🐴💛
This was sent into us by Harvey's owner - Sian & Daisy's owner - Genevieve.

For just £18 a month, you can spread the cost of routine healthcare for your horse with our Horse Health Plan. 🐴Find out...
27/08/2025

For just £18 a month, you can spread the cost of routine healthcare for your horse with our Horse Health Plan. 🐴

Find out more today 👉 https://bit.ly/40wBNXu

When was your horse’s last worm egg count? 🪱Implementing an effective worming plan for your horse or herd can feel overw...
26/08/2025

When was your horse’s last worm egg count? 🪱

Implementing an effective worming plan for your horse or herd can feel overwhelming, but our team is here to support you every step of the way.

To discuss your horse’s risk status and determine the most appropriate next steps, please contact us on 01768 483789 or email the team at [email protected] 📧

This weeks 🐴 Foal Friday 🐴 is also a reminder to get your 2025 foal microchipped and passported 🧳 ✈️ within 6 months or ...
22/08/2025

This weeks 🐴 Foal Friday 🐴 is also a reminder to get your 2025 foal microchipped and passported 🧳 ✈️ within 6 months or before December 31st, whichever comes later.

Here is Susan Bland collecting her hamper which was won at Dalston Show a couple of weekends ago! Well done Susan! 🌟
21/08/2025

Here is Susan Bland collecting her hamper which was won at Dalston Show a couple of weekends ago! Well done Susan! 🌟

20/08/2025

Please see our August Bank Holiday opening hours. Bethan will be on call throughout the long weekend should you need a vet. 📞

🐴 Foal Friday! 🐴
15/08/2025

🐴 Foal Friday! 🐴

Did you know that your horse isn't protected from flu until 14 days after the 2nd vaccination? And it's important to com...
13/08/2025

Did you know that your horse isn't protected from flu until 14 days after the 2nd vaccination? And it's important to complete the full primary course to ensure adequate protection 💉

While flu is generally not a life-threatening disease, it is highly contagious. The flu vaccine massively reduces the clinical signs a horse will have if it comes into contact with the virus.

https://equinesurveillance.org/equiflunet/ can show you where outbreaks are in the UK.

To find out more, please call us on 01768 483789 📞

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand at Dalston Show on Saturday 🎪We loved chatting and catching up with...
12/08/2025

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand at Dalston Show on Saturday 🎪

We loved chatting and catching up with so many familiar faces!

A big thanks to the organisers for another fantastic show – we’re already looking forward to next year 💚

Address

Townhead Farm, Newbiggin
Penrith
CA11 0HT

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441768483789

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