Paragon Veterinary Group - Equine

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.

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

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] 📧

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.

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. 📞

15/08/2025

🐴 Foal Friday! 🐴

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 📞

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 💚

04/08/2025

Protecting your horse from sunburn ☀️🐴

Sunburn is caused by UV light from the sun damaging the skin, and horses can be affected by sunburn just like we can.

Typically, paler coloured horses are worst affected, particularly those with pink muzzles. Here are our tips to help protect your horse:

1️⃣ Apply a good sun cream prior to exposure to help protect their delicate noses.
2️⃣ Keep your horse out of the sun
3️⃣ Consider using UV protective masks

01/08/2025

🐴 Foal Friday 🐴
The vets love having a cuddle with the foals when their mums are in for AI!

31/07/2025

Proud to be a sponsor at this years Cockermouth show! Head over to their page to see numbers for entries. We hope all competitors have a great day! 🐴☀️

Paragon Equine Team

Paragon's dedicated equine team provides a comprehensive range of veterinary and clinical service inclusively for all equines whether your family pony, companion donkey, racehorse, cob, show pony, competition animal, fell and dale.

We aim to consistently deliver a professional, knowledgeable and caring service to ensure we support and meet your expectations as a client as well as the clinical needs of your horse. We also provide a full equine only, out of hours service.

We visit our clients directly at home on the yard to carry out examinations and treatment, alternatively patients can attend our facility at Townhead Farm in Newbiggin for more involved investigation, treatment and aftercare. Our facilities comprise stables, examination rooms, theatre and multiple grass paddocks. We work closely with Vets in other referral centres and universities, as well as Farriers and Equine Physiotherapists to ensure the very best of treatment for all our patients.