Scott Dunn's Equine Clinic

Scott Dunn's Equine Clinic Scott Dunn's Equine Clinic is part of CVS (UK) Limited, a company which owns veterinary practices within the UK. Company Registration Number 03777473.

Established for over 50 years as a first opinion ambulatory equine practice with full surgical facilities and providing 24 hour emergency care with our own team of vets and nurses. Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER.

🚫Road closure on Monday 11th August 🚫Please note Maidenhead Road is closed from 8am to 7pm this Monday 11th August. Our ...
08/08/2025

🚫Road closure on Monday 11th August 🚫

Please note Maidenhead Road is closed from 8am to 7pm this Monday 11th August. Our entrance is on The Straight Mile which is open, so if you are coming to the clinic you will need to come from the Twyford/Shurlock Row direction.

Please call us if you are lost: 01344 426066

💥Great ways to save £ 💥1) Horse Health Programme - save on routine treatments, 10% off everything else and further disco...
07/08/2025

💥Great ways to save £ 💥

1) Horse Health Programme - save on routine treatments, 10% off everything else and further discounts. Pay monthly or annually. See attached

2) Routine Visit Days - cheaper visit charges for routine treatments - on set days through the month. See attached.

Call us for more information 01344 426066

❌ Foot Concussion - due to hard ground ❌Repeated impact on hard ground can significantly increase the risk of concussion...
05/08/2025

❌ Foot Concussion - due to hard ground ❌

Repeated impact on hard ground can significantly increase the risk of concussions in horses, leading to damage in the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the legs and hooves. It can cause inflammation, bruising, and long-term degenerative conditions such as arthritis.

Foot radiographs play a vital role in identifying early signs of concussion related issues. Regular imaging helps vets and farriers assess hoof balance, monitor internal structures, ultimately preventing more serious injuries and ensuring the horse’s long-term well-being.

To reduce the risk of concussion-related injuries in horses, a proactive and preventative approach is essential:

1) Foot care & shoeing:
Work closely with a knowledgeable farrier to ensure proper hoof balance and support.
2) Regular radiographs:
Schedule routine foot radiographs to monitor internal hoof health, especially if the horse is working on hard surfaces. This helps detect early changes or imbalances before they cause lameness.
3) Surface Management:
When possible, avoid prolonged work on excessively hard ground. If turnout or riding on such surfaces is unavoidable, limit the duration and intensity of activity, especially at faster paces or jumping.
4) Monitoring:
Look for signs of discomfort, such as short striding, reluctance to move, or heat in the feet or joints.
5) Vet Partnership:
Maintain regular check-ups with your vet to address subtle issues early and create a tailored management plan suited to your horse’s workload and terrain.

Taking these steps can help reduce the cumulative stress on a horse’s limbs and protect their long term soundness and comfort. Please call us to discuss: 01344 426066

💥SARCOID CASE💥Graphic content!Dino is a 7 year old Warmblood gelding who presented with multiple growing lumps on his le...
01/08/2025

💥SARCOID CASE💥Graphic content!

Dino is a 7 year old Warmblood gelding who presented with multiple growing lumps on his legs and sheath. These lumps are known as sarcoids - a common skin cancer in horses that affect between 2-8% of horses.

Although they can occur anywhere on the body, common sites are around the inside of the hind limbs, abdomen, inside armpits and around the eyes. There are a number of types of sarcoids and different treatment options may be used.

Even though some sarcoids can remain stable for long periods, it is usually advised to act fast as removing small lesions is simpler and the horse recovers faster. Damage or trauma to sarcoids can also stimulate more aggressive growth.

Due to the size and number of sarcoids present, laser removal was advised. Our vet Robert completed the procedure in under two hours and Dino returned home the same day.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding this topic, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01344 426066

☀ Summer skin conditions in horses - Part 3: SUNBURN ☀Sunburn can particularly affect horses with depigmented skin, espe...
30/07/2025

☀ Summer skin conditions in horses - Part 3: SUNBURN ☀

Sunburn can particularly affect horses with depigmented skin, especially around the muzzle and nostrils and can cause skin reddening and scaling. Repeated sun damage on depigmented skin increases the risk of squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer) developing, so sun protection should be prioritised in susceptible individuals.

Photosensitisation, in contrast, occurs when photodynamic agents (either from plants such as St John’s Wort, ragwort and clover, or due to toxins not removed from the liver in advanced liver disease) are deposited in the skin and an inflammatory reaction is seen after UV exposure. Often a vet may recommend a blood sample to check liver function in these cases.

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is a rarer condition that can affect white-socked horses kept out at pasture. They commonly develop scabby, mud fever-like lesions, often on the outside of the cannon bone but in dry and sunny conditions. It is thought to be an immune-mediated condition, with multiple possible triggers, including UV light.

Strategies to consider in preventing these conditions and reduce UV exposure:

- Consider stabling during the day when UV levels are high, particularly if there is limited shade in the field.
- Use a water repellent sunscreen daily on non-pigmented noses and muzzles.
- Consider a full face and nose mask for fly and UV protection.
- Regularly check fields for any sign of poisonous plants that can cause photosensitisation.
- Contact your vet if you see any sign of skin changes in non-pigmented skin areas that do not fully heal and return to normal skin.

If you need any further advice or guidance on these topics please don't hesitate to contact us on 01344 426066

Robert is back on the road at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Juniors & Children in Le Mans, France.They hav...
29/07/2025

Robert is back on the road at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Juniors & Children in Le Mans, France.

They have all completed the horse inspection and begin competing tomorrow. Best of luck Team!

☀️ Summer skin conditions in Horses - Part 2 ☀️🪰 INSECTS 🪰Sweet-itch and some skin allergies are caused by allergic reac...
29/07/2025

☀️ Summer skin conditions in Horses - Part 2 ☀️

🪰 INSECTS 🪰

Sweet-itch and some skin allergies are caused by allergic reactions to fly bites. Sweet-itch is a hypersensitivity reaction to bites from midges. Different midge types can target different anatomical areas on the horse, meaning some horses don’t have the classic itchy mane and tail. Some horses can also develop a hives reaction to other insect bites.

Avoidance is always better than treatment in these cases and minimising your horse’s exposure to midges and other biting insects is the best way to alleviate symptoms.

Preventative strategies to consider include:

- Consider stabling your horse during the day or between 4pm until it’s dark to avoid peak midge/fly periods.
- Apply an effective fly repellent at regular intervals .
- Use a fly rug to keep your horse’s skin covered and consider barrier lotions for exposed areas – please contact us at the practice for further guidance.
- Avoid grazing near still or stagnant water where midges like to breed. Windy exposed fields often have fewer flies so can be a good option.
- Consider a large fan for the stable as midges cannot fly well in strong breezes.
- Consider feed supplements that support skin health – omega 3 and b vitamins are several ingredients that anecdotally have helped optimise the skins resistance to allergies.

Please contact us at the clinic on 01344 426066 if you would like information on veterinary prescribed fly control which can be very effective in allergy cases.

☀️ Summer skin conditions in horses - Part 1 ☀️We all love the warm weather the summer months bring, but this can be a t...
28/07/2025

☀️ Summer skin conditions in horses - Part 1 ☀️

We all love the warm weather the summer months bring, but this can be a time of year that is associated with irritating skin conditions for your horse. Insects and higher UV levels have the potential to cause skin lesions and severe itchiness (pruritus).

Common skin conditions that we can see more of at this time of year include:
- Sweet itch
- Skin allergies
- Fly bite reactions
- Sunburn
- Leukocytoclastic vasculitis and photosensitisation

If you have any concerns about your horses skin or the above conditions and would like to discuss them, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01344 426066.

‼️WOUND CASE ‼️(Graphic content)Last year Jess was called out to see Doris after she sustained a wound from being kicked...
24/07/2025

‼️WOUND CASE ‼️(Graphic content)

Last year Jess was called out to see Doris after she sustained a wound from being kicked by a field companion. The wound on her right fore was clipped, cleaned & the flap was stapled along one edge to aid with healing. Unfortunately the flap was not large enough to cover the entire area, which was therefore allowed to heal via second intention (meaning the wound edges could not be brought together). The wound therefore had to heal from the wound edges in towards the centre, this takes longer to heal and requires bandaging for a longer period of time.

Doris was started on pain relief and antibiotics, and a large multi layered bandage was placed to protect the area from contamination and provide even pressure over the wound to aid healing. Jess then made several visits over two weeks checking the wound and applying manuka honey until granulation tissue had formed over the wound bed. During this time the skin flap became non-viable (meaning there was insufficient blood supply for the tissue to stay alive) and it therefore fell off. The flap had acted as a layer of protection for the underlying wound until this time and had given it time to start the healing process.

Unfortunately Doris had only recently arrived at her new home and it was quickly discovered she was extremely needle shy, so it was decided to use oral sedation, which was given prior to Jess's visits, with the aim of avoiding escalation of her behaviour through frequent visits and injections. Following guidance from Jess, Doris' owner worked extremely hard on de-sensitisation training for injections using positive reinforcement and is now the perfect patient for her injections.

After several weeks of careful bandaging by her owner with regular updates, Doris was cleared for a gentle return to ridden work. A year on, her leg is looking wonderful and Doris is back out doing what she loves with her owner and is now best friends with her field companion.

VACANCY FILLED!
17/07/2025

VACANCY FILLED!

Last week we hosted a small intimate client evening on gastric ulcers at the clinic. Our senior vet Chloe gave a talk ab...
11/07/2025

Last week we hosted a small intimate client evening on gastric ulcers at the clinic. Our senior vet Chloe gave a talk about the different types of ulcers, why horses get them and treatment options before performing a gastroscope on a horse provided by one of our lovely clients. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

If you are concerned your horse may have gastric ulcers and would like to find out more about gastroscopy and treatment, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We would also like to know what topic you would like covered at our next client evening - please let us know [email protected] 01344 426066

Well done Rebecca - a great achievement to be nominated!
10/07/2025

Well done Rebecca - a great achievement to be nominated!

Address

Straight Mile Farm, Maidenhead Road
Wokingham
RG405RW

Opening Hours

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

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We have been established for over 40 years as an Equine Hospital in Berkshire, providing 24 hour emergency care with our own team of vets and nurses. We pride ourselves on offering an ethical service with the priority being the welfare of the horse. Covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and West London. We are competitively priced offering a loyalty discount scheme for those that wish to spread the cost of routine treatments and saving on life-time medication. We have a fully equipped hospital surgical suite with inpatient facilities for 13 horses. Along with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to ensure your horse receives the best treatment including:


  • Digital in-house or portable radiography

  • Ultrasonography

  • Endoscopy/gastroscopy