Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital

01/08/2025

Well done to Jarlath Fahey and his family on a wonderful success today at Galway

22/07/2025

17/07/2025

09/07/2025

Well done to all the team at Fox Covert Stables

Already in the winners' enclosure twice during the evening, Johnny Murtagh and Ben Coen completed a hat-trick on the card as Blues Emperor landed the Free Ice Cream For All Children Handicap at Fairyhouse.

04/07/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Did you know many fractures in horses can be fixed, sometimes with the horse standing up and sedated rather than under general anaesthesia!

This horse developed a ‘hairline’ fracture of the canon bone resulting in severe lameness. The fracture was identified on X-rays taken by the referring vet and after discussion with our specialist surgeons the leg was stabilised and the horse could be transported to Liphook Equine Hospital for treatment.

Fracture repair was performed under sedation and a regional nerve block with screws placed across the fracture lines. These X-rays were taken during surgery to guide screw placement and show the fracture lines ‘disappearing’ as the screws are tightened. Following surgery the horse was immediately walking comfortably and was sent home to undergo a period of box rest to allow the fracture to heal. Most fractures treated in this way heal well and offer the horse a good outcome for future athletic performance.

Standing surgery removes the risk of a general anaesthetic and is increasingly used in horses, including some fracture repairs. Intravenous sedation and local nerve blocks mean the surgery can be performed pain free, often with excellent outcomes.

02/07/2025

Congratulations Chris hayes

01/07/2025

We hope you all have a great week

21/06/2025

11/06/2025

HOW AND WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse of any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers result from the erosion of the stomach lining due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid present in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. Instead, this condition is often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers.

Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training, and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach as well as the blood flow, thus further contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, therefore decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through a gastroscopy. An equine veterinarian should always be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse.

11/06/2025

Looking good Mark