🐴 ATTENTION HORSE OWNERS: STRANGLES OUTBREAK ALERT 🐴

🐴 ATTENTION HORSE OWNERS: STRANGLES OUTBREAK ALERT 🐴

With a recent Strangles outbreak reported in the North Island (June / July 2026), we are urging all our equine clients in the Wairarapa area to be vigilant. Is your horse at risk? The risk of exposure is significantly higher if you plan on travelling for competitions...
Understanding EOTRH

Understanding EOTRH

A Progressive Dental Disease in Older Horses Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis, commonly known as EOTRH, is a painful and progressive dental condition that primarily affects the incisor and canine teeth of older horses, typically those over the...
The Importance of Hoof Balance X-Rays in Equine Care

The Importance of Hoof Balance X-Rays in Equine Care

Hoof balance is a critical aspect of equine health, as it directly affects a horse’s performance, comfort, and overall well-being. One of the most effective ways to evaluate hoof balance is through radiography, commonly known as X-rays. In this article, we will...
How To Recognise Equine Cushing’s Syndrome (PPID)

How To Recognise Equine Cushing’s Syndrome (PPID)

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Equine Cushing’s Syndrome, is a common endocrine disorder affecting horses and ponies. It’s estimated that one in seven horses over 15 years old are affected, although it can also occur in younger...