Dedicated, independent care for your horse’s health and performance
Supporting horses and their owners across Hampshire with responsive, experienced veterinary care you can rely on.
24/7 Emergency Equine Care – Fast, Reliable, On Call
Welcome to Riverside
Riverside Vets Equine is a proudly independent equine practice committed to delivering outstanding care for both you and your horse.
Being independent is incredibly important to us. It means we can flex and adapt our services to the changing needs of our patients and clients. We remain an individual in a sea of corporatisation, free to re-invest in our team and services so you can access the very best veterinary care available. Each horse receives the tailored attention it deserves, based on their unique needs and situation, at a fair price.
We are committed to ongoing professional development, continually improving our skills to ensure your horse benefits from the latest techniques and technologies.
Above all we prioritise building lasting relationships with both you and your horse, We aim to be there for every step of your horses’ journey, providing care through both challenges and triumphs.
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🎨 Happy National Play-Doh Day! 🐴 ![]()
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But did you know we use it for more than just making childhood masterpieces? 👀 ![]()
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🦶 Play-Doh can be a handy tool when taking x-rays of horse’s hooves. We use it around the frog to eliminate air pockets and gas shadows during an x-ray! ![]()
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Who knew a tub of Play-Doh could be part of equine diagnostics?! 🤯 ![]()
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From playtime to x-rays - this colourful clay has got some serious hoof duties! 🐎 💙![]()
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#nationalplaydohday #equinevet #equineveterinary #horsehealth #horsevets #equinexray #didyouknow
✨ Meet Meg! ✨![]()
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We’re very exited to officially introduce Meg, who joined the Riverside team in July 2026 as a locum vet and clearly liked us enough to stay! She’s now a full time member of the Riverside family, bringing plenty of enthusiasm, fresh ideas and a friendly face to the practice.![]()
Meg graduated from the University of Surrey in 2025, before spending a year at an international sports medicine and lameness practice. During this time, she gained valuable experience working with performance horses and also qualified as an Official Export Veterinarian.![]()
Meg has a particular love for all things teeth! But she’s just as happy getting stuck into whatever veterinary challenge comes down the phone - no two days are ever quite the same.![]()
When she’s not at Riverside, Meg can usually be found juggling her two showjumping horses and one very cheeky foal - so life outside work is certainly never boring!![]()
We’re delighted to have Meg as part of the team and can’t wait to see what she gets up to!![]()
Give Meg a 👋 in the comments and help us welcome her to the Riverside family!
🌧 Rain + Rising Grass = Laminitis Risk 🌿![]()
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The rain has arrived, and with it comes the promise of lush new grass! While out horses may be delighted, this is a time when owners should be extra vigilant about laminitis. ![]()
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🌿 Rapid grass growth can mean a sudden increase in sugars available to your horse.![]()
🐴 Horses and ponies that are overweight, insulin-dysregulated, or have a previous history of laminitis can be particularly at risk. ![]()
🐽 Keep an eye out for early signs such as a reluctance to move, shifting weight, a shortened stride, or increased digital pulses. ![]()
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If you are concerned your horse may be developing laminitis, contact us promptly. Early recognition and treatment can make a real difference. ![]()
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💚 Prevention is always better than cure - speak to us about managing grazing, weight and diet to reduce your horse's ris#laminitisn#equinehealthe#horsehealthe#equinevetn#HorseOwnersw#GrassGrowthro#PonyCarey#riversideequinevetsevets
