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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🐴DORA'S STORY 🐴![]()
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✨Meet our staff horse - Dora - a spritely young showjumper owned by our vet Meg.✨![]()
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Dora suffered an injury whilst training which resulted in a left forelimb lameness. After nerve blocking the limb, the lameness was localised to the fetlock. X-rays and ultrasound revealed nothing abnormal, so the decision was made to send her for an MRI. This showed a substantial bone bruise in the lower portion of her fetlock.![]()
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For this injury, the saying is true - time really is a healer! Dora was put on box rest, with minimal hand grazing, and of course lots of her favourite treats (bananas!! 🍌)![]()
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After 4 months, a second MRI showed the bone bruise had healed - begin the rehab! First, a small turnout pen was made next to her friends to allow a slow transition to turnout. Lots of hand walking, ground exercises and long lining were used, before starting gentle hacking.![]()
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She was then re-assessed, where we saw she was struggling with her stifles. After medicating these and having a full set of shoes put back on, we had a much happier horse. 2 weeks of rest and relaxation, then back to the rehab! Hacking, hacking and more hacking was the trick. Then slowly getting back into the school.![]()
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And finally… back to work! Doing her favourite thing - springing over jumps and sending Meg airborne! Both Meg and Dora are happy being back doing what they love, thanks to expert knowledge, careful monitoring and horse first compassionate ca#timeisahealere#showjumpingm#rehabr#independentequinevetse#teamworkmakesthedreamworkm#horselifee#equinerehabilitationa#horsefirstf#compassionssion
🐴 Is your horse’s foot balance up to scratch?![]()
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Our Foot Balance X-ray Clinic is designed to help you and your farrier get the best possible balance for your horse’s feet! 🦶![]()
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Foot balance X-rays can help assess hoof angles, guide shoeing decisions and monitor changes over time.![]()
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They can be particularly useful for:![]()
🔹 Checking hoof balance and alignment![]()
🔹 Supporting your farrier with shoeing decisions![]()
🔹 Monitoring horses with laminitis![]()
🔹 Assessing a new horse or a change in shoeing![]()
🔹 Investigating lameness where foot balance may be a contributing factor![]()
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Working together with your farrier, we can use these images to help support your horse’s comfort, soundness and long-term hoof health. 💙![]()
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📩 Get in touch with the team to find out more or book your horse in for our Foot Balance X-ray Clinic!![]()
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#EquineVet #FootBalance #HoofHealth #EquineVeterinary #HorseCare #EquineXrays #independentveterinarypractice
🐴💉 MYTH BUSTERS! 💥![]()
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❌ “My horse never leaves home, so they don't need vaccinating!”![]()
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🚨 MYTH BUSTED! 🚨![]()
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Your horse might be a homebody, but unfortunately, infectious diseases aren't!![]()
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🌬️ EQUINE FLU CAN TRAVEL!![]()
Equine influenza is highly contagious. The virus spreads through the air in droplets from coughing horses, which can travel considerable distances in favourable windy conditions — potentially hundreds of metres! This is an important consideration when your horses field lines a road where horses are ridden past. ![]()
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👢 VISITORS CAN BRING MORE THAN TREATS!![]()
Visitors can carry infectious material on their clothing, hands and equipment. Your horse doesn't need to leave the yard to be exposed.![]()
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🦠 TETANUS IS ALREADY IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT!![]()
Tetanus bacteria live in soil and can enter through even the tiniest wound. Horses are particularly susceptible, and tetanus is frequently fatal. Unlike flu, it doesn't spread from horse to horse — vaccination is your horse's best protection!![]()
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💙 THE BOTTOM LINE?![]()
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Your horse doesn't need to travel to be at risk. Whether they're competing every weekend or happily munching grass at home, vaccination is an essential part of preventative healthcare.![]()
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Riverside Vets Equine – Proudly Independent, Always Putting Your Horse First. 💙![]()
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#MythBusters #EquineVaccination #HorseHealth #EquineFlu #Tetanus #PreventativeCare #RiversideVets
🍂 AUTUMN CUSHING’S TESTING WINDOW IS OPEN! 🐴![]()
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Did you know that autumn is one of the best and most accurate times of the year to test your horse for Equine Cushing's Disease (PPID)? ![]()
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As part of the Care About Cushing's Scheme, free ACTH laboratory test vouchers are available now through Riverside Equine Vets until October 31, 2026! ![]()
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Who is eligible?![]()
• Untreated older horses (typically over 10 years old) showing compatible clinical signs (like delayed shedding, lethargy, or a-typical fat deposits). ![]()
• Horses already on treatment needing their annual or routine monitoring/dose-checker test. ![]()
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⭐ Please Note: The complimentary voucher covers the ACTH laboratory test fee only. Normal vet visit and blood-sampling fees still apply. ![]()
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📞 Call our team today on 02380 620 605 to book your autumn visit! ![]()
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#EquineVet #CareAboutCushings #HorseHealth #EquineCushings #PPID #AutumnCare
🌡️ IF MY HORSE IS EATING, THEY CAN'T BE ILL. ![]()
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Good appetite equals good health.![]()
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Many horses continue eating despite pain or illness. Changes in behaviour, performance, drinking habits, or manure production can be early warning signs.![]()
Knowing what's normal for your horse is key.![]()
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If you have any concerns, please contact us on ☎️02380620605 or whatsapp us 📱074#horsehealtho#knowyourhorsew#equinevet##independentequinevetsequinevets
🐴⚡Who's got the fastest hands in the practice? ![]()
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We put our reaction times to the test with a very serious scientific experiment...catching falling sticks! 😂![]()
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The results: ![]()
Meg and Gemma: 3/6 - room for improvement 👀![]()
Kate: 5/6 - getting competitive! 👏![]()
Charlotte: 6/6 - PERFECT SCORE! 🏆![]()
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Now the question is... would these skills transfer to catching a runaway horse? We're not willing to find out. 🐎💨![]()
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Who do you think would beat the#equinevetsE#vetteams#reactionchallengen#TeamFune #TeamFun
