Equine News, Information & Events
Happy Christmas and a Fantastic New Year
We wish all our clients a lovely Christmas and a very Happy New Year please see out latest: Severn Edge Equine December Newsletter As always we are here to offer you friendly advice, care to your horses and a smiling face when you need...
Severn Edge Equine partner with Bristol Vet School for Clinical Rotation Teaching
A new educational partnership for equine clinical rotation teaching was announced by in 2020 by the University of Bristol Veterinary School (BVS) and CVS Group. Final-year undergraduate veterinary students will benefit from a structured clinical rotation placement...
Equine Newsletter February 2023
VACCINE RULE CHANGES From 1st January 2024 vaccination rules for Equine Influenza (flu) have changed for many of the equestrian disciplines in accordance with advice from British Equestrian (BEF). Please ensure you don‘t get caught out. Vaccination intervals after...
Did You Know
Here at Severn Edge Equine we offer 4 for free on visits – this means if there are 4 or more horses on the yard needing a routine visit then the visit charge is free and only routine appointments are charged. Please note; Clients must be flexible with dates and...
A Guide To Feeding An Overweight Horse
It is important that you WEIGH your pony/horses hay nets and DO NOT go off the size of the net or number of slices! Digital luggage weigh scales are ideal and are not expensive.
Severn Edge Equine Newsletter May 2023
Uveitis is defined as inflammation of the uvea, one of the layers of the eye. This layer contains most of the blood supply to the eye and includes three structures: the iris (the part of the eye that determines the colour of the eye), the ciliary body and the choroid.
Atypical Myopathy
Unfortunately, we are seeing an increase in the number of horses suffering from Atypical Myopathy this spring. Sycamore seedlings seem to be particularly prevalent and toxic this year. With spring now well and truly underway, please check your pastures for sycamore...
Severn Edge Equine Newsletter July 2023
The summer heat can be dangerous to horses, especially when itis made worse by high humidity. Horses can become dehydrated, lethargic an
d generally reluctant to work.
Severn Edge Equine Newsletter June 2023
The spring grass is starting to grow rapidly and we’re experiencing sunny days and cold nights, during which the sugars in the grass increase significantly and pose a serious risk to horses that are susceptible to laminitis.
Severn Edge Equine Newsletter April 2023
With the start of spring we see the foaling season begin, this is such an exciting time in the Equine Calendar. Our vet Emily
Bowcock BVSc MRCVS outlines the best preparation, how to manage a successful foaling and what to look out for in an
emergency.


