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Our Equine Veterinary Team

Your horse is in safe hands with our experienced equine vets, including two ECVS and RCVS Recognised Specialists

GUY HINNIGAN

Director – ECVS And RCVS Recognised Specialist In Equine Surgery

CHARLOTTE GAUL

BVSc MRCVS

PETER ACTON

Director – BVSc MRCVS

ROSIE OWEN

Clinical Director – ECVS And RCVS Recognised Specialist In Equine Surgery

ARTICLES

Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our equine vets.

Stumpy’s corneal ulcers

Stumpy presented to equine vet Jess when his owner noticed a very swollen and closed left eye (blepharopasm) with some discharge (epiphora) after coming in from the field. On further examination he had damaged the top surface of his eye (cornea) and several areas could be seen after applying some fluorescein dye. This is a […]

RCVS Accredited

RCVS accredited – What does that mean? What is the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Practice Standards Scheme? The Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for veterinary practices. It was set up by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in 2005 to promote and maintain high standards in veterinary care. The Scheme […]

Osteoarthritis in the adult horse

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of lameness in the adult horse. It is primarily a disease of the articular cartilage, a thin layer of protective material covering the surface of bones within joints, with progressive deterioration which can result in pain and inflammation. Whilst OA can be a significant source of […]

Equine Castration Clinics

Equine Castration Clinics Monday 29th April 2019 & Thursday 23rd May 2019 at the Oakhill Equine Clinic, Langley Lane, Goosnargh, Lancashire, PR3 2JQ Only £130 + VAT Price includes: Procedure under general anaesthesia, sedative, pain relief and antibiotics. If horse is not vaccinated, an additional cost will be added for tetanus anti-serum. Call 01772 861300 to book. Terms and Conditions Horse must […]

Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) confirmed in South of England

A notifiable disease called Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) has been confirmed in the South of England, in Dorset, this month. EVA is a viral disease in stallions and mares which have been mated or inseminated in the past 14 days. It is a highly contagious venereal disease that causes abortion and severe respiratory disease. Horses […]

Laminitis

As the days get longer and the sun is out, horses will be enjoying the perks of being turned out more. This could be a potential danger for horses at risk of laminitis or overweight. Recent research has shown that laminitis is as common in horses in the UK as colic. In contradiction to what […]

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Oakhill are an experienced team of 16 equine-only vets, three registered veterinary nurses and six yard/ nursing assistants. We’re passionate about ensuring your horse stays sound and healthy, and importantly continues to be able to do the job they enjoy, for as long as possible. By combining expert knowledge with the most advanced techniques and diagnostics, 5-star patient care and state-of-the-art facilities we’re able to ensure your horse, pony or donkey receives the very best treatment.