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South Eastern Equine Hospital

South Eastern Equine Hospital is a specialist center for the referral of both equine surgical and medical cases.
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Dr Robyn Charman established this hospital in October 2012 and is the driving force behind the day to day management of all hospital patients. South Eastern Equine Hospital is a specialist centre for the referral of both equine surgical and medical cases. We provide a personalised, compassionate, high quality service for our equine patients and their owners. The hospital operates from a purpose bu

ilt facility, which includes outdoor areas for lameness examination and reproductive procedures. The hospital contains a modern equine surgery with an overhead, viewing area for owners. We are fully equipped for diagnosis, management and treatment of equine medical and surgical cases. The hospital also provides a comprehensive equine reproductive service. South Eastern Equine Hospital operates a 24 hour service and can receive referred cases at any time.

18/08/2026

We are officially taking bookings for Equine Standing MRI, here at South Eastern Equine Hospital. We are incredibly excited to offer this modality to clients and referring veterinarians, providing the gold standard in lameness diagnosis.

Our sMRI is able image:
🐴 Foot
🐴 Pastern
🐴 Fetlock
🐴 Carpus/Tarsus
🐴 Suspensory Ligament

If you are a referring veterinarian, an existing client, or a new client, you may get it touch with our reception team on 03) 8790 4922 or follow the link to learn more:
https://seeh.com.au/equine-diagnostic-imaging/ -mri

09/08/2026

Nothing makes us smile more than happy horses being discharged from hospital following colic surgery. 🐴❤️‍🩹

This pony was referred to SEEH for treatment of severe colic and based on the clinical findings exploratory laparotomy was recommended as a strangulating small intestinal obstruction was suspected.

At surgery, laparotomy revealed a strangulating lesion of the small intestine caused by a large lipoma, which had trapped a section of the distal jejunum and proximal ileum. Dr Gareth carefully removed the lipoma and the affected section of bowel exteriorised. As only a small portion of the ileal stump remained viable, a side-to-side jejunocaecostomy was performed to restore intestinal continuity.

The gelding recovered well from surgery, making steady progress with supportive care while gradually returning to feed - and he was ultimately discharged bright, comfortable and with a happy appetite!

📸 Pictured is vet nurse Georgie saying farewell to Stormboy, who was adored by all staff throughout his hospital stay!

04/08/2026

📸 Dr Gareth and Dr Grace pictured in surgery, performing an arthroscopic procedure to remove OCD (Osteochondritis Dissecans) lesions.

OCD (Osteochondritis Dissecans) is a developmental orthopaedic condition that affects the cartilage and underlying bone within a joint.

In young, growing horses, cartilage is meant to gradually turn into bone as the skeleton develops. In horses with OCD, this process doesn’t occur normally, leaving areas of thickened or weakened cartilage. Over time, this cartilage can crack or separate, forming loose cartilage or bone fragments (OCD lesions) within the joint.

Treatment depends on the horse and the severity of the lesions. Many cases are treated with arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, where the abnormal cartilage and bone fragments are removed, and the joint is cleaned. When treated early, many horses return successfully to athletic performance.

01/08/2026

Happy birthday to all horses! 🐴🎉

Today, August 1st, marks the official birthday for all horses in the Southern Hemisphere. Wishing all of our equine patients and horses across the Southern Hemisphere a very happy official birthday. 🎂🐴

Have you ever wondered why August 1st is the chosen date?
While horses are born on many different days throughout spring, August 1 provides a standard birthday for all horses. In the Northern Hemisphere January 1st marks the horses birthday. These dates were chosen to coincide with the start of the breeding and foaling season - making it much easier to determine age for racing, breeding, and equestrian competition.

📸 Pictured is Sarah and Dr Caley

31/07/2026

🐴 Horse Owner Information 🐴

❤️ Do You Know Your Horse’s Normal TPR?❤️

ℹ️ Knowing what’s normal for your horse is one of the best ways to recognise the early signs of illness or distress. Early detection can make a real difference.

🌡️ Get into the habit of checking your horse’s TPR (Temperature, Pulse and Respiration) when they are healthy and relaxed. This helps you establish their normal baseline, making it easier to notice when something isn’t quite right.

ℹ️ Normal Adult Horse TPR

🌡️ Temperature 37.5 to 38.5°C

❤️ Heart Rate 28 to 40 beats per minute

🌬️ Respiration Rate 8 to 16 breaths per minute

⚠️ If your horse seems dull, lethargic, uncomfortable, anxious, or has a TPR outside these normal ranges, contact your equine veterinarian for advice.

☀️ Remember! Exercise, hot weather, humidity, excitement and stress can all temporarily affect your horse’s vital signs. 🩺🩺 Ask your veterinarian to show you the correct technique for taking your horse’s TPR and what is considered normal for your individual horse. 🐎

26/07/2026

For Australian event rider Molly Barry, Thoroughbreds have always held a special place – and her current partner, the off-the-track gelding Impulsive Ways, is proving exactly why OTTs continue to shine at the top of the sport.

Molly has had Impulsive Ways, known fondly as Zach, for eight years, and it’s a partnership built on patience, belief, and a long-term approach to training. Acquired as a seven-year-old, the gelding had already begun his post-racing journey with Racing Victoria Acknowledged Retrainer Grace Chantler before being sold to another home.

🔗 Keep reading https://brnw.ch/21x4qWM

23/07/2026

It was fantastic to have some of our nursing team attend Bain Fallon! 🩺

Address

357-359 Belgrave-Hallam Road
Narre Warren North, VIC
3804

Telephone

+61387904922

Website

http://www.seeh.com.au/, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdExe6BRQcP_0MOKI3X44RUgc3wvORFuz6PJNXRaPa4qYEt5w/view

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