Simon Constable's Equine Vets

08/10/2026

Horse & Hound Awards 2026

Amazing news today that our very special Glyncoch Honey Pot has been nominated in the top 4 of the category Horse & Hound Show Horse of the Year!
She has been Miss Consistent for us and made our wildest dreams come true, again and again!

You can vote for our little yellow pony at the link below…………..

https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/industry-news/horse-and-hound-awards-vote-now

Navigate through to the Show Horse of the Year to be able to vote!!

You nominated your human and equine heroes of the year, and now there’s just over a week to determine who wins

07/10/2026

Good luck to everyone at HOYS this week!
HOYS. and the Royal International Horse Show are probably the two most prestigious shows in the horsey calendar and it is a dream to get there.
The atmosphere is something special- the wall of heat and sound as you walk in to the arena is incredible!
Make the most of your experience and enjoy every minute- remember, it’s every horse-person’s dream!

01/10/2026

In the week leading up to HOYS I thought it would be helpful to remind everyone about drug or banned substance cross-contamination from one bucket to another.
When lots of feeds are being prepared and some ponies or horses are on medication for certain conditions it is vital that these horses are fed using the same buckets to prevent inadvertently “medicating” a competition horse or pony.
Colour-coded buckets are useful; maybe using a red bucket for all horses receiving medication or ensuring the same horse had the same bucket by labelling them. Make sure the label cannot fall off otherwise accidents may happen!
Also check all the supplements you are using to get your horse in tip-top condition are legal. It’s easy to fall foul of banned substances in calmers such as tiny amounts of substances of valerian root!!
Now is the time to check……

23/09/2026

Tooth removal is never easy in horses but it is particularly difficult for the more caudal/aboral teeth at the back of the mouth.
Careful loosening to break down the periodontal ligaments with molar separators and elevators make the extraction much easier.
Using a fulcrum to create a lever arm and put more force on the tooth once the ligaments have been separated is vital too. However, there is limited room at the back and sometimes the tooth has to be pulled toward the tongue.
Care and time along with lots of patience are the key techniques!!

21/09/2026

Animal rescues involving the Fire Service are always a stressful time and recently Laura was involved in one of these where the horse was stuck in mud and completely exhausted.
With the fantastic support of the Fire Officers as well as Laura’s intensive treatment and medication, this horse was able to get back up again.
Although there were a few issues (including an eye ulcer due to abrasion against the mud), some of which are ongoing, a full recovery is expected and it shows how much we rely on the brave members of our emergency services.

10/09/2026

BEVA Congress 2026.
As usual, world leading speakers giving their experiences on all the latest information.
Dylan Gorvy, formerly a resident at Leahurst, lecturing on wound management in the first session of the day.
Thankfully we already use his techniques in wound healing including Versajet Hydrotherapy wound debridement system, tension relieving suture techniques and skin grafting!
Still an engaging session with lots of interesting slides!!

08/09/2026

Video Quiz

Any ideas of the condition demonstrated in this video and why it may occur?
Any ideas on further investigation and treatment?