🎆A reminder that Guy Fawkes is tomorrow night!
We can all find common ground in knowing the worry and fair that comes with horses and fireworks.
That's why being prepared can make all the difference. Plan a head of time.
- Don't rely on a Facebook posts to tell you if your neighbors are letting off fireworks. Assume that there will be.
- Find a safe paddock or stall for your horse. Try to keep them in a normal routine.
- If paddocked, make sure there is ample room and your horse doesn't feel trapped. Remove all foreign objects.
- If boxed, make sure it’s empty with nothing sharp in the way or things to trip over.
- Give them space and keep yourself safe!
- It always pays to have an emergency kit close by just in case.
- If you know there will be an extensive fireworks display near your horses' current residence, it might be worth considering relocating them for a few days.
Always remember we are here to help. We are available 24/7 for emergencies. Just give as a call on 09 294 7307 (Karaka) or 09 412 7388 (Kumeu) and a vet will be with you as soon as possible.
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🐴 We are now officially on Instagram! 🎉
We are excited to finally bring you a little closer to what we do, showcasing our passion for equine health, our team, and the incredible horses we have the privilege of caring for every day.
Follow us now so you don't miss out on all our exciting posts. You can expect to see things like:
🏥 Advance Cases - From complex surgeries and medical investigations to hands on field work.
🌿 Seasonal Topics - Stay in the know with relevant topics, common challenges and how to manage them.
💡 Tips, Tricks and Advice - Practical, helpful information to support you in keeping your horses happy and healthy.
📖 Education and Insights - Sharing our knowledge, experience and the latest equine veterinary care.
🌟 Upcoming Specials - Keep an eye out as we advertise all sorts of packages and procedure specials!
And so much more!
Whether you're a horse owner, trainer, breeder, or simply just passionate about horses, we're glad you are here.
Follow along and join our community as we share all things equine veterinary care 🏇🩵
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We love our yearly visits with Noble!🐴 It's such a great opportunity to show students what's involved in routine equine check ups, and why they are so important. So fantastic to see everyone so engaged and eagar to learn.
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Do you have the ✨Dream Mare✨ you would love to breed from, but don't want to take her out of work? Or a Mare you would love to breed, but don't want to risk her foaling?
This may be the option for you!
Contact us today to find out more about our embryo transfer options and our packages. Our Highly trained reproductive vets are happy to answer any and all questions you may have!
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Kumeu Clients - Its happening!
As we all know, great things take time. Almost two years ago now, we posted some exciting news of a Kumeu base clinic being built. We heard you, and we're making it happen 🙌
From a brainstorm of an idea, plans being drawn up and contractors on site... We are nearly there! We are so exited to share a sneak peak of the recent build with you.
With only a few more facilities to be built and some landscaping to be done, we have our fingers crossed that we will be open and ready for action come January of 2027.
So what does this mean for you 🤔
The new clinic will soon be a place to haul in for exams, pre-purchases, imaging, diagnostics, dentistry, lameness work ups, breeding work and so much more. If you're worried you don't have the right facilities at home, rest assured we do. We also have an in house lab to get those quick tests done and results back to you in no time!
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more exciting updates as we near the end🎉
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A lovely milestone for this mare!
Today marked her 42 day pregnancy scan and look at this fantastic result!
A healthy little bub with a strong , happy heart beat💙🌟
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I bet you can imagine how many hearts melted when this little cutie made their arrival on Friday! 🥰😍
Thankfully, Mumma waited out the rain and cold to welcome her little one into the world in the sunshine! ☀️🐴
Our team at Vet Associates Equine kept a close eye on things around the clock, ensuring Mumma and baby were well cared for throughout the foaling and that everything went smoothly. ❤️
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As Nurse Appreciation Week comes to an end, we’d like to take a moment to give a very special shout-out to our incredible Nurses and the amazing work they do. ❤️
There is no way we could do what we do without you. The long hours, late nights, early mornings and everything in between. You’re there, you’re ready, and you give your absolute everything to our patients, both in the hospital and out in the field.
Your endless dedication, care and compassion never go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you beautiful ladies and everything you bring to our team.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
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Donkey Dental Day 🦷 🩺
How cute are Rum and Raisin 🤩
These two cuties belong to one of our surgeon specialists Christa and recently had a visit from Jeremy to keep their teeth in tip top condition.
Now is the best time to be proactive and have your equine friend up to date with their yearly dental for the summer season ahead.
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Our favourite sight to see !
Fantastic to already have these results coming through for 2026 🌟🐴
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Shy of a year old, young Halo from Rodney Animal Rescue has already gathered quite the social media following because boy is she cute!!! This fluffy orphan had a rough start in life and spent some time with us earlier in the year. This week she honoured us with a visit to have her hernia surgery.
Before birth the foal receives its nutrition from its mum through the umbilical cord which passes through a small opening in the abdominal muscles. This opening usually closes up leaving a small scar which is the belly button. In some cases a small opening in the abdominal muscles remains and some tissue may protrude out. Very small hernia's mostly contain fat and are just a cosmetic blemish larger openings can trap intestine and can cause life threatening colic.
Some hernias can resolve all by themselves in the first months of life. Small hernias may be closed by a ring placed by your vet in the field. In Halo's case her hernia was the size of a mango with the defect in the body wall of about 8 cm. These need to be closed in surgery. Halo tolerated the procedure well and she is very pleased about her new bikini body.
Take a look through the photos to follow Halo's surgery day timeline. WARNING: some later photos are slightly graphic.
To see more of Halo's story, Follow the link to Rodney Animal Rescue .
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We are well and truly into the foaling season, but for those of you still waiting for new arrivals, we are working through level 4 to help ensure your foals safe delivery. If you have any questions or need advice, please give us a call or visit our reproduction page for more information.
To be successful in any sporting arena, your horses need to be in optimal condition for not just competition day, but the entire season. Ensuring your horse maintains peak performance and does not develop lameness or poor results is easier said than done. We offer individual performance and treatment plans to ensure your horses are ready and prepared for competitions and the entire competitive season. If you have any questions about your horses condition, please give us a call.
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