Orthopaedics is the largest surgical discipline at NEH and concerns principally joints and bones, with the most common procedures including arthroscopic surgery and fracture repair.
Internal Medicine
Conditions treated by our internal medicine team include diseases of the airways, heart, intestines, liver, kidneys and circulatory system.
Soft Tissue Surgery
The major disciplines in equine soft tissue surgery include abdominal (colic) surgery, airway, and urogenital surgery.
Colic
Colic is one of the most common surgical emergencies in the horse, and success revolves around a highly trained rapid response team.
Wind Surgery & Breathing Problems
Breathing problems are a surprisingly common cause of poor performance in the horse.
Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging is a term used to describe methods which allow us to visualise structures and activities inside the body.
Lameness & Poor Performance
We understand the frustrations involved when a horse’s ability to perform at expected levels is impaired. Our experienced clinicians can systematically assess the potential causes and advise on treatment.
Rehabilitation
An athletic injury can result in a prolonged period out of training with consequential physical restrictions for the whole horse.
Dentistry
Equine dental disease manifests in numerous ways, from difficulty in eating and nasal discharge to more subtle bitting and performance-related issues.
Farriery
Consultant farrier Will O’Shaughnessy holds the Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) Diploma in Farriery