Equine Vets Serving Cheshire and the Wider North West
Expert Care for Every Horse, at Your Yard
Seven Hills Equine is a specialist equine veterinary practice based in Congleton, Cheshire. Led by Dr Bernardo Melo Franco, we deliver professional, personalised veterinary care for horses of all kinds — from much-loved companions to elite competition horses. As an ambulatory practice, we come to you, visiting yards and stables across Cheshire and beyond so your horse receives expert attention in their own environment.
Lameness Assessment
A thorough, systematic approach to identifying the cause of poor movement, performance loss, or injury — followed by a clear treatment plan tailored to your horse.
Emergency and Out-of-Hours Care
When something isn't right, you need a vet — not an answering service. Seven Hills Equine provides full out-of-hours cover, 24 hours a day, for urgent and emergency situations across our service area.
Preventive Healthcare and Vaccinations
Routine health examinations and vaccination programmes designed to keep your horse in peak condition and catch problems before they become serious.
Equine Dentistry
Dental health affects comfort, behaviour, and how well your horse holds weight. We provide professional dental examinations and treatment at your yard, with no need to travel
Pre-Purchase Vetting
Before you commit to buying a horse, we carry out a thorough pre-purchase examination to give you an honest, informed picture of what you're taking on.
Why Seven Hills Equine?
Dr Bernardo Melo Franco holds a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice in Equine Lameness (CertAVP EL) and is a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. His approach is grounded in a single conviction: every horse — whether a competition athlete or a cherished companion — deserves to move with comfort, strength, and confidence. Visiting your horse at their own yard isn't just convenient; it gives us a truer picture of how they move, live, and behave in the environment that matters most.
Areas We Cover
We provide equine veterinary services across a wide area of the North West and Midlands, including Cheshire East, Congleton, Sandbach, Nantwich, Crewe, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Chester, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Shrewsbury and Shropshire, Greater Manchester, and parts of Derbyshire. If your yard sits within roughly 90 minutes of Congleton, get in touch — we're likely able to reach you.
Whether you need a routine visit, a pre-purchase vetting, or urgent out-of-hours assistance, Seven Hills Equine is here to help. Contact us today to arrange a yard visit or speak to us about your horse's needs.