Preventative & Routine Care
From vaccinations and dental work to tailored worming and nutrition advice, we provide every aspect of preventive care your horse, pony, or donkey needs to stay healthy and performing at their best. Regular health checks help us catch small issues before they become big problems . We make it easy for you to stay on top of every treatment, result and decision, keeping communication clear and collaborative so your companion receives truly proactive care
Keeping your equine in peak health
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Annual health checks are included once per year alongside any one vaccination appointment and form a key part of preventive care. If additional vaccinations are required within the same year - such as boosters for flu, tetanus, or risk-based diseases - those extra visits do not include additional health checks.
During a health check, we examine the heart, lungs, eyes, and body condition, and discuss any concerns you may have. Early detection helps prevent small issues from becoming serious problems.
We also offer personalised advice on worming, vaccination schedules, nutrition, and disease prevention to support your equine’s individual needs.
Not sure if a visit is required? We are always happy to advise over the phone first, helping you decide whether an on-site appointment is necessary.
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Vaccinations – essential protection for your equine
Routine vaccination is the simplest and most effective way to protect your horse, pony, or donkey from life-threatening diseases such as influenza and tetanus. We will tailor a vaccination plan to your equine’s needs, competition schedule, and lifestyle, keeping them safe, compliant, and performing at their best. Unsure when their next booster is due? We are just a call away to help you stay on track.
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Routine dentistry – comfort, health, and performance
Regular dental care is vital to your equine’s wellbeing and performance. Subtle dental problems can cause pain, weight loss, or resistance under saddle long before clear signs appear. With gentle sedation and advanced equipment, we provide thorough, stress-free dental examinations and treatments right at your yard – keeping your equine comfortable, happy, and performing at their best.
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Worming and parasite control – smarter prevention for a healthier equine
Worms can quietly undermine your equine’s health, leading to weight loss, poor condition, colic, and even subtle lameness. Our approach focuses on strategic, evidence-based worming using regular worm egg counts (WECs) and pasture management. This protects your horse, the wider herd, and the long-term effectiveness of vital worming treatments.
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Microchip & passport ID – legal compliance made simple
Correct identification is a legal requirement for all equines in the UK. Microchipping and passport identification are essential for traceability, disease control, welfare, and compliance with current legislation. We provide a straightforward, professional service to ensure your equine meets all UK legal requirements accurately and efficiently.
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Sedation – calm, safe, and stress-free care
Some horses, ponies, and donkeys find clipping, travelling, farriery or dental work stressful. At Seven Hills Equine, we come to you and provide tailored injectable sedation, ensuring calm handling and a safe, stress-free experience for both equine and handler while procedures are carried out efficiently.