Ballinger Equine will continue, as always, to provide an uninterrupted, out-of-hours emergency service throughout the Christmas and New Year Holiday period. The Ballinger Equine practice office at East Barn will close for the Christmas Day and Boxing Day Bank Holidays on Monday, 25 and Tuesday, 26 December respectively and for the New Year’s Day Bank...Continue Reading

Christmas shopping for equestrians of all ages can be challenging, but Ballinger Equine has the answer! This year give the thoughtful, practical, stand-out high quality and invaluable Christmas gift that both horse and rider can use throughout the coming season – the Ballinger Equine veterinary specification equine first-aid kit.Designed and specified by veterinary surgeonsThe ideal present...Continue Reading

It’s that time of year again for fireworks. Whilst many of us enjoy the fun and spectacle of bonfires, bright lights and bangers, we should not lose sight of the fact that our horses, ponies and household pets do not share our delight. For those us with animals, bonfires and fireworks are a serious cause...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine Managing Director Andrew Hillier, in his capacity as Veterinary Management Group (VMG) Board Director, has delivered the VMG’s new Communication and Engagement Strategy, its new marketing plan for the 2024 VMG Congress and a comprehensive new organisational structure to facilitate the strategy’s successful implementation.VMG Board gives unanimous approval for Inspire, Learn, LeadTaking the...Continue Reading

Today’s (Sunday, 2 July 2023) annual Endurance GB pleasure ride at Luffenhall has once again proved a big success. A beautiful sunny early summer’s day, with cooling breezes in the fields, woodland and bridleways of rural Hertfordshire providing an idyllic setting for a relaxing Sunday ride with friends.Endurance GB pleasure ride raises funds for The...Continue Reading

The Ballinger Equine team today swapped uniforms for glamorous summer dresses and smart suits to celebrate the stylish wedding of their good friend and colleague, Dr Sophie Sutton. Sophie’s wedding to long-time partner Elliot, is taking place on a glorious summer afternoon with the happy bride looking absolutely stunning.Sophie and Elliot marry in a beautiful...Continue Reading

As always, this May bank holiday weekend, and for the following bank holiday weekend for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, Ballinger Equine will continue to provide a comprehensive, uninterrupted round-the-clock emergency and out-of-hours service.Complete out-of-hours 24/7, 365 emergency serviceOur own in-house around-the-clock urgent care and emergency service will continue uninterrupted throughout the...Continue Reading

Spring has arrived and meeting friends, competing and socialising is happily once again the norm and preventing or minimising the spread of disease amongst our animals is an animal health and welfare priority. The costs and disruption of straightforward preventative measures are significantly less than the cost of treating disease once it takes hold.We have...Continue Reading

As always, this Easter bank holiday weekend, Ballinger Equine will continue to provide a comprehensive, uninterrupted round-the-clock emergency and out-of-hours service.Uninterrupted, full out-of-hours 24/7, 365 emergency serviceOur own in-house around-the-clock urgent care and emergency service will continue uninterrupted throughout the Easter bank holiday. It is important not to delay urgent treatment should your horse or...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is proud to announce that with effect of 1 March 2023, our Managing Director, Andrew Hillier, has been appointed a Board Director at the Veterinary Management Group (VMG). The appointment was confirmed at the VMG’s 2023 Annual General Meeting.Veterinary Management GroupThe Veterinary Management Group (VMG) is the professional association for all those in...Continue Reading