Ballinger Equine is continuously reviewing and reinforcing measures to minimise the risk of the spread of COVID-19. Complacency during the current pandemic has the potential for serious, even life-threatening consequences and as summer draws towards autumn and the cooler weather it is more important than ever to be COVID-19 aware.COVID-19 risk assessmentSince 14 April, visits...Continue Reading

A new law requiring horse owners to microchip their animals has been introduced to prevent abuse and improve welfare. From October 2020 it will be mandatory for all owners to microchip their horses, ponies and donkeys. All microchip numbers are to be entered into the new Central Equine Database. Ballinger Equine is launching a special...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine’s veterinary surgeons are equipped to attend their patients wherever they are located, in any weather and at any time, day or night. Our vehicles are of critical importance. We have now upgraded our fleet with the Isuzu D-MAX, specially configured and kitted out to meet our requirements.Rugged dependabilityThe Isuzu was selected for its...Continue Reading

Updated guidance issued today, Friday, 10 April by the British Equine Veterinary Association, The British Veterinary Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in accordance with UK Government advice, revises the terms under which veterinary practices may operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.COVID-19 risk assessmentAs of Tuesday, 14 April, a limited amount of non-emergency work...Continue Reading

During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Ballinger Equine is continuing to provide an urgent care and 24/7 emergency service in accordance with UK Government and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) guidelines. Uninterrupted, comprehensive 24/7 out-of-hours emergency serviceOur around-the-clock urgent care and emergency service will continue uninterrupted throughout the Easter bank holiday. It is important not...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine’s extensive range of veterinary formula equine feed supplements, equine first aid kits and branded sports caps are all available to buy direct from our own online shop. High quality and held to reasonable prices, delivery to anywhere on the UK mainland is included. So you can buy the best without having to make...Continue Reading

In accordance with the measures announced by the Prime Minister at 2030hrs this evening, UK veterinary practices are required to adjust levels of service. Ballinger Equine is following guidance issued by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) the UK Government and the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA). Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons guidelinesCurrent RCVS...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine has moved quickly and decisively to address the challenges arising from the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Human and equine health and welfare are our paramount concerns and the practice infrastructure is designed with resilience to ensure continuity of veterinary healthcare provision in circumstances such as the current public health crisis.Animal welfare, client and veterinary...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is continuing to provide its complete range of veterinary healthcare services during the current outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We are well versed in effective bio-security and you may notice us taking some additional best-practice precautions to safeguard the health of our clients and our veterinary surgeons. Sensible measures to help limit the spread...Continue Reading

At a glittering black-tie ceremony held in Manchester last night, Ballinger Equine was awarded the accolade of the UK’s Best Rural Start-Up Business by the National Rural Business Awards and Amazon. This is a huge achievement for the practice launched by Andrew Hillier and Dr Susanna Ballinger in September 2017.Hertfordshire veterinary practice is UK’s best...Continue Reading