Professional eventer and Ballinger Equine Ambassador Harry Horton is preparing for the Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park on 2 – 4 August 2019. Harry will be competing with D’arcy (Maybe This Time) in the Dodson and Horrell British Novice Championship. Maybe This Time for Harry Horton D’arcy (Maybe This Time) was...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine was proud to sponsor today’s Ivel Valley Pony Club 2019 Open Show. The weather was perfect – not too hot with some cloud cover and a light breeze. With well over 100 entrants and 5 rings of action it has been a very busy day for organisers and competitors alike.Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine has extended its area of operation in response to a dramatic increase in requests for consultations, particularly in Essex. As a result, the practice is now registering, and providing services to, new clients in Essex to the east and south, and in Bedfordshire to the west and north. Equine veterinary excellence for Essex...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine has today taken on new talent with Dr Harriet Gardner BSc BVetMed MRCVS joining the clinical team. Having gained a BSc (Hons) in medical pharmacy at Cardiff University, Harriet went on to qualify as a veterinary surgeon at the Royal Veterinary College. She will be working with Susanna Ballinger and Eleanor Kigozi providing...Continue Reading

At a glittering gala dinner reception in St Albans cathedral last night, hosted by Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce and attended by VIPs including the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Mr Robert Voss CBE DL, Ballinger Equine was awarded the prestigious Inspiring Hertfordshire Award for Most Promising New Business. Hertfordshire’s ‘Most Promising New Business’ Being announced as...Continue Reading

In February this year we reported on the confirmed outbreaks of equine influenza across Europe, and in particular an outbreak of equine influenza (EI) in Essex. We are now aware of new, current cases of EI in our practice area and wish to again alert horse-owners and yard managers of the disease and the risk...Continue Reading

Most horse owners recognise the bright yellow flowers of the common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) and know that it is toxic to horses and ponies. The weed is prolific and self-seeding so it is essential to remove all traces of it from pasture and neighbouring fields to help stop it spreading. Act before the flowers appear...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is proud to support the Puckeridge Western Pony Club eventer trial to be held at Sue Underhill’s excellent cross-country venue at Bramfield on Sunday 12 May. The practice is providing event sponsorship and veterinary cover throughout the competition. Exciting competition in a fabulous venue Participation in the all-day event is open to members...Continue Reading

Following Ballinger Equine’s shortlisting as finalist in the 2019 Hertfordshire SME Business Awards, the practice has now been announced as finalist in the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards for Most Promising New Business. Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce recognises excellence in all types of business throughout the county. Most Promising New Business award Being...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is authorised by the UK Government Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to supply prescription-only medicines, category V, (POM-V). We may also provide our registered clients with a prescription to obtain the prescribed medicines from other veterinary surgeons or pharmacies. The issuing of prescriptions is tightly regulated to prevent fraud and to safeguard animal health....Continue Reading