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

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

Ballinger Equine is proud to announce that it has been awarded RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice status. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Graduate Development Programme, VetGDP, provides an effective period of workplace-based support for all veterinary graduates as they begin their first role in practice.Developing clinical and professional capabilitiesDeveloped in consultation with...Continue Reading

Everybody at Ballinger Equine is thrilled to welcome Louise Shakespeare as our new Practice Manager. Louise is the latest addition to the management team joining Andrew and Susanna as they continue to develop the practice. Professional practice management Louise brings a wealth of management experience and an understanding of the continuous improvement model applied within...Continue Reading

Fireworks, bonfires, smoke and sudden loud noises do not mix well with horses and ponies – or other animals. Large organised fireworks displays and bonfire parties are almost upon us again for Guy Fawkes night and the Diwali Festival of Lights which is traditionally accompanied by colourful lanterns and fireworks. For those us with animals,...Continue Reading

Everybody at Ballinger Equine is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. We respectfully offer our thoughts and condolences to the Royal Family.Emergency service only on Monday 19 SeptemberMonday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, is a national bank holiday. Out of respect, and...Continue Reading

British Equestrian (BEF) has issued a further update to the statement released jointly with British Equestrian Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 17 August, confirming that there are supply problems with equine influenza doses of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Proteq product.A Europe-wide issue, impacting the UK firstThis is a Europe-wide issue, but the shortage of doses...Continue Reading

Everybody at Ballinger Equine is pleased to welcome Dr Charlotte Batson BVSc MRCVS to the clinical team. Charlotte is the latest addition to our veterinary staff, joining her new colleagues Sophie, Harriett Eleanor and Clinical Director, Susanna Ballinger.Local knowledge and familiarity with the region’s horse-ownersCharlotte’s home is Bedfordshire and she knows the region well. Through...Continue Reading