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-owners Charlotte’s home is Bedfordshire and she knows the region...Continue Reading

Following my recent discussion with Ballinger Equine Ambassador, Charlotte Silcott-Niles as she prepared to depart the UK with her GB Horseball Squad teammates for the Fédération Internationale de Horseball (FIHB) World Cup in Saint-Lô, I get together with her again on her return, to discuss all things horseball and what makes a great rider/horse combination in this...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine Ambassador, Charlotte Silcott-Niles and her GB Horseball Squad teammates leave today for the Fédération Internationale de Horseball (FIHB) World Cup in Saint-Lô. The FIHB World Cup is held every four years. Britain is this year fielding U16, Ladies and Pro-Elite teams. An interview with Charlotte Silcott-Niles Ballinger Equine Ambassador and international horseball player, Charlotte...Continue Reading

A severe heatwave is forecast by the meteorological office. So now is the time to plan how you are going to keep your horse or pony cool in the exceptionally high temperatures this summer. Be aware of the early signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion in your horse or pony as, just like us,...Continue Reading

Today’s (Sunday, 3 July 2022) 20K pleasure ride at Luffenhall has proved a huge success. A beautiful sunny day, with the gentlest of breezes in the midst of rural Hertfordshire providing the perfect setting for a relaxing Sunday ride with friends. Endurance GB pleasure ride Nicki Harris, Gemma Grodkiewicz and their team, seasoned Endurance GB...Continue Reading

It is the time of year when we gear up to travel our horses and ponies to events, competitions, shows and even the beach. There always seems so much to remember and it is certainly best to be well prepared with a checklist when getting ready to transport your horse or pony. The following tips...Continue Reading

Our team is delighted to confirm that our first Artificial Insemination of the season is successful and has resulted in a single pregnancy. Pregnancy confirmed in ultrasound scan image The Ballinger Equine clinical team, lead by Clinical Director Dr Susanna Ballinger MRCVS is delighted to report that their first Artificial Insemination of the 2022 season...Continue Reading

Throughout the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are proud to have operated uninterrupted emergency and out-of-hours cover, ensuring animal welfare and peace of mind for all our clients. This Easter we continue to provide our own full out-of-hours service as normal. Uninterrupted, full out-of-hours 24/7, 365 emergency service Our own in-house around-the-clock urgent care...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is looking to recruit an enthusiastic equine ambulatory assistant. Our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding client service is well established and with a steadily increasing client base and extended area of operation, we seek another veterinary surgeon to join the friendly, busy clinical team led by Clinical Director, Dr Susanna Ballinger MRCVS. A...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is one of the region’s busiest and best equine veterinary practices. A multi-award-winning high-tech professional services firm, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and the very highest level of 24/7, 365 customer service. Our continued growth and expanding service area means we are now seeking a talented new administrator to...Continue Reading