Ballinger Equine Practice Administrator Sharni Heaps competed with her pony Hugo at Sunday’s Puckeridge Western Pony Club, Open One Day Eventer Trial in their first outing of the season. Supported by colleague Kate Harley and her new whippet puppy Snoopy, Sharni and Hugo pulled off a podium finish with third place in their class. Last...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is proudly supporting the return of equestrian grassroots competition in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions. The Puckeridge Western Pony Club eventer trial is to be held at Sue Underhill’s excellent cross-country venue at Bramfield on Sunday 16 May. Ballinger Equine is once again providing event sponsorship and veterinary cover throughout the competition. A welcome...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine Ambassador, Katie Branley has launched her season with successive stellar performances. Having qualified in 2020 for the Winter Regional Championships in Medium Freestyle and the Area Festivals at Advanced Medium, Katie’s aims for 2021 include moving up to compete at Prix St George. Ballinger Equine Ambassador competition report Over the distinctly chilly May...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is one of the region’s busiest and best equine ambulatory practices with an enviable reputation for clinical excellence and the very highest level of 24/7, 365 customer service. Continuing growth means we now seek an outstanding Practice Manager to help lead the delivery of equine veterinary excellence throughout our expanding service area. Excellence...Continue Reading

As we all prepare in the UK for the long-anticipated relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown regulations and a welcome but hesitant return to the equestrian sporting calendar, the current EHV-1 outbreak in Valencia is a dreadful, but timely reminder – if ever one were needed – as to how infectious and deadly the disease can be....Continue Reading

Searching for something premium and practical to give to a special equestrian for Christmas? Ballinger Equine’s veterinary specification equine first-aid kit is the perfect, thoughtful gift for all horsey people. Veterinary specification The ideal present for every horse and pony owner, this comprehensive equine first-aid kit is designed and specified by the veterinary surgeons at...Continue Reading

The Government has declared that as of tomorrow, Thursday 5 November, new restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 apply across the whole of England. Currently, these restrictions are planned to last for 4 weeks up to Wednesday, 4 December. Importantly, during this period Ballinger Equine will continue to provide its complete range of veterinary...Continue Reading

Following recent new appointments to the clinical team, Ballinger Equine now seeks a Practice Administrator to add to the administrative and technical support based at the practice office. This is a terrific opportunity to join a multi-award-winning business at an exciting time in its development. Excellence is standard The new permanent, full-time role, within the...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine Ambassador, Harry Horton, has ridden Maybe This Time (D’Arcy) owned by Ms Judy Savage, to a superb win in the British Eventing Intermediate at Aston-Le-Walls (12 August). This is an outstanding result competing against some of the top riders in the sport. A strong performance against top quality competition Harry said of his...Continue Reading

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 assessment Since 14...Continue Reading