Donkey Health Assessments
At Avon Ridge Equine Veterinary Services, we know that donkeys are not small horses. They have different: Physiology and metabolism Hoof and dental anatomy Behaviour and stress responses Ways of showing pain and illness This means their health care must be designed specifically for donkeys, using appropriate reference ranges, management strategies, and medication protocols. Standard […]
Senior Horse Club
Gentle, proactive support for your ageing horse Older horses deserve thoughtful, kind and well-planned care as their needs change with age. At Avon Ridge Equine Veterinary Services, we place a strong focus on supporting horses in their senior years — helping you stay ahead of age-related health issues, maintain comfort, and protect quality of life […]
Performance Assessment
Understanding how your horse moves, breathes, and performs — with clarity and confidence Horses can underperform for all sorts of reasons — from subtle heart or respiratory limitations to training, muscle or fitness issues. Our Performance Assessments are designed to help you uncover why your horse isn’t performing as expected and to give you a […]
Mobile Digital X-Ray Service
High-quality imaging — without leaving your property Some of the most important decisions in equine medicine rely on being able to see what’s really happening inside the hoof and lower limb. With our mobile digital radiography (x-ray) service, Avon Ridge Equine Veterinary Services brings hospital-grade imaging directly to your property — reducing stress for your […]
Mobile Gastroscopy Service
Clear answers. Compassionate care. All at your property. Gastric disease — including gastric ulceration — is extremely common in horses, yet the signs are often subtle and easily mistaken for training, behavioural or feed-related issues. The only reliable way to diagnose gastric ulcers is through gastroscopy, where a flexible camera allows direct visual examination of […]
Laminitis Care Program
Compassionate, evidence-based care for horses at risk of laminitis Laminitis is a life-changing condition — for both horses and the people who love them. At Avon Ridge Equine Veterinary Services, laminitis prevention and management is a major clinical focus, built on careful assessment, thoughtful case management, and genuine compassion. A heart-breaking sight no owner ever […]
Decades of specialist experience — now available on-farm for Avon Ridge Equine clients.
Specialist Internal Medicine with Dr Guy Lester At Avon Ridge Equine Veterinary Services, we’re proud to work in close collaboration with Dr Guy Lester, one of the world’s leading specialists in equine internal medicine. Through this partnership we bring true specialist-level diagnostics and care directly to your property — reducing the need to transport horses […]
Now Offering Rapid Horse-Side Insulin Testing at Avon Ridge Equine
At Avon Ridge Equine Veterinary Services, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of the management and prevention of laminitis. That commitment is exactly why we are proud to be the first equine veterinary practice in Western Australia to offer a rapid, horse-side insulin test — available exclusively to our clients. Laminitis prevention relies on […]
Summer & Christmas Emergency Planning for Your Horse: A WA Guide
Summer & Christmas Emergency Planning for Your Horse: A WA Guide (Emergency veterinary availability with Avon Ridge Equine: 18 December – 6 January) Western Australia’s summer brings long, hot days and often unpredictable conditions — sometimes ideal for riding and time at the stable, other times hazardous for horses. High heat, bushfire risk, dehydration, new […]
Understanding PPID in Horses: What Every Owner Should Know
If you’ve ever noticed your older horse growing a shaggy coat that won’t shed, slowing down in their work, or developing recurrent hoof problems like laminitis, you might be looking at a condition called Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction—or PPID. Previously known as “equine Cushing’s disease,” PPID is one of the most common endocrine disorders […]