Vet and Farrier

There is a vet based on-site at the Equine Therapy Centre Monday to Friday (9am to 12pm) and on call at he weekends. You will need to register with the veterinary practise before your horse is treated. Forms for this will be included within the Starter Pack. Appointments can be booked via the Equine Therapy Centre.

If you wish to use another veterinary practice, it is important that you leave their number on your nameplate outside your stable in case of emergency.

In accordance with The Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962, your horse can only receive manipulative therapy (including Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Chiropractic treatment) once your vet has diagnosed the condition and recommended the treatment. Please comply with the law and consult your veterinary surgeon before inviting a therapist to treat your horse. It is also important that you let Yard staff know when any vet or farrier will be entering the yard.

The College does not have its own farrier permanently on-site but we do have a ‘yard farrier’, Nick Partridge, who comes each week. Bookings with Nick can be booked via the yard office and must be booked by Tuesday morning of each week for a visit the following day.

There are also a number of local farriers who provide an excellent service. Telephone numbers are available at the back of this guide. Please book your horse’s initial shoeing as early as possible to avoid disappointment, as these farriers are in great demand!

Equine Therapy Centre

The Equine Therapy Centre have a high speed treadmill, water treadmill, heart rate monitors, weighbridge, solarium and Zamar (cold and compression) machine all available for use by students either free of charge or at a discounted price. We have worked closely with Liz Launder (osteopath) for the last 10 years and we’re able to help with poor performance issues/back problems etc. We also run regular Rider Performance Clinics in conjunction with Liz Launder and Russell Guire (Centaur Biomechanics) for those of you keen to improve your own posture and performance in the saddle. Please speak to a member of Therapy Centre staff if you would like to use any of these resources.

Feed ordering

Due to the College’s close relationship with our feed supplier, we are able to offer all DIY students discounted rates on horse feed. Their advisors visit the College on a regular basis and are able to give individual diet recommendations for your horse. If you would like to take advantage of this service, you will need to place your order with the Centre Administrator by Friday afternoon for delivery the following Thursday. You must pay when ordering and retain the receipt for the collection from the Yard office. Orders can also be placed online through the college shop (www.hartpury.ac.uk) meaning feed and other supplies can be purchased out of office hours or by parents on student’s behalf. Normal delivery and order times still apply. A product and price list is also available in the Yard office and in the Centre Administrators office.

Additional Downloads:
Download client information vet forms
Download patient information vet forms
Download Terms & Conditions of Business for Three Counties Equine Hospital LLP