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We are a privately owned family vets practice that is dedicated to supporting owners and their horses

26/03/2026

Early morning hack with the mighty Hexam! Light mornings especially with a bit of sun are my favourite time and this will get easier with the clocks going forward this weekend!
The ground was a bit icy but on our surface it was ideal.
Enjoy a sunny, but cold, day. Much better than the hailstones yesterday…….😁

23/03/2026

The first few victims of the warm weather have appeared already- numerous colic cases have been seen as well as skin wounds.
When the grass is only just coming through there can be frustration and then fighting especially around gates.
Add into this mix the first signs of oestrus (seasons) in mares. This is typically Spri g Oestrus and can be a bit irregular to start off; a little bit like a car first thing in the morning as their seasons splutter initially.
Even though flies (not midges) are not a huge problem at the moment, antibiotics may be necessary and tetanus boosters must be up to date!!

18/03/2026

Beautiful Spring weather and there’s a real air of optimism for the better weather which makes everyone feel good.
However we are already seeing some of the problems associated with this weather.
1. Colic is increasing in frequency as the grass changes and there may be an influence of any worm infestation.
2. Insect hypersensitivity. As well as the obvious Culicoides midge we have seen the occasional wasp or bee sting in some horses. The midge problem is preventable using rugs or fly repellent but as the bees are sluggish and erratic it is difficult to know how to avoid them.
3. The new grass is coming through with the sunny weather and large amount of rain sitting on the pasture providing optimal growing weather. Laminitis is always a risk throughout the year due to sugar levels in the food but becomes particularly important in the spring and because obesity is a huge risk factor for Laminitis.
Enjoying the spring weather and riding out a lot more is good for horses from all aspects including colleague under obesity so we have the opportunity to make the most of this fine weather.

13/03/2026

Meet The Team

Dave

Dave is the oldest member of the team both in age as well as time served and in true family business style he is Simon’s father-in-law.
His role is to keep everything working whether it is the cars, computers, equipment or anything that the Practice needs to function. “If Dave can’t fix it, nobody can…..”
His background is truly varied ranging from qualifying as a Fellow of the British Horological institute as a master watchmaker to becoming a Director of a Further Education College in the midlands working with Oxford University. Along the way he trained as a counsellor as well as studying for a Masters Degree in Marketing and qualifying as a Chartered Marketer. In this role he gained significant national profile culminating in the first Lifetime Achievement Award from the national College Marketing Network.

Ten years ago he decided to retire so that he could help at the Practice. Initially this was just part-time but progressively this became full-time.

At sixty he learned to ride and for a while he had his own horse, a coloured cob called Bank, and more recently been riding Hexam, the ex-police horse.

Supporting the family in their riding takes up a lot of his free time although cars are Dave’s passion and with better weather he will take his classic BMW out pretending he is still in his twenties.

11/03/2026

“Meet The Team”

Aimee

Aimée is the newest member of the team, originally hailing from Northern Ireland.
She graduated from the University of Nottingham after gaining lots of hands-on experience as a student at various clinics including the Military Horses at Milton Mowbray.
She enjoys lameness evaluations, anaesthesia, and emergency medicine, and has also developed a particular interest in geriatric horse medicine; modern veterinary medicine has significantly increased life expectancy in horses by keeping them happier and healthier for much longer.
Having worked with rescue horses for the past decade, Aimée has gained valuable experience with behavioural and fear-related issues, and she takes pride in helping clients work through these challenges.
Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and baking, as well as occasionally borrowing her partner’s parents’ dog, Roxy, and go hiking.

09/03/2026

Meet the team

Lyn.

Everyone will have heard and felt reassured by Lyn‘s calm and knowledgeable telephone manner!

Her years as a GP‘s practice manager have put her in good stead for the sideways step into a veterinary practice receptionist.
Lyn’s many years as a horse owner and her sympathetic personality provide that extra insight and empathy we horse owners understand.

Lyn is regularly out competing with her granddaughters at HOYS qualifiers and contributes every weekend to her show team in achieving the HOYS dream.

Away from work Lyn spends much of her time with her ponies and as previously mentioned attending shows albeit occasionally with white trainers that don’t stand up to the rigours of horse poo!!

04/03/2026

“Meet The Team”

Ben

Originally from Altrincham, Ben has been part of the Simon Constable Equine Vets family since 2023, having completed multiple placements with the team as a student before officially joining in August 2025, just after graduating from Liverpool University.

He has a keen interest in stitch-ups, laminitis, and endocrinological cases, and brings a thorough, professional approach to every patient he treats.

Described by colleagues as a gentleman, a cheeky chappy, and a good friend, Ben is the perfect team player with a social side that makes him well-liked by everyone.

Outside of work, he enjoys socialising with friends, playing darts, and has a passion for tinkering with cars—calling himself a bit of an amateur mechanic. He used to compete in showjumping and still enjoys keeping active in his free time.

27/02/2026

“Meet The Team”: Ziynet
Ziynet joined the team in November 2024 after graduating earlier that year.

Ziynet has competed Show-jumping nationally in her native Cyprus and this has helped her bring enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong work ethic to her role.

She has a particular interest in stitch-ups, dermatology, and ophthalmology, and enjoys the precision and attention to detail that these cases require.

Described as kind, a loyal friend, a hardworking team player, as well as “little but tough,” or “small but mighty!”.
Ziynet is a valued member of the practice who always gives her all.

Outside of work, she loves shopping, supercars, and horse riding — combining her passion for style, speed, and of course, horses.

She also speaks better English than many of us in the practice, particularly those of us from Burnley!!😀

25/02/2026

Castration is best done at this time of year - traditionally after the frosts and before the flies.
Maybe it’s a bit premature to say Spring is here but it certainly feels that way!

Standing castration is the most common and is generally done before 2 years old and for some immature colts, before 3 years old.

However a general anaesthetic is required for older ones due to the serious and real risk of gut herniation or haemorrhage from the testicular arteries in more mature horses. In these cases the cord is tied off with absorbable suture material to prevent these complications. This isn’t melodramatic, as I’ve seen herniated intestines and massive haemorrhage happen!

24/02/2026

Alper

Alper joined the team in September 2024, bringing with him a strong background in equine reproduction and stud work.
After graduating in 2019, he spent four years working in studs, developing a particular passion for reproduction cases and caring for foals.

He also has now developed an interest in equine dentistry especially enjoying the hands-on, detail-focused nature of his work.
Alper is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to both horses and their owners.

Known by colleagues as funny, kind, and everyone’s friend, Alper brings warmth and positivity to the practice team. He is a lovely easy-going chap!

Outside of work, he enjoys gaming and exploring the local area with his wife. At home, life revolves around Osman, their much-loved (and very spoiled!) cat, who definitely runs the household.

23/02/2026

Meet The Team:

Heather

Heather is the friendliest heart of Simon Constable’s, joining the team in October 2022. With a background in pharmacy and 21 years in accountancy, she brings both expertise and a wonderfully caring nature to everything she does.

Known for her warmth and kindness, Heather loves connecting with clients, sharing a laugh with the team, and—of course—making the best brew in the clinic. Her love for animals is clear in everything she does, from cheering on patients to earning the clinic’s unofficial title of “spider catcher,” safely relocating any eight-legged visitors outside.

Outside the clinic, Heather is a devoted mum of two, an avid hiker, and a life-time supporter of Bolton Wanderers. She also loves baking, delighting family and colleagues alike with her treats.

Everyone who meets Heather describes her as genuinely lovely, warm-hearted, and endlessly supportive—the kind of person who makes the clinic feel like home.

20/02/2026

Warm weather is due next week and there may still be enough time to think about the prevention of insect-bite dermatitis (“Sweet-itch”) by using desensitisation injections from allergy tests or the use of the ringworm vaccine which has shown to have beneficial effects against “Sweet-itch”.
We try to avoid steroids especially in the Spring time when there may be an increased risk of laminitis so these alternatives can be useful.

Being pro-active rather than reactive is better , so ideally we use them BEFORE the peak Sweet-itch season starts.
January and February are ideal times- two injections two weeks apart with six monthly boosters if it’s a severe Sweet-itch year (as most seem to be nowadays!!).

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