Sarah Hunter
BVetMed MRCVS
Sarah graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2012 and after a few months of working for animal charities in Africa started working in North Yorkshire where she has been ever since. Sarah works as a mixed vet, treating both small animals and horses, and is currently working towards a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys exploring the North York Moors through trail running and cycling.
Latest articles by Sarah Hunter
Do horses get heatstroke?
Although we don’t see the high temperatures in the UK that would be common in other countries, our horses can still suffer from heatstroke. So it is important to be aware of the signs and what to do if it occurs.
May 31, 2021
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Can a pony recover from a rotated pedal bone?
Laminitis is a painful disease which causes the tissues within the hoof to become inflamed. The laminae, which are the sensitive tissues inside the hoof wall become weakened and stretched. During this process, the pedal…
April 27, 2021
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Horse Welfare: The importance of the 3 Fs
Owning a horse can bring a lot of joy but it can be a big responsibility. Particularly when it comes to ensuring that all of their needs are met. As well as protecting your horse from pain and suffering, it is important…
Are we over rugging our horses and ponies?
Rugs are used to keep horses warm and dry in the winter and to prevent them from getting dirty so that we have less grooming to do. But do horses really need to wear rugs, and are we using them too much? …
March 20, 2021
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What is PSSM in horses?
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) is a disease in horses that causes glycogen (the stored form of glucose) to build up in the muscles. Usually, glycogen is stored in the body and converted to energy as and when it i…
March 18, 2021
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Why do horses get hoof abscesses and how are they treated?
Foot abscesses can be excruciating for horses, in fact, they can make the horse so lame that it can look like the horse has broken his leg! But why do they happen and what can be done about them?…
February 23, 2021
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