Welcome to Glasgow Equine Practice

We’re a mobile-first equine veterinary service based in Glasgow, delivering expert, evidence-based care to horses, ponies, and donkeys across central Scotland.

Whether you’re looking for routine care, emergency support, lameness investigations, advanced dentistry, or in-field diagnostics, our dedicated team of equine-only vets are here to help — day and night.

 

We’re proud to be a University of Glasgow Vet School – based service, with the Glasgow Equine Hospital forming an integral part of our wider practice.

This close integration supports clinical excellence, community service, and the training of the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Our Core Services

 

  • Routine Healthcare
    Vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, worming advice

  • Equine Dentistry
    Advanced field dentistry with endoscopy and diastema treatment

  • Lameness & Performance Issues
    On-yard investigations, diagnostics, and referral where needed

  • Emergency Care
    24/7 cover for colic, trauma, eye injuries and more

  • Diagnostics & Medical Cases
    Gastroscopy, lab tests, skin issues, weight loss, and more

  • Vettings

2 and 5 stage vettings, gutteral pouch washes, Vetting X-rays

We cover a wide area across the west and central belt of Scotland with both standard and zonal visit systems to help keep care accessible and efficient.

Meet our Vets

Our veterinary team brings together clinical expertise, practical experience, and a deep understanding of what matters to horse owners.

All our vets work exclusively in equine practice and are supported by a wider team of nurses, support staff, and final-year students.

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James Risk

Head of Equine Practice, Deputy Director of Equine Division

Why choose us?