Durham Equine Practice – Vets in Durham Gate
Clinic Overview
Durham Equine Practice is a dedicated equine-only veterinary practice established in 2010 and described on its website as providing an exclusively stable-side (ambulatory) service for horses, ponies and donkeys. The practice is RCVS-accredited and offers a 24-hour ambulatory emergency service, 365 days a year.
Durham Equine Practice is a dedicated equine-only veterinary practice established in 2010 and described on its website as providing an exclusively stable-side (ambulatory) service for horses, ponies and donkeys. The practice is RCVS-accredited and offers a 24-hour ambulatory emergency service, 365 days a year.
From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention fast emergency call-outs and ongoing support for serious situations (including laminitis management and end-of-life care/PTS). A smaller number of recent reviews raise concerns about administration and insurance invoicing—specifically a report of a large bill being chased years later after the insurer had not been billed, which the reviewer says was resolved once submitted.
Services
- •Equine ambulatory (stable-side) veterinary care for horses, ponies and donkeys (website).
- •24-hour ambulatory emergency service, 365 days a year (website); reviews also describe vets “came straight out in an emergency” and being available to advise “day and night.”
- •Laminitis treatment/management is specifically mentioned in a review (a “laminitic pony” treated so he could remain in work longer).
- •Support for end-of-life care/PTS is mentioned in reviews (ongoing support “right until the day she was PTS”).
People
- •Kathryn (role not stated): mentioned for supporting an owner through a pony being unwell “right until the day she was PTS.”
- •Nicola (role not stated): thanked alongside “her team” for looking after horses across “routine visits to emergency call outs,” with the reviewer highlighting availability for advice “day and night.”
Reviews
4.5 stars from 46 reviews. “”
- •Emergency response and availability: multiple owners describe rapid call-outs in emergencies and being able to get advice by call/message when needed.
- •Handling of complex or high-stress cases: reviews mention practical treatment for a laminitic pony and supportive care around PTS/end-of-life decisions.
- •Admin/insurance concerns (conflicting feedback): a small number of recent low-star reviews complain about poor service and, in one detailed account, an insurance claim not being submitted until the owner chased it—leading to a demand for “thousands” with a short payment deadline.
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Reviews for Durham Equine Practice
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 46 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
The Wrights
6 months ago
Terrible admin, Sent me a hand written note 2years later saying I owed lots of money (thousands) because it was refused by the insurance and I had 7 days to pay. After lots of digging, They hadn't even sent it to the insurance for consideration. Insurance paid immediately. Not saying there's something dodgy going on internally but it felt like it. Especially from the defensive angry messages I got when I investigated myself.
The Wrights
3 months ago
Terrible admin, Sent me a hand written note 2years later saying I owed lots of money (thousands) because it was refused by the insurance and I had 7 days to pay. After lots of digging, They hadn't even sent it to the insurance for consideration. Insurance paid immediately. Not saying there's something dodgy going on internally but it felt like it. Especially from the defensive angry messages I got when I investigated myself.
L C P C
6 months ago
Not good service at all.
Philippa
a year ago
Durham Equine is by far the best equine vets in have used and safely to say I wouldn't use any other. All the team are amazing but 3 year ago when my pony who I owned for 23 years was poorly, Kathryn was amazing and supported me fully right until the day she was PTS. If you have a horse/pony this is the practice to use
Philippa
9 months ago
Durham Equine is by far the best equine vets in have used and safely to say I wouldn't use any other. All the team are amazing but 3 year ago when my pony who I owned for 23 years was poorly, Kathryn was amazing and supported me fully right until the day she was PTS. If you have a horse/pony this is the practice to use
Jacqui Wilson
2 years ago
Neil Salt
2 years ago
My wife has used this vets for many years now, with the late Boston big pants and now Trigger and would not let any one else touch her boys as also had a excellent service. Thankyou
Gillian McKenna
2 years ago
Absolutely fantastic vets. They've been amazing for me came straight out in an emergency, always offering expert advice and being there at the end of a call or message to help out. Feel very happy to have my precious horse in their care.
Jo Pinkney
7 years ago
Professional, caring Vets. Can’t thank Nicola and her team enough for looking after all my equine friends, from routine visits to emergency call outs. There’s always someone available to offer professional advice day and night. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Natalie Russell
7 years ago
Absolutely superb, caring service for all our horses. The practical , swift and effective treatment of my laminitic pony enabled him to remain in work for far longer than might have been the case. And when I lost my old, home bred boy i couldn't fault the sympathetic service I received. Would unreservedly recommend this practice. Just wish they did dogs too!
