HUNTER EQUINE CENTRE

Hunter Equine Centre operates from a new facility at Scone Racetrack and prides itself on offering a high quality, good value and personal service for all aspects of equine work.

A high standard of care is available to all horses; from foal to yearling, racehorse to broodmare. We are currently providing a comprehensive service to major stud farms in the Hunter Valley and racehorse trainers in the area.

Bridget Bester

BVMS CertEM(StudMed)

James Dawson

BvetBio/BVSc

Senior Veterinarian

Trent Jorgensen

BVSc

OUR TEAM

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SERVICES

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Reproduction

Intensive, routine reproductive work is carried out on Thoroughbred stud farms and the team able to claim excellent fertility rates for the mares under care. A reproduction contract is available to allow regular monitoring and extensive treatment at a fixed cost. 

Foal Care

Looking after a sick foal can be the most difficult but rewarding part of the breeding season. Neonatal medicine is complex and often very intensive; Scone has two excellent equine hospitals with internal medicine specialists so hospital referral and a second opinion is always an option for difficult cases. 

Ultrasound

This is a safe, non-invasive and extremely valuable tool in the assessment and management of many cases. BRVS has a mobile, high-quality, multi-purpose ultrasound machine.

Endoscopy

Endoscopy or ‘scoping’ allows visualisation of the upper respiratory and digestive tracts. This can be carried out routinely in the assessment of airway function, and is performed as a condition of sale at yearling sales. Problems can be identified both prior to sale and if problems should arise during training.

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