Aquila Sports Horses

Really worried to hear there may be a dodgy vet operating in Yorkshire. About to purchase my first horse (not from ASH) A number of vets that are recommended by ASH are in my area. I was planning to use one to provide vetting for me. Can anyone recommend a good vet in Yorkshire?

Was wondering if the vets listed by ASH on their site know of the reputation of these dealers.

I know if my business was on their site I would be having a long hard think if I wanted to be associated with them.

Maybe if established vets with good reputations refuse to go to the yard ASH will be forced into selling fewer animals to unsuspecting horse lovers as few buyers buy without vetting.
 
I was mis sold a horse from ASH. Fortunately not a vet fail and we are now progressing. Please do not use either them or any vets they recommend on their website (which is mysteriously down due to service issues btw).
 
Hi

I noticed the site was down. All the vets listed are all local to me.

Unfortunately my trusted vets - the ones I use for my beloved dogs only specialise in small animals.

Maybe my vet could recommend a equine vet that is not listed on the ASH site.

I am sorry to hear that you have had problems with this dealer. Its hard enough when you are the victim of wrong doing. However when you add into the mix safety and the heartbreak of dealing with a live animal, which you have probably formed a bond with....I cannot imagine how stressful and sad the situation is for you.

I have been looking for a horse for a few months now. I am at the stage of my life if I don't follow my dream of having my own I never will. However after hearing so many horror stories I am starting to think I might just continue at my riding school .....

Good luck with your proceedings. Fortunately the good guys normally win.
 
Fox5 said:
Hi

I noticed the site was down. All the vets listed are all local to me.

Unfortunately my trusted vets - the ones I use for my beloved dogs only specialise in small animals.

Maybe my vet could recommend a equine vet that is not listed on the ASH site.

I am sorry to hear that you have had problems with this dealer. Its hard enough when you are the victim of wrong doing. However when you add into the mix safety and the heartbreak of dealing with a live animal, which you have probably formed a bond with....I cannot imagine how stressful and sad the situation is for you.

I have been looking for a horse for a few months now. I am at the stage of my life if I don't follow my dream of having my own I never will. However after hearing so many horror stories I am starting to think I might just continue at my riding school .....

Good luck with your proceedings. Fortunately the good guys normally win.
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Jenny from Ridings Equine (owner of the practice) would be the only vet I would use in Yorkshire, she is an excellent vet and I've used her for a number of years as have all my horsey friends. I'm certainly not saying there are bad vets in Yorkshire, I just don't have experience of them to be able to give a recommendation of someone I would trust.
 
Please please be very careful or avoid like the plague. My friend bought a chestnut gelding from them which would have bursts of violent reaction to pain. Completely shattered her confidence. They took it back and they sold it on to a 14 year old girl!! They were denied a refund and were only given the choice of swapping for another mare. The sweetest mare but discovered to have kissing spines and stifle problems. Terrible heart ache all round and not a cheap experience. Very aggressive to deal with.
 
landyandy said:
Fox5 said:
Can anyone recommend a good vet in Yorkshire

where abouts in Yorkshire, also don't know what vets are on ASH website
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They are in Pontefract, South Yorkshire, and vets they list as in their area are:

Churchfield Vets Barnsley
Ridings Equine Vets Yorkshire
Minster Vets York
Ledston Equine West Yorkshire
Herd & Partners

I only know Minster, and as far as I am aware they have a very good reputation.
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Agree with Minster and Churchfield are very good too. Moorhouse Equine Vets near Doncaster are good, and one of their vets - Simon but don't know his surname, has just set up in Rotherham. He's very good, as is Gonda in Maltby. Don't know the others above.
 
teacups said:
landyandy said:
They are in Pontefract, South Yorkshire, and vets they list as in their area are:

Churchfield Vets Barnsley
Ridings Equine Vets Yorkshire
Minster Vets York
Ledston Equine West Yorkshire
Herd & Partners

I only know Minster, and as far as I am aware they have a very good reputation.
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Churchfield have their own equine unit, I've used them for years before moving, they are second to none.
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Hi was planning on using Minster. So its good to know that they have a good reputation. Thank you for your help. Just need to find the one now!
 
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