24h emergency

Equine hospital

For horses, in the yard or in hospital.

Our road vets come out to you, and the hospital takes the cases that need surgery, imaging or round-the-clock care.

The covered stable corridor at the equine hospital

How we can help.

Not sure what you need? Call reception and we'll book you with the right vet.

First opinion & on the road

  • Farm visits within 100 km of Paarl
  • Vaccinations, deworming & dentistry
  • Lameness evaluations
  • Joint injections
  • Pre-purchase exams
  • X-ray & ultrasound in the field

Specialist hospital

  • Orthopaedic & soft tissue surgery
  • Colic surgery
  • Internal medicine & neonatal care
  • Ophthalmology
  • Gastroscopy & endoscopy
  • Treadmill diagnostics

Breeding & stud work

  • Mare & stallion breeding soundness
  • Artificial insemination
  • Semen collection, chilling & freezing
  • Embryo transfer
  • Problem mares
  • Foal checks & lung scans

The specialists.

  • Specialist surgeon

    Dr Andrew Gray

    Heads the surgical team with resident Dr Sonia Marcos

    DipECVS
  • Internal medicine

    Dr Catriona Lyle

    European board-certified specialist

  • Ophthalmologist

    Dr Christie Boucher

    Equine eye conditions

    BVSc (Hons), MMedVet (Ophthal)
  • Reproduction

    Dr Niel Moelich & Dr John Hodsdon

    Stud farms across the Cape Winelands

A horse on the high-speed treadmill

Bringing your horse in.

New clients receive a form once the appointment is booked. In an emergency, phone ahead and come straight in.

  • Your horse's passport
  • A movement prenote or permit between AHS zones
  • Critical care insurance, which we recommend for every horse
  • Daily patient and billing updates while in hospital
Book on 021 867 0700