Rainbow Equine Hospital

12/01/2026

Rainbow Equine Hospital is delighted to open applications for our internship program for two positions, one beginning in mid-September 2026 and one beginning in early January 2027. These are highly sought after positions for qualified veterinary surgeons, whom would join the hospital team (total of 4 interns) for an 18-month position. Our amazing veterinary interns ("house vets") live on site at the hospital and are integral to our inpatient care and to support our 24/7, 365 day per year emergency service. The team work alongside specialists in equine surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine and anaesthesia and are fully supported in the early stages of their careers, including through the VetGDP process.

Further information, including how to apply can be found at the included link. Applications will be open from 12th - 30th January, with interviews and selection likely during February 2026. Our previous interns have gone on to hugely rewarding careers, all over the world, and many have even enjoyed it so much they return to work in the hospital later in their careers.

https://www.rainbowequinehospital.co.uk/equine-careers

12/01/2026

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‘Miracle’ pregnant mare temporarily blinded by life-threatening sepsis survives – and keeps her unborn foal. Read more below

09/01/2026

To everyone up in the stables before dawn and again in the dark evenings, hauling hay and clearing stables in the cold, we see you!
We see the hours, the effort and the commitment it takes to keep things running.

07/01/2026

Last month our vet nurse Grace married Tom in a beautiful winter wedding. Past and present members of the Rainbow Team shared their day with them.
Everyone at Rainbow Equine Hospital send Grace, Tom and their boys, Charlie and Oscar our best wishes on this new chapter🥰

05/01/2026

* Ensure a proper fit
* Look for dampness underneath
* Prevent rubbing or pressure points
Keep your horse cosy, dry and happy!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Rainbow Equine Hospital.
As we welcome 2026, we would like to thank all our clients for allowing us to care for their horses. Your support inspires us to continue providing quality, compassionate veterinary care for every horse, every day.
We look forward to supporting you and your horses in the year ahead and wish you a healthy, happy, and successful New Year.

29/12/2025

2026 is almost here! Time to plan your horse’s health check, dental exam and vaccinations for the year ahead. Start your horse’s New Year strong and healthy!
Call us today on 01653 695743

24/12/2025

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your horses a very Merry Christmas. May this festive season bring you joy, peace and happiness.
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your horses. We look forward to continuing to support their health and wellbeing throughout the year ahead.

23/12/2025

Rainbow Equine Hospital - Christmas & New Year Opening Hours🎅⛄🎄🎁
Over the festive period our routine phone calls/appointments will have reduced hours however we will be on call 24/7 to cover any emergencies.

Please note our opening times are:
24th December (Christmas Eve): 8am - 2pm
25th December (Christmas Day): Emergencies only
26th December (Boxing Day): Emergencies only

27th December: Normal hours 8.30am - 12.30pm
29th & 30th December: Normal hours 8am - 6pm

31st December (New Year's Eve): 8am - 3.30pm
1st January (New Year's Day): Emergencies only
2nd January: Normal working hours resume.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

22/12/2025

The festive season often brings lots of changes, but maintaining your horse’s usual routine can help prevent unexpected vet visits. Here are some simple ways to keep your horse healthy and happy over the holidays:
Stick to their routine – keep feeding, exercise and turnout consistent
Keep them hydrated – make sure fresh, clean water is always available
Adjust feeding carefully – match their diet to their activity level and make any changes gradually
Do a daily check-over – look out for any signs of discomfort or illness
Enjoy a safe, stress-free holiday season for both you and your horse!

19/12/2025

Rainbow Equine Laboratory Christmas Opening Times🎅⛄️🎄
24th December (Christmas Eve): 0830 – 1300
25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED
26th December (Boxing Day): CLOSED
27th - 30th December: Normal hours (0830 – 1730)
31st December (New Years Eve): 0830 – 1300
1st January (New Years Day): CLOSED

From 2nd January open as normal (0830 – 1730)

18/12/2025

Rainbow Equine Laboratory
Our in-house diagnostic laboratory here at Rainbow Equine Hospital is excited to announce a new collaboration with the REIN In AMR initiative (Reporting Equine Infections and Non-susceptibility using In-vitro Antimicrobial Testing), a project led by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance focused on advancing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in horses.
Rainbow Laboratory are partnering with REIN In AMR to share antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) data, supporting efforts to monitor and reduce AMR. This collaboration will help inform the development of streamlined platforms for collecting, supplying, and tracking equine AST data, ultimately strengthening surveillance and improving equine health outcomes.
📄 Information sheet:https://equinesurveillance.org/landing/resources/Nov2025_REINInAMR_information_sheet.pdf
🌐 Website: https://equinesurveillance.org/reininamr/

Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance