Farm Vets in Tetbury

## Summary Richardson Equine Vets describes itself as an **independent** equine practice, providing care for **horses and donkeys** and offering **24/7, 365-day emergency cover** (per the clinic website). The clinic is set up for both routine work and more investigative cases, with website-listed diagnostics including **radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy**, plus **dentistry** and **lameness/poor performance investigations**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe vets **talking through options and likely outcomes** (including end‑of‑life decisions), and giving **practical management advice** alongside clinical care (for example, reviewing a feeding regime and measurements). Some reviews refer to “Cheltenham Equine Vets,” which may indicate a naming/branding link or change; the input data here identifies the clinic as Richardson Equine Vets, so there is a **name mismatch** across sources. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the written reviews available: - **Routine health care** (website) - **Dentistry** (website) - **Diagnostics and investigations** (website): - **Radiography (X‑rays)** - **Ultrasound** - **Endoscopy** - **Gastric/abdominal investigation via scoping** (reviews describe a horse being “scoped for ulcers” and an abdominal plan being put in place) - **Lameness and poor performance investigations** (website) - **Acupuncture** (website) - **Pre‑purchase examinations** (website) - **Export work** (website) - **Event cover / veterinary care at events** (website) - **Emergency care**: stated as **24/7, 365 days a year** (website) - **Colic assessment and euthanasia** (reviews describe urgent assessment of severe colic and a decision to put a horse to sleep after discussion of options) ## People - **Elise Richardson** (named on the website): listed with the credentials “BVMS Cert AVP ESO MRCVS” (no role title stated in the provided summary). - **Becky and Jo** (named in reviews): mentioned in connection with **ulcer scoping**, with the owner noting **pre‑procedure contact**, advice, and keeping the horse **calm and stress‑free** during the scope. - **Chloe** (named in a review): described as arriving quickly for suspected colic, carrying out an examination, **explaining options and likely outcomes**, and supporting the owner through a **euthanasia decision**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 28 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners repeatedly mention vets being **quick to respond**, including for urgent situations (for example, a visit for colic where the horse deteriorated before arrival). - Several reviews highlight **clear explanations and shared decision‑making**, including talking through options and prognosis in severe cases. - Specific examples of care include **ulcer scoping** with advance advice/support, and **practical feeding‑regime guidance** alongside clinical assessment. - Multiple reviews emphasise a focus on both **horse and owner experience**, including keeping procedures calm and helping owners through stressful situations.

## Summary Tomlinson Equine is an equine reproduction centre and ambulatory veterinary practice established in 2002, focused on breeding work alongside performance sports-horse medicine. No corporate group is mentioned; the website says the practice is run by equine vet **Emma Tomlinson**. It is set up for specialist breeding services (including **semen collection/freezing** and **embryo work**) and sports-horse issues such as **lameness** and **athletic performance**. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often mention **helpful, knowledgeable staff**, alongside one comment questioning the suitability of a **16-year-old broodmare** as a surrogate. ## Services From the website summary, services and areas of work mentioned include: - **Artificial insemination** - **Embryo transfer** - **OPU** - **Semen collection** and **semen freezing** - **Foaling down**, **weaning**, and **dummy training** - Sports-horse medicine focus: **athletic performance**, **lameness**, and **preventative medicine** - **Ambulatory** veterinary practice (visiting work) From the clinic data: - **Emergency veterinary services** are listed (no further detail provided on hours/arrangements). Accreditations stated on the website: - **APHA Approved Semen Collection and Freezing Centre** - **APHA Approved Embryo Collection and Freezing Centre** ## People - **Emma Tomlinson** (equine vet) — the website states the practice is run by her. No other individual staff members are named in the information provided. Reviews that include detail describe the team as “**helpful**” and “**knowledgeable**.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 18 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Multiple reviews are brief but strongly positive (e.g., “exceptional equine veterinary practice,” “highly recommend,” “good”). - The most specific feedback mentions **helpful, knowledgeable staff**. - One reviewer raises a concern about clinical judgment for breeding work, saying a **16-year-old broodmare** was “too old” to be used as a **surrogate mare**.

## Summary B&W Equine Group Ltd is an equine-only practice with an Equine Hospital and a Stud and Insemination Centre, offering both routine care and more advanced investigations (for example, lameness work-ups and gastroscopy). The clinic states it provides 24/7 emergency care. Recent reviews include multiple positive comments about stud/insemination work and one detailed account praising a vet (named Sally) for fitting in a “squeezed in” appointment and explaining ongoing options; however, there are also detailed 1‑star reviews describing concerns about communication, cost, and follow-up after serious cases (including a colic call-out quote and a hospitalised foal outcome). ## Services From the clinic’s website summary: - Routine care: vaccinations, health checks, microchipping - Dentistry: routine dentistry - Lameness/orthopaedics: orthopaedic examinations and lameness work-ups - Imaging and diagnostics: ultrasonography, radiography, endoscopy, gastroscopy - Reproduction: assisted reproductive techniques; services referenced in reviews include insemination and “stud purposes” - Emergency care: stated 24/7 emergency care Facilities mentioned: - Equine Hospital - Stud and Insemination Centre Species stated: - Horses, ponies, donkeys ## Pricing - One reviewer reports being quoted **£600** for an evening colic call-out. - One reviewer reports being given an estimate of **£5,000–£7,000** for treatment of a foal, and later paying **£5,000** on account. ## People - **Sally (vet)**: mentioned in a 5-star review as being “lovely,” carrying out a full work-up during a squeezed-in appointment, and clearly explaining “all possible ongoing options.” - **Reception team**: one review specifically praises an “excellent receptionist” during a visit where the pony was seen on a squeezed-in appointment. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 31 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Stud/insemination work is repeatedly praised:** multiple 5-star comments describe the vets as “excellent for stud purposes” and report “excellent care” for mares in for insemination. - **Clear explanations in at least one appointment:** one owner describes a thorough pony work-up and being talked through ongoing options. - **Serious complaints about communication and follow-up:** two detailed 1-star reviews describe not being contacted after complaints/emails and wanting clearer answers after outcomes (including a foal that was put down after an injury while hospitalised). - **Cost and perceived pressure during emergencies:** one owner reports being quoted **£600** for an evening colic call-out and felt judged for waiting until morning; they also describe later receiving what they considered a very high bill for a “pointless procedure.”