Exceptional care for your horse

a best-of-breed veterinary practice providing all the care your horse may need throughout Dorset, Wiltshire & Hampshire.

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  50 reviews

established in 1951

An equine veterinary practice with real pedigree

Operating for almost 75 years, our independently owned and operated state-of-the-art hospital-style equine veterinary practice is fully equipped to provide equine care for most ailments or emergencies. We can give you care in specialist areas, including dentistry, vettings, wound, and orthopaedic surgery, lameness investigation and treatment, as well as internal medicine, including gastroscopy and colic surgery.

Welcome to the Barn Equine Surgery. Our core aim is to provide you with overall quality care for your horse, and our driven, dedicated equine veterinary surgeons and nurses will do all they can to ensure that your beloved horse is as healthy as it can be. What’s more, we’re available for you 24 hours a day, all year round, either at your premises, in the field, or as a patient at our clinic in Three Legged Cross, near Wimborne in Dorset.

We are very proud of our excellent

Five-star feedback

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   Anna Skeates 
 29 January 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From my forest run mares to my ridden boys, I can count on the amazing team at the Barn for anything they may need! Whether it’s on call for advice, routine appointments or emergencies they’re on hand to help 24/7 every day of the year - I wouldn’t use anyone else!
  
 
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   Sarah Burkin 
 29 January 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used The Barn Equine Surgery for many years now, the whole team are brilliant and the standard of care is second to none! Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Tina 
 25 September 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I want to say a huge thankyou to the care given to our horses, the Barn vets professional ,kind and empathetic,  and listen to what the owner has to say
Thankyou guys for all you have done ,and all you will do in the future
  
 
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   Jon Free 
 7 December 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are good
  
 
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   Hannah Hawes 
 30 September 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am a big fan of these vets. I always feel confident in their services and advice. They have saved one of my pony's life and give me ongoing advice for all of my little herd. Nothing is ever too much for them. The knowledge they can offer you is priceless, which they are always happy to share at call outs or their free seminars. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you all for your hard work.
  
 
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   Vix Manning 
 12 August 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had to call out the barn to see my beautiful mare, what i thought was going to be routine visit turned out with me having to say goodbye to my soulmate :( As a GP my self i am pragmatic but this doesn’t make having to put your horse to sleep any easier. Matt was so , considerate and caring to both me and my horse with a kindness well beyond his years. He called me to update me on results found on postmortem which made me realise we had made the right decision. A few days later i received a card from the practice sending their condolences. I cant rate the care and kindness high enough x Thank you
Vix
  
 
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   Susan “Suesue” O'sullivan 
 1 May 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service, she couldn't have enough for the horse, but unfortunately, she couldn't be saved.
  
 
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   Mark Hooper 
 11 April 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Put wife’s horse to sleep
Very well organised everyone involved was very understanding and horrible thing to do but was very dignified and respectful of wife and horse
  
 
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   Jen Sherwood 
 19 February 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous vets who have sorted my Ribena out thank you x
  
 
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   Will Taylor 
 15 August 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an emergency call out for our girlie and John( Jon) kept us informed as ran late for out of hours emergency and sorted her out lovely. Good response and friendly vets.
  
 
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   Sophia Ogrady 
 24 July 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great vets and nice to see verts who have been with the practice long term. Always try to keep costs down the best they can but with the same level of care and communication.
  
 
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   Barbara Dixon 
 22 June 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always provided the best care for my horses.
  
 
 
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   Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 50 reviews 
 
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state of the art equine veterinary care

A practice with modern surgical and medical facilities and services

Our complete equine veterinary services and facilities provide comprehensive cover and peace of mind for patients ranging from child’s ponies to International Competition horses.

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Exclusive member benefits

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Special offers

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Order hassle-free repeat prescriptions online

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Free non-urgent advice by email

Free online resources in our Horse Health Hub

Head over to our Horse Health Hub for up-to-date information on a whole range of equine topics.

Access to client evenings & expert talks

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Meet your equine Vets and Nurses

The Barn Equine Surgery is a centre of equine veterinary excellence and home to a specialist team of passionate professionals driven by a love for providing healing, comfort and relief to your equine family.