Stable Close Equine Practice – Vets in Winchester
Clinic Overview
Stable Close Equine Practice is a horse-only veterinary practice in Winchester, Hampshire, and is part of VetPartners. The practice is set up for both routine care and more advanced investigations, with stated in-the-field imaging and scope capabilities including mobile digital x-ray, ultrasound, respiratory endoscopy and gastroscopy. It also states 24-hour emergency cover, with out-of-hours calls transferred to a duty vet.
Stable Close Equine Practice is a horse-only veterinary practice in Winchester, Hampshire, and is part of VetPartners. The practice is set up for both routine care and more advanced investigations, with stated in-the-field imaging and scope capabilities including mobile digital x-ray, ultrasound, respiratory endoscopy and gastroscopy. It also states 24-hour emergency cover, with out-of-hours calls transferred to a duty vet. Recent reviews especially highlight calm support during urgent colic cases and compassionate end-of-life care.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: Annual vaccinations, dentistry, and general ambulatory visits are mentioned, with reviewers also describing straightforward booking and helpful follow-up from the office team.
- •Diagnostics and investigation: Pre-purchase examinations, radiology including mobile digital x-ray, ultrasonography, endoscopy including respiratory endoscopes, and gastroscopy.
- •Performance and reproductive work: Sports medicine, shockwave therapy, laser therapy, and stud medicine.
- •Urgent and problem-based care: Reviews mention support with colic, mud fever, sore eyes, strained hock tendons, and other unexpected health concerns, including phone advice and on-site callouts where needed.
- •Emergency and end-of-life care: The practice states 24-hour emergency cover, and reviews repeatedly describe calm, respectful support during severe colic cases and euthanasia visits.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Alex Sergeant: Repeatedly praised for diagnosis, practical support, new ideas, and a calm, considerate approach, including managing nervous horses well, attending on-site callouts, and giving helpful phone advice.
- •Archie: Mentioned for calm and compassionate support during a severe colic case, including help with euthanasia decision-making and later reassurance during an insurance query.
- •Vicky: Thanked several times for compassionate end-of-life visits, answering questions clearly, and guiding owners through difficult decisions.
- •Bridie: Positively mentioned for an annual vaccination visit, with feedback noting punctuality and a friendly manner.
- •Office staff and the wider vet team: Reviewers describe the admin side as helpful and quick with medications and prescriptions, alongside a strong ambulatory team.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9 stars from 28 reviews.
- •Many reviewers describe using the practice for years, sometimes across several horses, with a strong theme of long-term trust and continuity.
- •Compassion under pressure comes through clearly, especially in reviews about severe colic and euthanasia, where vets are described as calm, kind, and clear in their explanations.
- •Alex, Vicky and Archie are the most prominently praised by name, with comments covering diagnosis, reassurance, handling nervous horses, and support after difficult events.
- •Reviews also mention solid day-to-day service: routine vaccinations and dental care, prompt help with acute issues, helpful office staff, and efficient handling of medications and prescriptions.

