At de Boer & Taylor our aim is to provide friendly comprehensive mobile equine veterinary care with a personal touch.

Covering east and south Dorset and west Hampshire, we travel to your yard or home to offer a highly professional service at a location that’s convenient to you.

With over 20 years of experience in the equine veterinary field we have a deep understanding of your horse’s health and wellbeing. We have good working relationships with local physiotherapists and farriers in addition to two excellent specialist referral hospitals, helping you to get the most from your horse or pony, whether your aim is to compete at Badminton or to enjoy hacks in the New Forest. We actively work with the Pony Club to encourage young riders to consider their ponies’ health as a priority and also with the Donkey Sanctuary and RSPCA helping to look after the welfare of the less fortunate.

We are always happy to discuss any aspect of your horse’s health or care over the phone if you are unsure whether a call out is necessary.

Please contact us to hear more about the wide range of services that we provide.

Remmer de Boer qualified from Munich University in Germany in 1996. He gained his Doctorate the following year studying phacoemulsification, the specialised treatment of equine cataracts, before moving into equine practice in his home country.

In 2000, Remmer took the huge step of moving to the UK and setting up practice with a colleague in the beautiful Dorset and Hampshire countryside. Since branching out on his own in 2003, he has built up a loyal following of clients. The business has continued to expand to such an extent that he decided to look for a new business partner and in January 2009, Helen joined Remmer to form deBoer & Taylor Equine Veterinary Surgery.

Remmer enjoys all aspects of equine practice but is particularly interested in reproduction. He is also a member of the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists and is able to offer acupuncture alongside more conventional veterinary therapies.

In his spare time, Remmer is learning to sail dinghies and exploring the countryside with his three year old Jack Russel, Pinkie.

Helen Taylor qualified from Cambridge University in 1999 and has been working in equine practice ever since. She moved down to the south coast in 2001, working in two practices covering Hampshire and Dorset.

She gained her Certificate in Equine Practice in 2007 – a qualification (at a level equivalent to a Masters degree) awarded by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons that recognises a depth of professional knowledge in all aspects of equine veterinary medicine.

Since joining Remmer, Helen has thoroughly enjoyed being able to get to know her clients and their horses better and offering a much more personal service. Her interests include internal medicine and lameness investigations as well as looking after the special needs of our oldies! When not at work, Helen enjoys riding and sailing and is currently on the look out for a new canine companion!

As well as treating your horse we are keen to promote better equine healthcare and well being. In the very near future, we are planning to add articles and information sheets describing various equine conditions, procedures and providing general advice on equine healthcare.

IN AN EMERGENCY - please call our pager service on 01209 823232

Many animals can fall ill or are injured outside of normal working hours, so we provide a full emergency service 24 hours a day.

We can provide telephone advice for reassurance or a call-out, if required. In the first instance, please contact the vets directly on our mobile telephones (Remmer 07717 025905, Helen 07795 680108).

If the vet is not available or if your call is urgent or requires immediate attention, please call our:

EMERGENCY PAGER SERVICE on 01209 823232

The emergency pager service will contact us directly and we will call you straight back.

If your horse or pony requires surgery, you can rest assured that we maintain good relationships with two excellent local referral centres with outstanding reputations ensuring that you beloved animal gets the most advanced treatment as soon as possible.

Please see below a few links which we thought might be useful:

• The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth organisation for youngsters interested in ponies and riding.

• The Donkey Sanctuary is a UK based charity working to improve conditions for donkeys and mules.

• Moreton Stables - situated in the heart of South Dorset - livery stables and dressage and eventing venue.

• Heritage Morgans - Morgan horse breeders based in North Dorset.

• Fir Tree Farm Equestrian Centre - riding school in Ogdens near Fordingbridge in the New Forest.

• The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) - the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom.

• British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) - committed to serve and lead the equine veterinary profession.

Both Helen and Remmer are very happy to answer any queries that you might have about your horse or pony’s health or welfare. Please leave a message if they are not available and we will return your call as soon as possible. They can be contacted on:

Helen – 07795 680108 or Remmer – 07717 025905

Please use these numbers for bookings or any other enquiries.

Use the form below to send us an email, or just send it directly to info@dbtvets.co.uk

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL OUR PAGER SERVICE 01209 823232.