Office Team

Emily BloorEmily Bloor joined our office team, having previously worked at Barclays for 14 years. Emily works with insurance & invoicing as well as various other tasks. Her wealth of experience in finance and her bubbly, friendly personality is a valuable part of our team. Emily is local and has a wonderful daughter Eva-May and is married to Eddie. Emily started riding 11 years ago, and she and her horse, Onyx, are currently on a dressage journey together and are an integral part of our Agnew Quest team!

 


 

JoJo Raffo works alongside Meg, our Practice Manager, doing credit control. She is married to Andy and has 2 dogs; Lacey, a little Staffie cross, and Luna an American Bulldog cross. She has previous experience working for Audi and Hilton hotel chains and customer relations is of the utmost importance to her. She has a love for all animals and says if she ever won the lottery she would open an animal sanctuary with her mum! While she doesn't often answer the phone in reception, she's working away behind the scenes and helping our business run smoothly and bringing a smile to everyone's face in the office.

 


 

Claire VaughanClaire Vaughan has joined our Reception and Admin team bringing 30+ years of customer service experience, which includes 14 years as a Receptionist in busy dental practices. She lives with her partner, Steve, and their two Labrador/Weimaraner crosses Finn and Lola. Claire has two grown children, and two grandchildren that she looks after on her day off – with another on the way in 2025! She loves the Highlands of Scotland, particularly the West Coast, and dreams of retiring there when the time comes. Her hobbies include going out on the motorbike with Steve (as a pillion/passenger) at weekends when the sun is shining! We’re so pleased to have Claire on board with us, she’s positive, experienced and a real team player.

 


 

Teigan SaltTeigan Salt is a member of our Reception and Admin team and has joined us after working in varied roles in Cheshire East Council’s Highways department for the past six years – from hands on project management to customer service roles. She has always dreamt of working in the equine industry because she has loved horses since she was a child, thanks to her mum who also grew up with them. Teigan’s first pony was a cute little Shetland named Sapphire she got when she was just four years old! Currently she has two horses: T-Jay, a retired Welsh Section D, and Willow, a 6-year-old piebald cob. She also has a super energetic Parsons Russell Terrier named Buddy. When she’s not working, she spends her time with Willow, helping her build confidence. They’re hoping to start showing in the near future!

 


 

Gayle AgnewGayle Agnew is a founding Director and is married to Arnie and she runs the accounts for the practice as well as managing the office team. Previously Gayle ran the accounts department in her family’s large tool and plant hire business for many years before she and Arnie set up the practice together. When not chauffeuring Alice and Dan to competitions with their ponies Gayle loves to indulge in her own horse Chilli, their three dogs Millie, Zinny and Bella and their menagerie of other animals.

 


 

Abby DensemAbby Densem is a Director, and married to Robin. Abby has a degree in Animal Science and is AMTRA trained. Previously Abby worked as a nurse in equine and small animal practice and spent several years visiting other veterinary practices as a veterinary pharmaceutical manager. Abby focuses on purchasing and invoicing for the practice. Outside work, their 2 boys and multiple animals keep her occupied. Abby and her horse, Tilly, are another part of our Quest dressage team!

 


 

Jenny PearsonJenny Pearson is a Director and married to Stuart. Jenny has a degree in Marketing from Michigan State University in the USA. She moved to the UK in 2003 working in London doing sales, marketing and account management and after meeting Stuart has moved with him to where the horses are! Jenny joined the practice in 2019 and manages HR and supports the office team, social media, marketing & communications and events as well as using her photography skills for us as she is a family photographer on the side. She and Stuart have 3 daughters who keep them very busy, as well as a Border Collie cross Labrador named Skye and cat named Ellie.

 


 

Ambulatory
We always come to you! We have hospital-grade veterinary and diagnostic tools which are entirely mobile, which means you have the convenience of keeping your horse right where they are.
Independent
We are proud to be a local, family-run practice, and if your horse needs specialist treatment, we are free to refer them to the top experts in the country for their specific needs, not where a corporate dictates.
Experience
Over 20 years as a practice we have built an outstanding reputation for trustworthy care, treatment and professionalism - and our team of vets have devoted their careers exclusively to equine medicine.
Emergencies
We offer an out-of-hours service for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year so you always have our support and your peace of mind.

Our Services

Castrations

Castrations

Routine castration of colts can be performed at your home stables, ideally during the spring or autumn.
Dental Care

Dental Care

We provide expert routine dental care and examinations - as the condition of your horse’s mouth plays such an important role in their overall health and welfare.
Emergencies

Emergencies

We know that emergencies can happen any time of the day or night - and we offer the assurance that you always have the veterinary support you need standing by. We offer our own in-house emergency cover, meaning you will always see one of our vets in your time of need.
Equipment and Diagnostics

Equipment and Diagnostics

We are proud to be a fully ambulatory practice and welcome the fact that modern mobile technology allows us to effectively deliver treatment and diagnoses at the convenience of your stable.
Euthanasia and Equine Bereavement

Euthanasia and Equine Bereavement

We are privileged in veterinary medicine to have the ability to end suffering, and have a responsibility to work with you to do so in a way that is painless and minimises stress for all involved.
Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy continues to be the only reliable method for the diagnosis of gastric ulcers in horses. At Agnew, we offer this service using our mobile equipment at your home stables to avoid any additional stress caused by transporting your horse or pony.
Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

We examine horses for a wide range of medical problems including weight loss, diarrhoea, respiratory disease, urinary disorders and skin disease right at your stables.
Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services

We have close links with a number of outstanding veterinary clinical laboratories in Newmarket and around the country - and we are able to choose the most appropriate and experienced lab depending on what we are testing for.
Lameness Investigations

Lameness Investigations

Our vets have a great reputation for their lameness investigations at the convenience of your own stables. Stuart is one of only 21 vets in the country who is an Advanced Practitioner in Equine Orthopaedics.
Pre-Purchase Exams (Vettings)

Pre-Purchase Exams (Vettings)

Vettings are very important and are one of the most consequential things you’ll ask your vet to do – because purchasing a horse is a big decision! On that basis, Robin, Arnie & Stuart carry out the majority of our vettings as we feel experience is key to delivering the best outcome for you and the horse.
Reproductive Services

Reproductive Services

We offer a variety of reproductive services for your mare including artificial insemination, ultrasound scanning and pregnancy diagnosis, twin pregnancy management, foal management and vaccinations to prevent abortion.
Routine Health Care

Routine Health Care

At Agnew Equine, we believe that keeping your horse happy and healthy starts with Routine Preventative Care; vaccinations, regular dentistry, parasite control are fundamental to the well-being of your horse and doing all you can to ensure they live long and healthy lives.
Surgery/Referral

Surgery/Referral

As an independent practice, our vets at Agnew Equine are able to review each case and, where necessary, recommend referral to the most appropriate hospital in the circumstances to help with the specialised care of your horse or pony.
“My best advice is register with Agnew Equine - they are the best!” Louisa Kelly
“Love these vets - wouldn’t go anywhere else! Fantastic.” Paulina Nicholls
“A great team of vets! Calm, caring, experts with a professional manner” Kelly Pope
“Best vets anyone could have. Fantastic in all ways.” Angela Frost
“By far the most attentive and polite practice I’ve come across”
Agnew EquineHot Lane Farm, Hot LaneBiddulph MoorStoke-on-TrentStaffordshireST8 7HP01782 510502find us
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Saturday
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We offer an out-of-hours service for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Simply call the practice on 01782 510502 to access our support.

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