Epona Equine Vets – Vets in Handforth
Clinic Overview
- Responsive when it matters: One owner describes Liz rushing out immediately after a serious accident, and fast help is a clear positive theme. - Calm, caring handling: Reviews mention patient treatment of nervous horses, sincere support, and a strong sense that welfare comes first. - Useful for multi-horse households and yards: Owners refer to the practice caring for all horses at a riding school and supporting several horses on a monthly plan.
Services
- •General equine veterinary care for horses and ponies: The practice is used by individual owners as well as yards and riding schools, with reviews describing care for multiple horses at the same location.
- •Urgent call-outs for injuries and emergencies: Owners describe rapid attendance after serious incidents, including one review praising Liz for coming out immediately after an accident involving an ex-racehorse.
- •Routine preventative care and monthly plans: A monthly health plan is mentioned more than once, including by owners using it for several horses.
- •Dental care: Reviews mention a horse having his teeth done for the first time, with Lucy specifically praised for patient, caring handling and for helping a nervous horse through the experience.
- •Support for older horses and end-of-life care: Owners speak warmly about help with elderly horses, including one review describing a 35-year-old pony being helped to go to sleep peacefully.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average for price, but this is based on very few comparable services.
People
- •Lucy: Praised for patient, caring handling, particularly with a nervous cob during dental treatment.
- •Simon: Mentioned repeatedly by owners for supportive care, including with older horses and horses at larger yards.
- •Liz: Highlighted for urgent attendance, ongoing support, and compassionate care through difficult situations.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 14 reviews. The written feedback available is very positive overall, with recurring praise for the team’s compassion, responsiveness, and horse-first approach.
- •Responsive when it matters: One owner describes Liz rushing out immediately after a serious accident, and fast help is a clear positive theme.
- •Calm, caring handling: Reviews mention patient treatment of nervous horses, sincere support, and a strong sense that welfare comes first.
- •Useful for multi-horse households and yards: Owners refer to the practice caring for all horses at a riding school and supporting several horses on a monthly plan.
- •Strong praise for named staff: Lucy, Simon, and Liz are all thanked directly for their care, professionalism, and support.

