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Humphrey Grimmett

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Humphrey Grimmett
Vet Surgeon
Humphrey qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2001. Following 3 years in equine practice in Bedfordshire and Leicestershire, he joined pharmaceutical company Schering Plough as a Technical Adviser, specialising in equine pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Humphrey has also worked for Pfizer and Boehringer in marketing and senior management roles. He is currently a marketing consultant supporting organisations across the animal and pet health space. He is married, has 4 recalcitrant adolescents and is walked by a fox red labrador called Chilli.

Posts by Humphrey Grimmett

How your horse’s age can help your vet give the right treatment

Article 6 Feb 2026

Age can help shape the probable causes of lameness and guide the next steps in diagnosis and care. Recognising symptoms and patterns that are normal for your horse and those that signify something more serious or that needs attention, will help you and your vet in getting the right answers, without guesswork.

Humphrey Grimmett Humphrey Grimmett

Why lameness isn’t always obvious

Article 6 Feb 2026

Horses don’t all show pain in the same way and movement changes can be subtle long before they’re obvious.

Humphrey Grimmett Humphrey Grimmett
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What are the risks of not getting a lameness diagnosis?

Article 10 Jul 2026
Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.
Carina Northern Carina Northern

What are the risks of not getting a lameness diagnosis?

Article 10 Jul 2026
Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.
Carina Northern Carina Northern

Proximal suspensory injuries in horses

Article 24 Jun 2026
Proximal suspensory injuries are a common cause of lameness and poor performance in horses. Clinical signs can vary depending on whether the forelimbs or hindlimbs are affected, and a thorough lameness examination is essential to localise the source of pain.
Chrysanthi Pitaouli Chrysanthi Pitaouli
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