Surgical care & trusted advice

Specialist equine care backed by proven experience

Ashby Equine provides outstanding locum surgical services to equine hospitals, risk-based imaging assessments for horses entering Hong Kong racing, and independent veterinary advice for buyers, trainers, and bloodstock agents at horse sales.

With over a decade of international experience, including as Senior Surgeon at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dr. Paul Robinson delivers trusted, professional care when and where it’s needed most - ensuring confident decisions, surgical precision, and continuity for your clients and horses.

What we offer

Surgery clinic with horse being cared for

Locum surgical services

Paul Robinson provides surgical services to select equine hospitals across Australia and is available by request for individual cases, delivering trusted care backed by extensive experience.

Paul has also operated at overseas equine hospitals and is available for locum arrangements, subject to veterinary licensing requirements.

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HKJC-Appointed Nominated Veterinarian

As an Appointed Nominated Veterinarian, Paul provides risk suitability assessments for racehorses entering Hong Kong based on x-rays, ultrasounds, and airway endoscopy performed by Examining Veterinarians.

Horse owners caring for horse after equine surgery

Independent advice

Buying a horse at a sale, or a trainer or bloodstock agent? Paul offers expert, independent advice based on horse inspections and interpretation of repository images to help you make confident decisions either on-site or remotely.

Paul can also help you to understand if horses purchased may be suitable for undertaking the stringent pre-import veterinary examination for racing in Hong Kong.

Frequently asked questions

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We hold globally recognised accreditations, so you can trust our care & advice

Surgical care & trusted advice for your horses

Our team have the knowledge, experience and accreditations to ensure only the best care for your horses.