Dr. Kieran O’Brien
MA, MVB, PhD, MRCVS
Dr Kieran O’Brien qualified as a vet in Ireland, and after a short spell in two equine hospitals he completed a PhD at Cambridge.
He spent 12 years as a lecturer and clinician at Bristol Veterinary School before moving in 1998 to an equine veterinary practice on the Devon/Cornwall border where he has been a senior clinician in an equine practice for over 25 years.
Kieran is an FEI Official Veterinarian and has been a team vet for British and Irish teams. As such, he has officiated at many international events, including at three World Equestrian Games.
Kieran is also a regular contributor to horse magazines, including Horse and Hound, and the author of the book: Essential Horse Health. He breeds and imports Connemara sports ponies.
Dr Kieran Obrien has written the book Essential Horse Health: A Practical In-Depth Guide to the Most Common Equine Health Problems. It is available as a Hardback and Paperback.
Here is a link to find out more and purchase a copy:
– Waterstone
– Amazon
Articles by Dr. Kieran O’Brien
Webinar – The Senior Horse, The Best Care & A Gentle End – Dr Kieran O’Brien
Senior/veteran horses are living longer than ever, but with that comes a complex mix of health, mana
Webinar – Hoof Abscesses: Causes, Care and Recovery by Dr Kieran O’Brien
When your horse suddenly goes lame, could it be something as “simple” as a hoof abscess or could
Webinar – Dr Kieran O’Brien – Guide To Giving Your Horse Medication
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I think it’s Colic – What do I do next?
Colic is one of the most common emergencies that practising vets attend, and it is one of the few li
How To Guide – Medicate Your Horse’s Eyes
Hot on the heels of Dr Kieran O’Brien’s fantastic webinar: Medicating Eyes, we bring you this cl


