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
Asking for a second opinion on your horse
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Webinar – The skin of the lower legs, from mud fever to mites! – Dr Kieran O’Brien
Dr Kieran O’Brien answers our questions about mud fever, mites and all manner of lower leg skin is
Webinar – Equine ‘Choke’ with Dr Kieran O’Brien
Choke is a relatively common condition that occurs when food or a foreign body blocks the horse’s
Laminitis In 3 Steps – Step 3 Long-Term Care
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Laminitis In 3 Steps – Step 2 First Aid for Laminitis
Laminitis is an emergency and must never be underestimated. How a pony is managed from the first day


