Operating Theatre

Operating Theatre

Hugh Dillon qualified from UCD in 1982

He joined Troytown Equine Hospital in 1997

He had previously worked with Ned Gowing for 6 years and in England from 1986 to 1991. He has a specialised qualification in Equine Stud medicine received through examinations by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1990.

In England he gained extensive experience in racehorse and competition horse practice. He was veterinary surgeon to Richard Hannon for 3 years from 1989 to 1991 and worked with top level eventers and showjumpers.

Stud Work

Hugh has always had a keen interest in horses having hunted and being involved with the Ward Union Pony Club from an early age. He subsequently had full amateur racing licence and rode successfully in point to point, over hurdle and fences on the track as well in bumpers. Subsequently he evented in England to international three day event standard.

In veterinary practice he has a particular interest in stud medicine and wind conditions in horses.

Windsor International 3 Day Event 1989

Recent News

15 Jun

New Question and Answer page

We have just launched a large information database of questions and answers for Horse Owners of all disciplines. Just go to relevant page and type in query... Read→

02 Feb

MRI scanner opened at Troytown

For the first time ever, horses and ponies throughout Ireland, diagnosed with lameness problems, can now be MRI scanned in a bid to locate the problem... Read→

03 Jun

About Us

Troytown Equine Hospital is conveniently located off the M7 Dublin - Limerick motorway. At the Kildare junction, head towards Kildare town turning right at the T junction with traffic lights. Coming towards Kildare town you take the first left. This short road takes you uphill for 100 metres. At the crossroads you take the left turn and you pass over the railway bridge. Troytown is located one mile along this road on your right hand side.

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