Mathilde Texier runs a unique venture of independent equine veterinary services based in Newmarket, England. With 35 years of experience in racehorse medicine and lameness, Mathilde has a particular interest in examining horses prior to purchase. She travels all around the United Kingdom, Europe or anywhere in the world to vet racehorses for racing or breeding and attends all the major international sales. She is also a Hong Kong Jockey Club Nominated Veterinary Surgeon. Equipped with the latest digital imaging technology, Mathilde offers a very personal and flexible high quality service to suit your needs. Please call or e-mail to discuss.
News
Sales
Mathilde recently attended all the yearling sales in Australia and New Zealand and will now provide veterinary services at all the European breeze up sales. The 2026 sales calendar is available by clicking here. Contact Mathilde to discuss your vetting requirements if you are a buyer or your pre-sale veterinary needs if you are a seller.
Racing
The flat is back! After a long winter, the 2026 Northern Hemisphere turf flat racing season has finally resumed, and racehorses are now being purchased privately to race in Hong Kong, Australia, the USA, or to stay in the UK or Europe. Contact Mathilde to discuss your vetting requirements and click here for more details.
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Jockey Club updated their Veterinary Pre-Import Examination Protocol in January 2025, and you can view it here. There are also new forms for veterinary surgeons and trainers. Mathilde is a Hong Kong Jockey Club Nominated Veterinary Surgeon and can be contacted here if you require further information or copies of documents.
Media
Click on each title to read Racing Post articles:
Curbs on travel are greatly limiting the scope of my work
Mathilde Texier happy to be dreaming big with Epsom hope Russian Emperor
