Most horses are seen at their homes where they are familiar with the surroundings. All the vets carry a full range of equipment and drugs to examine and treat the majority of problems “on the yard”. We have always aimed to have the best mobile diagnostic equipment, so many diagnostic procedures can be carried out “on the yard”, for example, X-rays ultrasonography and endoscopy. Some procedures and investigations are better suited to the clinic environment, but an initial assessment can usually be made at home and the options discussed.