GINNY WHALES MANAGER, ASHBRITTLE STUD

"James Bosley has been our vet here at Ashbrittle stud for over 10 years, where we have bred a classic winner, sales topper and many valuable and talented racehorses. He is a very valued member of our team, from doing all the repro work, helping with complicated foalings to all general vet work and emergencies.

He is extremely talented, compassionate and professional in all aspects of his work and we would highly recommend him."

"James’s knowledge in Stud Medicine & loyal work ethic is why I use him as my yard vet. He is very good at taking time with his patients and at explaining to my owners, so that they have an understanding, ensuring the horse is getting the very best treatment and care at all times. During the foaling season, James is our right hand man for any complications or treatment needed during foaling, post foaling & neonatal care. He is also particularly good at setting up breeding programmes for both Natural and IA coverings with great success on my yard. 

James has worked on a vast amount of emergencies/complicated cases on my yard and is very good at following up each horse until they are back fit and healthy. James is a friendly professional vet who I would recommend to anyone".

"I like working with James as our vet because he is straight talking, is a real stockman and very positive with his diagnosis of issues. 

He is a major part of our team in looking after a whole range of horses being prepared for all sorts of competition."

"James has been the yard’s vet for many years. He works very closely with me and his input has been a big factor in any successes achieved. The fact that he is prepared to give me telephone advice when a visit is not deemed necessary is a massive help.

When an emergency arises, it is impressive how quickly he arrives to sort out the problem, which he always does in a calm professional manner."

"R&N Breaking & Schooling have had James as their soul Vet for over 8 years and before that for 3 years at our racing and breaking yard. We can’t recommend James highly enough, he treats all our horses from event horses/racehorses to all our liveries, breakers and schoolers. 

James is an extremely professional vet and has a great eye spotting any problems straight away thus not wasting your money on lots of expensive treatments, which in my opinion is rare nowadays in the vet world and is much appreciated.

If we have an emergency, we can be at ease that James will be with us as fast as possible. We always get a follow up call to see how the horse is getting on however big or small the problem is, which shows genuine care for your horse’s health, so all in all a 5* Vet, we wouldn’t have anyone else".

"James is an essential cog in the smooth functioning of Ashbrittle Stud. He has been our vet for over 10 years and has seen the business develop and expand from modest beginnings. 

His care for the horses, his attention to detail, and his practical advice is invaluable. He has built a strong relationship with the team and there is a mutual trust that has been built up over the years. 

If I were to pick out one of his greatest strengths it is to seek a second opinion, from an expert, if he isn’t sure about how to treat a problem. He is usually right anyway but, as the welfare of the horse is paramount, he wants the best for the horses in his care".

"We couldn’t recommend James  from Dillaway and Bosley enough. 

Always very helpful, professional and Expert advice at any time to keep our showjumpers in good shape. 

Have been with them for many years and long may it continue".

"Having used James for approaching a decade I cannot fault his professionalism and service over the time we have worked together. 

Running a yard of breakers and point to point horses James has supported with a variety of procedures ranging from microchipping foals to x-rays and ongoing investigations. James has always been at the end of the phone for advice and support and I cannot fault his knowledge and expertise in the equine industry".

"James has been our vet for 15 years now and is true professional in his job. 

He is a valued part to our equine business I cannot recommend him highly enough".  

"We have a variety of horses, including hunters, point to pointers and broodmares.

James has been our vet since joining Ray Dilliway in 2008. He is approachable, down to earth, practical and caring. The horses like him and he has a good knowledge of all things equine. He has always been particularly helpful on the racing side as he has always been up to date with the changes the Jockey Club bring forward. 

We have recently started breeding again and once again he has proved to be a great asset to our yard.

In an emergency he has never failed to be with us as soon as it’s practically and legally possible. We sometimes think his truck must sprout wings!!!!!!  

James started out as our vet but not only is he our vet now but we are lucky to call him a great friend".

"Were one unfortunate enough to find oneself in a position akin to those who fought in the trenches of the First World War, James would be the kind of guy you would want by your side.

Strong, kind and practical, and he’s also quite a good vet!

He’s the type of practical vet who knows when something needs treating in which case he takes it very seriously, but he also knows when a niggle is a niggle and should be monitored but not unduly worried over.  He’s also an excellent examiner of potential purchases and recently vetted 5 horses for me in Ireland in one long session in the pouring rain.

He’s been our chief vet at Coombeland for the past 10 years and I very much hope that he will continues to be so for the foreseeable future".

"We have worked with James for eight years, his professional approach & huge knowledge base enables our successful training establishment to excel. 

All of our veterinary needs are catered for by the dedication that Dilliway & Bosley provide and their level of expertise is second to none."