A Veterinary Team of Equestrians

Coastal Equine Vets was established in 2020 by lifelong equestrian Rosie Alcorn BVSc MRCVS. Since then, the practice has gone from strength to strength serving the North of Ireland, from Co. Down to Co. Donegal, and everywhere in between from our practice base in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.

The team are equine specific veterinarians, each with a background in equestrian sport. Our passion is providing a top quality service to our clients and helping them achieve their equestrian goals.

We provide a full range of services including pre-purchase vettings, advanced dentistry, portable radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, artificial insemination to name but a few.

  • Rosie Alcorn BVSc MRCVS

    EQUINE VETERINARIAN AND EVENTER

    Having graduated from the University of Liverpool, Rosie worked in equine practice in Cheshire. In 2019 she returned home to Northern Ireland and pursued her love of equine dentistry working with Carolyn Perkins at the Equine Dental Clinic. For any of you who know Rosie she can often be found on hunting field or out eventing in the summer. She has competed up to international 3* level including winning the CCI** at Camphire International. She is a passionate and knowledgeable horsewoman and veterinarian. She prides herself in providing the highest level of care to her patients. Her areas of interests include dentistry, sport performance and lameness.

  • Mick Costello MVB MRCVS

    EQUINE VETERINARIAN AND SHOWJUMPER

    Mick grew up in Co. Kilkenny hunting with the Kilmoganny Harriers before progressing to the showjumping arena. On qualifying from UCD, he interned at Cambridge Equine Hospital in New Zealand before working with Thomason and Harding Equine Vets in Cheshire. He returned to Ireland in 2019 working at Tullyraine Equine Clinic and joined the team at Coastal Equine Vets in 2021. His areas of interest include sports performance, lameness, and breeding. He enjoys producing his homebreds in his spare time.