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Borambola Valley Veterinary Podiatry Centre

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Borambola Valley Veterinary Podiatry Centre

Dr. Heidi McGrath
BAnVBioSc, BVBio/BVSc
Cert. IV Farriery, Cert. II Equine Industry Dr. Heidi McGrath. BAnVBioSc, BVBio/BVSc. Cert IV Farriery. Trimming. Shoeing.

Cert II Equine Industry. Boot Fitting. Lameness. Rehab.

07/07/2025

🏅 Medal Monday 🤩

I’ve finished from my week away with some new bling; officially completing the Gold Coast Marathon (42.2km)! 🏃‍♀️☀️

People may call me crazy, or tell me to slow down, but we all know I never will (well… maybe just a little this week 😅).

Here’s hoping all the horses I see this week are walking better than I am! 🫣😆

- Heidi 🌸

04/07/2025

Removing Horse Shoes 🔨🐎

At Borambola Valley, we truely believe that every horse owner/person should be able to remove their horse’s shoes without damaging the horse’s hoof wall. 💅

Whilst farriers/hoof care providers have a range of tools to remove shoes including rubber mallet/hammer, clench cutter, nails pullers, shoe pullers etc., it is important as a horse owner to have at least a pair of shoe pullers in the kit at home if your horse wears shoes. 🔨🐴

Having this skill is essentials in cases such as:
🧲 Horse has pulled half the shoe off
🧲 Hoof abscesses or other acute lamenesses
🧲 Veterinary visits
🧲 Sprung heel
🧲 Tight/hot nail
🧲 And brownie points if you remove them for your farrier when they come 💪🏻

In most cases, we hope that your farrier and/or vet can attend to your horse if needed in a timely manner, but in the cases that they can’t (i.e. afterhours, weekends, just before an important event etc.), we believe this is a skill every horse owner should have. 🩺🗓️

Shoutout to vet nurse Tamara, taking off a clients horse shoes ready for some podiatry X-rays and shoeing! 👌🏻🔥

Let me know in the comments below if you’d like some videos of different ways to take shoes off in the coming weeks! 👇👇

02/07/2025

It’s been a fresh few days here in QLD and Northern NSW! 🌬️☔️

I’ve been lucky to spend some time with Dr. Katherine from theriversequinevets and Issy, a 4th-year vet student from CSU. ✨

It’s much greener up here than down south in the Riverina. The locals have been dealing with above-average rainfall for quite some time, which has come with a range of different challenges! 🌧️🌱

It’s been such a great opportunity to catch up with a wonderful friend, meet some adorable ponies, and check out a variety of interesting cases. Always something new to learn and appreciate in this job! 🐴

A few more pit stops to make before I fly back south, but I will be back and at it from next Wednesday at BVVPC, and Canberra region Thurs/Friday. Hope you’re all rugged up!

- Heidi 🌸

01/07/2025

✨Griffith we are coming!✨

We’re teaming up with Dr Michelle from Riverina Mobile Vet & Equine Dentistry, for a visit to Griffith on Thursday, 17th July!

Things we can offer this trip to help with:
🐴 Lameness Workups
🧪 Laminitis and Metabolic Consultations
💉 Bloodwork (any species)
🩻 Ultrasounds and/or Radiographs
🐎 Podiatry Radiographs with Markups
🧲 Support with Complex Equine Podiatry Cases

Get in touch through the page, or on 0467681474 if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment! 🩺

30/06/2025

🔎 The Use of Radiographs on Your Horse 🐴

Alongside ultrasound, X-rays (radiographs) are one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in equine veterinary medicine; not just for diagnosing lameness or injury, but for preventing problems before they start. 🩺

Radiographs are detailed images created by X-rays passing through your horse’s body (for example, the hoof) and captured on a specialised digital plate. 🩻

At Borambola Valley, we use radiographs to:
✅ Assess hoof balance
✅ Monitor joint changes
✅ Identify sources of lameness
✅ Evaluate wounds or fractures
✅ Screen for developmental conditions (especially in young horses)
✅ Support prepurchase and insurance exams

At BVVPC, we find it important for you to also understand your radiographs so you can feel confident in your decisions, whether it’s for performance support, injury recovery, or future planning.🧐

P.s. How cute is Earl interpreting his radiographs! 🥰

27/06/2025

✨Feel Good Friday! 🥰

Meet Jemima. Jemima had been battling with chronic laminitis despite her owners and farrier best efforts of diet management, movement and regular hoofcare. 🧲🌱

4 weeks ago, Jemima had an acute episode of laminitis cause an increase in her pain and body’s inflammation (see first 2 clips of walking on gravel and on then on grass for comparison). 🎥😫

We did a full set of bloods on Miss Jemima, and her insulin came back >222mU/L! Higher than the labs reference range! 🧪🤯

Jemima was started on Ertugliflozin, a medication used for managing EMS horses and 4 weeks later at our recheck, look where we are (see last 2 clips in video)! Jemima’s owner notes how much happier she has been, and even kicking up her heels in the paddock! 🤩🔥

Jemima’s insulin after 4 weeks is down to 21mU/L! 😮

We are so excited to be a part of her journey and see her continue to improve in her body and movement from here alongside her diligent owner and farrier! 😍

25/06/2025

Happy Hump Day!
It’s raining here in the Riverina, but here’s something to brighten your day, meet Herbie! 🌧️💛

Herbie is 36 years old! It’s not often we get to work with horses who are older than us, and we feel honoured every time. He’s just Herbalicious! 😍

We absolutely adore our golden oldies here at Borambola Valley and we hope you love Herbie as much as we do! 🥰🐴

Got a golden oldie of your own? We’re here to help with all things geriatric horse care; from arthritis or Cushing’s management, to general heath checks and bloodwork. 💉🧪🩺

23/06/2025

🔎The Use of Ultrasounds on Your Horse 🐴

Did you know that ultrasound technology is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in veterinary medicine? 🧐

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of soft tissues. It’s non-invasive, pain-free, and provides immediate results. 🖥️✨

At Borambola Valley, we use ultrasound to:
✅ Diagnose tendon and ligament injuries
✅ Monitor healing progress
✅ Assess reproductive health in broodmares (including pregnancy diagnosis)
✅ Detect internal issues like fluid build-up or organ abnormalities
✅ Guide joint injections and other treatments with precision
✅ Assess fluid movement (i.e. vein and artery flow)

21/06/2025

❄️Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️

It was -3 degrees at Borambola this morning, with thick ice still covering the water troughs at 3pm! 🥶

George and I hope everyone got to sneak a ride in on the shortest day of the year! Onwards and upwards for everyone from here! 🧣🏇

16/06/2025

What a way to start the week! It was so great to have Nicole from rockonequine_ and Anthony from A J Evans Farrier here for the day! 💪🏻

Glue ons for some older arthritic patients ✅
Rockers for laminitis rehab patients ✅
Trims ✅
Discussions over everything horse and hoof health! ✅

I love working with other passionate equine professionals. 🥰

13/06/2025

Bilbo is heading into the weekend with some fancy new dance shoes! 🕺🪩

Refit of a pair of MoreAid Squish pads, taped on with a cast over the top to reduce wear. These allow for the shoes to be reapplied for multiple cycles whilst we recover from a bout of laminitis. 💕

12/06/2025

Donkeys are not long eared horses! 🫏

A BVVPC we love seeing all equids, this includes our beloved donkeys! Donkeys however are very different to their equine cousins. 🫏🐎

A few key differences for donkeys include:
🫏Conformation - donkeys are more compact, different tails, and can see their hind feet whilst horses cannot!
🥗Metabolism - designed for harsher desert environments, donkey have a more efficient metabolism, making them more prone to metabolic conditions such as insulin dysregulation, laminitis and obesity. They also have a higher resting ACTH than horses!
🌱Nutritional and water requirements - donkeys have lower energy requirements and thrive on lower quality forage; needing only 75% of the digestible energy required by a horse of the same size.
💉Veterinary medication - donkeys can metabolise medications quicker than horses, and have differences in their drug distribution and elimination.
🥾Hoof structure - donkeys have a more elongated and upright hoof structure
🫏Behaviour/temperament - donkeys have a weaker “flight” response and require different training approaches.

Fun fact: donkeys bray, while horses neigh! 🎶

P.s. how cute are Liam and Seamus! 🥰

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Borambola, NSW
2650

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

0467681474

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