Southern Highlands Forge Farriers

13/07/2024

Regular farrier appointments aren't a luxury, they are a necessity for your equine companion's lifelong welfare.

❔Did you know❔
Every extra 1cm of toe length results in -
🔹an extra 50KG of force acting on the tendons
🔹a -1° drop in sole angle where the DDFT inserts into the coffin bone can lead to a 4% increase in the pressure exerted by the DDFT on the navicular bone

(Credit Dr Renate Weller)

13/05/2024

Great weekend at the EPLC and the Australian apprentice competition. Patrick came 2nd in the 1st and 2nd year shoemaking.
Thanks to all involved!

17/02/2024

08/01/2024

equilibrium TC fronts and dental impression with a welded insert keeping this horse happy!

28/12/2023

Welded in heart bar and dental impression material and leather pad combo doing the job today.

15/12/2023

15/12/2023

Hospital plate for a horse with puncture wound.
Handmade bar shoe with Mustad Australia dental impression material and MX 50 nails. Last photos are 10 weeks on. Foot trimmed up back to normal. Mustad Australia comfort mix hoof pad to keep him comfortable.

13/11/2023

24/10/2023

20/10/2023

Shoeing out of the forge this morning