Costa's Farrier & Equine Services

20/06/2024

This horse made a funny sound…. 🐮 not your typical day in the office.

19/06/2024

Little Missy loved her trim in the sunshine this morning. We love seeing her every 6 weeks for her routine trim. We are on the road in Camden and Wollondilly. Contact us today!

18/06/2024

Before and after of a fresh set of front shoes. Check out the difference in the angles! Made for one very happy and comfortable pony.

17/06/2024

We have had this lovely mare come to us for some training and sale prep. When Neytiri arrived, she really didn’t like to be caught and would run rings when you entered her paddock. Flash forward only 2 short weeks and we have a mare who wants to be in your presence, and has come to realise our company isn’t all that bad.

17/06/2024

Today we worked with our local vet, Dr Jennifer Van Wyk from JVW Veterinary Services to help a c**t who has badly injured the bulb of his heel. We applied a shoe to help remove pressure from the wound and Dr Jen assisted with veterinary care. We will post photos in the comments of the outcome due to potentially graphic images.

12/06/2024

Has your fur friend lost a shoe in all this rain? It’s common for horses to pull off their shoes in the wet paddocks and when their feet are softer then normal. Don’t fear, we are here - contact us today!

07/06/2024

Here comes the long weekend! Time to spend some quality time with our fur friends! Good luck to all our clients competing over the long weekend, we wish you all the best.

05/06/2024

Have we seen you and your fur friend recently for a trim or a fresh set of shiny shoes ? Please leave us a Facebook review!

04/06/2024

Let’s talk abscesses. An abscess within the hoof is one of the most common causes of sudden, severe lameness in horses. With the right treatment and care, hoof abscesses heal over time, but they to require urgent care.

03/06/2024

With the long weekend just around the corner, make sure your fur friend is ready for a ride! Contact us to grab the last few bookings of the week, they will fill fast! On the road in MacArthur and Wollondilly.

31/05/2024

Walkin’ off the job on a Friday like…

24/05/2024

Is that the weekend we see rolling in…. Time to enjoy the sunshine in the saddle!

22/05/2024

Time is flying by and we are just about booked out for the rest of May! So our books are open for June. Servicing MacArthur and Wollondilly for equine shoeing, trims and transport.

17/05/2024

Getting ready for the weekend rides! Who else is spending the weekend in the saddle?

13/05/2024

The sun is shining and we are back on the road servicing Wollondilly & Macarthur.

10/05/2024

It’s been a wet week, and as the rain continues into the weekend, here is a quick but helpful read on some essential care strategies for the wet days for our fur friends.

As horse owners, we all know that caring for our equine companions involves a variety of tasks and considerations, and one factor that can significantly impact their well-being is the weather. Wet weather presents its own set of challenges when it comes to horse care. Rain, mud, and damp conditions....

09/05/2024

The great debate…. To rug or not to rug! The days a getting cooler, coats are getting fluffier, but the question is, what rug do we put on our horses? This little cheat sheet helps as a guide as to what rug is best suited for our fur friends.

03/05/2024

Friday Funny!

01/05/2024

Even the golden oldies need a regular trim routine. Spirit decided to take a nap while getting his pedicure.

29/04/2024

Keen eye for detail. Helping horses put their best hoof forward. Servicing Camden, Macarthur and Wollondilly.

24/04/2024

Lest we forget

18/04/2024

❗️ATTENTION TEAM SORTERS❗️
We are heading to SWRS at Warralea again this weekend. If your horse needs a trim, or a shoe put back on, we are happy to help. We will be at the grounds from tomorrow afternoon till Sunday. Good luck to all competitors!

11/04/2024

Little bit of a different update today. We get asked regularly about caps we wear on the job. The answer is, we are dressed by the best thanks to BUCK N CO. Be sure to check them out! A great local business with great service and quality. See something you like? The code ANTON at checkout will get you a discount.

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09/04/2024

Not your typical Tuesday in the office. This little cutie getting a routine trim to keep her feeling her best.

08/04/2024

Monday Madness! Fur friends come in all shapes and sizes and they all deserve the best care. We are on the road servicing Macarthur and surrounds.

07/04/2024

Thinking about adding a new fur friend to your family? We have 1 polled miniature highland bull calf looking for a home. Meet Axel. He has begun his halter training, is full of character and cute as a button. Born in November 2023, Axel can be used as a future breeder or he makes a great family pet. Send us a message for more info on Axel if you are interested 🐮🐮

04/04/2024

☔️The rain sure has set in! ☔️ If you need help this weekend moving horses or stock to higher grounds, get in contact with us, we are here to help! Truck and float available to assist keeping all fur friends safe. Best way to contact us is via Facebook message 📳

04/04/2024

Making horses happy… once hoof at a time. We are on the road servicing MacArthur, Wollondilly and surrounds.

03/04/2024

Rain is on the way for Wollondilly and MacArthur. The wet ground can have an impact on your horses feet. This article is a great quick read on how to best look after your fur friends in wet conditions.

https://www.hiform.com.au/blogs/general-health/the-big-wet-and-how-to-manage-your-horses-health

01/04/2024

We hope all our clients had a wonderful and restful Easter break. We have been out of service for the long weekend and will be getting back to all messages today.