CjS Equine Products & Farrier Services

02/09/2025

28/08/2025

Case update - Moreaid Horseshoes Australia Squish Pad applications

This mare had a substantial hoof crack that encroached into the coronet, it was unstable and the coronet was painful to palpate. X-rays showed a small rim fracture in alignment with the wall crack.

Due to conditions and the nature of this case MoreAid Sqish pads were decided on and first applied in April 2025.
Progress images are from this week in August 2025, just over 4 months between reference photos.
Reshod every 5 weeks.

Having used quite a few Squish pads on a number of cases now, we are finding the amount of hoof growth extremely impressive.
This is allowing for a quicker recovery period.
While they are not suited for every situation they definitely have a place if used correctly.

Look forward to seeing this mare eventuating into more traditional shoeing method in near future.

Thank you to Gary Martin from MoreAid Australia for always being so supportive and quick with providing products and advice.

26/08/2025

⭐️Gastroscope Day⭐️

We are taking expressions of interest for another Gastroscope Day in conjunction with Randlab.

Date: 14th of October 2025
Location: TBC (likely Murwillumbah or Cabarita)
Cost: $150

If you are interested please contact the clinic to put your name down and we will confirm details closer to the date.

26/08/2025

Cant wait to get the first nip in tomorrow with these bad boys
That’s heaps Mr Nippy!!!

22/08/2025

📣 We are moving our Farrier Services to the Southern Highlands and surrounds ‼️Appointments available from September 8th
On 5 week schedule.
Qualified professionals, reliable and we take pride in our work.

18/08/2025

17/07/2025

17/07/2025

🔥 Item # 2 - A gorgeous pair of spurs hand crafted by Tim Minogue of course keeping in with the rasp theme including a very cool bottle opener spur neck, how good! Thank you so much Tim for your support!!!🔥

08/07/2025

🦸Standing still is a SUPERPOWER! 🦹

Horses will need regular hoof care throughout their whole life - teaching them the key skill of standing, relaxed is the best gift you can give them.

❗Can your horse reliably stand for their routine appointment? ❗
This foundational skill requires practice, practice and more PRACTICE!

🏆The benefits are absolutely worth it:
✅ Safer!
✅ Less stress for the horse, farrier and owner
✅ More efficient hoof care
✅ Earlier detection of discomfort and proactive management

🐴 Set the environment up for success:
✅ Shoeing area should be clean, dry, level, with good lighting and enough space to move
✅ Free from distractions. Avoid busy times like feeding and turn out times. Free range children, animals and friends with a pocket full of polos should be kept out of the way
✅ Manage the flies!
✅ Have a buddy horse nearby (temperament dependent)
✅ Get the horse moving before the appointment. Exercise to loosen off muscles and burn excess energy. Turn out if you can clean and dry legs in time
✅ Use appropriate restraint if necessary. Talk the options through with your farrier which could include holding the horse, cross ties, Horslyx to reward standing still or sedation

“SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT”
⛔ 80% of farriers reported at least one injury requiring hospital treatment in their career
⛔ 46% felt injury was avoidable if the horse had better handling
⛔ 30% felt injury was avoidable if the environment was better managed
(BFBA FARRIER INJURY SURVEY (2021))

06/07/2025

While National Farrier’s Week is ✨technically✨ an American thing, we think that Aussie farriers deserve to be celebrated too!

Thanks for everything you do to help our equine friends stay happy and healthy!

25/04/2025

Please 🙏 follow and support our amazing client Ross on his gruelling mission to ride a bike 🚲 from Perth WA to Byron Bay NSW.
That’s 4300km!

“The Longest Ride” is to rase money for a new charity that aims to provide “care bags” for families who have a loved one in ICU.

Stemming from the devastating loss of Jaaden, Ross and Kathys son nearly a year ago.
This is the family’s journey of creating a legacy and greatness from such a tragic event.

Ross, your depth and determination is beyond measure, the least we can do is support your mission to help others.

Please follow, share and support this incredible project!

Rooting for you Ross & team 💪!!!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI2KSXBTYH_/?igsh=eGt6bXpjYWhzdDE3

https://gofund.me/9d8d2fea

No parent should have to say goodbye to their child in … Beautiful Crazy needs your support for The Longest Ride: Father’s 4300KM Cycle to help ICU Families

25/04/2025

Excellent information thank you The Rivers Equine Vets

First up - Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)

🔹 PPID is a common endocrine disease of older horses, generally affecting those aged 15 years and above.

🔹 Occurs when a section of the pituitary gland in the brain becomes enlarged and overproduces hormones.

🔹 Clinical Signs may include;
- change in attitude and/or lethargy
- hypertrichosis (long shaggy hair coat that doesn’t shed come spring). See photo.
- muscle wasting (especially along top line)
- regional fat deposits
- increased water intake and increased urination
- laminitis
- increased susceptibility to infections (hoof abscesses, skin issues, respiratory issues, dental issues).
- infertility

🔹 Testing for PPID involves taking blood to check the level of ACTH - one of the hormones that is released by the pituitary gland. If levels come back high and the horse is showing clinical signs we can usually assume they have PPID.

🔹 Depending on the clinical signs your horse is showing we may carry out other diagnostics such as xrays if we suspect laminitis or a dental exam if they are having weight issues.

🔹 Treatment for PPID involves daily medication with pergolide (most commonly in the form of Prascend tablets). This is a lifelong treatment and there are now multiple formulations available so discuss options with your vet. This may be in conjunction with other treatments such as pain relief in the initial phase depending on symptoms.

🔹 Longer term;
- Horses with PPID are high risk for dental disease and so it is important to keep them up to date with regular dentals.
- Routine blood testing is recommended to ensure ACTH levels have come back within normal limits. Initially 2-3 months after starting treatment and then yearly.
- ACTH levels fluctuate naturally during the year so the best testing time is Autumn.
- Nutrition is important and should be tailored to the individual, some general rules are aim for low sugar and provide a good quality protein.

🔹 Tomorrow we will take a look at EMS!

Photo Courtesty of the Equine Endocrinology Group