S6E Shoeing - Farrier

26/08/2025

16/08/2025

This is why I love my job and will try my utmost best to help my clients out and go the extra mile so they can enjoy there horses and get the results

14/08/2025

Another job we tackled today was on a Cushing’s/laminitic horse who could hardly walk.
Due to his laminitic stance, he was putting a lot of pressure on his heels, which had become squashed and sore throughout the caudal aspect of his front feet.

Normally, we’d use a wide-web aluminium shoe for these cases, but we didn’t have the right size on hand. Instead, we fitted a wide web steel shoe paired with a 3D HoofCare pad with a 2 degree insert printed by 3D Hoofcare Queensland with DIM. We also patched up missing hoof wall that had broken away.

The transformation was almost instant — this boy walked off wanting to stride out, and even trotted back to his spelling yard!
We have advised the owner to start him on 3 scoops of VET GOLD - Equine and Canine Supplements total gold.
Stay tuned for an update on his progress!

14/08/2025

First job today was a set of Easyshoe race glue on shoes with 3D HoofCare printed pads printed by 3D Hoofcare Queensland. This off the track thoroughbred ripped his shoe off to the point of not being able to nail normal shoes back on and was very sore and lame. With this package on he is now sound and back into work and we were told he was a gem to ride this afternoon and he’s back. Such great news and can’t wait to see how he goes this weekend.
He’s also in 3 scoops of VET GOLD - Equine and Canine Supplements product total gold

07/08/2025

Are you a proud horse owner? You need to let us know. 🐎

🛡️ Why register?

The recent Hendra virus case is a timely reminder that in an emergency, every second counts.

Registration as a Biosecurity Entity means we can notify you immediately if a disease outbreak threatens your animals and we can respond quickly to manage the disease.

What you need to know:

✅ Registration is compulsory and must be renewed every 3 years.
✅ It’s one of the best ways to safeguard your animals and the life you’ve built together.
✅ Non-commercial owners register for FREE!

💻 Don’t wait, register or renew today: https://brnw.ch/21wUIQh.

21/07/2025

17/07/2025

The other day I was at a clients place, and was having a chat with them about things as we do and she said this saying to me “ When you change the way you look at things, The things you look at change” thanks heaps JB
since she said that to me I’ve put it into motion and had a different mindset and approach on things.. I now see things not as a challenge but as an opportunity to grow and build from it. I approached these feet differently and they turned out fantastic

10/07/2025

Spotlighting our farrier, Jon, in celebration of International Farriers Week. 🔨

From corrective and therapeutic shoeing to ongoing hoof maintenance, Jon plays a vital role in keeping your horses sound, comfortable, and performing at their best. His dedication to continued education and collaboration with veterinarians ensures each horse receives the highest standard of care.

Thank you, Jon, for the skill, passion, and professionalism you bring to every hoof you handle.

06/07/2025

MEDIA RELEASE | Veterinarians urge vigilance and vaccination following Hendra virus case in Queensland

Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA), a special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), has reinforced the importance of vaccination and biosecurity after Biosecurity Queensland today confirmed a case of Hendra virus in an unvaccinated horse in south-east Queensland.

Dr Laura Hardefeldt, EVA President, expressed strong support for the veterinarian who managed the case and reiterated the critical role of horse owners in preventing the spread of this deadly disease.

“We commend the referral veterinarian for their swift and professional response, which undoubtedly helped contain the risk to people and other animals,” said Dr Hardefeldt.

“This case is a stark reminder that Hendra virus remains a real and present threat. Vaccination is the best defence we have to protect horses, veterinarians, and the broader community.”

Read more: https://www.ava.com.au/media-centre/media-releases/veterinarians-urge-vigilance-and-vaccination-following-hendra-virus-case-in-queensland/

QLD DPI media release: https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/news-media/news/hendra-virus-south-east-queensland

QLD Government Hendra virus information: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/condition/infections-and-parasites/viral-infections/hendra-virus-infection

06/07/2025

Time to say thank you to your farrier for being apart of your team.

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!

30/06/2025

15/06/2025

The Farrier.

Wake up, alarm clock blaring. Push a tired body out of bed, driven by determination, discipline and being of their word.
Coffee in a cup held by a tangling of aching joints and scars.
The few moments of peace before heading off to meet an owner, to spend a day of ringing in the ears, aching feet, back screaming.

“Stand mare” you beg as the memory of a close call burns into your brain—Sharp nails, sharp tools, 1,200lb unsettled flight animals with the strength and precision to change your life with one quick blow.

Juggling appointments. Last minute cancelations. Last minute, “emergency” stops.
Ungrateful clients, Gracious clients.

Cold hands burn and stick to even colder metal tools, shoes. Heart warmed by young children with questions and a roaring forge.

Clean—Clean. Balance. Shape—shape. Check your work—check your work. Line it up—check your work—Begin to drive a nail—hate the way it’s lined up—remove it. Do it again—Perfection.

Feel a hot breath on your neck. Body tenses, shrug off a bite.

“He won’t bite you.” The owner suggests.

Eye roll, know you’d rather not risk it but hide behind a polite face. Deep breath, patience.

New client? Scoffs at prices. Demands, demands. You? Meet the demands, to meet the demands again.

Take the blame. Differing opinions. Veterinarians, trainers, other farriers... “I read online.”

Striving to do your best. No—better than your best. You? Your biggest critic.

Watch lives change. Grow with clients, grow with horses.

Days of unsettled horses. Angry horses, spoiled horses, jerk-you-around horses, hang-on-your-back horses.

Last stop of the day. Few backyard trims. Breath of fresh air.

Old horse, 33. No teeth. Arthritic joints from years of tough work, tough demands. He met the demands.

He’s tender in his movements—quietly crippled by dull aches. Stands patiently for you, you wait patiently for him. Each joint, slow moving. Slow to give the leg, slow to bend, hard to hold—he tries. A mutual understanding of aching bodies. Quietness. Docile. Peace.

A soft voice—“he will be euthanized soon.”

You hold back emotion, swallow a tear. Make a polite comment. Back to work, hide your face.

Finish your job.

Run your hand down the back, feel a deteriorated body. Say c ya. Go home. Repeat again