
30/06/2025
Hawke and Ruadh
The unwitting R and D department at BBES
They give me day by day information of what works and what doesn't
They trial hoof boots in all sorts of terrain. For the hills around here, the boots have to work, stay on and last well
Different saddle types. Mostly treeless, but we do foray into the odd treed saddle for Hawke. With the help of a top notch saddle fitter for treed saddles
Supplements, feeds, treatments, trim tools, Bowen moves, stretches, exercises, paddock set ups. The list is not small...
Countless times these guys, and their predecessors, have helped improve my care of your horses over the years
Changes in their feet, bodies and attitude are noted and useful observations are passed on to clients in the hope it helps to save you time and improve issues present
These two are different in most ways from body type and hoof shape to attitude and aptitude
We never stop learning with our horses and these two provide ongoing education for me everyday
Hawke is great for testing new products on. He suits a wide range of saddles, bridles, hoof boots, etc
Ruadh, gosh, he is niche. No bit, only treeless, but a certain kind, only certain hoof boots and he is sensitive to hands on movements in a way that Hawke isn't
They really deserve a pay rise 🥕 🥕 🥕