Padfoot Equine

05/03/2024

04/03/2024

Why do some horses go great with one rider then buck others off?

BALANCE

There could be a million reasons. A big one... BALANCE
Horses need to stay on their feet to survive. If they feel staying upright could be compromised by an unstable , unbalanced rider they may buck etc to protect themselves.

Balance of horse and riders posture and strength is something to continue to learn and better.

I first heard this discussed by Amy Skinner Horsemanship and Garry Mathews and I believe it rings very true.

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28/02/2024

TRIMMING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE SUNDAY 3 MARCH - COOROY, COORAN, POMONA

Due to popular demand, we will be travelling to the Cooroy, Cooran and Pomona region on Sunday 3 March for barefoot trims (only - no shoeing).

1 horse - $70
2 horses - $130
3 horses - $190
4 horses - $250
5 horses - $310

Only 12 appointment slots available.

To secure an appointment please DM us (only) with your NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE, # OF HORSES before 5 pm Friday 1 March. We will let you know your appointment time on Saturday. First come, first served.

Thanks.

24/01/2024

16/01/2024

Horses have the incredible ability to adapt to their environment- yards, stables, paddocks, wet and dry, soft and hard ground. However, frequent fluctuations between grounds that are dry and solid and wet and muddy can cause hooves to become softer and more fragile, increasing the risk of breaks, cracks, flare ups and infections.

Regular appointments with your trusted Farrier and Veterinarian are essential, particularly with the Sunshine Coast’s current weather conditions. They will be able to detect changes in hoof condition and determine the best course of treatment and care.

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29/12/2023

Padfoot Equine is a Sunshine Coast-based professional equine behaviour practice. We assist clients with a wide range of undesirable or 'problem' behaviours including:

• Anxieties and phobias
• Handling
• Cooperation (e.g. refusal to stand for farriery or mounting, bucking, rearing, etc.)
• Stereotypes (e.g. windsucking, crib-biting, pawing, etc.)
• Aggression
• Travelling (e.g. loading, anxiety)
• Maladaptive behaviour (e.g. shut down or depressed behaviour)
• Oral abnormalities (e.g. mane and tail chewing)

Appointments at your home can be booked at https://padfoot-calendar.as.me/equine-behaviour-consultation (*see below before booking)

If your horse is young, green or worried about having its feet taken care of, you can book an initial training trim appointment with our trained animal behaviourist / farrier at https://padfoot-calendar.as.me/training-for-farriery (*see below before booking)

* If you are located more than 30 mins' drive from Landsborough QLD 4550 - or have more than one horse requiring attention - we are happy to help but we will need to apply additional charges. Please contact us at [email protected] or SMS (please do not call) 0478 790 480 for a personalised quotation before booking.

Padfoot Equine is part of the Padfoot Animal Behaviour group providing professional behavioural solutions for both equids and canids (Padfoot Dogmanship) around SEQ.

21/12/2023

We love this description of the horse (attributed to legendary horseman Ray Hunt).

‘The Horse is a naturally transparent, powerful and yet willingly vulnerable soul, who lives in the ‘Moment’.’

At Padfoot Equine the horses come first. Their welfare. Their health. Their happiness. They deserve it.

20/11/2023

Finally getting some rain is amazing! But, what comes with wetter ground is the re-emergence of issues such as thrush and seedy toe. Make sure - particularly in wet conditions - you are picking out your horses’ feet - properly - at least once a day AND are alerting us at the first sign of anything unusual or funky. Use Bugbuster or a mix of apple cider vinegar and copper sulphate to help keep pathogens at bay. Remember, the best thing you can do for your horses’ feet is stick to a 5 week trimming cycle AND keep them clean in the meantime!

06/08/2023

At this time of year we’re starting to see a lot more thrush. Between farriery visits, do your horse a favour. Pick their feet clean - thoroughly - at least once a day and give a quick spray with a mix of apple cider vinegar and copper sulphate (bluestone). This will help keep bacteria at bay. And, if things are looking a bit off - or you suspect some seedy toe or separation - give your farrier a call and get them in sooner if you can.

28/07/2023

14/03/2023

Had a great time today working with an 18-month old brumby c**t who was learning to stand comfortably for the farrier.

I just love working with these lightly handled wild horses as they’re so happy to make friends and work with you (once you convince them you’re not a threat). Just amazing creatures.

Most of my favourite clients are brumbies. I can’t get enough of them!

If you want us to help train your wild, green, young or worried horse, please visit https://padfoot-calendar.as.me/training-for-farriery

13/03/2023

Want to save on regular barefoot trims? Book one of our bulk packs and save!

10-Pack (20% Discount) https://padfoot-calendar.as.me/trim-10-pack
5-Pack (10% Discount) https://padfoot-calendar.as.me/trim-5-pack

*Conditions apply.

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08/03/2023

If you’re wondering why we recommend regular (5 week or less) trims, it’s not about money. It’s about your horse’s welfare. This is why…

08/03/2023

A plastinated sagittal section of the hoof capsule. We can look through the hoof capsule but how much do we really know about hoof horn?

08/03/2023

Need a brumby in your life? Now’s your chance.

08/03/2023

Here's our 2023 Gatton field days flyer! Please share! :)

Sincere thanks to the assorted photographers for great images from last year - Katy Driver, Fiona Murray, Beate Ammer, Jane Andersen, the PFBA, and others!

The PFBAQ (farriers) have announced that this year's Three-Man Draught shoeing competition will be a World Cup event - extra special for us, too!