KerO'N HOOF CARE

11/02/2026

Good evening,
I was talking about this guys (Tomas Teskey) and what he thinks about self trimming feet. below is a link to an article, he is so correct, in what he says, but the horses have to be doing lots of miles every day. Growth equals wear

Well worth the read, very easy read. we need to encourage movement, not bigger paddocks, maybe tracks make it harder not easier.

its like I have said over and over when I look at the foot the horse tells me what I need to do. cheers

Explore the concept of self-trimming hoof care inspired by the movement of wild horses in diverse terrains.

24/01/2026

Hello, first post for a while, a few photo of a trim today.
I have trimmed this guy before but not for a year or more, Will be good to get him back under control.
Was a great horse to trim, was a little conservative today with this trim.

cheers Tim

26/11/2025

Hi, Yes, I have been missing the horses, not only the good ones but also the less than good as well.

I was feeling like every horse I work with took a little of me, I now realize they also gave me a little of themselves as well.

There is no way I want to be doing as many as I did in the past, but would like to take on a few. so if you are interested in getting onto a regular trim cycle.

I can help you out with your horses with a well balanced trim which consider the alignment, movement and conformation of your horse.

a photo for interest

24/10/2025

well worth a read

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06/06/2025

Good afternoon, I got my first load of pea sized river rocks today, can not wait to get them into the track. this is the next step in the transition facility, Its still a long way off, good to be making some progress.

07/03/2025

Good afternoon,

the attached I had custom made from a hoof that I used to trim and is the first one that I started to do the heel modification/ softening too, that is now the Keron hoof care trade mark, I love it cheers Tim

17/01/2025

Case study Equine Sole

During 2025 I will be doing some case studies, well really one but on a few horses.
The horses I’m looking for are coming out of shoes or have chronic soft or thin soles.
There are a few reasons for undertaking these case studies:
1 for My education and to continue my learning
2 Gain reliable data based on measurements not what I think is happening.
3 Use knowledge and desire to implement change, repair, improve the horses I work with.
4 find the most efficient way to transition a horse to be bare footed and to be able to travel across a variety of ground conditions. find an outcome and record so it can be reproduced on variety of horses.
The driving purpose of this research is to find the most efficient way to improve density and thickness the equine’s sole.
I plan to use several tools to test and record the base line of current condition of the horse’s soles.
After the base line has been established, I will continue to record the data looking for any changes, not all the thing we do will work so that is am valid reason for recording and monitoring the data, as well as the horses.
A few key points to be recorded listed below
• Width between the heel buttresses
• Measure the frog ratio (looking for 80% width to length)
• Measure frog to foot ratio
• Measure the position of the widest part of the foot, there are a few measurements recorded when doing this one
• Digital hoof tester to measure at what pressure the sole flexes
• Ultrasound to measure sole thickness and density (not too concerned about actual thickness looking to record the change)
• Photo will be taken of all feet with a ruler to use to scale
All of the horses in the case study will have a physiological trim, that not to say that all horse will receive the same trim as they will not, but the landmarks will be used in the same way.
The trims will depend on what the horse need at the time some will transition quick some will take a long time.
That brings me to my next point duration of case studies, from my way of thinking it would need to be an absolute minimum of 12 months. Trim cycles will change through the case studies. I think a good starting point would be 4 weeks.
I will not be getting stuck with doing the same thing for every horse some I would like to try some herbs, other boots and several other options.
It really depends on your ideology and what you would like to try, as at present there has not been a lot of research done in this area.
What I need from you.
First you will need to want the best for your horse.
Want a truly barefoot horse
Interested or some understanding of being Barefoot
Willing to go on this journey with me and your horse
Not after a quick fix and happy to see small improvements
Wanting to learn and be involved in your horse’s hoof care
Be committed to regular trims and the case study duration
Being ready for your appointment
Willing to get the gear needed to suit your ideology or just rely on the trim, (a control Horse) need these as well

29/12/2024

Hi All,
I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas and caught up on some sleep.

If you know of any one interested in going Barefoot? I can help!

I'm doing some case studies in the new year, Horses coming out of Shoes, or chronic thin soles.

Looking to gain some Data on sole growth and changes in thickness and density.

I'm putting together some details and will post later.

Cheers Tim

02/11/2024

Hi All.

So happy to have time to hang out with my horses.
I've loved and missed them so much and I gave them trimmed today, think they enjoy the time together as well.

28/07/2024

Hi All,
This is something that I have to do and it has been a hard decision to say out loud.
What started for me as a passion, learning and working with horse’s feet has turned into a job and has just about killed off my passion. So, I’ve made the hard decision to give away trimming horses feet.
This leaves me very sad to have to let down so many horses that I have been working with for years that have developed and are developing great feet.
I’ve made this decision to allow time to focus on my family, my own horses and their feet. I’ll work on getting my transitional facility completed and will continue doing FEC and am thinking about facilitating equine education in the future.
I have made some connections with great people and horses and would be happy to offer advice for anyone taking on their own horse’s feet.
Cheers Tim

25/04/2024

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