SteedNeeds Equine Solutions

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours and the happiest of New Years to everyone.

Thank you for all your support, kindness and friendship throughout the year. You are all so very much appreciated 🎄❤️

08/12/2024

Absolutely fascinating.

It’s easy to think of seedy toe/WLD as not such a serious condition since it’s so common, especially in SE QLD. However, you can see here, seedy toe impacting the pedal bone on this poor horse.

Seedy toe is caused by fungal and bacterial infection, usually entering through a stretched white line and often seen more during wet and muddy seasons.

However, with regular proper trimming and treatment, seedy toe is perfectly treatable and something we rehab frequently.

Just a hole……

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30/11/2024

I will be in Brisbane from this Friday 8th-Saturday 14th Dec.

I have a few spaces left locally if anyone needs to book in before then. Can possibly do a run up the Hervey Bay if there are enough trims.

28/10/2024

Scoot Boot competition you might all be interesting in.. bonus points if you win and take me with you 😂

At Scoot Boots, freedom means everything to us. So, we want to know what freedom means to you! All you have to do is tell us what freedom means to you and your horse in 150 words, and you could win the trip of a lifetime to Tasmania, Australia!

25/10/2024

Wow what a great idea for a service!

I haven’t taken advantage of it yet but definitely great to have saved in case I need to go away and thought you all might appreciate the info as well.

I’m all about supporting new and local businesses 💪

03/10/2024

I’m blessed to have incredible regular clients but yes, taking on new people can be daunting for this reason.

I recently went to one of my newer clients, the day was windy, her horse mucked up profusely and was unable to continue the trim as a result. Not entirely her fault though not the best horse to trim other times anyway, so after I was only able to get through one hoof, we settled on a cheaper fee for the day, agreeing to come back out and finished off the trim shortly, as well as her other equine.

That person never did pay me, the amount of which wouldn’t have covered my fuel and expenses to get to her anyway. She ghosted me instead.

I do understand that times are tough at the moment, they certainly are tough for me too so please don’t book a trim you can’t or won’t pay as that actually costs us money and not only money but the wear and tear on our bodies among all the other things mentioned below.

I currently get a massage once a month, I’d get them weekly if I could. The constant strain of bending while holding the limb of a 500kg animal that’s often trying to jerk said limb away while also cutting sometimes rock like hooves. It sure takes its toll.

However, I promise I do love what I do, I love it so profusely that I wouldn’t swap it for anything. If I had endless money, I’m sure I would still do this for free.. maybe with a few more trips to the Bahamas included 🏝️☀️ 🎉

Edited to add; I'm always a bit reluctant posting these sorts of posts because its always the loveliest clients who worry if they're not being good, and the people who need to fix themselves the most who probably won't read this. Just wanted to say if you've been on my books more than 5 visits I can just about guarantee I don't mean you, and I love and appreciate all of my wonderful ongoing clients so much

03/10/2024

Between farmsitting and trimming, I’m now fully booked for the next 3 and a half weeks with a few spots left for urgent trims.

NB: If you are one of my regulars, don’t fret, I’ve accounted for you in my schedule and you’ll get a message from me closer to when your trims are due.

Right now I’m loving life looking after horses, dogs, new born puppies, sheep and chickens! The one I’m holding is about 9 weeks old and still for sale.

If you need a reliable house/farm sitter, I’m your las, I’ve worked with most types of animals but if I haven’t worked with one, I’m more than happy to learn, I love all types!
🐶🐍🐎🐑🐈‍⬛🫏🦜🐖🐩🐁🐓🕷️

04/08/2024

This is interesting, I’ve never heard of it before so would need to research some more but looks promising 😊

Jiaogulan is an herbal supplement used in horses to support hoof health & respiratory function. Learn about benefits, uses, feeding rates & side effects.

30/07/2024

Big thanks to Peter Sprunk for capturing the first three of these photos of my work in action the other day!

The fourth photo was from today with one of many more friendly pups ❤️🐶

Did I mention, I love my job?

27/07/2024

I love my job, getting greeted like this so often is good for the soul ❤️

Show me your cuties in the comments, doggie, pony or other! We love all animals here 🐶🐴🐥🐍🐡

24/07/2024

I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to comment on this or not but have also never been able to sit through watching most competitive equine sports for this very reason.

It’s definitely not just Charlotte but given that she has been heralded all this time as such a kind and ethical trainer within the Olympics and now this, are there any kind trainers at all there? Is it even possible to get to that level using 100% ethical practises?

If you haven’t heard the news, here it is.

I was going to do a post about the Olympics and now is a perfect time.

I will not be watching the equestrian events. I’ve tried in previous Olympics and it hurts my heart to watch.

Here’s one of the reasons why. We don’t know what goes on behind closed doors and arena gates to get these horses to this level. But with the large amounts of money and fame involved, it cannot be good for the horse.

Horses are not competitors or “happy athletes”. They are beautiful animals that deserve to live a species appropriate life and that does not involve what they are forced to endure for human pleasure, ego, entertainment and money.

** I’ve watched the video that has just been released and it’s truly disgusting, there is no excuse.

24/07/2024

Good news!

We now have eftpos provided you can tap to pay and my phone can get reception at your place.

Heading to Widgee and Kandanga area tomorrow with a few more spots available (NOW BOOKED) 😊

15/07/2024

On the Sunshine Coast til Wednesday visiting family if anyone needs trims while I’m here🐴

13/07/2024

Work in progress, first trim for this thoroughbred today, feeling much more comfortable now.

While rasping off all the flares would look prettier, it would have meant taking a lot of wall. My preference is to decrease flares over time with proper balanced trimming and in one trim, much of that flare has been trimmed off regardless.

Excuse the first blurry pic but hey, what a difference!

28/06/2024

From my time training with ACEHP ❤️

22/06/2024

In Hervey Bay/Maryborough this Sunday/Monday if anyone needs hoof trimming.

This lovely fella was my client today and he is for sale! I honestly wanted to buy him myself as he is so lovely, loves attention, but I sadly don’t have room.

Sunny is a beginner friendly 5yro TB, currently ridden by young girl, 16hh, located Langshaw, South Gympie. $3🥕🥕🥕but a nice home is more important than price for the owner. More whoa than go.

Great getting his feet done for the first time we met today.