JP Farrier Services

12/10/2024

Now available through your favourite PINK farrier! 😉

11/07/2024

Always nice to end the day with some pretty feet! 😉

11/06/2024

Some help for collapsed heels and a pr*****ed frog.
This horse came up sore on his right front; upon removing the shoe it is obvious that the heels have collapsed and the frog has pr*****ed (this means the frog is protruding lower than the heels). Furthermore the horse showed sensitivity to the hoof testers over both sides of the heel. This happens frequently in hooves with thin, flat soles and thin walls. When a shoe is put on a hoof the solar surface is raised off the ground and if the walls are thin and or weak they can begin to flare and heels can collapse and become under run. In such a situation it is helpful to reengage the frog and ask it to aid in bearing some weight to allow the walls to grow “straight” and maintain their integrity as opposed to collapsing. It is important, however, to avoid overburdening a pr*****ed frog and so a pad with a slight recess for the frog was chosen along with dental impression material.

11/02/2024

I highly recommend for any and all new moms!

Being a mom is most beautiful and rewarding job in the world. It's also, by far, the most difficult. The sleepless nights, the physical and emotional exhaustion, the anxiety and constant worry, the lack of time for yourself, the loss of friendships, the changes in relationships, the loss of your old identity and struggle to find your new one, the post partum body frustrations... the list goes on. But you're not alone. And your feelings, frustration, sadness and confusion are all very real, and very valid.

As a newer mom myself, as well as a Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator, I'm passionate about helping moms find themselves, their purpose and their confidence.

I've designed an EAL program specifically for us mamas, using a unique experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills in partnership with horses. The exercises are designed to promote self-awareness and self-reflection which can ultimately improve functioning and well-being when applied to your everyday life.

No horse experience necessary. Just a desire to open your heart and let the horses heal and teach.

This program is an 8 week program, 1.5 hrs once a week, and is a building block curriculum where we work on a different objective every week. The exercises are hands-on with the horses. There is no riding involved. Maximum of 6 participants in this program. Start date : Friday November 8th, 11am - 12:30pm.

Guaranteed lots of laughs, lots of learning, maybe some tears (the good ones, we promise!) and some new found friendships with like-minded ladies at the same stage in life as you.

Feel free to PM with any questions or to book your spot!

11/02/2024

The tiniest clip-clops! (Volume up)

11/01/2024

I had the cutest afternoon! 😍

10/31/2024

Who doesn’t love someone looking over their shoulder as they work?! 😉

10/13/2024

New business cards are in! 😍

10/12/2024

If anyone’s looking for something to do this weekend, come to the Burford Fair Grounds Sunday Oct 13th for some horsey fun! Rumour has it there will be a live farrier demo as well! 😉😉😉

10/03/2024

09/02/2024

Not a a whole bunch to nail on to; challenge accepted! 😉 (best with sound 😜)

08/29/2024

Watch me trim a draft hoof in 23 seconds! 😜 Oh if only I could be this fast in real time! 😅
(🎵 Circus Theme - Nino Rota 🎵)

08/29/2024

Hello; look who finally decided to rear its ugly head! This is an abscess that has come out at the hairline. Abbesses that come out at the hairline like this are quite deep within the hoof and often cause prolonged on and off bouts of lameness. These abscesses are frustrating to deal with as they take longer to resolve and are more difficult to detect/diagnose than those that are more shallow. It’s common for horses with deep abscesses like this to be lame without presenting any appreciable heat, reaction to hoof testers or other symptoms associated with more shallow abscesses that come out at the solar surface.

08/06/2024

Yes, this is one horse with two rather different shoes... And why would that be? Because he has two rather different front hooves; each presenting unique challenges. The left front is a “low” foot with collapsed heels and a weak digital cushion and is prone to running forward and flaring while the right front is much more upright with stronger heels and a more robust digital cushion. The left front is shod with a 2 degree wedged shoe with a shock absorbing pad and dim coated with copper sulfate. The right front is shod with a regular “flat” shoe with a very hard rolled toe to ease break-over and a shock absorbing pad with dim coated with copper sulfate. Despite two different shoes the angles are now much closer amd the heels and structures from the fetlock down are level.

08/06/2024

Another HOT one out there today 🥵