Gardiner Equestrian Farrier Services

01/11/2024

Check on your Ontario horse peeps...they're not ok 😅 If you aren't drowning in mud one week and breaking an ankle in hard ruts the next...you must not be from here lol
Hats off to barn staff and horse owners slugging away in this crazy season!

The constant freezing and thawing is very hard on our equine friends too. Their feet are not able to adjust very well to the changes in terrain and abscesses are more likely. Please keep stocked up on Animal Intex abscess pads and a good hoof hardener to help them through this time. Venice Turpentine is a good local option, can be applied daily to the sole. The best option is DuraSole (the version made in the States) can be ordered online or take a road trip for some!

Muddy horses are unavoidable at this point..but we truly appreciate those that go above and beyond bringing horses in early and pick their feet to allow them to dry off or provide towels to wipe off. The danger factor steadily increases when using sharp tools on horses that are slippery and/or not standing still. Our tools sure are grateful too. Fyi: hoofknives are $100+, rasps are $50-60 a pop and we go through them like candy, nippers are $400, etc etc etc

Lastly, services are to be paid promptly and in full.
(Special arrangements can be made if needed, when communicated and in a reasonable timeframe. We aren't heartless and we know it can be hard these days to make ends meet.)

That's all for now...let's get through the next few months 💪
Complaining about flies and drought is just around the corner! 🤣

12/23/2023

Young Horse People!

Are you between ages 16-26? Do you want to add more experience to your equine tool belt? Try out for the 2024 Canadian Warmblood International Young Breeders Team! The competition is being held in Denmark coming July 2024.

To tryout for the team, follow the links below and this brief breakdown,

There is a 5 step application:
1. Written Application (300-word description of your background in the equine industry)
2. Video Application (Presenting 2 horses on the triangle)
3. Judging Conformation (Judge 3 horses based on conformation)
4. Judging Free Jumping (Judge 3 horses free jumping)
5. Judging Loose movement (Judge 3 horses presenting their loose movement)

https://canadianwarmbloods.com/cwhba-young-breeders-program/?fbclid=IwAR1hDFA5vqj33fB6NnYkKu0Ku7h9y9YzLtev9HEyEV6jSRtV4uRf1kkBiL0
"Founded in 2003, the CWHBA young breeders team was the first non European organization to participate in the International Young Breeders Competition.
The CWHBA young Breeders Program encourages youth to connect and gain knowledge on the breeding industry, while providing guidance and support to ensure they are prepared to have a positive impact on the equine community as a whole. The main activities of our program include but are not limited to; training and information sessions, encouraging participants to volunteer at CW events across the country, national competition, and participation by selected team members at the world championship competition representing the CWHBA Studbook".

https://canadianwarmbloods.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IYB-2024-CWHBA-TRYOUT-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf

https://canadianwarmbloods.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IYB-2024-CWHBA-Conformation-Horses-to-be-Judged.pdf

https://canadianwarmbloods.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IYB-2024-CWHBA-Tryout-Score-Sheets.pdf

Founded in 2003, the CWHBA young breeders team was the first non European organization to participate in the International Young Breeders Competition. The CWHBA young Breeders Program encourages yo…

01/12/2023

The last few years Gardiner Equestrian has slowed down work to focus on growing our family. But as that time comes to an end I'm able to turn my focus back to farrier services.

I will be accepting a few new clients starting in February. Message me with any questions!