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Dusty Rose Equine Services Farrier Services by Dustin Johnston
Equine Sports Massage Therapy by Ingrid Meldrum Dustin Johnston, Farrier in the Bow Valley and South Western Alberta.

I strive to provide the best service I can for the horse's sake. I take a calm, happy approach to shoeing and try my best to make it a positive interaction every time. My passion for horses drives me to learn more and do more every day. I strive to educate myself and adapt to the horse's needs, rather than argue and fight. By understanding behavior, signals and doing a little stretching sometimes,

I can make the experience more comfortable and build trust in the horses I work with. I take pride in a job well done and a happy horse, who welcomes me back for the next shoeing as well as the owner. Ingrid Meldrum, Equine Sports Massage Therapist and wife to Dustin Johnston. I have a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology, natural horsemanship and communication by understanding the horse's cues. With those skills, I am able to help the horses I work with and give them a positive experience as well as a positive outcome. I am knowledgeable, reliable and have the horse's best interest in mind. In my work, I use my empathy and energy as tools to help understand what the horse is trying to communicate. I develop a plan and write assessments for the owner and anyone involved in the horse's well being to ensure transparency and understanding. Whether the horse has had an injury or just needs some maintenance, my goal is to make the horse feel good and in doing so, it will help the owner feel good about their horse's well-being. We hope that our combined skills will provide top quality service to you and your horse!

Last weekend we had the opportunity to help pull shoes and trim some horses in a beautiful setting. It was a wonderful ...
21/10/2024

Last weekend we had the opportunity to help pull shoes and trim some horses in a beautiful setting. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends, mountains and ponies!

IN SEARCH OF ACREAGE RENTALHey friends, Ingrid and I are looking for a place to rent in the Cochrane/Calgary area. We ar...
11/09/2024

IN SEARCH OF ACREAGE RENTAL

Hey friends, Ingrid and I are looking for a place to rent in the Cochrane/Calgary area. We are willing to move a bit outside of that area but are trying to stay close to where we have established our business. We're self sufficient, responsible, friendly and handy.

We have one very well behaved border collie who is no trouble around livestock and other dogs or cats. Also have 3 ponies and an outdoor cat. We would hope to have our ponies on the same property. We would provide care and feed etc.

Looking to move in December 1st if possible but are flexible if the right place comes along. Message me with any suggestions or forward my info to anyone looking for a tenant.

07/09/2024

Well said!

Gave the motorized lawn mower a break...
01/09/2024

Gave the motorized lawn mower a break...

Always cool to find these little gems out in the fields! Can you guess which hoof this shoe came off of?
15/08/2024

Always cool to find these little gems out in the fields! Can you guess which hoof this shoe came off of?

Tried to get a photo of the cute moment happening in the background, but June Bug just HAD to be front and center. Doggo...
18/05/2024

Tried to get a photo of the cute moment happening in the background, but June Bug just HAD to be front and center. Doggone dogs being dogs!

You know it is May long weekend when... ☀️❄️
18/05/2024

You know it is May long weekend when... ☀️❄️

Today marks Patsy's 22nd birthday! 🥳Patsy is the mare who "started it all" for us. She came to Ingrid as a 2-year-old (...
15/05/2024

Today marks Patsy's 22nd birthday! 🥳

Patsy is the mare who "started it all" for us. She came to Ingrid as a 2-year-old (Ingrid was 12) and the pair learned to ride together, enjoying the trails in Southeastern Ontario. In 2017, Ingrid brought Dusty from Alberta for a visit to her parents' acreage, where they found that Patsy had long hooves and was lame. Dusty used some old cattle trimming tools that Ingrid's Dad still had from when the family ran a dairy farm and gave Patsy a trim. Patsy felt like a million bucks and was ripping around the field as fast as she could! It was then that Dusty decided that being a farrier would be the most rewarding career he could ask for. To see a horse struggling and be able to help them and make them feel better is a feeling like no other!
Six months later, Dusty Rose Farrier Service opened for business, with the first client being Ms. Patsy, as she had just moved to Alberta! Two years after that, Ingrid learned about equine massage and how much it could help horses feel more comfortable and resolve various inconsistencies owners noticed about their horses. She practiced the Masterson Method on Patsy, who showed incredible results! After receiving her Equine Sports Massage Certificate, Ingrid practiced (and continues to practice) massage on Patsy, who continues to teach her new things.
We can't thank this mare enough for all that she has taught and will continue to teach. She is a superstar for us and many others! Happy birthday Mrs. P! 💕

⭐️Improvement!⭐️This is a broodmare whose hooves Ingrid has been trimming since August 2023. Her heels were underslung ...
22/04/2024

⭐️Improvement!⭐️
This is a broodmare whose hooves Ingrid has been trimming since August 2023. Her heels were underslung and had long, overgrown toes. Her hooves were very flat and had a "pancaked" appearance.
After her trim today, she showed shorter pastern angles, more hoof concavity (less flat) and a more balanced heel/toe ratio.
Looking forward to seeing her foal in the next week or so!

We are so thankful for the beautiful weather last Sunday for the stretching clinic with The day was filled with learni...
17/04/2024

We are so thankful for the beautiful weather last Sunday for the stretching clinic with The day was filled with learning, laughter and happy horses and owners! Thank you to Pat Koosey for providing us with the space for learning! 🙏❤️

If you would like us to host a stretching clinic at your facility, reach out via text, email or phone call.
📧[email protected]
📞403-497-5070

Trimming c**ts in the mud today. Sometimes you just gotta do what needs to be done. **t
03/04/2024

Trimming c**ts in the mud today. Sometimes you just gotta do what needs to be done.

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It may look like Patsy is looking back lovingly at her farrier- she really does love Dusty! But really, she is looking ...
16/03/2024

It may look like Patsy is looking back lovingly at her farrier- she really does love Dusty! But really, she is looking longingly at the lawn because there is another horse eating grass there.

Stretches and kisses with Jack! 🐴❤️
14/03/2024

Stretches and kisses with Jack! 🐴❤️

💫Don't forget to brush your horse, folks!💫Brushing is a great time to learn and understand more about your horse and the...
29/02/2024

💫Don't forget to brush your horse, folks!

💫Brushing is a great time to learn and understand more about your horse and their body!

💫Not only should you brush your horse before and after riding, but also run your hand down your horse's back and legs to identify any heat or sensitivity.

💫Brushing is also a great way to spend time with your horse when not riding and help create a deeper bond.

💫Book and appointment with your bodyworker and/or veterinarian if you notice any abnormalities in your horse's body so they can be addressed before they become significant.

🫏🫏Really excited to see the new store!! So many good products! Milk, freeze dried deliciousness, great tea and much more...
26/01/2024

🫏🫏Really excited to see the new store!! So many good products! Milk, freeze dried deliciousness, great tea and much more! I highly recommend stopping in when you're in Cochrane to support some great people! 🫏🫏

Working hard or hardly working?
26/01/2024

Working hard or hardly working?

We are SO EXCITED about the Stretching Clinic we are teaching this weekend at Diamond Willow Stables1 ! Obviously the w...
24/01/2024

We are SO EXCITED about the Stretching Clinic we are teaching this weekend at Diamond Willow Stables1 ! Obviously the weather won't be this nice, but it is looking promising with the temperatures in the positives!

If learning to stretch your horse and helping them feel their best is something you would like to add to your horse's program, give us a shout!

🐴Horse Model: Patsy the Paint
💆‍♀️Therapist: Ingrid Meldrum

Throwback to a while back when I made a quick drawing on paint (yes, Microsoft Paint, which is why the drawing is not to...
19/01/2024

Throwback to a while back when I made a quick drawing on paint (yes, Microsoft Paint, which is why the drawing is not to 'scale', so please excuse my paint skills) to show how placing the saddle too far forward can damage scapular cartilage and impede forelimb movement, amongst other arising inconsistencies.

〰️The yellow shows scapular cartilage, with the scapula bone directly beneath. The orange line shows where the saddle had previously been placed on this horse, impeding scapular movement and, in turn, movement of the joints below. The pink line shows that placing the saddle slightly farther back allows the scapula and enire forelimb to move freely.
〰️This image shows how saddle *placement* is as important as saddle fit. A saddle can fit perfectly, but that means nothing if it is not being *placed* properly
〰️The second photo is more to scale and is from a drawing I took from Google Images. Notice that the pink line is not directly behind the scapular cartilage. The scapula moves down and back when the forelimb is in protraction. This action must be accounted for when placing the saddle on the horse's back.

Saddle fit is a hot topic and can be very frustrating. Book an appointment today for a tack assessment, and we can chat about what is best for you and your horse! Questions?? Dm or comment below! 🦄

📞403-497-5070
📧[email protected]

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Ingrid spent some time with her Valentines today doing some trimming and riding- and also some stretching! In the mix is a retiree, a broodmare and a young horse in training. They all need hoofcare and they all need LOVE! What a wonderful way to spend Valentines day! 💘🦄 @new.viewstables #equinevalentine #hoofcare #broodmarelove #warmblood #warmbloodsofinstagram #airride #newviewstables

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Dusty Rose Farrier Service by Dustin Johnston.

Trimming and shoeing horses in the Bow Valley and Southern Alberta. I strive to help all horses in need and understand that without good feet, a horse cannot perform properly. I have studied with former Olds College teachers and have a sense of compassion for older horses and shoe in a way which makes them comfortable and relaxed. When it comes to younger horses, I have the patience and understanding to help them. I do my best to ensure a quality service with care and attention for the horses feet as well as the horse itself while shoeing.