Natalie Sargeant : DAEP

Natalie Sargeant : DAEP Natalie Sargeant DAEP
Equine Podiatrist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Promoting the strength of the shoeless hoof through appropriate trimming.

Qualified with the institute of applied equine podiatry by K.C La Pierre in March 2017.

This time of year, horses love to browse the hedgerows, but hawthorn and blackthorn aren’t always kind to hooves. Their ...
17/09/2025

This time of year, horses love to browse the hedgerows, but hawthorn and blackthorn aren’t always kind to hooves.

Their sharp thorns can easily puncture, sometimes hiding in the frog or along the coronary band. Even the tiniest splinter can introduce bacteria, leading to those familiar crusty yellow scabs or, in some cases, abscesses.

👀 That’s why I spend a little extra time at this season carefully checking for thorns during trims. Prevention is always better than dealing with an infection later.

And while I was at it, I had to capture these gorgeous Highland hooves (yes, I took shots of all angles😍).

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17/09/2025

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I'm back! I have had a fantastic time away with my family. Italy was beautiful 😍 I know a lot of you are waiting for a m...
01/09/2025

I'm back!

I have had a fantastic time away with my family. Italy was beautiful 😍

I know a lot of you are waiting for a message reply about appointments, etc. I will be aiming to get back to you today at some point.

I’ve been pulling 12-hour days trying to get everyone sorted before my time off. You’d think I was sailing off on a year...
14/08/2025

I’ve been pulling 12-hour days trying to get everyone sorted before my time off. You’d think I was sailing off on a year long voyage, but nope just two weeks off 😅.

My body’s not exactly thrilled about it either. My right forearm is puffed up from overuse, and my hands now have calluses building calluses of their own.

The perks? Callused skin is like built-in armour, i know this because I cut through my gloves into my palm the other day and didn’t even pierce the skin 😬.

The downside? They’re about as soft as sandpaper and catch on everything.

Anyone else’s hands look like these? At this rate, they’ll be able to pick up a rasp and help out.

I’ve sharpened my knives with a Dremel for years, but I’ve just treated myself to a Bench grinder, and what a difference...
12/08/2025

I’ve sharpened my knives with a Dremel for years, but I’ve just treated myself to a Bench grinder, and what a difference it has made! The edge came out razor sharp in seconds. This is going to save me so much time in the future, especially on busy days.

I did notice the grinder gives a cleaner, more consistent edge, which means my knife stays sharper for longer and is going to be quicker to touch up. Total game changer for trimming days!

This horse lives on a track system, and as always, they are soild! like concrete. Even after soaking. I managed to get through these horses today without nipping back to the car to swap out my knife.

Two different horses living in the same environment 👌
10/08/2025

Two different horses living in the same environment 👌

30/07/2025

🇮🇹 20 - days to go!

Polite notice that i will be away on holiday from the 19th of August until the 31st of August. I will be offline during this time to enjoy the time with my family and will be back working on the 1st of September.

I think I have now got everyone in that's needed before my travels (fingers crossed)😅. For everyone else, I shall see you in September... (one month before Autumn)! 😬🙈

I've been trimming this mare since 2018! She tends to go through on-and-off trimming cycles, and before this visit, I ha...
08/07/2025

I've been trimming this mare since 2018! She tends to go through on-and-off trimming cycles, and before this visit, I hadn’t seen her since April.

You’d think she'd have grown out a lot in that time, but nope. I should’ve snapped a before photo to show you, but all she had was about 1cm of growth on the medial side. The rest? Pretty much self-trimmed. She’s efficient like that!

While I was there, the owner asked what score I’d give her hooves out of 10. Years ago, I actually did score hooves during visits out of 10, with tips on how to improve. Clients on the same yard would end up in friendly competition, and honestly, it was brilliant to watch. I never stopped scoring, I just kept the numbers in my head instead of saying them out loud. I still always voice what could be done to improve each hoof.

Might be time to bring that scoring system back... 👀 Who doesn’t love a bit of healthy hoof rivalry?

Not all horses can lift their legs, pull them forward, or hold them up for long periods, and that’s okay. 💛 Adaptive too...
07/07/2025

Not all horses can lift their legs, pull them forward, or hold them up for long periods, and that’s okay. 💛

Adaptive tools for horses with mobility or postural changes are an incredibly resourceful way to support their comfort and hoof care.

Lucky for me, my mum 3D-printed a mini hoof stand to help those who need a little extra aid. I’m always aiming for optimum balance in the hoof, which includes making sure the hoof wall runs at one consistent angle from top to bottom. This pad allowed me to trim away distortion while keeping the mare relaxed and comfortable. 🐴

This little mare struggles to bring her leg forward, even holding it low, she’s clearly not a fan of rasping that way. But with a bit of elevation and cushion under the hoof, we found a setup that worked for both of us. 🙌

I did try using the same pad on a couple of larger breeds... but let’s just say they completely squashed it 😂

We’re now working on a firmer version for the big guys. Equine Bodyworks By Mary Sargeant

Six days of work this week, flat out busy with everyone else’s horses, and how do I spend my day off? Doing charity work...
06/07/2025

Six days of work this week, flat out busy with everyone else’s horses, and how do I spend my day off? Doing charity work… on my own horse 😅 Free trim still counts, right?

Picked the only day it decided to absolutely pour down. Towels were out again, but I grabbed a quick pic to prove that even when life’s hectic, there’s always time to look after your own, eventually! 🐴💦

Busy or not, no hoof gets left behind!

For my clients who are wondering how I got on with the National Three Peaks Challenge, this weekend just passed … Ben Ne...
10/06/2025

For my clients who are wondering how I got on with the National Three Peaks Challenge, this weekend just passed …

Ben Nevis – completed in 5 hours 30 minutes.
Scafell Pike – completed in 3 hours 50 minutes.
Snowdon – not attempted.

I'm super proud to have conquered two of the highest peaks in the UK, and I did it all in my barefoot hiking boots! Unfortunately, by the time we set off to Wales, my hip flexors had checked out completely. It just wasn’t safe for me or my sister to carry on in the dark, so we made the tough but right call to stop.
Still, what an adventure! 🏔️💪

Here are some photos from the journey.

Next year: round two, stronger, fitter, and ready to complete all three!

If I’m on the schedule to visit you in the coming weeks and we don't get the rain we’re hoping for, I’d really appreciat...
14/05/2025

If I’m on the schedule to visit you in the coming weeks and we don't get the rain we’re hoping for, I’d really appreciate it if you could sponge your horse’s hooves with water before I arrive.
Dry hooves can be incredibly tough on your wrists. It’s felt like I’m trimming through rock, and my tools are taking a beating! A quick rinse can make a big difference and help me give your horse the best trim possible.

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