Natalie Sargeant : DAEP

11/11/2024

18/09/2024

Each horse transitions out of shoes differently. Not all horses are the same.

There are no amount of photos that would show you how much this horses foot was pulled out in front of the limb. not so much a long toe but rather a very long foot.

The heels had migrated forward with not much sole depth. The hoof wall growth was flat, which in return made bringing the foot back under the limb even harder.

Addressing each weakened structure to improve function was going to take a long time for this horse.

As you can see, we are over a year in and have come so far.

Photos are of both fronts.

04/09/2024

Polite Notice and Hoof pics for attention!

I have new bank details, and I still have my old one in case you forget. I'm very slowly making my way through my list of clients. I will send you a message on the day of your appointment with new details.

All payments must be paid on the day. If you know you can not do so, then cash must be given. Thank you.

The horse this hoof belongs to below travelled across 11 miles of different terrain completely barefoot with no boots or special sprays... This was after his trim a week later.

Lost of exfoliating sole with a frog shredding, too. This horse also has a new angle growing down around halfway down the hoof wall. This will be trimmed back to match next time. For now, no hoof wall is rasped.

24/08/2024

Both fronts, both slightly different. I always trim to each individual hoof. Always striving for optimum balance and funtion. Trimmed every 5 weeks due to how fast they grow.

23/08/2024

Milky frog! Have you found one? Did you know about them?

When cleaning up the frog, I sometimes come across some form of white discharge. They can pop or drain out just like a pimple on our face. Although there are many theories, no studies have been done to confirm their purpose

However, the primary cause that is led to believe is that a duct is blocked from the merocrine gland, causing white discharge to build up.

I must also state that all horses I have found this on are not lame before or after and are never deeper than a couple of mm in.

some horses are more prone to them, such as heavier breeds. My clients who know their horses have had them in the past have asked me to stop so they can pop them 😂

23/08/2024

Chestnuts! How fast does your horse grow? she definitely wins the longest chestnuts on my books!

27/04/2024

Before and after photos of one hind and one front foot. I've been trimming him for a while now. Beautiful frogs like the last Post, both on the same environment (track system).

26/04/2024

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07/02/2024

How many photos do you take before getting the right one?

I've been trying to take photos from different angles. I've seen other HCP doing the same, and there's always looks perfect.

6 different horses, all from their left hind. 4 was once in shoes, and two have always been barefoot.

02/02/2024

Bobbles! I've used so many other methods to keep feather out of the way over the years and have aways gone back to using them.

The first photo shows a superficial crack towards the medial side that looks worse than what it is. As you can see, it is completely gone on the second photo. You can now see a old true quarter crack on the lateral side on the second photo that I have opened up to start the process of repairing the damaged area, due to infections that are trapped within the crack. Without opening up this area and floating it off the ground, it will never heal completely. packing with artimud will also help to clear any bacteria allowing the hoof wall to grow stronger.

01/02/2024

I always strive for perfection and although im extremely happy with this horse and hoof, I can't but critique myself.
I think I could neaten up that frog a little and take more bar but I am not here to present a "perfect" looking hoof but to provide my clients and their horses with best functionality and provide long term soundness...

31/01/2024

Check out this transformation!

Give your horse the time to heal, and with the correct environment, diet, and exercise that is conducive to healing, your horse can transition to barefoot.