Karl Jones dwcf - farrier

17/01/2025

Couple of cases from this week, laminitis pony fitted with some clogs working with pool house vets and a riding school horse on a pair of reverse shoes second pair fitted prior to this had been bare foot and lame landing heavily on its toes in front showing heel pain and discomfort now back into work happy horses happy clients 🐎⚒️

07/01/2025

07/01/2025

🐎FARRIER SERVICE 🐎

As we enter 2025 we are able to offer a larger farrier serice for riding schools competition yards and individual clients as a father and son duo. Offering a reliable, friendly professional service, for all your enquiries contact 07970416228 or 07496 677511.

31/12/2024

Huge thank you to all my clients and freinds for your support in 2024. Looking forward to an even better 2025 working alongside Harrison Jones, growing the business even bigger and better. Happy New Year see you in 2025 🥂🍾

15/12/2024

You not what they say about big feet.. they need big shoes!

09/12/2024

Hand made 3/4 fullerd on the job.

07/12/2024

One from yesterday needed a little more help. Keep safe in these winds today.

23/11/2024

26/10/2024

Have a great weekend, love these days.

08/08/2024

Limping to the first stop, another pot hole in the space of 3months sorry to those I didn't get to today, will get you sorted over the next couple days.

13/07/2024

Regular farrier appointments aren't a luxury, they are a necessity for your equine companion's lifelong welfare.

❔Did you know❔
Every extra 1cm of toe length results in -
🔹an extra 50KG of force acting on the tendons
🔹a -1° drop in sole angle where the DDFT inserts into the coffin bone can lead to a 4% increase in the pressure exerted by the DDFT on the navicular bone

(Credit Dr Renate Weller)

13/07/2024

Overreach boots!

These are essential for turnout - especially after the Great British weather we've been having. Adding a layer of protection allows your farrier to shoe for hoof health not just a muddy field.

A piece of rubber/neoprene vs. A 500kg horse, galloping full pelt, doing mud gymnastics may not stop them from pulling a shoe but they certainly will protect from cuts, nicks, slips and missteps and can save a lot of unnecessary shoe loss and damage that comes with that.

Overreach boots work best when -
✅ They cover the entire back of the foot
✅ Cover the sides of the foot
✅ Are a snug fit
✅ Have secure fastenings
✅ Don't rub
✅ The horse can still move freely
✅ Sausage boots can be a good alternative for hind limbs
✅ Double up if you need to
✅ Check them daily for breakages and rubbing
✅ Always have a spare pair!

Ps. If your horse loses overreach boots frequently - good! They're doing their job. They're a great investment!