Aaron Myall Farrier

07/10/2024

➡ Saturday 26th October 2024
➡ Apprentice End-Point Assessment Preparation Day
➡ Led by EPA examiners Rob Shave FWCF and Stephen Hill FWCF, this day aims to leave you feeling prepared and ready for your End-Point Assessment
➡ BOOK HERE: https://bit.ly/EPAPrep24

03/10/2024

Don’t. Do. It.

01/10/2024

BFBA Focus 2025 tickets on sale now! Don’t leave it till the last minute buy now.
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30/09/2024

30/09/2024

This weekend we held another fantastic British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association FOCUS at Stonleigh. It is an honour to be part of the team organising this excellent event.
Thank you to our amazing speakers in The Knowledge Theatre, I did manage to capture most of them, apologies to those I missed.

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)

11/07/2024

When a farrier puts down their tools for the day, it's important to respect their business hours.

Like everyone it's important to maintain a healthy work/life balance ⚖

Messaging out of work hours can feel like an unexpected guest arriving for Sunday Roast with your family to talk about appointments and horse shoeing.

✅ Studies show - people who maintain clear boundaries between work and their personal life have increased job satisfaction, productivity & overall wellbeing
✅ Studies show - people who felt obligated to respond to work messages outside of working hours experienced higher levels of stress and reduced wellbeing (University of Sussex)
✅ Studies show - poor work-life balance is a significant contributor to stress, anxiety, and depression – (The Mental Health Foundation)

‼️If it's an emergency make sure you contact your vet as soon as possible‼️

🧠 Farriers - remember to lead by example & follow your own rules!

09/07/2024

Here are a few reasons why it’s important you should find your horse's lost shoes -

✅ Prevent injury
- nails & clips can puncture hooves & skin, which can lead to abscesses, cuts or even worse

✅ Finding how the shoes are being lost can help prevent future shoe loss
- always at the end of big skid marks? Ensure your horse is settled whilst turned out or perhaps limit the size of their field
- always by the fence? Consider which type of fencing you have. If changing the fencing isn’t an option, cordon off the problem area
- always near your horse's favourite scratching spot? Consider having them checked for mites or sweet itch and treat accordingly
- Is your horse particularly bothered or sensitive to flies at this time of year? This can cause them to be unsettled - ensuring adequate fly spray is applied and using a well fitted fly rug can help to easy their frustration.

✅ Save money & time
- replacement shoe appointments are often harder to fit into farriers' busy schedules
- paying for a new shoe plus call out is more expensive!

✅Regular shoe loss can sometimes indicate underlying issues
- stiffness or pain can be a cause of shoe loss. Make sure you seek veterinary advice to detect any underlying issues early
- don't forget correctly fitted over reach boots!

07/07/2024

06/07/2024

🤩We are celebrating !🤩 Which takes place this year from 7th-13th July.

This is a chance to acknowledge the contribution that farriers make.

👍Say “thank you” to a farrier 🙏

Keep an eye out during the week of 7th-13th July for the opportunity to win yourself and your farrier some fantastic goodies, plus we’ll be sharing some tips to help you and your farrier during their visit.