Aaron Myall Farrier

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.

08/08/2023

Just 24 hours to go! Early access MEMBERS ONLY tickets go on sale tomorrow (9th August) keep an eye out for an email with the link to book your place.

18/07/2023

The BFBA AGM took place at Stoneleigh on Saturday 8th July. We were delighted to welcome attendees both in person and online via Zoom.

The Executive Committee formally welcomed Aaron Myall onto the EC after sitting as a co-opted member for the past 9 months. Congratulations Aaron in your newly appointed role.

Executive Committee L-R: Aaron Myall, Phoebe Colton, Dan Harman, Abby Bunyard (Vice President), Ben Benson (President), Huw Dyer (Treasurer), Sam Masters and Craig D'Arcy - Head Office: Claire Jones and Holly Flack

15/07/2023

06/07/2023

Even though mud feels like a distant memory right now, we all know it will be right around the corner before we know it! Make sure you clean your horse’s feet and legs prior to your farrier appointment – you wouldn’t go to the dentist after eating a Mars bar having not cleaned your teeth!
Beyond your farrier getting dirty and increasing the risk of accidents through slippy/muddy chaps, farriers use rasps to level, balance and finish the foot – rasps clog particularly easily preventing your farrier from doing the best job they can.

NAF

02/06/2023

There are good and bad trimmers and farriers but as a farriers we are qualified, fully insured and registered so can be held accountable for our actions by the Farriers registration council. All trimmers should be qualified, regulated and insured for the welfare of the horse.

23/05/2023

22/12/2022

It would be really good to get as many horses owners as possible to take the survey. So please take 20 minutes and fill it out. If you can share the post as well that would be great. Thanks

BFBA are pleased to have worked alongside NEWC member charities to launch an important new survey to find out how the current economic climate is affecting equine owners and keepers 🐴
Findings will be used to produce a report which will be shared as appropriate with governments and local authorities and will enable guidance and advice to be developed and published to support those caring for equines across the UK.
The survey for equine owners can be accessed, here 🔗 https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90512690/7d5c9aef4d5e
Please do SHARE with your clients!
The survey link for equine rescue/sanctuary organisations is 🔗 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NEWC2022/
The surveys will run until 31st January and should take no more than 20 minutes to complete.
Thank you 💙

21/11/2022

‼ Do clean your horse’s feet and legs prior to your farrier appointment – you wouldn’t go to the dentist after eating a Mars bar having not cleaned your teeth!
Beyond your farrier getting dirty and increasing the risk of accidents through slippy/muddy chaps, farriers use rasps to level, balance and finish the foot – rasps clog particularly easily preventing your farrier from doing the best job they can.