Alistair Gilchrist DipWcf Farriery

05/03/2021

Chronic laminitic pony,

Chronic laminitis will cause abnormal hoof growth and deformity to the hoof capsule, it is important to realign the foot and keep on a strict trimming regime,

“Before and after”

24/12/2020

Merry Christmas to all of my clients!! 🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄🎄

It’s has been a tough year for all of us, but let’s look ahead and hope for all the best in the new year.

Drink responsibly 🍻🥂🥃

See you in the new year!

26/11/2020

So it’s time to drag out the books yet again...

yesterday I received an unconditional offer to attend myerscough college to further my education and enrol in higher education in farriery.

Business will still be open as usual 😀😀

“Never stop learning, for when we stop learning, we stop growing”

02/07/2020

24/03/2020

To all My clients

💥Coronavirus/Covid-19 Protocols💥

As we are now under new government measures, I will be applying the following during this period of time:

⭐️ I can not work from home and do feel my job role is a necessary for horses wellbeing. However I will be asking all of you to keep our appointments as necessary as possible.

⭐️ I am happy to help myself to a horse that has been left in their stable, that would be my preferred way of dealing with the horses

⭐️ I have hand sanitizer in the van, which I will use after and before touching any gates, taps etc.

⭐️ I will be thoroughly washing my hands at every appointment.

⭐️ Please no cups of tea or coffee (😭) for the foreseeable future

⭐️ At this time bacs payment is ideal as there no cross contamination. Cash to be placed in an envelope and placed in the van

⭐️ If you feel unwell or those you live with feel unwell, don’t risk it I’m happy to work on my own where possible or I can work with any nominated person.

⭐️ If I start to feel unwell or members of my family feel unwell, I will arrange cover during any period of self isolation. Consequently, if any of my local colleagues have to self isolate I am happy to provide cover where possible. We have a great network of farriers in the area and we will work together.

There can be no indication of how long this situation will last. It could be 1 week, 2 weeks or 6 months. The sooner it passes, the sooner we can get back to doing the things we love.

Finally, if any advice is required from my clients regarding hoof care during this time feel free to contact me any time on: 07773904337

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Many thanks

Alistair Gilchrist DipWCF

25/12/2019

Merry Christmas. Thank you for all of your custom throughout 2019

19/05/2019

I shall be away for 7 days from the 29th of may. Anyone that would like booking in before or after just drop me a message.
Thank you 😀

21/02/2019

15/02/2019

All finished 👌

15/02/2019

Video 2 nailing on no more hammer shy

This young pony has come on so much.. used to be
Hammer shy
Smoke shy
And all round farrier shy
And look at her today stood like a rock
Happy chappy 😊🤗🐴🐴🔨🔨

15/02/2019

Video 1
This young pony has come on so much.. used to be
Hammer shy
Smoke shy
And all round farrier shy
And look at her today stood like a rock
Happy chappy 😊🤗🐴🐴🔨🔨

08/02/2019

I actually remembered to take a before and after picture today 👌👌

08/02/2019

🤧🤧ATTENTION TO ALL CLIENTS🤧🤧

With the current equine flu crisis, please be honest with me if you suspect any of your horses, or other horses on the yard are showing signs off illness.
It is no problem to cancel your appointment and i will prioritise your rebooking.
Would like to reduce the risk of spreading the infection.
Thank you

Honesty is the best policy.

27/12/2018

Merry Christmas from Tilly

25/12/2018

Merry Christmas to all customers thank you for all your custom through 2018

18/10/2018

Make and fit day

07/08/2018

Everyone meet the new member of the team Tilly

03/08/2018

Ive got a couple of pony/Shetland cub saddles looking for a home - £20 each.

15/07/2018

08/05/2018

Just a little modification on the lateral branch (outside) to provide a little support for this chap

02/05/2018

This little chap should be a lot more comfortable now 😀

12/01/2018

Some handmade shoes put on today..... grand job

25/12/2017

MERRY CHRISTMAS have a brilliant Christmas and new year 😀😀🎉🎉🎉

23/11/2017

Just a message to all customers I will be away from the 2nd of December for 3 weeks.
I do have a cover farrier while I’m away for anyone that needs any work carrying out between the 2nd and 23rd of December

Guy jones farrier 07711836647

Thank you

15/10/2017

Unfortunately my phone is broke I shall get another tomorrow and reply to you all ASAP

30/09/2017

It's All about the trim !!!!

29/07/2017

12/07/2017

This video is aimed at horse owners. some advice on looking after your horses feet in the summer warmth.

05/07/2017

This is Paul Conroy explaining the internal & external hoof.
Paul was one of my tutors and is full of knowledge definitely worth a watch!!!!

Basic video explaining some internal & external anatomical structures of the hoof

19/06/2017

Just to let everyone know unfortunately I have broken my ankle. I do have someone coming to cover for me next week so I shall let you all know what's going on

17/06/2017

Some handmade shoes out the back of the van on sliver today 👍

19/05/2017

Shod this mare 6 weeks ago she had very thin soles and was always uncomfortable on stony ground, and struggled been shod because of her sensitive feet. 6 weeks later theres sole growth and we had no problems nailing the shoes on 👍👍
Sole pads and copper nails
GRAND JOB!!!!!

07/05/2017

Getting the van ready for Monday 👍

25/04/2017

Polo ponies lined up this morning ready for shoeing

15/02/2017

Handmade Reverse concave on a cob today.
Having reverse concave will help the horse break over more comfortable, and be much easier on his joints.
This old boy has narrow but long feet so having the shoe unclipped will allow the foot to expand and contract much more freely without the restriction of clips,

Grand job 👍

03/02/2017

Some Ali G handmade shoes on a hunter yesterday