Equine hoofcare

09/04/2024

First shod this horse in December, pleased how far we have come

26/11/2023

The reason I take before and after photos, reference to where you started

25/11/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/100005187361637/posts/1519224371593794/?d=n&mibextid=WC7FNe

09/08/2023

Not much foot, no problem.
Pony 0 farrier 1

26/07/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=171583473024564&id=100005187361637

23/02/2023

Interesting little job this week

08/02/2023

Just love a nice day doing the basics with good footed horses 💪

31/01/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1264738047042429&id=100005187361637

30/01/2023

Did you know...

That for every 1 centimeter of extra toe length-this results in an extra 50 kilograms of force acting on the tendons?

And...

A -1 degree drop in the sole angle where the deep digital flexor tendon inserts into the coffin bone (affected by the Palmar Angle) can lead to a 4% increase in the pressure exerted by the DDFT on the navicular bone?

(Credit Dr. Renate Weller)

Additionally, long toes means that the heels migrate forward which causes concussive damage to the navicular region.

This is why knowledgeable and timely trimming is necessary to an equine's well being. People need to also get far away from the idea that an 8 week trim schedule is adequate for all horses since in a 5-6 week cycle 3-4% correct angle is lost almost every time (depending on the surfacing your horse stays on) and this results in 20% more load on the tendons.

22/01/2023

Please keep sharing, many thanks

04/01/2023

Few pictures trying to help with lameness

01/01/2023

31/12/2022

A few before and after