Natural Neddies Equine Podiatry

14/11/2024

Little update for all my clients and followers, as you are aware of my decision to reduce my days out trimming, to preserve my back for as long as possible!
Well, what will I be doing on the days that I am not trimming? Offering Sports & Rehabilitation massage in the new year 🙂
My case studies are now in full swing and I cannot wait to be able to offer this essential modality as part of my repertoire! Whole Horse Health 🐴🐴🐴

12/11/2024

Early star 🌟 of the week, goes to Louis, for his good behaviour! He’s normally an opinionated cob! Coupled with the fact he’s just moved yards and been in all day waiting for his appointment, I was wasn’t relishing in the fact I had to trim him. I had a manic day, he was No 7, his Brother Topper who is normally impeccably behaved, decided to actually behave like a classic Hafflinger! I still had No 8 to get to before it got dark, and well Louis was a very good boy! Thank you Louis for not making my back ache!

11/11/2024

Love a bit of British banter!

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10/11/2024

Highly recommend this course to anyone considering a well paid career in the equine industry. So many people want to live their dream of working with horses, yet cannot afford to either give up their office jobs or work for minimum wage as a groom. This comprehensive and robust 2.5yr course, will allow you to turn your dreams into a reality! If you love horses, are fascinated in whole horse rehab or simply want to get out of the rat race in corporate society and have a passion for delivering excellence, this course is for you!

Comprehensive Training for Hoof Care Professionals

10/11/2024

Another fantastic weekend teaching all things hoof related to some very keen and eager first year students with Areion Academy. Yesterday we covered hoof hygiene and pathologies relating to lack of hygiene, poor balance and everyone’s favourite a good old Abscess. Today was about trim fitness and speed. An average Equine Podiatry consultation lasts 45-60 mins, this includes a full consultation, gait analysis, The trim, photographs & doing a report. Realistically as a full time practicing EP you need to be spending a maximum of five minutes per foot completing the trim. Very pleased to say that all the students passed their timed assessment and have now been given the green light to move onto trimming live horses rather than stinky smelly cadaver legs! Well done all :)

Big thanks to Tracey from Natural Neddies Equine Podiatry for your help with teaching again this weekend. It's always a good sign that the students are putting in a shift when the tutors are in winter coats and the students in sweaters or T-shirts 😂

08/11/2024

Final star of the week goes to Folly, stood like an absolute gem today. I think she knew it was Friday and that I’d already had a busy week. This little horse has gone from a very mistrusting mare with previous hoof care trauma , to a yeh let’s just get this done! She has a few balance issues, which are usually overcome with a lick, but today she stood like a rock with no need for a distraction! Well done Folly and Lorna Davies and thank you for making my job easier 🙂

05/11/2024

Cheeky early star’s 🌟 of the week! Badger, Jaffa & Rosie all impeccably behaved for their trims today. Also Star client ⭐️ Natalie Elin Kennedy for making us an impromptu dry deck for clean and easy trimming 🙂 Happy Tracey when my job is made as easy as possible 🙂

30/10/2024

Very good explanation of very common pathologies. I often see these as a result of poor posture and compensation patterns. As much as I can re balance the foot, if the biomechanics are not addressed, the problem and distortion will just come straight back!

29/10/2024

My books are currently full, so I am unable to take on new clients at this time. If you are looking for an Equine Podiatrist to support you and your Horse, I can recommend some amazing final year students and other trimmers that cover the same areas as me. Please feel free to drop me a message for their details or to be added to my waiting list. (I am still offering Hoof Boot Fits around my trimming schedule) Many thanks Tracey

29/10/2024

Anyone want to guess what was causing the front limb lameness in this horse? Safe to say 4 months and four trims later and using boots and pads to aid the transition, he is now fully sound. (To be fair he moved a whole lot better once the shoes were removed and he’d had his first trim!)

23/10/2024

I absolutely love this boot for rehab cases and those pesky TB feet that have just come out of shoes and need extra support. Grab a bargain whilst the stocks last!

As we say a final farewell to the classic Equine Fusion All Terrain Ultras, we now have them available on the website at a discounted price until stock runs out👇🏼👇🏼

https://thehoofbootshop.co.uk/store/hoof-boots/p/equine-fusion/all-terrain-ultra

We have plenty of the new ‘Ultra’ available, although they are flying off the shelves pretty quick! 👇🏼👇🏼

https://thehoofbootshop.co.uk/store/hoof-boots/p/equine-fusion/ultra-jogging-shoes

20/10/2024

Back in my element today, doing one of my favourite things, teaching future Equine Podiatrists with Areion Academy. Today was the practical application of a laminitis trim. The students practising firstly on cadavers and then putting the practice into a real life situation with a previously lamanitic pony, who was still growing out the old damaged capsule. All the students did an excellent job and I can’t wait until I’m back there again next month, to share more knowledge & experience with them all 🙂

19/10/2024

Star ⭐️ of the week, Goes to Prince at Windmill Farm Livery. he is usually a wiggly worm, but yesterday he stood like a rock and was impeccable behaved! Well done Prince 🙂 and thank you for making my job easier! Just look at his Hoof P**n Feet! Rock Crunching Connie :)

11/10/2024

For anyone wanting a fulfilling and well paid career in the Equine Industry, please consider this vocational course. It’s a tough physically, but the rewards are immense for both the horses and your satisfaction:)

Equine Podiatrists have been available to UK horse owners for over 15 years.

They are gaining a reputation for being well educated, thoughtful and dedicated professionals who have a knack for improving horses soundness and well-being.

Demand for EP’s has been building steadily. The pandemic saw a sharp increase in horse owners removing their horse’s shoes, and seeking more knowledge and understanding of their horse’s health and hooves.

The Equine Podiatry approach of educating and supporting horse owners in using the environment to help their horses has proved very popular resulting in a shortage of EP’s across the country.

If you're interested in becoming an Equine Podiatrist, or you'd just like to know more about the training offered by Areion Academy please visit areion.co.uk

06/10/2024

I’m now on my holibobs and won’t be back at work until Tuesday 15th October. For any non veterinarian hoof related emergencies, please contact my wonderful colleague Faye Dobbie on 07952 653522. Τα λέμε όλα σύντομα ###

05/10/2024

Moaning mud post. Please please please
Do not present me with muddy feet and legs. It’s messy, dangerous and ruins my tools. If I have to clean your horses feet and legs before I trim, I will be charging extra for my time. Thanks