Equine Podiatry Student in Cornwall. Training with Areion Academy.
6 weeks today and I'll be on my way home from sitting my final exams with Areion Academy
It's been a whirlwind 2.5 years and I've loved every second!
Soon I'll be ready to undertake the next part of my adventure!
This weekend has been non stop with my isle of wight clients. Including a boot fitting with my newly acquired fit kits, I'm looking forward to expanding my collection over the next few months..
8 weeks today and I'll be in Newark, doing my written and practical exams with Areion Academy.
We've got one more unit to complete and then it's time to revise..
Not long to go now, it's been an amazing journey, one which I've been so grateful to share with lots of amazing new people!
Trekking across the country as the day changed to end my 32nd rotation round the planet, heading to my 2nd to last Areion Academy workshop.. its all beginning to feel real now. Something I've wanted for such a long time is 2 months away from being finished!
So come on 33, let's get this done! It's going to be a fantastic year!
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Exciting delivery today!
The arrival of the first part of my boot fitting kit from Hoof Bootique
Have started off with Cavallos as I felt they were a good all round boot and commonly requested.
Boot fitting will be part of the services I offer as I build up my collection of supplies.
Exciting times as we get nearer to qualifying in September!
It's Finer Forage delivery day! Lucky ponies!
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My herd have never looked better!
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Another weekend workshop with Areion Academy only 2 more to go after this one and its exam time!
The theme of today, small improvements to skills we already have refining our knowledge and tying everything together!
Exciting to feel all my knowledge and skills are coming together; to make me confident in my ability to provide an outstanding service to my current and new clients and their horses / ponies.
This is the lovely Shona, my beloved Eriskay pony. I've owned her over 10 years.. and whilst her feet have been ok they've never been great. She's had a particularly busy life, being a dressage queen, hunting and pony club in her previous homes. With me she's taken it rather easy and been mainly retired since!
As part of my training she has become a case study for me! We are going to make some environmental, dietary, and exercise changes to her routine. She doesn't have the best soft tissues, her heels are quite contracted and her frogs are rather narrow.
So alongside going back on to the track, having some time off the grass completely, she will be exercising in her cavallo boots and eps pads!
Our first time out walking today and she showed even at the age of 23 she's still got a spring in her step!
Looking forward to seeing what changes we can make to improve all those things, and maintain that spring!
Happy world donkey day!
As part of my training we look at donkey hooves, amazing how many differences there are between them and horses..
Their frogs are set further back and they have alot more sole. Their hooves are narrower and they are more suited to arid environments rather than the lush green pastures we are used to seeing..
Did you know?
Donkeys are not waterproof so must have shelter available at all times..
Am really hoping to add some donkeys to my client base on my journey!
Heading back to the mainland after a 2am start to head up to the Isle of wight to trim the clients who were the first on my books.. beautiful day for it.
Excellent morning well spent revisiting nutrition. Always good to hear it again as I find I take in something new everytime!
Areion Academy
Starting our student workshop weekend with a talk on species appropriate nutrition from the fabulous Nia Essential Equine Nutrition by Nia Cooke
This is the feed I recommend to people when they ask what would be a good feed?
Finer Forage has 3 base mixes, one for hooves, one for digestion and one for those who need a little more support, and a multitude of herbal supplements which are all species appropriate!
My herd all love finer forage, and having a nutritionist at the helm makes it super easy to get the best advice and have any questions answered!
Finishing off some paperwork sunning myself.. what a glorious day! Little trip up to the Isle of wight today.. let's hope I can take the weather back with me!
Finally got around to updating the website.
Head over and check it out!
About Me
Another busy weekend at Areion Academy monthly workshop. This time focusing on pathological feet.. (more on that tomorrow)
This post however is about the new podcast I listened to on my journey home.. its about money mindset.
Something to think on..
You don't pay for my time, you pay for my value..
It's what I provide you with in terms of my knowledge and skill that you seek not my time.
So whether the appointment is 20 minutes or 2 hours.. you receive the same amount of knowledge and skill from me.
An interesting thought to end what has been a very informative weekend (adding to my value 😁)
Time flies when you're learning lots!
Today, I had my final appointment with the 2 lovely cobs I've had the pleasure of trimming as part of my non pathological case studies..
After feeling like I wasn't ever going to be able to go it alone, I've walked away today with so much more confidence and a few tricks up my sleeve thanks to my superb mentor Tracey Brimble
Very grateful to have such amazing support available and looking forward to the next challenge..
Pathological hooves here we come!
Something to think about this time of year.. if you can't see the grass it's because they are eating it!
MILD WINTER/EARLY SPRING - PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
Its been a very mild Winter for most of the UK and grass growth in many places has been much higher than normal. As a result many horses and ponies that I've been seeing have also maintained weight better than they usually would over Winter.
Combined with the fact that we are also having a mild Spring, the grass in many areas is growing very well. This may lead to fairly sharp weight gain, behaviour changes, digestive disturbance and is a particular concern for those with laminitis prone horses or ponies and those prone to colic.
So please take care. Keep an eye on the paddocks. Keep an eye on your horses/ponies’ weight.
Had an amazing weekend National Equine Show over at the NEC. Lots of fantastic stalls to look at and lots of knowledge to be gained. Looking forward to diving into some new resources..
Sat mulling over my thoughts after day one of the laminitis weekend workshop at Areion Academy .
A particularly interesting case today with plenty of food for thought..
Day 2 tomorrow.. pictures to follow
Louise Fortey Equine Podiatry Student
Kim Holden Equine Podiatry Student
Its here.. the one I've been waiting for
What a way to kick off 2024!
Areion Academy
Spent the weekend catching up with my fellow students at one of the many Areion Academy workshops we get to benefit from.
Saturday was all about pathologies and Sunday some time was spent trimming the lovely William!
Saltash
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