James Bendon Farrier

10/07/2023

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“It just fell off!” Or did it?
‘Lost’ shoes are not wanted by any of us. Locating the lost shoe can provide an indication of how the shoe may have parted company from the foot.
Was your horse tired? Was the ground deep or slippy? When was the horse last shod? What type of fencing do you have in turn out areas? Does your horse play with others in a field?

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11/06/2023

Tom Bird Doing bits at Bramham,
Well done everyone 👏 🐎

11/06/2023

Duty Farrier this weekend,
Hopefully the weather holds 🤞🤞

10/06/2023

Been Very quiet on the Socials Front..
This is all gunna change, so please follow for regular updates from myself and my awesome clients 🐎🦄🫏🐴

08/01/2023

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17/10/2022

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The Farriers Foundation needs your support more than ever before. We are currently supporting a number of farriers and their families through some tough times. We will be at BFBA Farrier Focus 29th/30th October raising funds to help our farrier families please take time to come and visit us and purchase merchandise or donate to this essential charity that is there for us all.

03/09/2022

Had a Spontaneous shoeing competition at Moreton Show today, No rosettes but very happy with how I got on all things considered.
Big thanks to the organisers and those who helped me out 🥳🥳

02/07/2022

Here's a little before and after on this big Belgium Draft,
The first picture was taken after a re-section was done on part of the hoof, under veterinary instruction, due to a recurring infection, I then cast the foot, regularly removed, trimmed and re cast the foot, the final picture was taken a few days ago and shows a fully recovered foot 👍👌🐴🐎

12/02/2022

Here's one From Yesterday,
A new one too me..
23 year old laminitic,
X-Rays are prior to shoeing,
A good trim and some heartbar shoes for added support and stabilisation, hopefully getting this fella happy to start getting back out in the paddock 🤞🤞🤞
James Bendon Farrier

09/12/2021

Well today started with a bang !! Luckily my insurance has sorted me out with some temporary wheels to get me through the next few weeks !!

26/10/2021

Some Places are just weird........🤣🤣🐴🦃

16/10/2021

Had a Really informative Day at the The Worshipful Company of Farriers Foot balance course,
Loads discussed and learnt. Really Great to have affirmed a few things that I try to build into my every day work and practices.
It's all in the Basics.
Thanks to all the lecturers and staff for putting on such a great Event 👍

07/10/2021

Road Pins are great way of adding extra traction to your horse, when working on hard and slippery surfaces... like a road 😉 if you think your horse would benefit with road pins let me know prior to shoeing.
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21/09/2021

Check out my wife's new business Venture
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28/08/2021

Myself and Pepper on duty at Horse-Events Broadway Horse Trials 🐴🐕🐴

26/07/2021

Sorry for the Radio silence, I will be getting back to work shortly, and am doing my best to reply to everyone, but as your all aware something major happened over the weekend so a little distracted at the moment, as promised loads of pictures for you all to have look at my on my personal page 💍💍

14/07/2021

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10/07/2021

⭐Clients⭐
As Most of you already I'm Finally getting married on the 24th,
I thought I'd post the dates of when I am and am not working over the next few weeks,
I'll be Off from the 22nd July - 28th.
I then will be working the 28th and 29th,
Then off on our Mini moon 🌙 30th- 4th August, after that it's business as normal.
I have plenty of cover arranged and also have a great network of farriers who will be able to help out if your in need,
so don't hesitate to contact me throughout this exciting time.
Thanks for all of your Continued support 🙏❤🥳🥂

18/06/2021

First pair of Hinds on this little thoroughbred, for a while!

As the weather has been getting better he's Been doing more and more work, so ended up quite foot sore. I'm Told he was much more comfortable when being hacked out the next day 🥳🐎

08/06/2021

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❗Laminitis prevention❗

Prevention is always better than cure especially as laminitis can cause extreme pain, lameness, permanent damage to the hooves and can increase the risk of future episodes.

Overweight horses are more susceptible to laminitis. If your horse falls into this category it is really important to ensure management practices are in place to help prevent them developing laminitis.

Steps you can take to aid with weight loss and reduce the risk of laminitis include:
• Regularly monitor your horse’s weight through fat scoring
• Restrict grazing – sectioning off areas in the field, alternative methods such as track system or use of grazing muzzles (should never be worn 24/7 and be aware of compensatory eating!)
• Get your horse moving – increase ridden/driven exercise or work in hand
• Minimise calorie content.

👇The image below shows just what can be achieved with a structured weight loss plan🤩

❓Have you got a weight loss journey to share of your horse❓ We would love to see the results❗

To learn more about laminitis prevention visit:

https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/horse-health-and-sickness/laminitis/prevention-and-management

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📷Blue Cross

06/06/2021

Here's one from the other week,
Combination pads, Stromsholm heel wedge pads,
3rd millennium Ibex pads and soft Impression material.
This was done under vets instructions.
The Reason for the Combo pads as this was a last minute request by the vet and didn't have time to get a full wedge pad, so used what I had in the van. Horse was Immediately more comfortable, so all in all a successful job 👌👌

09/05/2021

Please take a read, I've had at least 3 horses on my round come down with laminitis over the last few weeks, it's so important you recognise the signs early so that the prognosis can be as good as possible

❗ LAMINITIS WARNING FROM VETS ❗

Vets are reporting that they are seeing a sharp increase in cases of laminitis.

🌦With the majority of the UK experiencing rain and periods of sunshine, this creates the perfect conditions for rapid grass growth.

🐴 Laminitis is an extremely painful condition and can cause permanent damage to the hooves. It affects structures called sensitive lamellae that are located inside the horse’s hoof. The sensitive lamellae form a strong bond to hold the pedal bone in place within the hoof.

Laminitis causes the sensitive lamellae to stretch, weaken and become damaged which can cause the pedal bone to move within the hoof. In extreme cases the pedal bone can even pe*****te through the sole of the hoof which is excruciatingly painful. In such cases, euthanasia is likely to be the only treatment option to end the horse’s suffering. 🌈

Horses carrying excess weight or have a health condition such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) are at an increased risk of laminitis so grazing may have to be restricted.

👀 Watch out for the subtle signs as shown below and if you have any concerns contact your vet.

For further advice, including prevention visit: https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/horse-health-and-sickness/laminitis

18/04/2021

Big Thanks to Dotted Line Signs for sorting my van out. Great service and looks 🔥 🔥👌👌

11/03/2021

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Worshipful Company of Farriers qualifications and their descriptions.

Diploma (Dip.WCF)
Ofqual occupational qualification - 600/0828/3
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Achievement of the Diploma means that newly qualified Farriers have their feet firmly placed on the first rung of the farriery ladder. They have been judged by an eminent panel of examiners as competent to prepare a foot and, if required, to apply a shoe. A written and oral exam is also taken by the apprentice.

It’s worth noting here that not every horse is shod. For example, retired horses or brood mares may only need their feet trimmed; and some riders prefer to work their horses without shoes. Whether it’s for a trim or the application of a shoe, the best qualified person to do the work is the farrier.

The most critical aspect of farriery is preparing the hoof and Approved Training Farriers and training colleges spend a great deal of time teaching apprentices how to assess a horse’s feet, and how to trim correctly.

08/03/2021

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Hoofcare tip to start the week.

As we come out of a very wet winter and start to experience some welcome dry and warm weather, the ground in turnout paddocks has become very sticky due to mud trying out. This can lead to a misplacement of the hooves during movement with the hind feet colliding with the front limbs and feet. This is known as an over reach and can lead to injury, if your horse is shod this can also result in lost shoes.

To help prevent an over reach, a well fitted pair of over reach boots can be fitted to the front feet during turnout and protect the area most likely to experience impact from the hind feet. These should be fitted so the rear portion of the hoof isn’t visible and there is also a small amount of movement around the rim at the top of the boot. In some rare cases, the top of the boot may start to rub over a period of time. If this happens, a layer of vasoline around the top of the boot can prevent this.

There are also a few options for materials the boots are made from, consult with your farrier about the most suitable option for your horse and their environment.

07/03/2021

Job from the other day, using the new champion concave from handmade shoes. 👍👍

25/02/2021

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A well shod horse is the result of co-operation between the farrier, the owner and the horse.

The farrier brings to the job the skills and knowledge acquired through lengthy apprenticeship, intensive college training, and experience.
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The horseowner can help the farrier make the best use of these skills by:

•Making regular appointments as necessary for foot trimming and shoeing.
•Giving adequate notice when additional farriery services are required.
•Making available a clean, well lit place, under cover if possible, with a firm, level surface to shoe on, or always arriving in time for appointments at the forge.
•At home, ensuring the horse is caught, settled and prepared with clean legs and feet, before the farrier arrives.

The horse will be better able to co-operate if used to handling, in order that it will stand quietly while the feet are picked up, trimmed and shod. Proper feeding and regular foot care - picking out the feet, and oiling if necessary - help build strong horn, which makes good shoeing easier.

With co-operation from farrier, owner, and horse alike, the best possible farriery service can be given in the interests of the horse - its comfort, well-being and usefulness over a long, active life.

For more information on this please visit:
https://www.wcf.org.uk/the-well-shod-horse

16/02/2021

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There have been a number of Farriers throughout the country report a large amount of Laminitis cases developing recently. Laminitis is a very painful condition for horses resulting in lameness as a result of inflammation of the dermal laminae. If you own a horse or pony here are the main symptoms to look out for:

- Noticeable lameness with the horse/pony shifting weight from one hoof to another and occasionally rocking backwards.

- Increased digital pulse found by the fetlock.

- Heat found around the hoof wall.

- A Quiet or depressed behaviour

- Reluctance to move backwards or turn sharply.

- Your vet or farrier may notice a painful reaction when using hoof testers on the sole of the hoof.

If you suspect the above symptoms, it is recommended to provide the following first aid:
* Bring your horse/pony in for box rest.
* Immediately contact your Vet and Farrier to inform them of the symptoms.
* Ensure a deep shavings bed covering the whole stable. This will act as hoof support until a vet has attended.
* Aim to keep your horse free from stress whilst on box rest - leave another horse in a nearby stable for company.

If you find this information useful , please share this post to help others.

12/02/2021

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Equine obesity!
Morning folks! Seeing a lot of laminitis at the moment, which is crazy! It’s the time of year when horses and ponies should be at their thinnest! In the wild they would be thin at the end of winter and then not die when the grass begins to come through more in spring!
I hear of horses having 3 huge nets of haylage overnight and more in the field during the day! And two hard feeds a day. It’s too much!
And when it’s frozen- little or no exercise.
Below is a picture of my horse- currently hacking 3 times a week- he has one hard feed a day and a slice of big bale haylage. Grass in the field. And no more!
I can feel his ribs but not see them and he has no fat lumps and a flexible crest

11/02/2021

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Safety first!