Ryan Sutton Registered Farrier

08/08/2023

07/08/2023

🏆 Golden Trick has won the Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes at Naas under Ben Coen.

A huge congratulations to Bronte Collection.

The son of Galileo Gold was bred by McCracken Farms & purchased at Tattersalls by Joe Foley.

Coral Expleo Group HM3 Legal NAF

01/07/2023

27/06/2023

19/06/2023

19/06/2023

Happy Monday a lovely mare shod today with solid feet considering all this dry weather.

16/06/2023

16/06/2023

09/06/2023

A pair of imprints done this week making this one a lot happier. Please be aware laminitis is effecting a lot of horses and ponies that have not shown any symptoms before. With rain expected over the weekend with continued warm weather the grass will spike again.

Look out 👀 for

Heat in feet
Raised digital pulses
Swelling above eyes
Reluctant to move as much as normal
Shifting off weight

Any of these signs contact your vet for further advice

29/05/2023

Winner winner 🥇

11/05/2023

Great performance from Hackman 🏆🐎🍾

07/05/2023

🙌 It is QIPCO day at Newmarket Racecourses - The Home of Horseracing & we have a runner in the race.

Stenton Glider (3:40) will run in the Classic with Andrea Atzeni riding.

Also at HQ we have both Nolton Cross & Solent Gateway (1:50) in race 2.

Good luck to all of the owners.

NAF

06/05/2023

Just completed this mural of Ireland's legendary jockey Rachael Blackmore for MJ Buckley at his Gastrobar & Guesthouse, appropriately called 'The Junction'. Situated across the road from Tipperary Racecourse at Limerick Junction, County Tipperary, this was an ideal location to illustrate and pay tribute to County Tipperary's own Rachael, the first (and only) woman to win the Aintree Grand National in it's 184 year old history. She achieved this historic and unique sporting feat in 2021 on 'Minella Times'. Coincidentally, Rachael was aboard another winner across the road the very evening that this mural was completed (4/5/2023).

27/04/2023

🇭🇰 The Barrier draw for the HK$20 million G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize is complete, with Flaming Rib in 3.

1️⃣ Sight Success
2️⃣ Wellington
3️⃣ Flaming Rib
4️⃣ Courier Wonder
5️⃣ Duke Wai
6️⃣ Lucky Sweynesse
7️⃣ Master Eight
8️⃣ Aguri

NAF

28/09/2022

Second set for this four year old and stood like a pro

26/09/2022

Solid feet simple shoeing for this lovely mare

11/03/2021

The recent outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Valencia has sadly so far resulted in the loss of 12 horses. EHV-1 is a contagious viral disease which can be spread via direct horse to horse contact (for example horses touching noses) and aerosol droplets over short distances (up to 5 metres) by coughing and snorting which can result in rapid spread through a group of horses. It can also be spread indirectly by shared equipment such as tack, feed bowls and people via their hands and clothing.

Due to the international movement of horses it is important to note the clinical signs of this condition. Affected horses can appear weak, may not be able to pass urine or droppings, display signs of poor limb coordination (the hindlimbs are more usually affected) and in severe cases are unable to stand. These signs occur as the virus damages the spinal cord.

For best practice, the biosecurity measures below can help to contain an outbreak:

1. Review and ensure the horse owner is prepared for quick implementation of an isolation plan at a competition grounds and/or at your home stables.
2. Check your horse's temperature twice daily and maintain a temperature log
3. Isolate horses at first signs of symptoms or illness and contact your vet immediately
4. Keep separate feed buckets, brushes, rags, and tack/equipment for each horse
5. Seek veterinarian advice about appropriate cleaning solutions
6. Eliminate communal or shared water troughs and buckets
7. Practice hand washing in between handling horses
8. Maintain social distancing for horses; limit nose to nose contact with other horses at the ring
9. Ensure your horse is vaccinated for EHV (Rhinopneumonitis vaccine).

Please note that the vaccine does not protect against the neurological form of EHV but does reduce the clinical signs and shedding of the virus. Early identification and reporting of ill horses is critical in order to trace possible points of exposure and to aid in the prevention of further spread of the disease. The first 30 minutes following identification of a potentially infectious horse frequently determines the extent and scope of transmission and potential outbreak. Horse owners should contact a veterinarian immediately for testing if a horse begins to display any symptoms of EHV.

Image courtesy of Sophie Asmussen.

08/03/2021

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.

24/02/2021

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

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.

26/01/2021