Equine Podiatry Services - Teresa Wilson

25/02/2025

Fantastic day on the Farrier Awareness Day presented and hosted by Paul Horner, so much to learn. Different methods to achieve the same result.

04/02/2025

A really good visual that I’ll be using to show my clients what we’re aiming for when I talk about developing the digital cushion.
Bottom photo - look at the bone alignment, strain on the ligaments/tendons, crushed navicular bone, thinner soles…..

The digital cushion is a vital structure within a horse's hoof, acting as a natural shock absorber and playing a key role in circulation and overall hoof health. A well-developed digital cushion provides support and stability, reducing strain on the tendons, ligaments, and joints. It helps protect against lameness, improves a horse's ability to handle varied terrain, and contributes to long-term soundness. Poorly developed digital cushions, often seen in under-stimulated or shod hooves, can lead to issues like poor shock absorption and compromised hoof function. Encouraging natural movement and proper hoof care is essential to develop and maintain this critical structure.

03/02/2025

Really important to understand this when choosing minerals for your horse.

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28/01/2025

I have mentioned Liz’s work to a lot of my clients who are rehabbing horses back to health but actually her work is beneficial to all horses.
Work starts inhand and then progresses eventually to ridden work once the horse is ready and has mastered the work without a rider.

I find Lizs work the missing link after you’ve had a bodyworker out. Lizs work is about allowing the horse to carry itself in a way that the horse doesn’t put stress on areas of the body - back, limbs, ect…..

Liz VanRoss, the creator of AlignmentHORSE, in conversation about how her work helps horses and riders in all disciplines ... horse development, balance and harmony. If…

28/01/2025

Exciting delivery today of Okapi seasonal herbs which I add to all my horses feed throughout Feb/March, these herbs are supporting herbs. Feb/Marcb is the start of coat change so lots of herbs in this month’s bag to support the body through this process.
Plus the added bonus that my feed room smells absolutely divine.

07/01/2025

New year, new hoof boots? 🥾🐴

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07/01/2025

The Equine Podiatry Association was launched in 2006. It became a self regulating body for Equine Podiatrists in the UK.

You can find out more by visiting:
www.epauk.org

03/01/2025

Unfortunately not the same angle but a great example to see how far Spotty has come since I started trimming him. This trim he has gone up a whole point in his Hoof Usability Score.
When I first saw him he was ouchy on hard surfaces and liked to sick to soft ground and verges. Hes now striding out on rockier ground and just needs boots for more challenging surfaces.
Great to see how much concavity has built, seedy toe has gone and an all round stronger capsule has formed. All in 4/5 trim cycles.

Building stronger hooves through trim, diet and management.

21/12/2024

Dr Fritz is coming to the U.K., a great opportunity to ask all those questions we struggle to find answers to🐴

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18/12/2024

Really looking forward to trying these new products I’ve been sent.

06/12/2024

Really pleased with Spottys progress, both in health and hooves. I use blood tests and specific markers to improve metabolic issues using herbal protocols tailored to the individual pony.

Hoof wise I’m starting to see some concavity in the front hooves and in the solar shot you can see a darkened area in front of the apex of the frog, this is where the sole corium is compromised and extremely thin, this will make it sore for this pony to walk over any kind of rough/hard ground. He will try to stick to softer ground when not wearing boots.
I look forward to this area lessening each time I trim as the hooves heal.
Like most people this time of year I’m struggling with frog health as I currently don’t have any hard standing, these frogs are wafer thin and therefore I’ve left the flaps in place for protection, I cover with field paste once a week to keep bacteria at bay.

30/11/2024

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27/11/2024

Really great post 👌

21/11/2024

Cannot believe how well this one is doing with correct Hoofcare. AF Racing (mud) mats down to keep him out of the mud, tight trim cycle (every 4 weeks) and Red Horse Field Paste applied religiously (once a week).

This horse is the reason I went off to study Equine Podiatry, after years of not understanding what was going on inside his hoof capsule. It all makes perfect sense now.

17/11/2024

We need a modern mindset to meet contemporary challenges!

We need to stop trying to solve modern horse behaviour issues with a mindset from the 1800s (and earlier). So many methods and ways of working are based on information from when we didn't know better. Now that we do know better, we should do better. Horses are becoming companion animals, recognised as sentient beings, and the way we handle and treat them needs to be based on science, empathy, and understanding.