Jeremy Douglas Farrier

21/02/2025

The time has come for me to retire from shoeing. I wish to thank everyone who has supported me and also those who have helped with my education along the way. Jeremy Douglas racing and Macandrew Farm will be more than enough to keep me busy.

17/01/2025

Why shoeing prices have to increase. $1000 worth of supplies

31/10/2024

Ever thought about breeding a foal? This could be the chance you’ve been waiting for. Free service fees to be won. A good list of mates available to lease. Come along and see what it’s all about

🇳🇿 NZ BREEDERS 🇳🇿
WANT TO WIN A FREE SERVICE FEE?

As a show of support we are offering free services to both LATHER UP and WHAT THE HILL and you have to do is come along for to either the Christchurch or Southland ‘Future Starts Now’ evening with HRNZ's CEO Brad Steele and hear about the plans for the future of Harness Racing in New Zealand, and why we should all get behind breeding and racing horses within our great industry.

Breeders and all industry participants are invited to come and listen to Brad explain HRNZ’s long term strategy for growth and sustainability under The Future Starts Now. There will be a focus on why you should be breeding your mare(s) this season.

DATES:
CHRISTCHURCH
Thursday 31st October (tonight) - 5.30pm
Addington Raceway
Finger food, cash bar

RSVP Rebecca: [email protected]

SOUTHLAND
Wednesday 6th November - 7.00pm
Makarewa Country Club, Cnr Pomona Road and State Highway 6, Makarewa
Refreshments and finger food

RSVP Gail: [email protected]

North Island events will be at PUKEKOHE and CAMBRIDGE – end of November - dates to follow.

30/10/2024

With a lot of uncertainty at present in the breeding sector, it was timely and refreshing to see some youthful exuberance show up on my social media feed over

29/10/2024

Thinking about getting your mare in foal?

Do you have the right facilities for AI and pregnancy scanning at home?

Read more here about the importance of safe facilities for these procedures👇https://www.vetsouth.co.nz/blog/post/80899/home-breeding--what-are-the-facilities-like-at-your-place/

Or book your mare into our specialist Equine Facility at 29 Findlay Rd, Invercargill

☎️03 217 6688

19/10/2024

19/10/2024

Keep this in mind when loading up your floats

08/10/2024

Foals are born with no immunity at all.

However, as soon as they are born they are exposed to bacteria and other nasties, and they need to be set up to fight these soon after birth.

They get the necessary immediate antibodies come from their mother’s colostrum.

Acquiring antibodies from the mare via colostrum within the first 12-24 hours of life is critical for good foal immunity and early health. The transfer of antibodies from colostrum ONLY occurs in this 12-24 hour window when the foal's intestine allows the uptake of antibodies. After this time, antibodies can no longer be absorbed.

Find out more👇
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03/10/2024

Foaling mares is not for the faint hearted

Foalings are fast events that require preparation and need to have an attendant always on hand.

If something goes wrong, action is required quickly.

To find out more about issues that can occur during foaling: https://ow.ly/sjer50TrpyP

If you have any concerns, call the vet immediately☎️

21/09/2024

Here’s an interesting case that’s been staying with us the last few days. Long term laminitic mare. A large amount of fungal infection under the hoof wall and pedal bone rotation. Hoof rebuild courtesy of Mustads new hoof glue which I am finding way more tolerant of our Southland environment

17/09/2024

Horse in need of a home!

Unfortunately Winston here has an ongoing issue that is going to prevent him from becoming a racehorse.

He is the coolest little dude who loves being around other horses and people. As quiet as they come.

He is not suitable to be raced or ridden. He is looking for someone to take him on as a pet or paddock mate.

If you are interested or know of anyone interested, please reach out. 0272290229

10/09/2024

Up to 70% of equine properties in New Zealand now have some degree of drench resistance. This has led to changes in recommendations for equine parasite management.

Regular drenching based on calendar intervals, or blanket rotational drenching, is no longer recommended.

Instead we recommend FEC testing all horses to see which ones are contributing the most to pasture contamination, and then only drench those horses.

VetSouth Equine Spring FEC test only $20 incl. GST at any clinic during September - results and recommendation back within 48 hours

For more information: https://www.vetsouth.co.nz/blog/post/133140/worms-worms-worms--changes-to-equine-parasite-control-guidelines/

07/09/2024

02/09/2024

When considering “the importance of regular shoeing,” attention is often placed on the issue of “shoeing.” However, regardless of whether a shoe is involved, the regularity of the intervention can be the deciding factor in the long-term success of the farriery effort.

11/08/2024