Platt Equine Services

04/17/2025

How Often Should You Shoe or Trim?

There are two common hoof care schedules:
Every 3–4 Weeks
Great for horses in regular work, recovering from injury, or with hoof problems.
Helps keep hooves balanced and catches issues before they start.
It takes more time and money but offers high-level care and performance.

Every 6–8 Weeks
Suitable for pasture horses or those not ridden much.
Works well if hooves grow evenly and the horse has no history of hoof issues.
Easier on the budget and more flexible for busy schedules.

Bottom line:
3–4 weeks = proactive care
6–8 weeks = standard maintenance

***Stolen from a farrier group I'm in. Also as a note, this is just a guideline. Each horse has individual needs and I acknowledge that.***

03/25/2025

Platt Equine Services is looking to add more clients to the books. Extensive background in thoroughbreds and quarter horses, very experienced with club feet, high/low, correction, and performance horses.

We offer prompt, professional service. Cold shoeing, hot shoeing, barefoot trims, and glue on shoes. References available upon request. Message for more details.

03/13/2025

Just out here fixing flat tires.

As always, Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory kings plate fronts and tradition hinds held on by Mustad USA capewell nails.

03/06/2025

Love these products. SoundHorse series III universal cuffs, Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory triumph horse shoes, and Grand Circuit Products, LLC pro quick patch keep this club footed OTTB jumper happy.

03/04/2025

It doesn't get much prettier than that.

Glued on an SoundHorse flex shoe using Grand Circuit Products, LLC glue. Love these products.

02/22/2025

02/22/2025

Attending a great clinic put on by SoundHorse and Breeders Farrier Supply. Lecture, demonstrations, and live shoeing by Dr. Fleming from Rood and Riddle.

02/12/2025

Well, this went about as well as I could have asked it to. Approximately 2 yr old gypsy vanner cross gelding. 1 out of 4 feet looks like this. Limited information to his past. Possible neglect of one foot? Possible tendon laxity of one foot? Who knows. Curling toe and rocking back on heels.

Solution: forge heel extensions on a shoe one size too large. Horse left appointment walking sound and standing flat footed.

02/05/2025

Club feet ottb rehab.
SoundHorse series III cuffs
Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory triumph shoe
Plexus 3D pads

01/25/2025

Winner! Proudly shod by Platt Equine Services. Congratulations to the connections.

01/15/2025

How tie a rope

01/15/2025

"How can I keep my farrier?"

Glad you asked. Here's a list of unwritten rules and "my part; your part" statements that will be sure to keep your relationship with your farrier going well.

I show up by the time I say(I try to be a little early); you show up before that time and at least have your horse(s) caught.

Communication is key and sooner the better, I rush to get to your barn to take care of your horse, if you're going to be late and I can relax, let me know.

I do what I feel is best for your horses feet in their particular case; you trust me to do what's best and ask questions if you have them.

I do my absolute best to reach out and keep horses on a schedule; you understand that I have x amount of horses on my books, yours is not the only one, it's your responsibility to keep them on that schedule.

Clean, dry horses make happy farriers.

Dogs, children, and spectators are more than welcome, but need to stay out of my way.

Ask questions, I love to educate.

If your horse has special needs or you want something special(studs, pins, glue, pads, etc.) Please let me know beforehand. Nothing sucks more than you wanting something special and me not being able to deliver.

Please talk during your appointment, it helps time go faster. I can talk and work and there's nothing more awkward that standing in a silent barn, bent over working on your horse while you stand there watching. If nothing else, we both like horses, talk about that.

This list will probably be added to and amended over time but this is a good starting point.

01/06/2025

Platt Equine Services hopes everyone is staying nice and warm through this winter storm. Remember, horses stay warm through digestion so please, and I can't stress this enough, KEEP HAY IN FRONT OF YOUR HORSES.

That being said, I am postponing all appointments today. Hopefully we can get back on track tomorrow. Everyone stay safe and warm. 🔥

12/27/2024

Rockin' around the Christmas tree!

Ok that's all the Christmas spirit you're getting from me.

Here's a set of rocker shoes on a AQHA gelding with navicular. This horse is becoming my personal case study in navicular and figuring out what can work.

12/02/2024

Hospital plate for an abscess.

11/28/2024

This Thanksgiving, I just want to throw a big shout out to all my amazing clients who keep supporting me. From racehorses to show horses to backyard riding horses, I appreciate every one of you.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

11/14/2024

So I totally let a bunch of scheduling get away from me! 😅 If you used to be on my schedule and we have lost regularity or if you want to get on my schedule, please reach out.