KM Farrier Service

09/17/2024

Too many people are used to seeing the left leg on their horses and other horses. Don’t get used to that! Get use to seeing the right leg! If you aren’t seeing the right leg and your horse looks like the left one, it’s time to question and look for a different farrier. The left leg is only doing harm to your horses, seek to get that right leg and do better for your horse!

Long toes only affect the navicular right?

The leg has a series of joints. The metacarpo-phalangeal joint (fetlock), the proximal interphalangeal joint and distal interphalangeal joint (Pastern and coffin). Each one of these joints is a centre of rotation and because of how the digit is not underneath the limb, but in front off, each of these joints is profoundly affected by the distance from its centre of rotation to the point at which the ground acts through the hoof. In the form of the turning force (moment).
An increased turning force must be counteracted by whatever keeps those joints from descending under the load, the tendons AND ligaments.

Hence why long toes affect ALL of the soft tissue structures on the back of the leg. Both tendons and the suspensory!

If you would like this information clarified, explained in simpler terms and would like an introductory lesson in equine digit biomechanics then join myself and The study of the equine hoof on the 3rd Oct at 7pm BST where I will be doing just that.

https://equineeducationhub.thinkific.com/courses/digit-biomechanics-101

07/09/2024

It's National Farriers Week! Let's celebrate the hard work that our farriers put in daily to partner with equine veterinarians and ensure the health and well-being of our horses. Proper hoof care is essential for a sound and happy horse, so it goes without saying that a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset.

Don't forget to give a shoutout to your farriers this week and show them your appreciation for their dedication to their craft!

07/06/2024

Hey everyone! We just wanted to make an announcement.

We have fully switched over to clients hauling in to us as of July 1st. We have made our current clients aware of this change already. We also wanted to make a post so that any prospective clients know this up front as well. The main reason for this change was to bring the windshield time down so that we can have more time at home as a family. Family is our top priority. It’s also getting harder because Tripp wants to move around a lot more now and he also has naps and bedtime that make him less cranky when they happen at their normal times.

For any prospective clients wondering where you would be hauling to, we are south of Garretson not far off I-90. Haul in times would start @4:15pm. We also want to make it aware to anyone new. Kaden has a full time job welding as well as being a farrier.

We know this is a big change so we appreciate everyone that has stuck with us!

04/30/2024

Shoeing season is in full swing now! We put shoes on a lot of barrel and performance horses in the area. We also put shoes on a lot of trail horses and horses than need corrective shoeing to start feeling better a little faster.

This particular horse is one of a few for a newer client that needed shoes for trail riding in the Black Hills. This horse and his buddies also need a lot of heel rehab, they don’t have much heel at all.

Thank you for the photos! CA Performance Horses & Marketing

04/15/2024

Here’s a before and after from today of some feet that haven’t been done in quite a long time… Forgot to snap befores of the fronts, those were on the verge of founder, with abcesses in both fronts. PSA horses do need trimmed more than twice a year. Don’t blow away in this wind 😉

02/09/2024

This is a little late, but we have been back over here for a little over a year now! Crazy how time flies!

We want to thank each and every one of our clients! We appreciate you all so much! We wouldn’t be where we are without you! And thank you to the ones that have been with us from the beginning! We truly think of you all as family and care for all your horses!

THANK YOU ALL!

02/03/2024

Kaden made a custom bar shoe for a clients horse tonight and put a snow pad on underneath. This horse got a high frog injury and the vet recommend a bar shoe to keep the frog from flexing so much with every step while it takes time to heal. Hopefully she starts feeling better soon.

01/08/2024

12/27/2023

‼️NEW YEAR'S BREEDING GIVEAWAY‼️
We are giving a free breeding away to CHICS GUN DUNIT!! By the Legendary
Smart Chic Olena

$1000 value. Follow the rules and your name will get put in the drawing. We will draw 8pm New Year's Day!!

*shipping not included

10/23/2023

Hey everyone!
It’s been a hot second since we posted something.

Winter unfortunately will be here before we know it. I know I’m sorry for saying that dreaded word.

Many people think it’s ok to let there horses sit through winter without getting trimmed until spring comes around. While most horses grow slower in the winter it is still important to keep your horses on a schedule so that their feet and angles stay great in turn keeping your horse feeling great. It’s much easier to not play catch up in the spring and better for your horse to not play catch up.

We are very booked making it hard to reschedule people. We have our few nights a week we take to be together as a family and try not to cut into that time. We understand things come up sometimes, we will do our best to switch things around as soon as we can to accommodate you. Winter weather is excluded, it can be unpredictable and you can’t predict 8 weeks out what it will be. In that case we will make rescheduling your appointment top priority, because that was out of anyone’s control.

All that said. Everyone will stay on a consistent schedule throughout the winter. Give or take a little with holidays coming up, you may be a week earlier or later than normal. If you choose to skip an appointment, the next one will be in another 8 weeks, which is not recommend, but you will stay on the schedule. If you choose to not stay on the schedule at all through winter I cannot guarantee that we can pick you back up in spring. We do have a waiting list and that spot may go to someone on that list, that is willing to stay on a schedule with us.

Kaden does have a full time day job. Being a farrier is another full time job with the number of clients we have. We do have a life as well and we aren’t at your becking call I’m sorry to say. We don’t want to get burnt out. We love and appreciate all our clients. We love the relationship we have with all of you and your horses. We are willing to work with you if you work with us as well.

Thank you for listening to my long mini rant lol.
And
Thank you to all of our amazing clients! We wouldn’t be where we are without you all!

06/23/2023

05/18/2023

Hey everyone!
We have some announcements and changes in store! We appreciate each and every one of our clients and the relationship we have built with you!

•We are booked FULL. We are no longer able to take on any more clients at this time.

•We are starting to schedule into July now and with the baby due in July we need to prioritize our family time at home in the evenings and weekends. We will only be scheduling evenings 3 days a week. We will still be scheduling Saturdays as well, but we will not be doing every Saturday a month anymore. Our Saturday priority will be going to our Brookings and Stickney/Avon area trips with one or two other Saturdays available to some other clients as needed. We will continue to not schedule on Sundays.

•I will continue to reach out to you all like normal to schedule your next appointment. If you do not respond in a reasonable amount of time (no more than a week, I do understand life can happen though) I will do what I can to get you back on the schedule, but you are going to have to be flexible with when I am able to get you back on. It may be 6 weeks or sooner or it may have to be over 8 weeks. If you need to change the method we communicate let me know what works best I am happy to accommodate. Our priority will be to the clients that continue to stick to a schedule and have been with us from the start. We have nearly 150 horses on rotation and this is Kadens part-time job on top of his full-time job. We want to keep enjoying working with you all and your horses and not spread ourselves too thin.

•Starting June 1st we will be increasing our shoeing prices. Trims will remain the same.

Prices will be as follows:
Trims $55
Front set $125
Full set $150
Specialty shoeing according to product prices

•We appreciate all of you! We appreciate you being flexible with the dates and times we give you as scheduling options, we will always try and work with you when you work with us as well! Feel free to reach out with any questions.

03/28/2023

A draft with some nice feet! Not something you always see, but it is possible with a consistent farrier schedule! It’s important to keep your horses feet done regularly. So many areas of the horse are impacted (tendons and bones in the feet and legs, shoulders, hips, spine, the list could go on). All of these influence a horses soundness and ability to perform any task.

It’s never to late to get your horses done consistently to keep them feeling their best. The weather is getting nicer! Send a message to get your horses on Kadens schedule. Or text Cailey at 605-323-7468. April has a little room to get your horses in still. May is filling up quick as well!

02/24/2023

It’s almost March already and the beginning of this year is flying by! Let’s all be hopeful, spring will be here before you know it!

Now is the time to start getting your horses on the schedule for spring. Hooves are going to start growing faster. March is filling up fast and April won’t be far behind.

02/05/2023

Here is a before and after. Simply taking toe off and leaving the heels alone. A big difference and much better angle for this mare.

01/19/2023

We appreciate any reviews from clients to help get Kadens name out! We are greatful for all of you and your equine friends!