Benjamin Reed Farrier Services

15/11/2024

I am now comfortably back at home, relaxing and recovering. ❤️‍🩹 My sincere thanks go out to everyone for their considerate words and ongoing prayers. 🙏🏼

13/11/2024

I am preparing for emergency heart surgery following a prolonged ICU stay. Your prayers and well wishes for my family are deeply appreciated. I will provide updates when feasible. Please be advised that all equine and livestock appointments are cancelled until further notice‼️

08/11/2024

Heartfelt appreciation for the love, support, and patience. Communication will bounce back stronger‼️ Feeling rejuvenated and given the green light to get back doing what we do. 😍💅

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃👻

23/10/2024

Fall laminitis refers to cases of laminitis or founder that occur in the autumnal months. Although laminitis can happen in any season, anecdotally there seems to be an uptick in the number of cases in the fall.

Why could this be?

• As the days get shorter and colder, grasses have been shown to respond to this stress with higher sugar concentrations. Diets with higher simple sugar concentrations may increase the risk of laminitis.

• Decreases in exercise may cause increases in body condition. Fat or obese horses are at risk of developing laminitis.

• Horses naturally have increased levels of certain hormones in the fall. If you have a horse with PPID (previously referred to as equine Cushing’s), the increase in their cortisol levels could put them at risk for laminitis.

If you have questions concerning fall laminitis or are concerned that your horse may be at an increased risk, contact your equine veterinarian so that they can properly evaluate your horse's unique situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

18/10/2024

TGIF, am I right, or should I say, thank goats it’s Friday? 🤷‍♂️🤪

18/10/2024

Pampered paws and sleek shoes, the equine dream come true 💅👠🐴✨

15/10/2024

Back-to-back hurricanes 🌀, non-stop traveling, and a hospital stint 🤕 We're finally back to normal...whatever that is! 🤪

26/09/2024

Dolly's hooves are exhibiting notable progress in her rehabilitation journey, and she recently received her second application of GluShu.

26/09/2024

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With the hurricane approaching, I’ve gotten several calls/ texts about safety for horses 🌀
Here is a good list! While the ”Florida girl” in me isn’t worried about the storm, the veterinarian in me is cautious about the after effects
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💧Make sure to have fresh water to all horses, if you don’t already offer a mash for feed, you can! This way you are increasing water intake and minimizing the chances for colic. The barometric pressure is most likely going to change and we know what that means 🙃
💨“Out is best”, especially if something happens to the structure they are staying in. In addition, their natural instincts are best (as long as both brain cells are works iykyk 💁🏼‍♀️)
🏷Lastly, if you are placing identification on your horses, please make sure that it can be easily broken!
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If emergencies do arise, I will be taking them; however, safety of the horses and us will be taken into consideration first like always.

21/09/2024

Heavy, Athena, Bucket, and Peanut all agreed: hoof trims are the best - who needs horseshoes when you can have a salon-fresh trim?

21/09/2024

🐐+🐴 = 🫠

21/09/2024

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the number of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

20/09/2024

Following more than a year-long hiatus from rideability, Ramble, an off-track Thoroughbred, was fitted with his first pair of GluShu shoes, prompting his loving mother to share a triumphant photo of their immediate return to riding the very next day!

18/09/2024

The onset of rodeo season demands Daisy's peak performance. After analyzing her radiographs and recognizing her sensitive soles and weak hoof walls, which were not strong enough for nailing, her prior struggles with abscesses and soreness have been successfully addressed. She is now sound and thriving thanks to her GluShu.

17/09/2024

Everybody in the club getting their hooves done 💅

31/08/2024

Maybe she’s born with it…

24/08/2024

Indy has had a rough month, sheared heels, lacerated heel bulb, and suspensory ligament desmitis in his other hind. 🤕 After we got film from the vet, we started out using a Z Bar, 3D pad and DIM. He loved it so much that he pulled it off along with the hoof wall he had as soon as he could‼️ Unable to nail and needing to get him some much needed relief and support, we put him in GluShu. This OTTB 🐎 was happy with the results and his best buddy-eating partner Jimmy Dean 🐷 approved as well! 😅🤣