Kim Holden Equine Podiatry

20/06/2025

Isnt nature amazing!!

A lovely client sent me some incredible photos of foal slippers. As I've never seen them in the flesh before this was the next best thing and they are just amazing .

They start to break off once the foal has been born and they make contact with the air. So, catching them before they disappear is rare, especially as mares often foal throughout the night and early hours.

They play an important role in the foal's birth journey, protecting the mare's birth canal from their hooves. They belong to the most beautiful c**t, who is a not so mini version of his mum.

Big thanks to my client for allowing me to share them.

11/06/2025

Here's the very lovely soul that is Joey, sporting his lovely new trainers care of Urban Horse.

We removed Joey's shoes 3 weeks ago, and he's had a gentle trim this week to help with cracks and chips. For Joey it's not just a transition, but a rehab. His feet need a bit of TLC, and he's very lucky that his owner is willing and able to put in the time and effort.

He's sporting cavallos with EPS pads, these will help not only with comfort levels, but also with the development of much needed structures.

He's also had a full diet overhaul, he's a sensitive soul which means worry. So, we're focusing on gut health, because as we all know the gut plays such an important role in hoof health. He's had a fair bit of upheaval, so this will have played a part, but he has no need to worry now as he's landed in a wonderfully caring, barefoot supportive home.

I'm excited to see Joey's hoof journey over the coming months (time is also an important factor).

Picture of the gentleman himself 😍

08/06/2025

If you're able to help, pop a message to Vikki from the original post 😊

In order to practice my newly acquired Scoot Boot modification skills, I need boots to practice on. If you have any odd/worn/broken Scoots I would love to take them off your hands. If you have multiple boots I might even be able to revive them enough to make you a spare pair. Happy to pay 2nd class postage, or collect if you are near me.

06/06/2025

It's great to see improvements in hooves, we're working towards strengthening the back of Zeph's feet, particularly the soft structures. His frogs are looking so much better. As with everything in the hoof world, time plays its part, but we are starting to see those changes, and it's a good feeling.

Team work is also important, one of the things I will do is recommend that other professionals are involved in a horse's care, the holistic approach is what makes the difference.

Zeph takes his role as quality controller very seriously, he always likes to check that my paperwork is correct!

27/05/2025

So lovely to have been back with the Areion Academy family over the weekend. Lots of learning going on, alongside a lot of fun. Fab to see the next batch of soon to be qualified EPs almost at the end of this journey, but at the very beginning of the next one. Some exceptional EPs making their way out in the world to continue the helping of horses.

Also, so lovely to see my favourite boy Dyl, who was part of my case study and who I fell in love with. Still trying to figure out a way I can bring him home with me ;)

Tagging those who have a page, give them a follow and a like, you don't have to be in their area, but I know they'd appreciate the support.

EquiHarmony Equine Podiatry, Kira Leese Equine Podiatry, Hannah Townhill Equine Podiatry Student, Sarah Robinson,

16/05/2025

What a difference 6 weeks makes 🤩🤩. Back to see Corey who was very worried at my last visit, but for this one he totally nailed it.

Consistency and positive reinforcement from his fab owner paid off, and as a result I was able to do a lovely set up trim on ALL 4 FEET!! He was a total star, relaxed throughout, and happy lifting and holding up all 4 feet. He'll be much more comfortable, and we can now work to improve his feet at each trim.

It really does show that listening is so important.

13/05/2025

A fab competition for any of my client's who manage CPL. I know of a couple who do 'brave the shave'. Some great prizes to be won, and a great way to raise awareness.

11/05/2025

It's my turn 😆

After the prolonged hot, dry weather, hooves are incredibly hard to get through. My body is starting to really feel it.

If you're able to soak your horses hooves before I get to you (half an hour or so) that would be amazing. Obviously please don't traumatise any horse that won't tolerate having their feet soaked in a bucket. There are alternatives such as a wet towel/carpet to stand on. Any little thing you can do to soften them would help.

It really would make my life easier, and the trimming process quicker (great for me and your horse).

It would also be very lovely to have a shady place to trim, I'm not a fan of the sun, (and I know I chose an outdoor career, however I live at the top of the North Pennines and sun is usually rare 😆). So in an effort to help me not burst in to flames by hoof 3, if there is a shady spot to trim I'd love you forever. 😍

Picture of my first client of the day, the lovely Aggie, who's come a long way since the day we met. We both enjoyed the earlier, cooler temps before the heat of the day really hit.

07/05/2025

A not to be missed webinar, all of my clients know that I look at their horse's diet as part of what I do, so it will be no surprise that I'm recommending that EVERYONE 😂 watches this webinar.

Link to join is in the original post. Good news, if you can't make the date, you can watch the recording.

Confused about feeding your horse? Want to make the right choices but bamboozled by the marketing and packages? Next Tuesday evening (13th May at 7.30pm) I am hosting a webinar with the fabulous Nia Cooke of Essential Equine Nutrition by Nia Cooke MSc Animal Nutrition on the topic of Species Appropriate Feeding.

This is not to be missed as Nia demystifies the horses diet and gives sensible information on how to feed your horse for health and performance.

Join for FREE!

Sign up now to get your Zoom invite via the link below :-)

https://areionacademy.systeme.io/webinar1-9d717310

01/05/2025

For any clients who may be thinking of using a grazing muzzle, or already use one but need a bit more information to make it work, this webinar will be so useful for you. You need to comment on the original post for the link :)

21/04/2025

I know a lot of my client's feed this, it's one of the only feeds I actually recommend (I only feed this to my ponies).

Get tagging and sharing as there are some amazing prizes, if you haven't tried it yet then this might be your opportunity 😊

We are celebrating again 🍾

On 1st May, it is 3 years since our website www.finerforage.co.uk launched, bringing Finer Forage feeds to the masses 🥳🐎💐

With an objective of bringing UK produced, species appropriate feeds and supplements to the equine world, buckets of determination, and a couple of k of funding from a Glasgow uni business competition, Finer Forage was born.

We could not be happier to still be here today, with 3 feeds, 20+ herbal blends, water buffet kits, an ever-growing straights stock, and thousands of happy, healthy horses in our FF herd 💓🐎

To mark this anniversary, we've got an amazing giveaway for you 🎁 every day between now and our anniversary, we're giving away:

Day 1- Chaucer's Hoof-It Superfood
Day 2- Rockstar's Performance Superfood
Day 3- Doris' Digest Superfood
Day 4- Teddy's Oily herbs 1kg
Day 5- Aidan's Hoof Magic 1kg
Day 6- Dulci's Smooth Moves 1kg
Day 7- Spring Seasonal Solutions blend 1kg
Day 8- Spring Seasonal Solutions Water buffet kit
Day 9- Classic Water buffet kit
Day 10- £100 voucher

All you have to do is like and share this post and tag 3 horsey friends below. This will run across all of our socials.

Winners will be announced in separate posts and messaged directly ✨️🦄🌹🏵

******Important info: We will not announce winners on this post, so please ignore any imposters - sadly this kind of post attracts scammers and spammers, so we will not be commenting this post at all, only on separate winners announcement posts*******

20/04/2025

This is such an Important skill, and can be vital in spotting early warning signs of laminits! If you're unsure on how to take a digital pulse in your horse, this workshop will really help.

Also, it's FREE!

Free Workshop Weds 23rd April - Sign up here