Strongman Farrier

27/11/2024

No heels, no problem! This is a great example of getting a horse with negative heels back into full performance work.
The dreaded low heels, no heels, or in this case, negative heels is one of the most challenging problems we face as farriers.
It's very hard - although not impossible - to keep a large degree wedge on a horse with conventional shoes. That's why in situations like with this horse, I opt to instead.
It lasts for a full cycle and allows the hoof to grow and flex, all the while protecting the entirety of the hoof. The polymer wears down over time and creates caudal support for a negative heel such as the one you are seeing.
If you want to learn more about this product or see if it can help your horse, send me a DM.

25/11/2024

It's been a hot minute, but here we go! After a busy summer showing my PRE in the US, I wanted to highlight this recovering foundered case.
I welded an insert into a standard keg shoe for this horse that had necrotic frogs and an active rotation in its front right. No pads were added because we want to give the frogs a chance to recover; oxygen is our friend. Shaped the shoes - cold 💪 - and then welded 6mm inserts and buffed to a nice finish.
The next step is to revisit in four weeks, assess where we are at with the frogs, and make any further modifications to the shoeing package to enhance mobility and comfort.

05/02/2024

Thank you for the recognition Balancing Whispers! Always appreciate clients that go above and beyond for their horse’s recovery. And another big thank you to FormaHoof for being a part of our rehab process. 👊

29/01/2024

Well isn't this the truth 😅😭

02/11/2023

Incredible product, leading to fantastic results. Excited to be a part of the FormaHoof team! 💫

Strongman Farrier offers a variety of hoof care services; utilizing FormaHoof for performance horses and therapeutic care. Let's work together and find the best hoof care solution for your horse.

24/10/2023

Thank you Bethany P Photography for these amazing photos of Sirila and I in the show ring at Devon. Also a big shout out to Mary Claeys for breaking the mould with this perfect filly! 💫

20/08/2023

After popular demand, I have expanded my services to include 🥳
You may have already heard about this product and its benefits, but I'll share my thoughts after a number of successful recent applications.
What you're looking at is a fully encapsulated polymer hoof with some pink glitter. This is a non-invasive and liquid-fit horseshoe.
The polymer expands and allows for natural hoof function. It wears like a natural hoof, but has many added benefits such as protecting soft soles, building up negative heels, assisting horses recovering from laminitis, or even allowing you to nail a shoe for a horse that has a compromised hoof.
I was looking into using this product for a long time, and I can say that I'm very happy with the results.
Top questions I get when people inquire about the product;
Q: How long does an application last?
A: With my recent applications, I have had them last for 5 weeks. They likely can reach 6 or so weeks, but during the summer, I like to ensure the hooves don't get long, so I recommend reapplying every 4 to 5 weeks.
Q: Are you not worried that by sealing the hoof in a polymer, you could potentially be creating problems?
A: It's all in the prep! I use a sole cleanse by Red Horse, a heat gun to dry out the hoof if needed, and some good old copper sulfate. So far, I haven't noticed any issues when I removed 5 week old FormaHoof from my clients' horses.
Q: Why do you like this product?
A: I like giving options to my clients, and this product has definitely shown me that it works. It has made the toughest laminitic cases comfortable and solved a lot of issues with horses that have thin and brittle hooves. Overall, I am impressed at its cabilities to solve the age-old high low without worrying about pulling a wedged horseshoe.
If you're interested in learning more about , send me a DM and make sure to check out www.formahoof.com

05/07/2023

Highly recommend as a pit stop for my horsey friends travelling through Illinois, USA! This is where we stayed a couple months ago. 🐴🚚

Campground Stables photo compliments of Shawn Fender.

27/06/2023

Literally the best yearling standing for a trim; and of course I’m not biased whatsoever… 😏