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Toohey Equine Services is a small horse education business, devoted to producing calm, responsive a

02/05/2025

Never let your farrier tell you, "that's just how his feet are."
There's always a reason, and most things can be fixed. Only once have I seen something which genuinely could not be fixed.
This QH mare had a toe to coronet split which the previous farrier had "mananged" for 9 months, give or take.

These things can be fixed, but it takes consistency from owner and trimmer.
This was an aggressive trim to start with, and had to be maintained with fortnightly touch ups between full cycles.
The owner diligently kept it packed with bluestone to kill off and keep out thrush which was running rampant up the foot.
When I was unable to get to her for a month due to holidays, she did her best to do the small maintenance trim as I showed her.
The horse is given adequate minerals so she always has enough new hoof growing in.

Dedication and consistency, from owner and trimmer, will beat a problem hoof every time.

27/04/2025

No shoes, no worries.
Contrary to the latest hogwash floating around on many pages, having heels on your horse will not cause laminitis.
The heel is part of the natural shoe, which should elevate, support and protect the frog and sole of the hoof.
Trimming the heel flat removes this from the foot and leaves it vulnerable to bruising, pain, and opens the door for navicular to begin wreaking havoc upon the internal structures.

20/04/2025

New breaker, Phoenix, all the way from Nowra NSW. She's a very level headed and sensible mare. I adore starting horses like this because they make my job so easy!!

First day with the saddle on, after all the bagging down and flexing, a bit of shenanigans to end the lesson

06/01/2025

New breaker, Tyranook Diva, first get of Tyranook Hollywood. Her first day with the saddle on.
She's pretty quiet I'd say.

02/11/2024

Introducing 🪙🪙 Tuppence 🪙🪙

This lovely little QH paint will be offered for sale in future once he has a sound education.

Gelded and dentist visit already done, after just a few days of handling under his belt.
So excited for this little fella and his future!

24/10/2024

A haunted house, but it's slowly crippling horses long-term and playing havoc on their body.

"A horse should have as much hoof under him as he needs at any given time." Which of these hooves do you think would be able to canter across a rocky trail or through mountains without going lame?

Just a heads up to be critical of everything and ask questions, no matter how many insults they throw and mindless drones they have spewing their nonsense.
As a long time follower of this UK hoof page, I am constantly amazed at how they are able to talk circles around those who do not understand.
These people are the flat earthers of hooves.
Be critical, follow the science, not the trail of anecdotal evidence.

29/09/2024

Some Sunday meditation for you all 🙏🕊

I don't get to ride much these days, but these moments are just as fulfilling.

Have a good week everyone

27/09/2024

Welcome to the world ✨️Showbiz✨️

Dam - Angelina 💅
Sire - Tyranook Hollywood 📽

Our first and only foal planned for the year!
This striking little c**t is out of one of our best and most athletic mares
4 crosses of Star Black Minstrel, as well as Zennith II on the mares side, for those who know arabs.
Already been caught and cuddled, with nary a care in the world.
Sweet, gentle and quiet, he'll be very easy to handle in the coming days.

25/08/2024

Something a little different on the weekend.

Cairo and mines first ever endurance ride! Only 20km, but still a wonderful experience. I had 2 excellent mentors to guide and help me through the race, and help prepare me for vetting.
Cairo passed with flying colours and was easy and happy the whole ride.
Maybe more to come in this discipline, who knows?
Hope you all have a great week.

25/07/2024

And now for something completely different.

First time for our horses on the beach, nerding out in our historical gear, 14th century European and 11th century Saracen, then some polocrosse practice to end the day.
Kilometres of sand to gallop flat out at low tide, beautiful shallow water, and bright winter sunshine.
A truly magical day. This will be happening again, no doubt.
Also more photos to come so watch this space

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