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Seedy toe update for Beemer

Beemer is now back in full work and only just got the last little bits of his severe seedy toe still showing.

Click on the image to see how far we've come with him.

Posted on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 03:50PM by Registered CommenterBeckie Mabbutt | CommentsPost a Comment

Crack update 

Here is the difference after just six weeks continuing to use the Dalmer crack patches. I'm starting to think we might actually get rid of them given enough time!

6 Weeks later

Posted on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 03:45PM by Registered CommenterBeckie Mabbutt | CommentsPost a Comment

The Farriery Practice Client Evening

I'd like to thank all the speakers we had for our complimentary therapy's back evening last Thursday, it was a great success and we were lucky to have so many therapists sharing their knowledge.

So thank you to....

Physiotherapist - Fiona Hamilton

Chiropractor - Pat Carlton

Bowen - Amanda Little

Shiatsu - Jane Lemmon

Rhaki - Jenny Hill

Cranial Sacral Therapist - Bente Hardman

Sports Massage Therapist - Clare Pemberton

Alternative Therapies - Julia Felton

Body worker - Diane Daynes

 

We are looking to hold more evenings like this with the next probably in Autumn. Please let me know if there is a particular topic you'd like us to put on.

Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 07:09PM by Registered CommenterBeckie Mabbutt | CommentsPost a Comment

Reverse shoe!

Below is the shoe fitted to the horse featured below with the extremely long run forward heels. Rather than addressing the issues this shoe was put on to make everything a whole lot worse. Look closely so you realise this shoe is put on back to front with a heel extension and an open toe.

Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 07:06PM by Registered CommenterBeckie Mabbutt | CommentsPost a Comment

Removing a hoof wall

I took this picture at a recent dissection and thought it was a great example of what it looks like when the hoof wall is removed cleanly. This wasn't a healthy foot and should have a much higher blood supply.

Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 07:26AM by Registered CommenterBeckie Mabbutt | CommentsPost a Comment | References3 References