Recent News
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.
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
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.
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.
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.