Beckie Mabbutt

Below is an Arab that foundered in one foot, but on top of that she got a bad infection in the laminae.

This is showing how we stabilised the foot whilst allowing access to the infected area. Her feet are recovering really well now, with just small signs of the damaged laminae from the laminitis. She is now back in light work which is great.

Congratulations to Yaz and Liane for doing so well this Eventing season. The boys have worked hard.

Last week I spent with the Equine Lameness Prevention Organisation examining six more farriers for their Level two and three Certified Barefoot Trimmer and Certified Natural Balance Farrier exams. All six candidates passed and I believe all went home having learnt some new techniques.

I'd like to thank everyone who kindly let us use their horses, it was a great few days. Also great to have God himself Gene Ovnicek over from Colorado as our chief examiner.

Here are two brothers Max and George Newton that I have watched grow up and excel in their riding in the last 10 years. So nice to see more boys riding.