Category: A day in the life of an equine podiatrist
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Paddock paradise (or paddock rehabilitation?)
Interested in setting up a paddock paradise system for your ponies? We’re setting one up ready for this winter. Track systems are great for barefoot horses, because they encourage more movement, and restrict grazing at the same time. Since the grass in the UK is often too rich for the ferociously efficient horses’ gut, very…
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Its more than a trim, innit
There’s been a lot of traffic on facebook amongst trimmers recently due to a bit of a scare about a potential law change (for more information see the ‘Right to trim’ page). It appears that the situation isn’t as dire as first feared but it does seem likely that, at some time in the future…
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Signs and symptoms – what to watch for
Keeping your horse successfully barefoot often means keeping a close eye on some of the signs and symptoms that your horse’s metabolism is doing well/not coping. Spring grazing or changes in diet or environment can often cause issues, so be extra vigilant over these times…. So what should you check for? Hot/warm coronet band & feet. Just place…
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Thinking about the diet
Click here for a few notes about getting diet right – a fundamental part of developing healthy hooves
