Q: I have my horse shod regularly – usually every five weeks – and his feet look perfectly normal to me. But he trips a lot, especially when being ridden in a paddock. Is this a physical/foot problem, or to … Continue reading →
Q Hi David. We are trying find a big, safe, suitable horse for my husband to learn to ride on – he is keen on taking up hunting. We have found a horse who seems great in all respects – … Continue reading →
farriersnotebook blogs: Phrases like “shoeing is abusive” or “horses are barefoot in the wild” can easily sway inexperienced horse owners to keep their unsound horses trimmed instead of reaping the benefits of shoeing. Anybody that is any good at anything … Continue reading →
The Michael Puhl pads and hoof packing material is getting more popular with farriers here in New Zealand. Particularly at this time of year when the ground is harder and any problems that have been hiding away for the right time … Continue reading →
Q: I have a mare who is on three to four months’ box rest for an injury, and she is now suffering from thrush. I try to keep her bedding as clean and dry as I can, but it’s not … Continue reading →
With winter on the way, now is a good time to plan your winter hoof care regime for your horses and ponies. With so many competitions and things to take part in (winter dressage series, eventing, lessons and pleasure rides for example) a large number of people continue riding throughout the winter season. Regardless of [...]
Kevin Bacon’s Liquid Hoof Dressing For the past couple of years, we’ve been the New Zealand distributor for the Kevin Bacon’s Hoof Care range. The flagship product in the range is Kevin Bacon’s Liquid Hoof Dressing. Made in Belgium from 100% natural ingredients, Kevin Bacon’s is the crème de la crème of hoof care products [...]