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 easy. Do you have any suggestions for treatment? Also, she is currently boxed on sawdust …
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We get heaps of seedy toe in New Zealand. Here I am using a Dremel tool to cut some out Photo courtesy of Antonia Steeg
SuperFast shoe
Here's a video by Josh Noone from hoofwork.com making a shoe from Vettec SuperFast material. Worth a watch for those who haven't tried this:
Blog Post: “What’s causing sand cracks in my horses feet?”
Question: My four-year-old TB has a sand crack in one of her hooves. This crack has been there quite some time and has almost grown to the bottom of the hoof. While the coronet appears healthy and I never noticed any injuries, my main concern is that the hoof is still growing with a split. …
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Seedy toe
Often referred to as White Line Disease, seedy toe is a very common condition in horses all over New Zealand but almost unheard of in some parts of the world. In most cases, seedy toe does not cause lameness and can be eliminated effectively with careful management. What it is The white line, which can …
Worlds Best Hoof Oil
Worlds Best Hoof Oil I'm pleased to announce we're now approved distributor of Worlds Best Hoof Oil in New Zealand for the South Island. Worlds Best Hoof Oil is made in Australia Ingredients: Neatsfoot Wood/Stockholm Tar Saligari Oil Silicone Eucalyptus Oil Available in 250ml, 500ml, 1 litre, 4 litre …
Miniature horse with laminitis
Question: Hi David. I have a seven-year-old category B miniature horse that I rescued two years ago. He was 100kg overweight, had really over grown hooves, had already suffered laminitis twice and had the signs of it again when I first saw him. I had x-rays done of his feet when I got him and …
Farriers – when quality really counts
Times are tough financially for many around the world and the cost of keeping horses isn't cheap. Horse owners are feeling the pinch, maybe some looking for lower cost hoof care options whilst the business operating costs for farriers has skyrocketed over the past few years but their charge out rates haven't necesarily adjusted accordingly. …
Thrush in the horse’s hoof
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 Hoof Dressing
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 …
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