For the first time on the South Island of New Zealand, we will welcome Chris Gregory CJF, FWCF, ASF. Sponsored by GE Forge & Tool the two day clinic will be hosted by P3 Equestrian at their farrier shop in Yaldhurst, Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday 19th July 2019 and Saturday 20th July 2019. Chris will …
What tools do I need to remove a horseshoe?
Q: My horse doesn’t actually lose his shoes often, but he frequently twists them so they are partially away from his feet. When this happens, should I try and remove the whole shoe or wait for the farrier to come? I am worried he might damage his foot from the poking-out nails. And if I …
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Building the Equine Hoof
Building the Equine Hoof is an educational book co-developed by Zinpro and David Hood from Texas A&M University. Covering topics from basic anatomy of the horses foot, nutrition, hoof growth and common diseases, this 45 page full colour book is easy to read and educational. I've always particularly liked the transparent layered pages which overlay …
Andrew Nicholson (Friday photo)
Kevin Bacon's hoofcare range is endorsed by Andrew Nicholson. For the Friday photo this week, here's an image of Andrew competing at Badminton in 2010 on Avebury. Visit the Kevin Bacon's NZ website for more info about this great range of hoofcare products.
Phriday Pharrier Photo
Here's a farrier photo from a few years ago. There'll be no farrier photos of farriers, horses or dogs with santa hats on in this blog. I'm using a Horsehead nailing on hammer and March nails Photo courtesy of Antonia Steeg
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