Farrier info, advice and insights
You know that saying "There's something about the outside of a horse that's good for the inside of a man"... I recently had a tumble off my horse, after getting my spur stuck on an electric fence, yeah dumb, I know! He zoomed, I felt like a cartoon character and the next thing you know, …
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 …
It's always handy to have a clean and level surface to work on when trimming and shoeing. Sometimes this isn't quite possible! I love living in New Zealand but this is what farriers experience from time to time. Photo copyright Antonia Steeg
Question: I have been using the same farrier for many years and I am very happy with him. And I still am, apart from one thing. For the last year or so, he has taken on some trainees and is letting them remove shoes, trim hooves and size new shoes. I have not seen them …
Continue reading "The apprentice farrier working on my horse"
Farrier Blog 