HORSE CARE GUIDES

Dell Trimmed by Tracey of Natural Neddies Have you ever been cleaning out your horse's feet and noticed a white, creamy substance hidden deep within the frog? Perhaps your hoof care provider has trimmed away a section of frog and revealed a small pocket of white fluid that looks a bit like watery milk . Most of us immediately assume something is wrong. Thrush, infection, an abscess... Well, it turns out nobody seems completely certain. Why I Started Looking Into This The rea

A lot of horse owners are noticing thick, hard sole build-up at the moment and wondering whether it is “good strong sole” or something else entirely. Quite often, what they are seeing is retained sole. What Is Retained Sole? Retained sole is old dead sole that has not naturally exfoliated (shed) from the bottom of the hoof. Instead of flaking away gradually, it stays attached and can build up into a thick hard layer. Sometimes it appears dry, smooth and polished. Other times

Photo Courtesy of Sammie and Lila Abscesses Abscesses can be as a result of bacteria entering the hoof capsules defenses. This can be caused by a bruised sole, compromised white line, poor frog health, puncture etc and more prevalent in winter as the hooves become softer and easier for bacteria to get trapped and enter. The first thing you probably notice is that your horse is lame. How, why, where?? Sometimes its obvious and erupts quickly. Complicated abscesses take time t

Seedy Toe or White Line disease, they are the same thing. Sometimes names can be misleading and lead us to think that a horse has a disease when in fact it is a combination of microbes or fungi that have invaded the hoof wall where the tight white line has been compromised to allow these pathogens in. Bacteria in the gut is essential for a healthy gut but these also go on living in the poo delivered out the back door and invariably where our horses stand where they can find t

Photo Courtesy of Stayc Michelle Keeping your horse's frogs and soles healthy is an essential part of overall hoof care, particularly during wet weather when mud, moisture and bacteria can create the perfect environment for thrush to develop. Sole Saver was formulated to help treat thrush, support healthy frog tissue and make hoof care quick and straightforward for horse owners. Packed with carefully selected essential oils and minerals, it works by helping to dry out soft, s

I get a lot of questions about which products to use and when Here is a short explanation on each product I would recommend for your horses over the winter. Hoof Clay This product is packed with all-natural ingredients that ensure your horse's feet stay healthy year-round, with the clay being especially effective during winter. If your horse is stabled overnight, apply a layer that fully covers the frog. This not only clears up any ongoing thrush but also maintains a thrush-f

Hoof Growth and Healthy Hooves

Today I am going to share with you what your trimmer is doing in some detail although this is not meant to be a scientific account or for pathological cases, just a basic understanding of the principles used to ensure that your horses meet their full potential barefoot. If you need to read part 1 here is the link, https://www.horseleads.co.uk/single-post/2017/05/06/Part-13-Barefoot-Trimming-Up-Close-and-Beautiful So here we are with Kali and Twig and owner Beth and Equine Pod

Once your horse goes barefoot a whole new world opens up to explore and learn more about your horse and one of the fundamental parts of horse anatomy, the hoof. Beth with her two horses Kali and Twig kindly invited me to film and photograph their regular trim by Equine Podiatrist Barefoot Trimmer Tracey Pettipher of Natural Neddies Equine Podiatry. Tracey is a final year student and soon to become a full member of EPAUK. Generally your trimmer will carry out an assessmen