Introducing the Victorian Working Draught Horse Association
Hi to all our Stable Talk readers. We hope you are all well during this difficult time. Our good friends, Iaian and Michelle Fricker have been generous enough to share…
Straight from the horse’s mouth
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Five Tips for Trimming
I often get asked by clients for some tips they can use for trimming. Here are the basic methods I use to make trimming a lot easier for both me…
Lameness and the Embedded Nail
Just last week I was called out to a horse that was presenting as lame. I have many calls like this, and while every case is different, I’d like to…
Where to stand during hoof trimming
When I visit my clients’ properties for a routine hoof trim we typically work in the horse’s natural environment, the paddock. I’m often asked by the handler, where should they…
My horse, Leon and that ‘something special’ connection we shared
My horse and close friend, Leon and I had a certain ‘something special’ connection. Many who know me may not know that I used to ride for the Creswick Light…
Treat your ‘Christmas Pony’ to a present
Coming into the Christmas holiday period it’s popular for small ponies to be taken out of their everyday paddock and ridden intensely by the kids either at home or at…
Is a white hoof weaker than a dark hoof?
One of the most popular asked questions by my clients over the years has been whether or not white hooves are weaker than dark hooves. I’m here to tell you…