KerO'N HOOF CARE

Hi All,
This is something that I have to do and it has been a hard decision to say out loud.
What started for me as a passion, learning and working with horse’s feet has turned into a job and has just about killed off my passion. So, I’ve made the hard decision to give away trimming horses feet.
This leaves me very sad to have to let down so many horses that I have been working with for years that have developed and are developing great feet.
I’ve made this decision to allow time to focus on my family, my own horses and their feet. I’ll work on getting my transitional facility completed and will continue doing FEC and am thinking about facilitating equine education in the future.
I have made some connections with great people and horses and would be happy to offer advice for anyone taking on their own horse’s feet.
Cheers Tim

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Many of you may have already heard that one of our Tassie hoof trimmers was seriously injured recently when she was kicked in the face whilst working.

That person was our truly beautiful, Sarah Adrych. If you’ve ever met or worked with Sarah you will know how deeply passionate she is about helping horses and how much effort she goes to for her clients.

Sarah has sustained serious facial injuries including multiple fractures. Last week she underwent urgent reconstructive surgery where titanium mesh, plates and screws were used to reconstruct the fractured bones. So far Sarah’s journey has not been without complications with multiple return visits to emergency.

Her injuries are disfiguring and are effecting her vision. Sarah will require further reconstructive surgeries in the future.

As a fellow equine professional, my heart goes out to Sarah so deeply. We give this work our all and every day we take risks working with horses. But we do it anyway because we want to help.

I know Sarah has already been humbled to see the community rally in donating some AMAZING prizes (there are more coming too!). Please show her your support and go nuts with tickets!!

We can't take away the accident but we can assist in a small way by taking some financial pressure off for a little while.

And a little word from Sarah: "I hope my story can act as a reminder to please be safe around horses". ❤

Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10, please message me to purchase 🙂
Will be drawn Wednesday 15/5/2024

Hi All,
I do need take more photos, the photos below are of a pony with chromic Laminitis not diagnosed to my knowledge so there could be another reason for the stretching of the laminar.

There are 2 lots of photos first 3 is pre trims the 2nd lot of photos are post Trim number 4.

We still have a way to go to get this guy right. Its sad to see this guy in this state but well on the road to recovery.

Thanks for the photos and I could not of got this far without your help.

Cheers Tim

Hi all,
I would like to wish you all a merry Christmas and safe travels over Christmas and new year period.
I would also like to thank you for your continued support and your great well behaved horses most of the time any way.
If I have missed catching up on your horses trims please message me. cheers Tim

Hi All, I going to have to postpone my Dubbo next week for 1 week, I will be sending out messages, this is just in case I forget anyone, photos for interest

Cheers Tim

Hi I will be doing a run to Oberon on the 25th of November have a few spots available mid morning. Cheers Tim

I have been away for a week, finally got home yesterday afternoon, let my guys out of the front paddock I have to say they were happy and looking good, the rest of our place is starting to dry off so they can move about again.

Love a nice dirt plug

Cheers Tim

This is the quote that I was talking of the other day, not sure where I first read this however it comes to mind from time to time not sure why.

“For animals that are overworked, underfed, and cruelly treated;
for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars;
for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put to death...and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words.”

ALBERT SCHWEITZER

Took some shoes off yesterday, have been taking a few off lately it's major change for the horse and owner. He was happy after. He received a transition trim to set him up. Cheers Tim

Hi, not all feet look bad from the start, the two with the sole view have been trimmed by an owner trimmer, nothing much to sort out and they look great. The other are a little long and in need of care, trying to get a few more horses out Forbes way as I have someone floating a horse over to me and would like to fix that, so if you are in the Forbes area and have a horse that is in need of a balanced trim please contact me. cheers Tim

Not all feet look good from the start. this is a horse that had its first trim for a while, it will take a few more trims to get them back into shape. this horse in now moving a lot more freely.

Hi All, having a stall at the Blayney Show this Saturday the 11th March, so if you want to know more about the bare foot horse drop in for a chat, look foward to seeing you.

There will be 2 trained bare foot professionals on hand.

Cheers Tim

A positive way to start the year, received a photo update on the horse that I started trimming about 6-8 weeks ago. First visit had a Quarter crack in his off hind foot that ran into the coronet, you could clearly see the heel hinging with every step. We installed 2 x hoof plates and this looked like it may stop the movement of the heel. Photo shows the crack is moving away from the coronet. Yes still a long way to go but its a good start, next visit will be installing a custom made plate. This will just brace a little better.

Hi All,
Yes back at work, I know I have a few overdue horses so if you have some of these please send me a Pm and I will get onto them. getting rid of the Eletronic scheduler not working for me.

cheers Tim

Hi All, I'm finishing up today for Christmas break, I will be returning the 6th of January. Would like to say Merry Christmas and thanks the my friends and clients for the continued support during 2022 and looking forward to 2023. Cheers Tim

Hi, not all feet look good from the start, it can take time to grow a great foot and they are always evolving. Even feet that a well maintained can develop pathology eg Seedy toe, separation and any number of problems. The great thing about horse’s feet is that they are so adaptable to change, so if given the opportunity and maintenance they will grow great feet.
Cheers Tim

Hi all, I did a run to Dubbo this week, worked on some great feet, the regular 6 week trim cycle is starting to develop some great hoof p**n. Cheers Tim

Hi, some new feet that have been started on a 6 week trim schedule, as you can see from the 1st trim, good start and will make steady progress to a more functional foot. Also a photo of Barney he is feeling so much better of late. He is such a cool guy

There is always lot to do after taking off the shoes.

Unless you start changing how you breed, manage and use the equine species, you are always going to have people patching up pathology by whichever means they can.
If you want an equine to function properly then you have to give it the chance to get to an optimal state, and that means from day one the whole environment and management should be heading into a more naturalised state.
A shod hoof covers up pathology and you then have to question whether the equine should be used at all if it can only operate with nailed on metal shoes?
Just because you remove shoes doesn’t mean you will get optimal function and strength, it takes time to heal and strengthen.
We need to change how we view and educate about the species.

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Hi, with the weather due for this weekend I'm going to wait until tomorrow afternoon before planning my runs this weekend and into next week. Cargo, Orange a areas this coming week. cheers Tim

Went to Harden today and stopped to have a quick look at Bill the B an amazing horse to carry 5 men and gear. under fire.

Della and Barney enjoying the new track with the long grass, good to have it almost done, just need these guys to eat the grass down and then some gravel. 2 more sections to complete.

Hard day at the office

I'm sure there would be 1 or 2 of you that would be interested. cheers Tim

Andrew and Nicky are pleased to announce that the 2023 Diploma of Equine Podiotherapy course is now open for enrolments.

We are excited about delivering the 2023 Diploma course in its new format which enables increased practical components and flexible delivery.
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I picked up my van yesterday, it was having some signs installed.
I knew what it was going to look like but was still surprised of how great it looks.
A big thank you the Bianca of B creative Australia. You have done an amazing job, you took on board what I wanted, (I want it to stand out ) it sure dose that. Cheers Tim

I'm planning a run out to Black Springs, Oberon area in the next week or so. If you require any trims to be completed get in contact and I will get a list of time and dates.

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