Apr 10, 2022 | Practice news, Uncategorised
All horse owners love a good saddle and a smart bridle. However, regardless of what make or brand the most important thing is that it fits. Ill fitting tack, can lead to tight muscles, pain and in the wort situations lameness and back issues. Therefore it is important...
Apr 6, 2022 | Practice news
Foot balance is important. If the shoe doesn’t fit correctly and help maintain the foot balance then potentially you line your four legged friend up for work related injuries. If the weight of the horse is being supported unevenly then stresses on the soft...
Mar 13, 2022 | Practice news
It is important that we prepare our horses correctly to ensure they stand up to the work we are asking of them. Fitness: Its important that you build the fitness of your horse. Below is a short list of what you should be doing to build fitness: Preparation before you...
Mar 11, 2022 | Practice news
Shelley was asked to read to some local school children this week. This was to show the importance of reading and what jobs it can take you into. Shelley decided that she would try and stick with the Vet theme (quite hard to do) and decided to read the “wonky...
Mar 10, 2022 | Practice news
Buttercups: These are a common sight across the rolling hills of staffordshire. Buttercups thrive on poor horse poor ground and whilst they are usually not tempting to horses we do find that if grazing is restricted that horses will eat them. Toxins are...
