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10/08/2026

The weather might have changed our plans for today, but it made for the perfect excuse to spend some time in the forge. 🔥🔨

Richard and Billie made the most of it by keeping dry and warm while working on Billie’s forging skills and making a few horseshoes along the way.

There’s plenty to learn in this trade without always having to be underneath a horse.

07/08/2026

📣 Expression of Interest – Hoof Care Demonstration Day

We're looking at bringing 3D Hoofcare Australia to Victoria for an educational demo day, and we'd love to know if this is something you'd be interested in attending.

The aim is to give horse owners, farriers, veterinarians and other equine professionals the opportunity to see some of the latest hoof care products and techniques in action, while learning why we use them, when they're appropriate, and how they can benefit different horses in different situations.

Some of the products we'd be looking to demonstrate include:
• Mini Cuff glue-on shoes
• Treatment plates
• Quarter crack repair patches
• 3D printed pads
• Other modern therapeutic hoof care solutions

Demonstrations may include a combination of live horses, cadaver limbs and 3D printed hoof models (final format still to be confirmed).

This won't be a hands-on clinic, but rather an educational demonstration with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discuss real-world applications. We'll also share case studies from horses we've managed ourselves, demonstrating where these products have been used and the outcomes they helped achieve.

Our goal is to keep the event low cost so it's accessible to as many people as possible.

With spring just around the corner, this is an ideal opportunity to learn about some of the options available for horses dealing with conditions such as laminitis, hoof wall defects, white line disease, abscesses, thin soles, negative plantar/palmar angles (NPA), navicular-related issues, hoof surgery and other hoof conditions. We hope the day will give owners and professionals a better understanding of the treatment options that are available before they're needed.

At this stage we're simply gauging interest before confirming a venue and date, although we'd most likely host the event in the Ballarat area. If there's enough interest from another region, we're certainly open to considering other locations in the future.

If you'd be interested in attending, please comment below or get in touch with us. We'd also love to know whether you're a horse owner, farrier, veterinarian, vet nurse or another equine professional.

We're excited about the possibility of hosting this event and helping bring more awareness to the modern hoof care options available to horses across Victoria.

06/08/2026

The radiographs revealed several changes within this foot, but if you guessed seedy toe, you were correct—it was by far the most obvious pathology.

This horse had been battling seedy toe for around 12 months before we were asked to step in.

Seedy toe is an anaerobic bacterial infection that essentially feeds on the connective tissue between the sensitive and insensitive laminae of the hoof wall. As it progresses, it burrows deep and travels vertically within the hoof capsule, making it incredibly difficult to eliminate. Despite consistent topical treatment by the owner and frequent trimming, the seedy toe continued to spread, leaving us with only one remaining viable approach.

One of the telltale signs in cases like this is a hoof wall crack. As the infection destroys the connection between the hoof wall and the internal structures, the hoof wall becomes unstable, eventually separating and allowing cracks to form.

To successfully treat the infection, all affected hoof wall must be removed until only healthy tissue remains. Anaerobic bacteria do not appreciate being exposed to oxygen. Although this can look quite dramatic, it allows us to fully expose the extent of the damage and gives the treatment the best possible chance of success.

Once all of the affected hoof wall had been debrided, the area was thoroughly treated with an antimicrobial product to target any remaining organisms.

Due to the significant amount of hoof wall that needed to be removed, combined with the concerning position of the pedal bone seen on the radiographs, we elected to apply a 3D-printed cuff shoe from 3D Hoofcare Australia, along with a very soft antimicrobial pour-in pad. This approach provides support to the remaining hoof capsule, helps protect the exposed structures while still allowing ongoing access for treatment, and gives the horse the best opportunity to grow a healthy new hoof wall.

04/08/2026

Can you tell what is wrong with this hoof?

Put your guesses in the comments and we will post the answer tomorrow!

10/07/2026

Team work makes the dream work.

Shaped by Ella nailed on by Richard, top dressed and finished by Billy.

07/07/2026

Billie's introduction to forging is off to a great start!

She's recently been practising one of the classic beginner forging exercise, turning an old horseshoe into a circle, straightening it back out, and then forging it back into a circle again.

It may seem repetitive, but every heat helps develop hammer control, accuracy, and an understanding of how steel moves. It's these basic skills that build the foundation for everything that comes next.

06/07/2026

Well... Declan has been promoted to big brother! 🤍

We're excited to announce that Baby #2 will be joining the Allied Farriers family later this year.

It's going to be a busy and exciting time for us, but we're looking forward to this next chapter.

For our clients, it's business as usual. As the pregnancy progresses, we may make a few adjustments behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly, but our commitment to providing the same reliable service and care for your horses remains unchanged. We'll keep everyone updated as we get closer to welcoming our newest little team member.

Thank you to all of our wonderful clients for supporting our little family business over the years. We feel incredibly lucky to do what we love while sharing life's big milestones with such a great community.

We can't wait to introduce you all to our newest little helper in a few months' time! ❤️

27/06/2026

Taking advantage of the beautiful sunny weather to catch up on our own horses feet 🌞

24/06/2026

We're back after a few days away in NSW, where we had the opportunity to present at the Horse Education Day hosted by Wesley Stewart Farrier Services and 3D Hoofcare Australia.

It was fantastic to see such a diverse group of attendees, including veterinarians, veterinary students, farriers, horse owners and other hoof care professionals. Days like these are a great reminder of how much can be achieved when different parts of the industry come together with a shared goal of improving horse welfare.

Our presentation focused on the importance of vet–farrier collaboration and how strong working relationships between professionals can help achieve better outcomes for horses. We hope those who attended took away some practical information that will be useful should the need arise in the future.

Dr Cam Duffy from Holbrook Veterinary Clinic delivered an excellent presentation on equine dentistry, complete with an equine skull to help demonstrate the importance of dental health and its impact on the horse.

Dr Heidi McGrath from Borambola Valley Veterinary Podiatry Centre presented on laminitis, sharing a wealth of knowledge, observations and practical management strategies. It was a passionate and informative presentation covering the condition from multiple perspectives.

We also had the opportunity to demonstrate two applications using products from 3D Hoof Care Australia. The first was a glue-on quarter crack repair patch, while the second showcased the use of a treatment plate (also known as a hospital plate). Richard and Wes discussed the preparation, application and benefits of these systems, along with some of the situations where they can be valuable tools in managing hoof conditions.

A big thank you to Wesley Stewart Farrier Services and 3D Hoof Care Australia for the invitation and for hosting such a well-run educational event.

As always, it was great catching up with familiar faces and meeting plenty of new ones along the way.

We're already looking forward to the next Horse Education Day later in the year.

12/06/2026

We're looking forward to heading to NSW next week to be part of the upcoming Horse Education Day hosted by Wesley Stewart Farrier Services and 3D Hoofcare Australia.

We will be presenting on the importance of vet–farrier collaboration and how working together can help achieve the best outcomes for our equine friends.

There are some fantastic presenters and demonstrations lined up covering hoof care, laminitis and equine dentistry, making this a great opportunity to learn from a range of experienced industry professionals.

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Ararat, VIC
3377

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Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm

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http://www.alliedfarriers.com.au/

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