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04/06/2026

Thankful for the cover today ☔🌧️

We do need the rain... but can someone please turn it off now? We've had enough of getting drowned for one week 😅

01/06/2026

I saw a Facebook post last week from a farrier sharing some of their work. I don't know the farrier personally, but they had clearly stated that the foot shown was not finished.
Unfortunately, a number of the comments focused on the appearance of the nails and quickly dismissed what they were seeing, despite the fact the shoeing process wasn't complete.

The post appears to have since been removed, and while I don't usually involve myself in social media debates, it did highlight something worth discussing.

One of the challenges of sharing hoof care online is that people are often looking at a photo taken at a single moment in time. And without understanding what is being shown, or shown in an a way that is unusual to that person, it's easy to draw the wrong conclusion.

The three photos below are of feet shod but deliberately unfinished. The purpose of these photos is to show three different ways a farrier may leave nails immediately after driving them and before finishing the foot. Not showcase a pretty and completed shoeing, hence the unflattering photo angle.

None of these methods are wrong. None are inherently superior to the others. They are simply different approaches used by different professionals, often influenced by personal preference, training, horse behaviour and the situation in front of them.

The first example shows a nail that has been wrung off with a hammer. This involves twisting the excess nail off using the claws of the hammer, leaving a short nail ready to be dressed and clinched. It can leave a sharp edge until it is finished, but it is a common technique.

The second example shows folded nails. The nail is bent over with the tip facing down, making it less likely to catch on the farrier, or the horse's limb etc. This can be particularly useful when working with a difficult or unsettled horse. The excess nail is then removed during the finishing process.

The third example shows nails left facing upward but pressed flush against the hoof wall. To owners this may look unusual or even concerning, but in reality there is very little risk of these nails catching on anything because they are laying flat against the hoof. They are then folded, cut and finished later in the process.

These are just three examples. There are many variations and every farrier develops techniques that work best for them.
The main point is that understanding context matters.

It's perfectly reasonable to ask questions when you see something that doesn't look familiar. Curiosity is how we learn. But there is a big difference between asking a question and assuming something is wrong simply because it looks different from what you're used to seeing.

As an industry, we should be encouraging farriers to share their work, explain their methods and educate horse owners. If every unfinished photo or unfamiliar technique is immediately criticised, many professionals will simply stop sharing.

A single photo rarely tells the whole story. Sometimes the most valuable thing we can do is ask questions first and judge later.

22/05/2026

We’ve been a little quiet on here lately due to some personal circumstances requiring our attention behind the scenes.

As a result, we’ve fallen a bit behind on social media, messages and business enquiries while we focus on what’s needed at the moment.

We’re doing our best to catch up and are hoping to have all enquiries and messages responded to by early next week.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while we work through things.

11/05/2026

Recap of the workshop with the International School of Integrative Hoofcare that we attended a few weeks ago.

It was a busy week of lectures, discussions, practical work, demo horses, radiographs, trimming, glue-on applications, forging, and working through a variety of hoof care approaches and case studies.

A huge thank you goes to Rachel from Forefront Equine Veterinary Services for all of her help throughout the week.
Her support with radiographs, sedation, veterinary input and overall assistance behind the scenes helped things run smoothly, and we’re incredibly grateful for the time and effort she put in across the entire workshop. Having experienced veterinary support so readily available made a massive difference. She's a valuable asset to Horse Shepherd with her clinic onsite and mobile service to the surrounding area.

We’d also like to thank Anne and crew at Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary for providing such a fantastic facility to work from all week, while still managing the day-to-day demands of the sanctuary itself. We really appreciated having access to the property and horses used throughout the workshop.

One of the biggest highlights for us was watching Ella step up throughout the week 👏

As part of the cadaver work, she developed and applied two completely different shoeing plans:

✔ A glue and casting application on one cadaver
✔ A hot shod steel shoe with a 3D pad and dental impression material package on another

We were incredibly proud to watch her put her knowledge and skills into practice, problem solve, back her decisions, and put the work in. It’s always rewarding seeing confidence and skills continue to grow in the right direction.

We will always push for continuing education in the Farriery industry and we can't wait for the next event.

15/04/2026

Maybe one day life will feel a little less chaotic… but today is definitely not that day 😅

We’ve been flat out preparing for the upcoming workshop with the International School of Integrative Hoof Care, kicking off tomorrow evening (Friday 17th).

Between reshuffling bookings and getting everything organised, it’s been a big lead-up, but we’re really looking forward to what’s shaping up to be a great event.

In the middle of all the rushing around, our admin has slipped a little behind, so please bear with me while I catch up where I can.

For today, it’s another time to divide and conquer. Two cars, three farriers, one helper
And a (slightly ridiculous) number of horses to get through.

From tomorrow evening, we’ll be stepping away from regular services while we attend and assist with the workshop, and will resume on Monday the 27th.

We’ll still be doing our best to respond to messages and enquiries, but please expect a slower response time while we’re involved in the event.

If you’re not sure what this workshop is about, have a scroll back through our recent posts 👇

🐴 Friday: Laminitis Lecture — a really worthwhile evening for any horse owner
🐴 Saturday: Mini Clinic — a great introduction to hoof care, with live demos (glue-on vs traditional shoeing)
🐴 5-Day Workshop: A deeper dive for those wanting to seriously expand their knowledge

All are open to horse owners, farriers and other equine professionals.

14/04/2026

Laminitis is something every horse owner should understand, ideally before you have to deal with it.

If you own or care for horses, this is an evening that’s well worth your time. And it's also free to attend.

The Laminitis Lecture, Q&A & Social Evening at Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary in Gordon is designed to help you better understand one of the most common and often devastating conditions we see.

The evening will cover:

✔️ What is laminitis and Founder
✔ Signs of laminitis
✔ What immediate intervention looks like
✔ Long-term management and support strategies
✔ Understanding the impact of laminitis
✔️ And much more

Laminitis can develop quickly and is often difficult to manage without the right knowledge and early action. Which is why education around this is so valuable. It's something we see all too often, and in many cases, there are ways to reduce the risk with the right management.

Whether you’ve dealt with laminitis before, or simply want to be better prepared, this is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and build confidence in managing your horse’s hoof health.

📅 This Friday April 17th 6pm

📍At Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary, 160 Gascards Lane Gordon

💲 Free to attend

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to attend or want to know more. We'd love to see our clients and anyone interested there!

We cannot stress enough how valuable this one is.

03/04/2026

Well today was Declan’s 3rd time collecting for the Good Friday Appeal ❤️

It was amazing to see people dig deep and donate to such an incredible cause. We were lucky with beautiful weather and had such a great day. We’re really proud to be a small part of this cause every year.

31/03/2026

In April we’ll be attending another incredible hoof care educational event with the International School of Integrative Hoofcare, held at Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary in Gordon.

These events are always practical, thought-provoking and packed with valuable learning. Whether you're a passionate horse owner, farrier, vet, or equine professional. These events always leave us wanting more!

You can attend:
📅 Laminitis Lecture, Q&A and Social Evening — April 17th
📅 1-Day Mini Clinic with live demos + Forge Night — April 18th
📅 5-Day Hands-On Hoof Workshop — April 19th–23rd

Go to one or all, it is up to you!

Topics covered include:
✔ Early laminitis recognition and management
✔ Understanding posture, movement and hoof function
✔ Practical trimming and hoof support options
✔ Modern glue-on, composite and steel shoeing approaches
✔ Developing stronger assessment skills for long-term soundness using scientific data-drievn methods
✔️ And so much more

We strongly value continuing education and enjoy supporting and being part of these learning environments. If you’ve ever wanted to better understand what’s happening with your horse’s feet, we would highly encourage you to join us.

🔥 We'll also have our work truck set up for Forge Night for anyone keen to have a go at bashing on some steel in the fire.

Please see the flyer for registration details — or feel free to message us if you’d like to know more.
We'd love to see you there!

27/03/2026

The economic pressures affecting Australia right now are reshaping mobile hoof care, whether we like it or not.

In my latest blog, I share what’s happening behind the scenes in the farrier industry, why you may be noticing changes in pricing, scheduling, or availability, and what this could mean long-term for both owners and professionals.

This is a challenging time for any trade that depends entirely on mobility. And the conversation needs to move beyond just fuel prices to focus on long-term sustainability for the industry and your horse’s welfare.

If you’d like to better understand what’s happening and why it matters, you can read it here 👇

https://www.alliedfarriers.com.au/blog-1/blog-post-title-three-jyc8k

25/03/2026

Diesel has now tipped over $3 a litre here 😱

Running a mobile business has never been cheap, but this is brutal.

Thinking of all the mobile businesses doing the big kilometres, just trying to keep up and keep going.

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