Kristy's Hoof Care Services

25/03/2025

Morning Everyone!
Just a heads up I will be away from the 8th to the 13th of April.

I will not be answering or returning calls or messages at this time. This is some very much needed down time for me.
I will get back to anyone needed appointments once I'm back.

However I am booked solid until the 22nd of April.

Thanks for your understanding.
So looking forward to my time away with my son and my sister.

Thanks
Kristy 🐎🐴

26/01/2025

A bit of information around safe grazing times for metabolic and or laminatic horses and ponies.

21/12/2024

That's a wrap! I am now finished for 2024!
I would love to thank everyone who has supported my business over the last year and those who have been with me for longer!

It has been my absolute pleasure working with you and your horses/ponies.
I really appreciate everyone understanding the changes i have made this year in putting my safety first.

I can't wait to see you all again in the new year and meet some new faces and 4 legged friends!
Now for a much much needed break!

Merry Christmas and happy new year to all from my family to yours xox

27/11/2024

Morning Everyone ☀️
Just letting you all know I will be having my Christmas/New years break from December 22nd to January 7th
I will be unavailable for trims during this time.

My books are still open for new clients until I break and then again in the new year.

Please contact me asap if you would like to book in before the end of the year. Limited spaces available.
Monday-friday.
0447011645

Thanks
Kristy 🐎❤️

28/10/2024

Hello everyone!
Christmas time is fast approaching!
I will be having 2-3 weeks off over Christmas/new years.
Book in now if you need any trims and or Scoot Boots fitting.

Keep an eye out for my brand new logos I've had put on my car today!
Looking flashy now!

Send me a message on here, call or text to book an appointment before my Christmas break.

0447011645

Cheers
Kristy 🐎

29/09/2024

Good morning horsey people!
I have some availability this week in the afternoons for appointments around the Benalla and Wangaratta areas 😊
Please contact me if you would like to book in.

23/09/2024

Hello everyone!
I am in a position where I am now able to take on more clients!
However!
I will not take on horses that are dangerous and you as an owner can't safely handle their feet.
I also do not take on Clydesdales or big footed horses.
I no longer trim donkeys.
And I charge accordingly for over grown feet, horses that fuss around and take longer.

I like to have my clients on a 5-6 weekly rotation over spring and summer as feet tend to grow faster and are harder to trim in the dryer months if they are let to get too long.

Obviously every horse is an individual and we can work this out as required.

Continuous cancellations will result in you being removed from my books. This is my primary source of income. When you cancel that's money gone for me. And only a small few people offer or are willing to pay a cancellation fee. It's not something I can easily enforce in my industry.

I offer quality barefoot trimming, scoot boot fitting and sales, and extensive knowledge of horses, health, feet, nutrition.

I look forward to meeting new clients going forward and thank you to all long time customers you have been a vital strength for my business ❤️

03/09/2024

Laminitis season is here!
Prevention is far easier than cure.
Take the steps required now to protect your horses/ponies

LAMINITIS WARNING: GREEN GRASS IS SUGAR! AND SPRING GRASS DOES CAUSE LAMINITIS!

Please share this important message to all horse owners to help save more horses from suffering.

Nobody wants to see their beloved horse suffering with laminitis like the poor horse shown.

So today’s urgent message is don’t wait to treat laminitis-act to prevent it by getting your horse off full time grass NOW!

We are getting reports coming in, as with every year, of horses all over NZ developing what we call grass induced Laminitis.

This is most upsetting as this is in the large majority, a man made condition, that’s predominantly caused by a lack of grass management for horses.

Who at this time of year need to have their green grass intake limited.

All horse owners/carers need to understand that this form of Laminitis is not just a risk for fat ponies-It can effect every type of equine including
TB’s,
Standardbreds,
Stationbreds,
Arabs,
Warmbloods,
Drafts,
Welshies,
Cobs,
Ponies,
Donkeys,
Mules
especially Miniature horse’s
And more....

So please don’t wait to until it’s too late, and act now to get your horse onto more hay and restrict their green grass intake to save your equine friend a lot of pain and even the possibility of euthanasia caused by equine laminitis!

See the article below for more info on diet and prevention.

https://www.facebook.com/118850174834981/posts/1395883917131594?sfns=mo

14/03/2024

Hello everyone.
I have decided to no longer trim donkeys.
I find them to be very unpredictable, they need special care and understanding when trimming and this in most circumstances puts me at a higher risk of injuries.

I will also not be taking on any more Clydesdales/ ClydeX I really struggle with the bigger hooves after having carpal tunnel surgery on both my hands last year.

Horses that can't stand still for trimming or have a tendency to kick I also can't do.
I am also a mother as well as self employed and my son needs me to come home in one piece.

Farriers aren't some kind of superhero, chances are if you can't pick up your horses feet safely and confidently then we are likely to have issues too.
Hoof trimming is risky enough without having to work with ones that are more likely to cooperate.

I love my job and would like to be trimming for as long as possible so my risk management protocols are very important.

Thank you for understanding
Cheers
Kristy

13/03/2024

I have also used and recommended devils claw for pain relief. It is a fantastic and safe alternative to bute.

29/02/2024

Dr. Robert Bowker says that the majority of horses have a LONG TOE and a narrow frog. Long toes are considered "normal"! From the apex of the frog to the hoof breakover, a measurement of 40-50mm is TOO LONG!

If you see a long toe - get the toe SHORTER! With a shorter toe, the central sulcus returns back to the bottom of the hoof (instead of on the rear of the foot). The position of the frog's central sulcus is a very simple way to know if the frog is beginning to function properly. The frog is the most important component of the horse's foot, and shortening the toe will allow the frog to begin to function.

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Happy Hooves! - Yvonne Welz