Jarrod Cravens Equine Hoofcare Services

20/12/2025

And Just Like that, the last trims of 2025 are done!

What an awesome pair of dudes to finish on for the year, thanks for the smooches Per! Thanks for the Cuddles also Baloo!

I would love to thank all My clients and Ponies for a fantastic Year of Trimming. I LOOOOOOOOVE My Job and you all make it so much Better!

My goal this year was to broaden my knowledge on a holistic approach to Horses and I'm pretty sure I can give that a big tick!

Attending multiple clinics throughout the Year with a variation of hoof trimming, function and movement, horsemanship and Ridden work.

A fantastic Line up of Clinicians to provide such eye opening, light bulb moment information.

I would love to thank the following Clinicians for coming to South Australia as I think we really needed your input into our community.

David Landreville- On the Vertical
Emotional Horsemanship by Lockie Phillips
Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics
Functional Horse Training by Thirza Hendriks
Elsa Sinclair
Manolo Mendez Dressage
Dr Melanie Quick - The Problem Horse
Wild AboutHooves

As for the end of 2025 I wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅🎅🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎇🎇🎇🎇

Thanks again, Jarrod.

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11/11/2025

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04/11/2025

Last Week I attended 2 and a half days of Thirza Hendriks Functional Horse Training 4 day Clinic.

WOW! More and more learning of Functional movement and how it works. Learning how all the connections influence eachother and how to help balance the Body, from Nose to Tail to Hoof. I Cannot, I repeat, Cannot Recommend this Clinic enough! Whether you are a horse owner or an Equine Professional, you must attend this Clinic in the future. It Combines all aspects of the horse and how everything is connected.

As a Result my mind will be Mush for the next week or so recovering from information overload, worth every Minute!

A Big Thankyou to Clare Andrew from Whole Horse for organising this Clinic at the amazing Mt George Equestrian Centre. A big thankyou to Thirza Hendriks for making the big Journey to South Australia to present her wealth of knowledge.

Last of all and most importantly, Thanks to the amazing horses and their owners for participating so that we can all learn!

09/10/2025

"Hoofcare isn't rocket science," I have often heard people say. The implication being that it isn't hard to do.

They are right. It isn't rocket science.

It's biomechanical engineering.
It's trigonometry.
It's physics.
It's advanced biology.
It's living sculpture.
It's geometry.
It's psychology.
And, above all else, it is art... because sometimes all the mathematics in the world aren't enough for the horse. And it is our job to hear them speak when they tell us they need something different. Something more than what we expected.

They are right. It isn't rocket science. We aren't sending anyone to the moon, or to space.

Instead, we are improving the lives of those here on earth, right now. Those without a common tongue to tell us what they need. Those who suffer at our hands more often than we want to admit. Those who we try our best for. Those who try their best for us, always.

No, it isn't rocket science. It is so, so much more.

29/09/2025

🎉 It’s nearly here! We’ve had a cancellation, so there are only TWO spots left for you to bring your horse to our Healthy Hoof Clinic.

🐴 Not bringing a horse? No worries—you can grab a reduced-price ticket and still get your horse’s feet assessed by sharing photos on a USB. You’ll also get to work on the clinic horses and try out the trimming tools yourself.

🗓 Oct 18 & 19, 2025 📍 Point Sturt, SA Presented by Jenny Austin & Richard Van Dijk. CAMPING WELCOME.

Whether you’re brand new to hoof care or keen to level up your trimming skills, this two-day deep dive is for you:

🌟 DAY ONE: Theory + Hands-On

Hoof anatomy fundamentals

Creating a sound barefoot horse

Recognising, preventing & treating laminitis and other pathologies

Interactive activities with preserved hooves & bones

🌟 DAY TWO: Practical Trimming

Bring your own horse for assessment & trimming

Hands-on trimming under close supervision (or observe and learn)

Freeform Treeless saddles showcased for fit & function discussion

💰 Investment: $250 for both days

Secure your spot now ▶️ https://www.trybooking.com/DEEHD Have questions? Email [email protected] or learn more at www.traineachtrim.com.au

Don’t miss the ultimate hoof-ing experience—space is limited!

05/09/2025

01/09/2025

A few weeks Back I Auditored at The posture and Function clinic presented by the very Knowledgeable Raquel Butler. Wow what a few days that was! The biggest take home message for me was the influence of body dysfunction on behaviour! I had 3 horses that I Trim participate in the clinic and it was fascinating to see the dysfunctions that Raquel picked up and how it correlated with how they behave when I Trim them. From shoulder issues that contributed to that horse snatching it's front feet, to stifle issues which made it very uncomfortable for the horse to have its hinds trimmed. The body effects the feet and the feet effect the body! Everything is connected as a whole! I really encourage horse owners and horse professionals to attend this clinic if they get the chance in the future!

18/08/2025

Position Available: Part-time or casual stablehand

We are looking for a stablehand 20-30 hours a week. Must be comfortable handling and rugging a variety of horses, including young horses and performance horses.

Duties include:
• Feeding and rugging approximately 30 horses
• Harrowing paddocks and arenas
• Medicating horses
• Holding horses for the farrier
• Keeping the property tidy by picking up sticks, sweeping the indoor arena etc.
• Optional: Assisting with breeding during breeding season and helping with handling and training of young horses

Flexible with days and times. Please get in touch if you would like to know more.

25/07/2025

When dealing with laminitis, one of the metrics used to determine if a treatment is working is to look at sole depth-per the teaching of Dr Ric Redden.

If there is no increase in sole depth, seen on xray after say 4 weeks, then the treatment plan must be re-evaluated.

Sole depth is the number one priority in deciding if healing is taking place or not. Growth of sole will indicate that the vital blood supply is being re established. Without blood, tissues cannot grow.

Look at the before and during X-rays and look at this important parameter when you see these shown in internet land. For folks not experienced in looking at X-rays, just measure the tip the coffin bone to the bottom of the foot, straight down. It will give you a measurement of the true hard sole plus the sole corium -the life giving blood supply.

Measure it, and compare it to the ‘after’ X-rays, 5 or so weeks later. In many cases there is ZERO sole growth. This means the treatment package is not working.

If sole is growing then it means the pressure is being lifted from the sole corium, and the blood supply is being re established.

Correct biomechanics will create healing and sole will grow at an incredible rate.

14/07/2025

Pair of Easycare, Easyshoe Sport Glue ons, applied today for Rehab out of traditional steel shoes.

These are a rubber shoe that allow more shock absorption than steel. Aswell as rehabbing, these will help to transition this horse from shoes to barefoot as they allow the horses hoof to start flexing again and don't interfere with the biomechanical function of the hoof.

Can't wait to see how this Lovely Mare goes with them.

07/07/2025