Chris Mcnamara Master Farrier.

23/06/2023

EZHOLD Happy Holda’s 😎 Check out Equine Excellence Centre for more info

12/06/2023

EZHOLD…… simple but effective ✅

03/03/2023

Ladies this one is for you!!

We have a few places available at our upcoming LADIES ONLY Hoof Care & Trimming Clinic on 11 & 12 March.

No previous trimming experience required!

Come and learn in a supportive and fun environment.

Limited places to ensure a quality learning experience.

27/02/2023

Where it all began!😎

26/02/2023

The time has come.
Introducing the EZHOLD. 😎

24/02/2023

23/02/2023

EZHOLD launching this weekend 🐎

28/09/2022

🌟🌟The EMMETT Technique will be at Roma Campdraft this weekend🌟🌟

Drop in an see EMMETT Therapists Chris, Sussan and Katherine at the Trade Stall area to book a session for your horse or yourself 😊

26/09/2022

Head over to our new page Equine Excellence Centre that combines the services of EvanLew Lodge - Equestrian Coaching and Chris McNamara Master Farrier, and incorporates our holistic approach to equine care, training and management 😊

https://www.facebook.com/equineexcellencecentre/

FOR EXCELLENCE IN

Specialist Farrier Services
Dressage Coaching & Training
Equine Bodywork
And More!

20/09/2022

Nice little Cast and Barshoe fitted to a Qtr crack due to injury to Bulb/Coronary area . Severe Damage to this area causes major disruption to the structure of the Hoof Wall / Lamellae below .
Important part of the healing process is controlling the ground forces and maintaining Mechanics and adding not removing integrity of the hoof capsule.

06/02/2022

This technique has changed the way I look at horses and made my day to day work as a farrier, rider and trainer easier 👍

2 weeks until our first EMMETT4Horses Course for 2022 😃

If you would like to learn how you can assess and assist your horse, using this safe and effective muscle release technique that anyone can easily learn, we’d love to hear from you!

16/10/2021

Chris Mcnamara Master Farrier interpreting X-rays and explaining to Ryder what he’s going to do to improve his hoof mechanics - promoting soundness and longevity 😍

Prevention is better than cure!

02/09/2021

A simple little package today . Graduated Heartbars Rockered with Impression material for positive Frog pressure and Equipak for optimal weight distribution and increased sole protection for this post Lamanitic Sporthorse who has since returned to Campdraft competition with excellent results .

05/07/2021

14/06/2021

Effect of Toe length!

Farriers can influence where the ground reaction force enters the hoof. Horses already do this to an extent with conformation. Very upright horses have a close ground reaction force, which creates small forces in the tendon. Horses with a long sloping pastern have a ground reaction force vector that is longer, with larger forces in the tendon. With a longer toe, the ground reaction force moment arms get bigger, and force on the tendon grows (Figure 2). Calculations show that 1 centimeter of toe length in an average Thoroughbred comes to 50 kilos of force acting on the tendons. (American Farriers Journal)

Figure ( Renate Weller Dr Med.Vet, PhD, MRCVS, FHEA - Professor in Comparative Imaging and Biomechanics - Royal Veterinary College University of London)

23/03/2021

Today we tried out the new 3d printed Hoof pads sourced by one of my local , forward thinking, broad minded trainers here in town . This racehorse has had some previous DDF pathology and low heel conformation.
These pads are a compromise for me and said trainer between elevated Heartbars with Equipak . Looking forward to seeing the results
In my opinion these should prove a valuable “tool” in any Farriers kit . Scott Rodgers Derek Poupard

14/01/2021

Farriery as Art

09/08/2020

Sun setting. Workshop closed . Bring on Monday 💪

29/07/2020

Equipak and Rockered Morrison’s

29/07/2020

Lovin the new size 210cc equipak cartridge

26/07/2020

Qtr crack Repair time 🤞

23/10/2019

Big South Fork Lodge & Horse Campground

Be sure to pick up shoes in your pastures!

24/08/2019

Russ & Katie's Farrier Service

This is cool our student was pulling a shoe off a cadaver leg and the whole hoof capsule came off in one easy pulling of a nail.. What's interesting is the thrush between the bulbs is going right through .. it wasn't torn at all I could stick a E10 nail right through it .. do we take thrush too lightly??

17/06/2019

Mean G's Memeseum

01/06/2019

The Equine Practice, Inc

06/12/2018

WIN News Toowoomba

Proud to be a member of the Gary Wells practitioner group.

A Toowoomba man is taking his knowledge of a revolutionary form of equine therapy, the Emmett technique, global.

27/10/2018

Joel

Joel

This is a great video showing what happens to the pivot point, the navicular bone when hoof is effected by gravity and the basal surface area is not set up well for the individual horse.
Dorso Palmer Flexation.

26/08/2018

Things Riders Don't Say

Hahaha TRUE :D
credits: Pinterest

24/07/2018

Equine Sports Farriery & Forge,llc

A professional farrier is a SPECIALIST in equine hoof care, including the trimming and balancing of equine hooves and the placing of shoes on their hooves, if necessary.
A farrier combines blacksmith's skills (fabricating, adapting, and adjusting metal shoes) with some veterinarian's skills (knowledge of the anatomy,physiology and biomechanics of the lower limb).

12/07/2018

Cornell Farrier Program

The power of caudal support

16/04/2018

Wandoan Show

Introducing Guest Speaker - Gary Wells from the Gary Wells Practitioner Group, EMMETT4Animals - International and Emmett Technique.

Gary is recognised as one of the most experienced and effective equine neuromuscular therapists in the world.

A highly acclaimed Master EMMETT Therapist, Gary’s skills and experience in both the horse and human setting and his focus and ability to treat the horse and rider as a holistic package set him apart and make him unique as a therapist.

Gary is also the founder and CEO of the Gary Wells Practitioner Group (GWPG) a collective of talented horse and human EMMETT therapists, from an array of professional backgrounds, who share Gary’s passion and desire to positively influence the horse industry in Australia and globally.

16/03/2018

This case was presented to me today with some stifle issues . Apon assessment the large scar on the o/f caught my eye . One might think the transfer of weight to the opposite and the diagonal limbs over a long period of time during an injury like this would likely cause some issues. The hinds (especially the diagonal of the affected) were severely broken back (slam dunk ) whatever u wish to call it . With a slight rocker , " lightly " flattening the heels and removing toe from the widest point forward an acceptable dorsal palmar angle is achieved . The shoe is nothing flash just slightly rugged and put in the right spot. My point is it's not rocket science just good mechanics in The trim . With this angle achieved it relieved joint pressure right up the Limb . Resulting in stifle soundness. Hopefully!

22/06/2017

Quarter crack floated cleaned and repaired . Fitted with heart bar and equipak to distribute the load elsewhere .

26/02/2016

Some much needed heel support.

19/02/2016

Some sexy high heels for a low heeled horse that tended to want to touch down behind last prep. With a positive palmar angle in mind with correct trimming , elevation , support and increased breakover this preparation , so far so good. No sore bumpers.

15/02/2016

I felt my heart drop a little when I first saw this poor guy. Proper management by qualified Farriers is so important. This case was brought to me this past week with Acute Laminitis due to poor management and backyard trimming skills. This is unacceptable !!

12/02/2016

Gotta love "Sandcracks"

01/12/2015

Gotta love before and after shoeing shots.