Kas Edney Hoof-Care Practitioner

21/05/2026

We have many miles to go, but I’m loving the progress we’re making in just two trims❤️

19/05/2026

14/05/2026

‼️ LAMINITIS WARNING ‼️ The weather is cooler, the Laminitis Risk app says the risk is low, and yet horses are dropping like flies. I’ve had half a dozen calls in the last few days letting me know of a laminitis diagnosis, and most of them are big warmbloody, finer types. Samson (pictured) is fine with careful management by the way.

I’m no grass geek, but I know that sunshine and rain along with mild temperatures make the grass grow extra fast. I also hear that last year’s drought forced the grass to send its roots down deeper looking for moisture. And the deeper you go, the more nutrients you find. Then when the conditions are right for growth…. Disaster.

Laminitis does not just affect horses with metabolic disorders or insulin resistance. The change from dry hay cut last summer to what’s growing out there now is drastic. The gut biome is set up for fibre and is suddenly being fed sugar which causes uproar on the inside. It’s a very easy trap to fall into, so please check pulses, supraorbital fossa (the concave place above the eyes) and crests daily. Be watching for discomfort when turning, footiness, fat pads, swollen sheath/underside, and puffy fetlocks. Please please don’t be caught out

25/04/2026

31/01/2026

🐴✨ Why we use a gentle grinder + sanding disc ✨🐴

For laminitic and older ponies/horses, trimming needs to be as comfortable as possible 💛

Traditional nippers and rasp can be really painful for laminitic hooves 😬
They apply pressure, leverage, and sudden force — which sensitive, inflamed hooves just don’t tolerate well 💔

A gentle grinder with a sanding disc means:
⚡ Faster trims
🦵 Less time standing on 3 legs
💆‍♀️ Less pressure on sore, fragile hooves
🎯 More control for slow, smooth adjustments
😌 Calmer, happier horses

Laminitic hooves are often weak, sore, and easily stressed — so removing hoof wall gradually and evenly makes a huge difference 🖤

✨ Faster doesn’t mean rushed — it means kinder ✨
Especially for horses who struggle to hold their feet up for long periods of time 🐎

HorseWelfare KindTrimming EquineCare ComfortFirst 🐾💕

26/01/2026

Possum is a Clydesdale cross who has had a couple of negative experiences with a farrier, so hoof care is something she has some feelings about. Horses have strong associative memories, and she definitely remembers the not-so-great bits.

After a brief introduction and some positive interaction, I was able to work with her calmly and tend to her front feet. We spent some time using pressure and release, which helped her settle and understand what was going on. By the second hoof, I noticed her energy shift slightly toward defensiveness, so we wrapped things up there and finished on a good note.

Next visit, we’ll aim for all four hooves.

It definitely helps when your husband is a bit of a horse whisperer.

19/01/2026

Our beautiful horses enjoying the beach.
Thanks & Amanda.
Feeling grateful for these gorgeous horses (& doggos) in our lives 🫶🏼