Happy Hooves UK

28/08/2023

A teacher gave a balloon to every student, who had to inflate it, write their name on it and throw it in the hallway. The teacher then mixed all the balloons. The students were then given 5 minutes to find their own balloon. Despite a hectic search, no one found their balloon.

At that point, the teacher told the students to take the first balloon that they found and hand it to the person whose name was written on it. Within 5 minutes, everyone had their own balloon.

The teacher said to the students: "These balloons are like happiness. We will never find it if everyone is looking for their own. But if we care about other people's happiness, we'll find ours too."

May your life be filled with happiness. ❤️

18/07/2023

The arrogance of me. Thinking I could take on a six year old newly broken pony. She was all over the shop. I knew that from the very first ride but still I thought I could handle it. Thought she would settle down and become the easy plod I was looking for. Like it would happen by magic somehow. I had no experience of young ponies at all, frankly very little experience of horses or ponies, period. Just what I had gleaned working at a riding school as a teenager and caring for my son’s elderly gentle pony. This was to be a whole new level of ownership and one I had no preparation for.
It’s no wonder I completely lost my nerve and stopped riding. I could not even handle her on the ground with confidence. I suffered so many injuries from my fright and her panic at my fright. I was terrified just doing up her rug straps in case I got hurt and would sn**ch at them. Poor Rabbit, she really deserved better than that.
It’s been a brutal way to learn but I am so glad I didn’t sell Rabs on, so glad something always just stopped me short even though the advert was written, even though people told me she was dangerous, naughty. She wasn’t dangerous or naughty, she was scared, just like me. And from that sort of rock bottom the only way is up. It’s taken a long, long, time. But time is what you need. Time and admitting to yourself and others that you are out of your depth. Strip everything right back and surround yourself with understanding, supportive people and be willing to learn - a lot. Rabbit has taught me so much about ponies, especially the Highland variety - but even more about myself.
It was traumatic in the moment but I look back now and see that as one of the most rewarding periods of my life. We did it, Rabbit. We came good in the end. And our bond of trust now is just incredible 😍😍😍

04/09/2022

06/11/2019

Charlie the Shetland got his new boots today. He has not been able to walk properly since June. He started trotting over the yard as soon as he realised his hooves werent hurting any more. It was lovely to watch him .

29/08/2017

The size chart.

25/08/2017

Does your horse or pony need a new set of boots. Marquise supergrip are fantastic in so many ways . They allow the hoofs natural functions to work where in the case of a shod hoof this is not the case. The function of the frog aiding as a pump for the circulation in the hoof and legs is maintained, as is the natural give in the hoof acting as a shock absorber in order to protect the joints, again a function that a shod hoof does not allow. The best thing about them is they are quick to put on and remove and are only needed when your horse is being exercised on rough ground ,the rest of the time he can live as nature intended. The boots have many unique features not found in other hoof boots and are probably the best on the market. Give me a phone call or Email for further info or to order yours in time for Christmas.

11/05/2017

Photos are of the largest size boot (5) in order to give idea of scale of size. Standard tin of rice pudding chosen for no particular reason. Imagine a tin of baked beans if you don't like rice pud.

08/05/2017

This is the sole view of the boots. They screw out so that a worn sole can be replaced easily. The screws can be replaced with grass studs or ice studs if extra grip is needed on grass surfaces when jumping or going across snow and ice surfaces. The soles give a superb grip in normal use without the need for these extra studs. You will feel very secure on tarmac road surfaces , far superior to iron shoes and even better than barefoot.