Aaron Myall Farrier

28/01/2026

Every horse owner should be able to remove a shoe. If you are going to the National equine show make sure you come and have a go.

🔨 🐴 Have a go removing a horseshoe with us at The National Equine Show 2026!

Whether you want to know how to in an emergency or you want to become a Future Farrier - we'd love to teach you.
Everyone is welcome to have a go!

Chat with us about all your hoof & farrier questions or pick-up more information about becoming a farrier yourself 🔥

We can’t wait to see you there!

P.s. Don't forget to grab your "I ❤️ my farrier" stickers too! (Bonus points if you stick it on your farriers tool box at your next appointment 😉)

15/01/2026

Definitely feel like this today.

04/11/2025

Join this free Laminitis webinar aimed at farriers and horse owners put on by British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association

Understand what current research really tells us.
Learn about:
- what happens inside the hoof when laminitis occurs
- the 3 types of laminitis & their underlying causes
- what you can do to minimise laminitis risk.
Hear directly from the experts who deal with it every day.

🐴 LAMINITIS: an update on an age-old disease.

Laminitis is still one of the biggest challenges in horse health — but research and experience have given us better ways to understand and manage it.

Join The BFBA for a FREE online session with top UK vet Professor Nicola Menzies-Gow MA, VetMB, PhD to help you make confident choices for your horse.

💡 Understand what current research really tells us
👣 Learn about:
- what happens inside the hoof when laminitis occurs
- the 3 types of laminitis & their underlying causes
- what you can do to minimise laminitis risk. 
💬 Hear directly from the experts who deal with it every day

📅 Wednesday 26 November | 7.30pm
💻 Free to attend – Register here: https://bit.ly/laminitis25 

Trusted, practical, and proven — expert guidance made simple. 

Part 1 in a series of a laminitis mini series for horse owners, farriers & equine professionals. 



 *https://www.rvc.ac.uk/news-and-events/rvc-news/new-equine-research-reveals-laminitis-is-as-common-as-colic-and-is-a-year-round-threat

01/11/2025

29/09/2025

What an incredible weekend at BFBA Focus! I’m truly inspired by the amazing group of people who come together to make this event such a success. It’s such a privilege to be part of it.

01/09/2025

📢 There’s less than 5 weeks to go until Focus!

🔴 There's a great lineup of speakers who’ll be taking to the stage in the David Gulley Lecture Theatre. Find out more about the speakers, including timings ➡ bit.ly/FocusSpeakers25

⏳There’s still time to buy your Focus ticket - preregistration closes on 9th September – buy your ticket here ➡ bit.ly/Focus2025

23/08/2025

Beat the queues! 

⏰ Don’t miss out! There’s not long left to pre-book your Focus 2025 ticket. Head to https://webcollect.org.uk/bfba/event/bfba-focus-2025 to secure your ticket and skip the queues on the day!

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12/07/2025

Don’t believe everything you read or see on social media!

‼️Reminder‼️
Not everything you read on social media is from a reliable source!

Learning more about hoof care and tapping into the wealth of knowledge out there is absolutely encouraged.
BUT... it's also a great way to spread misinformation.

Make sure you're getting the information from the experienced and educated.

As a minimum, registered farriers in the UK must pass a rigorous exam after a 4-year apprenticeship to legally shoe horses - and the learning doesn't stop there.

🔨Ask your farriers questions
🧲Use their knowledge and experience
🗣Take their advice
🐴They know your horse and are often in a good position to help.

❓DID YOU KNOW❓
"PUTTING A MARE IN FOAL WILL STOP HER GETTING LAMINITIS" 🤔🤔
🤭🤭 Did you believe us? We made that up 🤭🤭
(Pregnancy increases the risk of laminitis for broodmares with previous history. The extra weight on hooves can cause laminitis reoccurring and post foaling complications can cause acute attacks)

12/07/2025

‼️Be wary of false economies. Money may be saved in the short term but problems might occur further down the line at the expense of your pocket and your horse’s health.

🔨Regular hoof care is a cornerstone to a horse’s soundness, comfort and performance.

⚫️Reducing the frequency or delaying hoof care appointments can have several negative impacts on hoof health.

✅ better biomechanics
- hoof balance is a major factor in lameness and needs to be monitored as the hooves grow
- overgrown feet can cause extra strain on tendons and ligaments
- imbalances and abnormal loading cause stress on the joints
✅ protects sensitive internal structures
- regular maintenance keeps the protective outer layer of the hoof strong
✅ delayed treatment
- Many hoof related lameness and conditions develop gradually over time
- Early detection prevents problems advancing into more painful, challenging and expensive problems
✅ difficulty finding a farrier
- unpredictable clients are difficult to schedule
- farriers take pride in their work - battling problems caused by poor scheduling each appointment is demoralising.

2024 NEWC Cost of Living Survey found that 30% of respondents had already extended or were considering extending the time between farrier visits.

Some owners are able to remove hind or all shoes or consider removing shoes for certain periods of the year.

Talk to your farrier about any changes you're considering to your hoof care plan. They will be able to advise you what would be appropriate for your horse.

09/07/2025

‼️Help! My horse’s sole is falling out/frog has fallen off‼️

This is a common phrase we hear this time of year with our Great British weather 🌧⛅🌦🌩🌥⛈☀️🌧

Exfoliating soles or frogs is a natural process especially when horses retain sole for extra protection from harder ground.

This natural shedding seems exaggerated by accelerated hoof growth, rapid changes in ground conditions and moisture, or sometimes after a solar abscess.

Typically, there's no need to panic if you notice chunks of sole or frog exfoliating but keep everything clean and clear of debris until fully shedded or the foot is trimmed.

07/07/2025

🦸Standing still is a SUPERPOWER! 🦹

Horses will need regular hoof care throughout their whole life - teaching them the key skill of standing, relaxed is the best gift you can give them.

❗Can your horse reliably stand for their routine appointment? ❗
This foundational skill requires practice, practice and more PRACTICE!

🏆The benefits are absolutely worth it:
✅ Safer!
✅ Less stress for the horse, farrier and owner
✅ More efficient hoof care
✅ Earlier detection of discomfort and proactive management

🐴 Set the environment up for success:
✅ Shoeing area should be clean, dry, level, with good lighting and enough space to move
✅ Free from distractions. Avoid busy times like feeding and turn out times. Free range children, animals and friends with a pocket full of polos should be kept out of the way
✅ Manage the flies!
✅ Have a buddy horse nearby (temperament dependent)
✅ Get the horse moving before the appointment. Exercise to loosen off muscles and burn excess energy. Turn out if you can clean and dry legs in time
✅ Use appropriate restraint if necessary. Talk the options through with your farrier which could include holding the horse, cross ties, Horslyx to reward standing still or sedation

“SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT”
⛔ 80% of farriers reported at least one injury requiring hospital treatment in their career
⛔ 46% felt injury was avoidable if the horse had better handling
⛔ 30% felt injury was avoidable if the environment was better managed
(BFBA FARRIER INJURY SURVEY (2021))