James Bendon Farrier

25/05/2026

We have a vacancy for someone to join our close knit team as a competition Groom, coach and yard supervisor. We look forward to hearing from you

25/05/2026

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13/05/2026

Congratulations to James Bendon Farrier on winning the Best Shod Competition at Badminton Horse Trials with his work on Cowling Hot Gossip ridden by Tom Bird. Many thanks for our judge for this compeition Jim Blurton

James will now be entered into the National Best Shod Competition which will be judged later in the year.

13/05/2026

On Sunday we celebrated not only our Champion, Ros Canter, but the many prize winners from this year's competition.

Tom Bird was awarded with a £1000 voucher from the Worshipful Company of Saddlers for being the rider with the best score under the age of 25.

Tom's Farrier, Jim Bendon, was awarded as the Farrier of the Best Shod Horse.

Congratulations Team Bird 👏

10/05/2026

So thrilled and honoured to have won the The Worshipful Company of Farriers award for best Shod Horse at Badminton Horse Trials, on Tom Bird 's Cowling Hot Gossip, just want to thank Tom and his team, big up Brandon Moxon Dip-Wcf for his boss man Clenching, and Big thanks To the lady in the Chair Sophie Bendon for running all the admin, so I can focus on Farriery.
And Thanks To the Judges for you Kind words and taking the time to Judge, Jim Blurton and Bernie Tidmarsh 😎😎

16/04/2026

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Seasonal Changes in Your Horse’s Feet – Spring Transitions

Spring often brings noticeable changes to a horse’s feet. As the seasons shift, factors such as wetter ground conditions, increased grass growth, and changes in exercise routines can influence hoof health and growth.

Why hooves change in spring:
- Wetter ground conditions
- Increased grass growth
- Changes in exercise routines
- Natural seasonal changes in hoof growth

Key things for owners to be aware of:
- Hoof growth may increase during spring
- Fluctuating moisture levels can affect hoof strength
- Horses may be transitioning back into regular work

Conversation with your farrier:
- Has hoof growth changed recently?
- Is the current shoeing or trimming schedule still appropriate?

Owner guidance:�
Regularly check your horse’s feet and monitor any changes in growth, balance, or overall hoof condition. Early discussions with your farrier can help maintain healthy and comfortable hooves.

26/07/2025

Cool Shoes Brandon Moxon Dip-Wcf

13/07/2025

Massive congratulations to Claire and alto on winning the inter regional championship with the Cotswold team!! 65k in this weather is truly impressive so massive congrats on a massive achievement!!

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))

25/06/2025

ISSUES WITH THE NEW NUMBER

Hi we’re asking all clients to save the new business phone number (07950 550980) and to message with your full name and yard name. The business WhatsApp app has locked us out as messaging clients numbers without being saved first is registering as “spam” 🙄🙈

We’re trying to get this sorted for the future but if people could message us and save the number that will help!! 😅

Thanks!!