Victorian Sport Horse and Racing Farrier Services

Loving her new “mani-pedi” I’d say!!

In other news, from MONDAY 2/12 VSR Farrier services will be charging GST on all transactions!

This little guy will definitely have a little bit more of a spring in his step now!

The one regularity in Farriery, is the irregularity of the types of feet you see

🚨 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE 🚨

VSR Farrier services is upgrading the bookings and messaging system.

You will now receive automatic appointment confirmation and reminder messages. Please be aware that they will be sent via text through Square.

Please be patient while we get set up and work through perfecting the system 😄

Show Finish for this beautifully behaved Clydie X

Spring has officially arrived!!! Time to prep the Jenny Craig paddocks and lock up those at risk ponies and horses.

🌿🐴 Understanding and Checking for Abscesses in Your Horse's Hoof 🐴🌿

At Sage Stables, we take every aspect of our horses' health seriously, right down to their hooves. In today's post, we're focusing on something that every horse owner should be aware of: hoof abscesses.

An abscess in a horse's hoof is a painful condition caused by an infection, often due to bacteria getting trapped inside the hoof. It can cause sudden and severe lameness, but with the right care, it can be managed effectively.

Here’s what to look out for:

Lameness: Your horse may show sudden and intense lameness, often on one leg.
Heat: The affected hoof may feel warmer than usual.
Swelling: There could be swelling around the coronary band or the leg.
Pulsing: You might feel a stronger pulse in the affected leg.

If you suspect an abscess, it’s essential to consult with your farrier or veterinarian. Early detection and proper care can make a significant difference in your horse's recovery. Regular hoof care and maintenance are crucial in preventing abscesses, so make sure to keep up with your horse's hoof health!

Stay safe and keep those hooves healthy!

Sometimes it’s not about the “high stress” “high dollar” clients.

Sometimes it’s about taking it slow with the quiet, timid or shut down ones and having the capacity in one’s self to show them that it’s all going to be okay.

Huge thankyou to Kai from Victorian Sport horse and Racing farrier services, for driving from Melbourne to up here and battling out 15 trims in not so ideal conditions today.

Not only is he super patient and kind to all of the horses, he is so passionate about his craft and willing to share his knowledge aswell.
✅️ Turns up on time
✅️ Always replies to my messages
✅️ Polite and articulate
✅️ Books in advance
✅️ Tolerates me, the non stop yapper 🗣

If you're a good client to have and are in need of a top quality farrier in the Bendigo region, shoot Kai a message in business hours and you might be included on his 8 weekly run.

No vested interest here, just genuinely stoked with the service 💪