19/07/2026
Now that’s a clever little addition!
Wild at Hoof Equine Podiatry
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Jenny Parsons (DEP)
Equine Podiatrist based near Mansfield, providing performance barefoot trims
Hoof trimming services are tailored to each individual horse's needs. I use a scientific approach to optimise biomechanics based upon their individual conformation, age, level of work, previous or current injuries, and any future goals. A fitting service and advice on the use of hoof boots is available if required. You never just get 'A TRIM', my service includes recommendations on management, nut
19/07/2026
14/07/2026
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Following on from previous reel (If you haven’t already I suggest you watch that one first!)
So there are many benefits of knowing the horse that you are dissecting... but the main one is knowing the horses history.
This mare suffered what the owners suffered a serious lameness that they thought was a fracture when it was a baby, looking at the bones I suspect it was a split forming or a splint fracture. But certainly the bone has not grown correctly and is longer down one side than the other.
This has caused the joint to be imbalanced and has subsequently created joint imbalances through the other joints below. Even into the coffin joint. However the fetlock unbalance is the most altered.
This imbalance causes the foot to move medially as the joint flexes. Now, it’s worth noting that on front hooves this slanted joint has actually been bred into some gaited horses to give a flashy dish to their movement. This horse was a Connemara sports horse type... and this hind was the only limb with a joint issue.
So, those who watched the first video... were you right??
As much as muscle and ligament problems cause hoof imbalances, only an uneven joint could produce that angle at the fetlock as it flexed.
Horse was actually sound on this leg, and was pts for completely unrelated issues.
13/07/2026
It’s always about the horses …
12/07/2026
Thought this was a very interesting look at biomechanics… having had lengthy conversations about how horses don’t use their toes …
10/07/2026
What a week.
Just a small note of appreciation to all my clients this week who moved to earlier time slots, found me shady spots to work in, kept me hydrated and fanned and horses fly sprayed and happy.
With feet as hard as they are at the moment I probably wouldn’t have survived with out you!
I love you all!
09/07/2026
Does anyone remember this leg? Another account has just reminded me of it …
Do you recall why it moved this way?
This leg belonged to a lovely mare… however this leg always left me scratching my head. When she no longer needed we took the opportunity to see why.
Why do you think it moves like this?
08/07/2026
There is something very satisfying about working with “difficult” horses.
There are so many steps from figuring out if it’s fear, pain or learned behaviour to convincing them either to trust you, that you won’t hurt them or that it’s easier to cooperate.
The best feeling is when they learn that the communication goes both ways ... that they can ask and will be listened to but also they will be asked to do things that whilst awkward won’t hurt them.
There are many who stop at the point where the horse only cooperates when the human is jumping through all the hoops ... but that isn’t a relationship and it isn’t a conversation.
We owe it to our horses to teach them the skills to communicate correctly with us ... and we need to teach our humans to communicate correctly back. If we start off right we would never have “difficult” horses to fix (or humans for that matter!)
This little pony came completely feral ... and it hasn’t been a straightforward journey ...about a year in he was very upset with me after a neighbour cut a tree down whilst I was trimming ... he associated that with me ... definitely a backwards step in our relationship but not back to square 1!
But this trim he was perfect. We used the hoof stand on all 4 feet, he stood relaxed and gently lifted each hoof for me and placed them down gently after. 🌟
The difference is when he said he has been worried we simple taught him there wasn’t a reason to be ... we didn’t just work around it ... and he’s a happier horse for it ❤️
(A little repost from 6 yrs ago. As apt today as it was then. He’s such a good boy now!)
06/07/2026
Most of hoof improvements happen within the first year of rehab. Everything strengthens up and starts to work correctly.
But it’s always nice to revisit after 2 years because that’s when they really bloom. With a full year of correct biomechanics hooves come into their own and can begin to function (potentially!) as they never have.
This guy has all kinds of wonkiness going on with his feet. This was probably one of his best ones!
26/06/2026
What . A . Week
Very thankful to all my clients who were able to do first thing in the morning and the ones we moved to next week so I didn’t die in the afternoon heat.
Very much appreciated 🫶🏻
Everyone’s feet like rock today 🥵
25/06/2026
More gold Stars for baby William today ⭐️
Can’t believe what this boy takes in his stride 🫶🏻
Feet are looking quite good too! 👌🫶🏻
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