Ryan Jennings Horseshoeing

A good read that wholly encompasses the struggles of the modern farrier in a traditional trade

On fleek 💅

One cycle with shoes on and wedge pads engaging the frog and providing caudal support was all it took to get these feet healthy and back to being barefoot 👌

Something a little different…

It’s not super often I’m fitting wedge pads on the hind end, but they can be incredibly useful in the right situation.

This horse has been diagnosed with kissing spine and after a year and half of being symptom free it has recently begun to gone downhill. By adding wedge pads behind, we can help shift posture, encourage the horse to load and move through the hindquarters more comfortably, and reduce strain through the back.

It’s not a “fix” on its own, but as part of a good team (farrier, vet, physio, saddle fit, etc.), it can really help these horses move freer and feel better in their work.

Always cool to use shoeing as a tool to support the whole horse, not just the feet.

Before and after

Same hoof 5 weeks apart

By creating targeted access points, I’m able to clean and treat the area affected by White Line Disease, while leaving as much healthy hoof wall intact as possible

My favourite method for repairing cracks.

Ignore the nail line… sometimes you’ve got to take what you can get

Doing the basics right

Ted looking spiffy for Xmas!