What to expect from a consultation
EQUINE PODIATRY -
The service I provide incorporates routine hoofcare with nutritional and environmental support to help owners maintain (or if needed create) an all-round healthy environment for their barefoot horse.
A consultation includes a chat around your horses history, details of diet, routine and any concerns you might have.
I'll assess your horse at walk and trot (if comfortable) and also take a series of photographs to monitor progress and keep a record of any changes.
I'll assess the balance and health of your horses hooves and use landmarks to trim the hoof into balance. This means that each hoof is trimmed independently and as required.
I will discuss my thoughts with you and you will be provided with a copy of the paperwork with hoof health notes plus notes and links to any recommendations.
NON TRIMMING CONSULTATION/ ASSESSMENT - Also available for non trimming assessments, which include all elements of a full consultation but minus any trimming. Suitable for confidence building, assessment of factors affecting hoof health, including diet, environment, management and assessment prior to shoe removal.
HOOF BOOT FITTING - From 2024 I will also be offering boot fitting appointments in set areas on a Friday - this will initially be once in every 5 weeks. The appointment for boot fitting includes a variety of fit kits to ensure we settle on the best option for your horse or pony, and will include photos and gait and stance analysis and will be best carried out shortly following a trim (please note that boot fitting appointments don't include the trim). I offer a wide variety of fit kits and happy to obtain kits if needed for your requirements so please ask if unsure.
CHARGES - £50 per full consultation (£45 for minis up to 42"). £40 - £50 - non trimming consultation/assessment or partial consultation (ie; confidence building, assessment of overall hoof health or prior to shoe removal) HOOF BOOT FITTING - £50 per horse regardless of number of fit kits (type of boot) required TRAVEL CHARGES (per yard - shared between clients seen on same day) - Up to 25 miles Free of Charge / 25-30 miles £5 / 30-40 miles £10