Anna's Barefoot Trimming in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Pet service

Anna's Barefoot Trimming

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 419 726 698

Address: Redlynch 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

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23.01.2022 I have competed successfully barefoot up to advanced dressage both in Australia and in Germany, and my cousin competed her stallion in Germany to PSG and Inter I, barefoot.

22.01.2022 One thing I didn't realise when embarking on this trimming journey was the joy of the many special connections I would make on the way, both with the horses and with people. This is Toby, a very sweet OTTB, such a beautiful soul, and always up for a smooch.

20.01.2022 ...or a trimmer

19.01.2022 The pink lines are what I envision for this horse’s future. We need to stop thinking about attaching things to their feet to make up for lack of soft tissue an...d live sole depth and start taking advantage of the horse’s natural regenerative abilities. This is possible. Fear and doubt get in the way. My plan is not to grow out the heels. It’s to rebuild the foot from the inside out. ETA...2 years.

17.01.2022 How to trim an almost-yearling. LOTS of scratches and patience!

11.01.2022 This is what I have always done when training my own and others' off-the-track thoroughbreds. Working calmly on trust, and working on their body by lunging and gentle work so they relax their back. Thoroughbreds have such beautiful souls and will try their hardest if they trust you

11.01.2022 Two happy customers from today's trim run. They sure LOVE their rubs, scratches and cuddles (and so do I)!

11.01.2022 My baby boy had his first bath today. He was very brave! I couldn't help but notice his beautiful hooves He must have a good trimmer

04.01.2022 So excited to receive my new tools today!

04.01.2022 It felt very satisfying to give this boy some relief today. Regular trims are so important to keep the feet in a nice shape and at the correct angles. If you leave it too long, all the corrections done previously are undone.

03.01.2022 This. No amount of vet treatment of the tendons is going to fix the underlying issue. A broken-back hoof pastern axis puts huge strain on the tendons, predisposing them to injury. Markup showing bad alignment in comments.

03.01.2022 Very interesting read, showing that a low palmar angle and misaligned hoof-pastern angle directly influences the navicular and deep digital flexor tendon. So if your horse has long toe/low heel, its navicular will likely be negatively affected.

01.01.2022 Natural Rubber 3 Wedge Pads Finally! Flexible natural rubber 3 wedge pads that are specifically designed for use in hoof boots. These wedges are elastic and y...ielding, yet firm enough to support the weight of a horse without crushing and they have great concussion absorbing abilities. They are kind to collapsed hooves that need support and protection; a much kinder alternative than hard plastic wedge pads or wedge metal shoes. Why use wedge pads? Horse are designed to have angled pedal bones that rise slightly from front to back, providing scope for vertical flexion underneath the limb’s centre of gravity when it is under load. But many horses have low or negative pedal bone angles due to poor heel structures. This puts excessive pressure on their joints and connective tissue, leading to chronic body soreness, poor movement and a shortened working life. Horses feel better, move better and last longer when their pedal bones are adequately elevated; especially under the extra pressure of rider and saddle. What about traditional treatments for low heels? This problem has long been known and a couple of treatment options have been widely used with short term success, but nothing that sustains. Firstly, metal shoes with a wedge built in to them produce an immediate restoration of pedal bone angle, but there is nothing to support the caudal hoof so extra pressure is directed to the heels beneath the shoes which are already compromised. The inevitable outcome of using wedge shoes is the heels getting further crushed and a return to the low angle that the hoof began with even with the wedge still in place. Secondly, hard plastic wedge pads are often put between a normal shoe and the hoof. The idea is that the pad provides a more complete support of the lifted caudal hoof. Again, there is usually a short term benefit. However, the plastic is hard so the clenches can remain tight, but hard plastic is very erosive to the flexible hoof. The other problem with a plastic wedge pad nailed on with a shoe is that it seals off 24/7 the underneath of the hoof from the outside world. When the foot sweats, the moisture is locked in, setting up a really nasty environment. Even if you manage to suppress bacterial growth (which is not easy and requires some fairly hard core chemicals), the hoof tissues will lose their tensile strength and their ability to support the horse above, resulting in further structural decline. Why are wedge pads better when used with hoof boots? The best thing about hoof boots is that hooves can be supported under saddle but remain barefoot in the paddock. This way the hooves get a breather and maintain tensile strength. If your horse has low pedal bone angles, these wedge pads can be worn inside hoofboots, without the heel crushing effects of permanently nailed on wedge shoes or sweaty pads. Even if these pads are used in therapy boots for paddock turnout, the boots can still be removed for a period everyday so the hooves can be dried and if necessary, medicated. Hoof boots are designed to fit hooves with a normal heel height, so when chronically low heels are raised with a wedge they actually fit better. Softer rubber can also be used successfully in boots. Why is natural rubber simply the best? Rather than the destructive friction of hard polyethylene plastic pads that retards hoof development, the flexibility of natural rubber seems to stimulate hoof growth. As an added bonus, natural rubber will bond to polyurethane sole pack, which means a horse can have form fitting orthotics that will literally put a spring in its stride. What size? These pads come in one size and are cut to fit. They are large enough to fit up to a size 4 in the Easycare range and size 8 in the Scoot Boot range They will fit all other brands of boots up to 148mm wide and 168mm long (please note that not all boot styles are designed to accommodate pads). Sustainable comfort Made of 100% natural rubber, these wedges are very long lasting and will maintain their angle and won’t crush or disintegrate. They may cost more initially, but will be cheaper in the long run.