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Matt Fordham Equine Hoofcare Professional

Locality: Queanbeyan, New South Wales

Phone: +61 414 999 227

Address: PO Box 1156, Queanbeyan 2620 Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 COLIC Unfortunately, we are seeing quite a few cases of colic at the moment. One way you can help prevent colic is by keeping your horse adequately hydrated. P...lease ensure your horse is drinking well as the weather cools by: * warming up their water troughs with a kettle or two of boiling water in the morning and evening (especially for oldies who may have dental pain but also maintain their teeth for comfort) * wetting down their feed well * giving hay in a bucket of water * providing electrolytes if their water intake is reducing. You can monitor your horse's water intake by using buckets with measurements on the side and record how much they are drinking each day. A 500kg thoroughbred should drink at least 25 litres every 24 hours. Also monitor urine and manure output, which can be reduced before colic signs occur. Please contact us on 0424 959 115 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

24.01.2022 Bot Fly Eggs Don’t use kerosene on them. It is derived from petroleum and is toxic. Use a bot knife or Equine Super Goo Extra Strength Insect Repellent. Apply... to the eggs and leave for a day and voila they wipe off. Much safer! https://www.thehorserugwhisperer.com.au//equine-super-goo/

22.01.2022 Highly recommend everyone doing these courses

21.01.2022 It’s been a year. For many it’s been tough, for some it’s been great. I was doing ok till the car incident. Let’s hope 2021 is a better year. Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding. In dealing with my attempts to be organised, I will endeavour to try harder next year but we all know how that will go.... Enjoy whatever break you get. I’m back early January and we’ll do it all again. Happy Holidays :) Matty

18.01.2022 We all know that’s the truth...

18.01.2022 Merry Christmas one and all. Thank you for the privilege of looking after your horses, looking forward to seeing you in the new year. Matty

18.01.2022 Some light reading for the afternoon.

17.01.2022 SPRING = LAMINITIS! Coming into Spring may not always mean more rain but it can mean fresh shoots of grass and this can sometimes spell disaster for your horses.... While new pasture growth may not be excessive, the fresh growth is very high in sugars. Horses grazing on this are at a much higher risk of developing laminitis. Laminitis is a very common inflammatory disease of the connective structures within the hoof, which leads to separation of the internal tissue from the hoof capsule. In severe and chronic cases the bone within the hoof will move and rotate downwards. Laminitis is incredibly painful and signs can include acute lameness (often in both forefeet) and a weight-shifting stance. The feet can feel hot and the horse may be very reluctant to walk or to pick up their feet. If you have any questions or concerns please give us a call on - 6238 1133. See more

17.01.2022 Lots of this plant around the area at the moment.

16.01.2022 ** Congratulations TREISHA HERMARIDIS** Auction is now closed. **AUCTION TIME**... It’s with giant hairy hooved thank yous to the wonderful Pat Miller - (neighbour and all round best Pat in the whole paddock), that we have this gorgeous framed canvas print to auction off before Christmas. Now..... this piece measures 1450mm x 720mm so it’s far too big to post so sadly we will have to offer this to people in the Yass Valley and Canberra districts only (free delivery) - unless anyone outside the area wins and would like to come and visit and pick it up Auction will close next Friday the 13th at 8.00pm and highest bid wins. If you want to share this, please ask people to bid on the original post only as this is the only one we will be able to watch bids on. Thank you guys! Ready..... set..... GO!!!

13.01.2022 Merry Christmas Hope everyone has a great day. Looking forward to seeing you all in try new year. Matty

12.01.2022 Does One Trim Fit All Horses? Which Barefoot Trim is Right for my Horse? Gwen guides us through these questions in our latest blog: https://scootboots.com.au//...does-one-trim-fit-all-horses-sc #equestrian #hoofblog #scootboots #naturalhoofcare #naturalhorsemanship #barefoothorse #horselove #equestrianblog

12.01.2022 Here's one reason your horse may have rubbed shoulders and how to fix it. If you want to get some Koh with a $10 discount (I use Koh for the kitchen, bathroom, floors, glass, car, fabric and horse rugs now) use this very long link http://email.getambassador.com/wf/click

11.01.2022 So I’ve finally caved in and purchased a card reader. Obviously it only works where there is Mobile (Telstra) reception. Still accepting cash or bank transfer but thought this might be another useful way of payment. While I’m here - I’ve been advising people as I go but for those I’ve missed Prices as of 01/04/2020... Current clients $55.00 each New clients $60.00 each Thanx. Matty

09.01.2022 Owners of at risk horses and ponies will need a plan for this spring.

08.01.2022 Hi all, So have been reading the many responses from equine professionals on fb to the current crisis. For a while I wasn’t going to comment but maybe I should clarify my position. I’ll be working for as long as they let me. It’s outdoor so can’t see it becoming an issue as long as we don’t have 100 onlookers. ... If you’re isolating or in quarantine I’m more than happy for you to have your horse/s caught, tied up and waiting with you safely away. I can give my bank details so there doesn’t have to be any interaction. (I’m guessing some may want to continue that well after this is over ) As always if there are any concerns drop me a message. Stay safe, Matty

08.01.2022 The what, the when and the how to - about Endurance Gaiters. What are Endurance Gaiters Scoot Boot Endurance Gaiters are neoprene gaiters that are fitted unde...r the hoof and reach up the rear coronet area and around the pastern. They can provide protection for the lower back of the pastern and the rear coronet area. When do I need to use Endurance Gaiters with my Scoot Boots If you have a horse with sensitive skin or you are riding excessive distances, then Endurance Gaiters can help prevent rubbing. How do I use them 1. Insert the Endurance Gaiter pad into the Scoot Boot. 2. Fold the neoprene material back over the Scoot Boot and hold in place with your thumb. 3. Place the Scoot Boot onto your horse’s hoof by slipping the toe of the hoof into the toe of the Scoot and then give the sole of the Scoot a tap so the back straps slip over the heel bulbs. Hold the gaiter while you do this to make sure it doesn’t slip to one side. 4. Check the pad is sitting in the centre of the Scoot Boot, it shouldn’t be too far forward or bent up behind the back strap. 5. Make sure the Endurance Gaiter is covering all parts of the heel bulb, the neoprene material should sit smoothly without creases. 6. Secure the Velcro firmly around the pastern. 7. Check there is no gap between the Endurance Gaiter and the pastern to reduce the chance of debris falling inside the back of the Endurance Gaiter. Our lovely barefoot trimmer and Scoot Boot sizing expert Julia made this YouTube video on how to use the Endurance Gaiters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r39ttCUbQCc If you want to find out more about hoof boots or endurance gaiters, please contact us and we will help evaluate your horse’s hooves and start you on your barefoot journey. https://scootboots.com/pages/sizing-hoof-boots [email protected] When using our free service you get FREE worldwide shipping and returns #scootbootsdownunder #scootboots #jumpinghorse #endurancehorse #barefoothorse #horseriding #instahorse #horselove #horsemanship #hest #pferd #showjumping #horsephoto #horse #naturalhorsemanship #happyhorse #häst #ridinghorses #trailhorse #barefoothorse #dressagehorse #trailrider

08.01.2022 I don’t think people give horses enough credit for their intelligence. It’s great to see research prove what many of us already know. Horses are very in tune with your emotional state.

07.01.2022 Consult your vet... but here's a good baseline way of thinking.

07.01.2022 Kangaroo Valley dates till end of year - All Tuesday’s Feb 19th... April 2nd May 14th June 25th Aug 6th Sept 17th Oct 29th December 10th Jan 21st 2020 See more

06.01.2022 Hi/Lo or Asymmetrical Feet I get asked about hi/lo feet quite a lot & the problems associated with it. I also occasionally get asked/told, that someone’s farrie...r was the cause. Personally, I don’t see how a farrier can cause true hi/lo in horses. What I do see a lot are owners with young horses telling me the horse wasn’t born with the upright foot, so it must be the farrier! It’s important to understand that hi/lo is caused by, we think anyway, pain &/or a disparity in the limbs, which is then exacerbated by disproportionate loading to the feet once the horse is born. These horses with congenital hi/lo also tend to have a difference in coffin bone angle. In the womb there is no load on the limb, & as such no pain/discomfort. And limb disparity is irrelevant as there is no disproportionate loading, so foals are not born with club feet. ** Not that I’m aware of anyway! Once on the ground though, the asymmetry begins for one of the above reasons. ** Although much of the chiropractic association believe it has to do with the foal coming through the birthing canal & compression of the wither area. But the fact remains that the club foot, or asymmetric feet, begin to change once the horse is on the ground due to disproportionate loading, with the low foot becoming the preferred side/foot. The other reason I feel farriers sometimes get blamed is when taking over from another farriers work. I often see farriers trying to match the feet by leaving more toe on the upright foot, which is something I do not recommend at all. Then the nxt farrier treats the feet as individuals & the difference in the feet becomes more noticeable. But IMO this is the correct way to manage these feet. There are plenty of exercises you can do to try & alter the sidedness of these horses. They are designed to engage the hi foot & work on bend & suppleness, but if there is discomfort or pain to the horse you have little chance of changing things IMO Renate Weller stated at a farriers conference that she believed all horses with asymmetrical feet have a lameness, the cause of the asymmetry. From a ridden point, the horses will tend to lower the shoulder towards the low front foot. This will cause the horse to fall in or out towards that foot when doing circles. They will have a preferred canter lead, which will generally be in the direction of the low front foot ie if the low foot is the LF, the horse will prefer the left canter lead. Some horses will also have a preferred trot diagonal & will bounce u onto the other diagonal. Straightness is not the friend of these horses either! We have consulted on a number of gallopers running poorly with asymmetrical front feet, only to recommend sending them to NSW where they run the opposite direction. Having the low foot to the inside of the track tends to stop them hanging or running wide on the be bends. The feedback had been excellent! When grazing or standing these horses have the low/preferred foot forward 90% of the time, further exacerbating the disproportionate loading, **It’s recommended to feed these horses off the ground & constantly correct the stance. These horses all have body asymmetries also, which makes saddle fitting & rider straightness difficult. Most find the back of their saddle constantly sliding towards the hi foot. And remember, you can’t fit a symmetrical saddle to an asymmetrical horse. When it comes to the feet & farriery, most often we see the low foot with low PA & broken back alignment, & the high foot better aligned with a higher PA, but suffering from bone loss at the tip of P3 & less than ideal sole depth. I have found the upright foot really likes a leather pad & a rolled toe shoe, or even a low grade roller. Whilst these horses can be managed, & I know some beautiful horses with asymmetrical feet, I personally would not recommend a client of mind purchase a hi/lo horse.

06.01.2022 Definitely worth attending if you can.

06.01.2022 It’s easy to get your family in the car but horses are a lot more difficult. If you own horses and would move them if threatened by a fire, take some time out ...to think where you would go, the best road route and remember it’s not easy to turn around with a heavy load on the back of your towing vehicle and your precious cargo inside. See more

03.01.2022 It’s going to be a tough few months for our horses after all this rain. It’s definitely worth being prepared for abscesses and laminitis.

03.01.2022 Edit: looks like Telstra have sorted the problem. Fingers crossed it stays fixed It seems that Telstra or my phone isn’t playing the game at the moment. If you’ve sent me a text and I haven’t responded maybe send me something via messenger or at worst give me a call. :)