Alyte touch

12/05/2025

The evolution of Alyte Touch ✨

Back of RAV4 -> Tacoma bed -> Tacoma enclosed trailer -> Tundra enclosed trailer -> Tundra w/ Stonewell trailer 😍

11/15/2025

“From a farrier’s perspective, being underneath a horse and driving nails within millimetres of soft tissue isn’t the time for “mildly relaxed.” Even a small movement can be dangerous for both horse and importantly farrier (I have the scars and broken bones to prove it!).

Sedation isn’t about doping, it is about safety, welfare, and understanding and choosing the right sedative for the job. Always speak to your vet about what’s appropriate for your horse.”

Is your horse slightly chilled, or truly relaxed?

When it comes to sedation, there’s a big difference between the various options and understanding that difference starts with a conversation with your vet.

Some oral sedatives offer very light sedation. Just think of it like having a small glass of wine. It might take the edge off, but it won’t stop them reacting if they’re worried or sore. Other types can go a bit deeper (more like the full bottle) given under the tongue offering a stronger and more noticeable calming effect.

Then there’s intravenous sedation, administered by a vet. This is by far the most effective and adjustable option, allowing the vet to tailor the dose precisely to your horse and the situation.

Light sedation might work for some clipping or work that needs a few minutes of stillness but if it’s not enough for the horse to stand quietly without the farrier there, it almost probably won’t be enough with us there and under the horse!

From a farrier’s perspective, being underneath a horse and driving nails within millimetres of soft tissue isn’t the time for “mildly relaxed.” Even a small movement can be dangerous for both horse and importantly farrier (I have the scars and broken bones to prove it!).

Sedation isn’t about doping, it is about safety, welfare, and understanding and choosing the right sedative for the job. Always speak to your vet about what’s appropriate for your horse.

Any questions? Feel free to DM or ask in the comments.

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day to the best Farrier Dog Crew 😍❤️

08/12/2025

Super neat to watch all gaits in slow motion at this view!

08/06/2025

A good routine - I notice more bacteria issues (thrush/white line) in feet that are not cleaned out regularly. Picking out the feet a few times a week can keep the feet healthy and strong!

08/02/2025

Horse feet are so neat 😍

08/01/2025

Vote for Mocha for best farrier dog!!

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07/22/2025

An important concept.
Support, suspension and direction of motion.

The DDFT trumps everything.
Too tight or too loose and problems start. Just right and all is good.

Think about the DDFT being too tight where will problems start?

Or too loose? Think caudal foot collapse.

Dr Redden has a lot to share about the DDFT.

Credit R Redden.

06/28/2025

Even though this week was HOT and feet have been falling apart after all the rain, I thoroughly LOVE my job shoeing horses and making pretty feet 💅

06/23/2025

I truly have the best clients - always taking care of me, especially in this heat 🥵🔥 🫠

05/29/2025

Did you ever wonder what happened to the shoe your horse lost in the pasture? Now you know.