Louise's Blog

Grass Watch I'm on high alert now as my little "Piggies" I mean Ponies are finding extra in the fields and so I really need to cut back on the hay and start to shut off parts of their grazing. "See Carrie looking over the fence, checking if it is on" It's that time of year when the nights are still cold and days are mixed, we have the heating on at home still and I worry for my equines, I am tempted to keep feeding and putting rugs on. But, they are built differently to us, there is some..  - Read More

There's nothing worse than then soaking wet mud and standing water. Oh wait not the ground is solid but frozen into ruts. My Thoroughbred Sally, with sensitive feet is feeling footy and will have to wear her hoof boots for a while until it settles down again.  - Read More

Why Hoof Boots?:  Hoof Boots are great for helping with rehabilitation for a foot injury or hoof disease like laminitis, abscesses and also arthritic joints.  Hoof Boots help by supporting the Horse by cushioning tender or bruised soles. This may be needed if the ground is hard and uncomfortable in dry, icy, stony conditions.  Hoof Boots are sometimes necessary equipment when riding on the roads or rough terrain. Especially if the feet are transitioning from shoes or have a conformation challenge or certain health matters mean the horse has more sensitive feet.   Because Hoof Boots are light weight, durable and..  - Read More

I had a lovely time visiting the Beta conference this weekend. Meeting Greg Giles from Cavallo was a high point for me. Talking about Cavallo Hoof Boots and the latest news on them. How they are manufactured etc..  It was great to catch up with Suzanne at Concord Equestrian and talk about their Straw Pellets. Also talking to other Manufacturers and whether any of their products would be included on this site. Coming Soon.....    - Read More

Laminitis Alert

Grass is so sugary and with the hard ground, even horses who have not had previous episodes of laminitis are now poorly. 

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