John Stewart, barefoot trimmer based near Dumfries, south-west Scotland, accepting clients from April 2016.
(Also available for second opinions and clinics.)
HORSE FEET TRIM
ONE-TO-ONE INSTRUCTION
When I trim, I am keen to explain to owners the principles of trimming the feet of their horse for what it is required to do. Some owners have an interest in becoming involved in trimming their own horse’s feet. I am happy to extend the advice I give for an owner to carry out ‘maintenance’ trims in between my routine visits, and this advice would often be included in my trimming charge (up to ¾ hour). For owners who are interested in taking this further and wish to trim their horse’s feet. See All Services
CONSULTATION
I do not ‘shoe’ horses, however, I am very happy to meet up with your Vet and/or farrier/trimmer to discuss a problem case, whether shod or ‘barefoot’.
[History taking, examination, photographs, report and discussion] See All Services
CLINICS
John Stewart is the author of ‘Understanding the Horse’s Feet’ (Crowood Press 2013). He was inducted into the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame in 2012 (Sponsored by the American Farriers Journal)’
- THE ‘LEDGE’
The Ledge – Supporting P3
This article appeared in American Farriers Journal May/June 2014 pp 68-70
There seems to be some disagreement between hoofcare professionals as to the role of the sole in weight-bearing. To suggest that the laminar attachment of P3, with transference of the horses weight to the ... Read more...
- EQUINE METABOLIC SYNDROME (EMS)
This article on EMS was written for the Natural Horse Magazine (Vol 16 Issue 1 Jan/Feb/Mar 2014 pp20-23)[Some aspects of EMS were covered in greater depth elsewhere in this magazine. (A Horse Guardian’s Guide to Feeding a Metabolically Challenged Horse. – Stephanie Krahl) + (A Lesson in Blood ... Read more...
- ‘Conditioning’ of the horse’s feet
This article was in the ‘web-exclusive’ content for the May/June American Farriers Journal
Having been shovelling dirt on this hot and sunny afternoon, it brought to mind thoughts about the ‘conditioning’ of horses’ feet. It is not just when a horse has its shoes removed to work ... Read more...
By John Stewart
