Annie Rose EP - Barefoot Equine Podiatry Student

04/09/2025

2nd trim on this horse with its
✨ Pretty Little Ermine Marks ✨ ☺️

31/08/2025

New member of the clean up crew at a yard today 🥰😅 melting my heart!

31/08/2025

Some days are pure sun ☀️, some days are pure rain 🌧️, some days are both - polar opposites on the same day. What a privilege it is to experience the elements when you're working in the field - literally. ☺️❤️

Shelter! Do your horses need it?

Yes, whether that's natural (using evergreen bushes/trees) or man-made (a stable or barn) shelter, it provides a sanctuary where your horse can find shade or a dry place - it helps them regulate their mind and body.

Why did I bring up shelter? Well, selfishly, it helps me out too! 😂 I'm working all day in this weather and I often don't mind rain or shine - I'll trim in it if all you have is a field - I'm here for your horse ultimately, not my comfort, however, a full day trimming with multiple clients in just a field with no shelter means it's a very hard day. Personally I find rain the hardest because I can usually face the horse in the direction of the sun or trim near the hedge-side that's casting some shade... but rain - there's no escaping that! I will be soaked through no matter what. My skin is more susceptible to breakage and blistering because my tools press onto my gloves and as I move it causes friction on my wet and or sweaty hands; meaning I get really bad rub injuries. A shelter decreases or even eliminates the damage.

I kindly say - but neither expect or hold judgement or animosity to those who cannot - that if you have the means to do so, setting up a shelter (natural or manmade) for your horse, makes a difference to my day and my health too. I really believe it is a win-win for everyone! ☺️

Struggling for ideas?

Let's comment and share your cheap and cheerful horse shelters! 👇🏼💡

30/08/2025

Forefoot and hindfoot of the same horse depicting an example of correct and incorrect alignment using the Hoof Pastern Axis (HPA) Method.

I use many methods of assessment to balance a foot. One of them is the HPA.

This is where I look to align the bony column, that is; the pedal bone (P3) to the pastern bones (short pastern - P2; long pastern - P1), to the fetlock joint. This is done by evaluating the outside alignment of the hoof and lower limb.

Although only radiographs can show you the true alignment of the bony column, the outside of the foot is heavily correlated with its internal structure - in a healthy foot, the dorsal aspect (front) of the hoof wall follows the line of the frontal surface of the pedal bone (aka the parietal surface of P3).

This means that if the dorsal wall of the hoof is at the same angle as both of the pastern bones, we can assume the internal structures - the bony column - are all aligned.

Correct alignment is sought to establish better shock absorbing mechanisms and reduction of strain on internal structures such as the tendons, ligaments and bursae.

There are considerations to be made when using this method and therefore it must always be used in conjunction with other methods of assessing balance and evaluating the health of the horses lower limb.

Key:

Blue - correct angle of alignment. This is where the dorsal aspect (front) of the hoof wall needs to match the angle of the lower limb that is above the hoof (through the pastern bones and the fetlock) following a straight line.

Green - dorsal wall matches the correct angle of alignment

Red - incorrect angle of alignment; this is an example of a 'broken back' angle (hoof angle is lower than the angle of the pastern bones; a 'broken forward' angle is the opposite, where the hoof angle is higher than the angle of the pastern bones)

Pink - the trajectory of that incorrect alignment up the limb.

Forefoot - growing out incorrect alignment (this lower angle shown in red is a 'broken back' angle meaning the trajectory is behind/lower )

Hindfoot - consistent correct alignment.

The 'axis'? The point at the coronet band where the hoof trajectory meets the pastern trajectory.

24/08/2025

I've been trimming this girl since she was a foal and she's shaping up beautifully as she grows 💕😊

20/08/2025

Super ! You can FINALLY trial your recommended hoof boots to ensure they work as desired BEFORE you commit. 🥳✨

The hardest part of boot fitting is knowing for certain whether they will catch, twist or rub when the horse gets moving. You can now trial the hoof boot styles recommended by your hoof boot fitter (like me!) and choose the perfect pair 💓🥰

We’ve been working behind the scenes the last few months on even more services we can offer…. 👷🏼‍♀️🥷🏼

Finally, it is here….

🌟‼️ hoof boot trial service ‼️🌟

Take our range of Hoof Boots out for a test ride. With our 14-day trial, you can get to grips with your fitter’s advised Hoof Boots, try out Hoof Boots before committing to ownership, or simply use a pair for your next pleasure ride or endurance event 🥳🥹

For more information👇🏼👇🏼
🔗 https://thehoofbootshop.co.uk/trial

20/08/2025

DING DING DING 🔔 Don't miss out!
🥳 I have some exciting posts to come ☺️✨🥰

There will be:
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19/08/2025

⚡ Chronic Laminitis and Pedal Osteitis Case ❤️‍🩹

His owner was very lost, very protective and her heart was breaking as she went through years and years of trial and error with this boy. She went through so many different professionals and was losing confidence and hope.

There's a lot of misinformation and judgement floating around on how these cases are best approached.

At the end of the day, these cases are very individual - there's no one trim fits all. In my opinion, you need to consider each individual structure of the lower limb as both a single and a dynamic entity, evaluating their independent condition and assessing their ability to work with the other structures and where compromise needs to take place.

His feet will never be the same due to his pedal osteitis and chronic laminitis - meaning he no longer has a normal shaped pedal bone and frequently has inflammation of his laminae which contribute to degrading his foot structures further - but we can give him the BEST chance by bringing his heels down, breakover back, taking pressure off the tip of his pedal bone at his toe and restoring his medio-lateral balance as best we can considering his misaligned coffin joint.

What are we working towards here?
1) Comfort + Wellbeing
2) Correcting Alignment
3) Preventing occurrences of inflammation

This Sunday I'll be fitting his new boots and pads so he can finally go out in-hand walking to explore the world around him for the first time in years.

16/08/2025

Hinds Vs Fores of the same laminitic horse.

How can two hooves be affected so differently on the same horse?

Loading and mechanical stress is more prevalent in a horses fores than in their hinds due to their weight bearing ratios.

Hinds: ~40% of weight
Fores: ~60% of weight

This means the susceptibility of risk from laminitis in the fores is a lot higher than in the hinds, and when affected, the fores condition can be much more drastic.

16/07/2025

Zoned visits from Stringer Equine

Starting in August 2025

We are introducing zoned visits to help our clients save money and to improve efficiency whilst reducing our environmental impact.
For veterinary services that can be planned in advance a zoned visit scheme enables us to plan routes that cut travel times and associated costs, allowing our Zone visit fee to be charged at a much reduced / local visit fee rate.

We have divided the area we cover into 9 zones following sensible routes along the better roads (sadly the Devon roads do not allow for a neat and even clock face of zones !). Visits will be either weekly or fortnightly.

Areas and frequency of visits may be subject to changes depending on uptake.
Zone 1: Fridays week 1 & 2
Zone 2: Tuesdays week 1
Zone 3: Mondays week 2
Zone 4: Mondays week 1 & 2
Zone 5: Wednesdays week 1 & 2
Zone 6: Wednesdays week 1
Zone 7: Tuesdays week 2
Zone 8: Thursdays week 1
Zone 9: Thursdays week 2

Further Information & Terms
- Zoned visits are suitable for any routine or preventative healthcare if you are happy to have any member of our experienced team of vets and pre-book with 48 hours notice.
- Procedures that we can offer on a zone day include: vaccinations, blood sampling, passport paperwork and microchipping, routine dentals and non-urgent consultations.
- Zoned visits appointments will be between 8.30 – 5.30pm Monday – Friday (not on public holidays ). If you request a visit outside of this time these can be booked as usual and will be chargeable at the usual rate.
- Zoned visits are NOT appropriate for unwell horses or emergencies requiring a same day appointment.
- Procedures such as Pre Purchase Examinations, complicated lameness investigations, endoscopic / gastroscopic examinations & reproduction work are also not suitable for zoned visits. These services can be booked as usual with the standard visit charge.

Booking a Zoned Visit:
Pre-booking is essential – please contact the office at least 48 hours in advance of your zone day. We advise you to book early as these visits are subject to availability and on a first come first served basis. Booking will close 2 days before the visit so that we can arrange the visit order & allocate appropriate time slots. You will be texted an appointment time the afternoon before the visit and it is expected that you or someone appointed by yourself is available within a 1 hour window to hold the horse and answer questions. If nobody is available when the vet arrives the visit will be cancelled and you will still be charged a visit fee.
For new clients payment is required at the time of visit.

If you cannot be flexible on time OR if you require a specific member of our team then a zoned visit will not be suitable and you can book as usual at the standard rate.

01/06/2025

🐴 8th Feb - 1st June 🐎 Another abscess healing ❤️ and look at the difference in the hoof overall! ✨😊

29/05/2025

Again ~8 months difference 😊