Kim's Farrier Service

12/30/2025

Virginia Horseshoers Association clinic Friday, January 2 and Saturday, January 3 with annual meeting Saturday!🐴

12/13/2025

Had the pleasure of riding this at Lake Point Farm in Suffolk with a few of my Stars and Stripes Drill Team teammates last night! Was beautiful to see the Christmas lights on horseback! It’s on again this evening ~ Saturday 12/13!🐴🎄🌟🥰

One of supporting farms in Suffolk, Lake Point Farm, is hosting a Christmas Light Trail Ride Friday 12/12 and Saturday 12/13 this weekend! 🐴🌟🎄

Their event is open to the public with or without a horse! They will have obstacles in the arena for riders in addition to the trail ride! Parking will be in an open field.

Food and vendors include:
Lula Mae’s Mobile Kitchenllc (Friday)
DAVIS BOYZ BBQ (Saturday)
Britches & Boots 4-H Horse Club
Susan Wendt - Cowgirl Custom Creations from Miss Lilly's Trading Post and Bemer Therapy Hampton Roads
The Painted Story
Nitwick Smell Goods (Friday)

Some of our drill teammates will be supporting their event both nights, as well as some participating in the Suffolk Holiday Parade in Downtown Suffolk Saturday night! 'Tis the season! 🐴🇺🇸🎄🎁🤠

12/02/2025

Both EHV-1 webinars from American Association of Equine Practitioners and one from Boehringer Ingelheim I watched last week are very informative. They give excellent advice and suggestions on prevention, biosecurity, and other areas of concern. I encourage anyone in the horse industry to watch 🐴

If you weren't able to join the live EHV-1 Updates webinar last night, be sure to take advantage of our on-demand recording. Please remember that the situation is evolving rapidly and the best place to get up-to-date information is the Equine Disease Communication Center's website, or ask your local veterinarian!

You can find the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XzuuYmIEQY

Thank you to our speakers for joining us and providing all of this invaluable information.

11/18/2025

Adventures at The Virginia Zoo earlier this month involved a zebra pedicure, rhino sighting, and a peak in their medical facility! 🦓🦏

Learned from the zoo, baby rhino Letti had her 2nd birthday this month. I remember seeing her not long after she was born on a previous zebra trim day. Was amazed she’s close in size to the others now!

From the zoo: “When Letti was born she weighed about 100 lbs and now she's more than 2,000 with more growing to do!”

10/23/2025

EasyCare Glove and Back Country boots protecting hooves from excessive wear on pavement with the Stars and Stripes Drill Team earlier this month at Suffolk Peanut Fest parade! 🐴🥰

09/10/2025

Enjoyed the opportunity to attend the Equine Soundness Collaboration event with Dr Allison Faber Marshall and farriers Mike Wildenstein and Travis French end of August! Manakin-Sabot Equestrian Center hosted this event bringing together vets and farriers to share about how chiropractic work can help diagnose and improve soundness and help enhance farrier work to improve soundness and performance. 🐴

06/18/2025

Excellent advice with puncture wounds to a hoof from American Association of Equine Practitioners!

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

06/13/2025

Khedive Shrine Rodeo is this weekend Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 in Chesapeake at the Khedive Shrine Center! Great family event for a great organization! 🐎🐂🤠🥰

05/23/2025

Q & A from UTCVM-University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Laminitic Series. Appreciate their knowledge and sharing info to help us understand our horses! 🐴🥰

05/07/2025

Video 3 about laminitis from Dr Tena Ursini from UTCVM-University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. This video shares what to expect after that initial bout of laminitis. Patience and consistency is key 🐴

04/29/2025

Video 2 about laminitis from Dr Tena Ursini from UTCVM-University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine! Excellent explanation of needing to stop progression, ways to provide support, and need to medicate.

04/10/2025

Great intro to laminitis from Dr Tena Ursini from UTCVM-University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine!