Farriers leading the field in foot care
Last week, in conjunction with the Equine Lameness Protection Organisation they hosted a three-day Natural Balance certification course at Chichester College, Brinsbury,with examinations for experienced farriers who want to further their knowledge.sionals throughout the UK.
The course covered barefoot trimming, hoof mapping and natural balance shoeing all designed to help prevent horse lameness.
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Hide AdSix farriers including Matt Staples from Crawley, came from Kent, Surrey and Sussex in a quest to further their expertise.
On hand was Gene Ovincek, an American specialist in lameness and renowned for his studies of wild horses.
For full story, see Sussex Horse World, West Sussex Gazette August 26