What to expect from a consultation
EQUINE PODIATRY -
The standard service I provide incorporates routine hoofcare with nutritional and environmental support to help owners maintain (or if needed create) an all-round healthy environment for their barefoot horse.
A consultation includes a chat around your horses history, details of diet, routine and any concerns you might have.
I'll assess your horse at walk and trot (if comfortable) and also take a series of photographs to monitor progress and keep a record of any changes.
I'll assess the balance and health of your horses hooves and use landmarks to trim the hoof into balance. This means that each hoof is trimmed independently and as required.
I will discuss my thoughts with you and you will be provided with a copy of the paperwork with hoof health notes plus notes and links to any recommendations. Your next appointment will be confirmed in writing at this time and will generally be based on a 5/6wk cycle (as deemed necessary by be or an attending vet, unless a shorter cycle is routinely necessary and this would be discussed in person). I will do my best to accommodate the best day/time as suits you and as such book you to that regular day/time each visit to provide you with the peace of mind that your horses hoof care is always taken care of on a timely routine.
NON TRIMMING CONSULTATION/ ASSESSMENT - Also available for non trimming assessments, which include all elements of a full consultation but minus any trimming. Suitable for confidence building, assessment of factors affecting hoof health, including diet, environment, management and assessment prior to shoe removal.
HOOF BOOT FITTING FOR EQUINE PODIATRY CLIENTS - I offer a free hoof boot fitting at your first appointment and heavily discounted fittings at any other time (see below)
CHARGES (up to 30 miles from PO8)
£60 for full equine podiatry consultation
£55 for minis up to 42"
£30 - £85 - non trimming consultation/assessment or partial consultation (ie; confidence building, assessment of overall hoof health or prior to shoe removal). Price dependent on requirements (eg; boot fitting included)
HOOF BOOT FITTING FOR EQUINE PODIATRY CLIENTS (when carried out at routine trimming visit) -
Free fitting at first appointments (multiple styles as required)
FOC - x1 boot style - if you know which style boots suit your horse (eg: Scoot boots) and just require a fitting to confirm the correct size (please note if this style isn't suitable and further shells are tried then the following charge applies) -
£25 - x2 or more boot styles - for checking best suited style and sizing of hoof boots
CANCELLATION POLICY
Last minute cancellations may be chargeable as follows, circumstances dependent -
Less than 2 days in advance of booked visit - 50% of total of full visit
Less than 1 day in advance of booked visit - 100% of total of full visit
Forgotten appointment (turning up to nobody present) - 100% of full visit