Our Services


Trimming

Balanced trimming of the horse's hooves is a crucial aspect of equine care and wellness, in order to simulate natural wear. When performed with precision and expertise, this essential practice not only contributes to the horse's overall comfort and soundness but also plays a significant role in maintaining optimal hoof health and function.

Shoeing

Front Shoeing

Trim of all four hooves and front feet shod with the most suitable and carefully selected shoe type, guaranteeing optimal support and comfort for the equine companion.

Full Shoeing

Trim of all four hooves and shod all around with the appropriate shoe type to provide support and protection for various activities and terrains, ensuring the horse's comfort and soundness.

Hoof repair and therapeutic shoeing

Equiterra's team of skilled professionals boasts extensive experience in handling a wide range of hoof and leg issues in horses. This includes effectively managing repairs like toe and quarter cracks, as well as conducting resections to address white line disease. Additionally, we specialize in providing therapeutic treatments for various conditions such as caudal failure, contracted heels, navicular, laminitis, founder, sidebone and ringbone. Our expertise also extends to aiding in the recovery process from soft tissue injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Gait Assessment

Utilizing state of the art systems HoofBeat and Equigait we are able to analyze the movement of both the horses body as well as the stride of the horse.

Glue On Shoes

To ensure the horses’ comfort and safety, our skilled farriers meticulously glue on both traditional and synthetic horseshoes, employing a versatile approach to cater to the unique needs of each equine friend.

Caulk Holes

Primarily for our jumper clients, caulk holes are typically used for traction on grass surfaces. These provide the necessary grip for a smooth takeoff and landing, ensuring stability and confidence for both the rider and the horse.

Pads

Pads are essential accessories that not only provide vital protection and support but also contribute to proper hemodynamic function, caudal support, and the maintenance of proper bony column alignment. These attributes make pads an indispensable component for ensuring the overall well-being and performance of individuals during various shod activities.

Packing

Pour in products, such as gels, foams or cushion, offer versatile solutions that can effectively safeguard and bolster, either independently or alongside pads, to ensure comprehensive protection and added comfort and support.

Snow Pads

Anti-snow or snowball pads are designed to effectively prevent the accumulation of ice and snow under the horse's hooves, providing much-needed relief and preventing potential discomfort or injury for the animal.

Traction Aids

Carbide tungsten drive in pins or Borium matrix are both excellent choices for enhancing traction in winter conditions. These materials provide increased grip and stability, ensuring better control and safety when navigating icy or snowy terrain.

Equiterra
Farrier Services

farrier@equiterra.ca
403 861 9621