South Eastern Master Farriers

28/03/2024

I was down at Rosebud this morning trimming the Eroni's Circus horses.
It's kind of a privilege to see behind the curtain.
If you happen to be around over the next couple of weeks, please go and support them.
I feel like these acts just won't be around in years to come.

27/02/2024

Congratulations to Gabe Smith on making the Australian Under 18 team!
Gabe will be travelling to Italy to compete.
It's a tough life but someone has to do it😀
Poor old Blue has to stay home😔

02/01/2024

For anyone who needs a smile😃

20/10/2023

Fantastic effort by Australia, World Champions at the International Mounted Games.
Even better effort by Gabe Smith for being chosen as the most outstanding rider as judged by the open trainers.
I swear that their pony, Blu, would put his own shoes on if he just had opposable thumbs😄
Of course, none of this would happen without all the hard work by Mum and the family members so a huge shout out to you also!!!

27/09/2023

https://feedxl.com/allow-grazing-early-morning-laminitis/

I am regularly asked questions about grazing laminitis prone horses during Spring.
Hopefully this answers some of the questions.
Cheers🙂

Non-structural carbohydrates are the carbohydrates the plant produces during the process of photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, a plant takes sunlight for energy and uses water and carbon dioxide to create carbohydrates like starch, sugars and fructan. NSC production starts when the sun comes up....

04/08/2023

Hi all.
For those of you who haven't received the news....I just received a letter from the Department of Agriculture.
In short, they have ruled out any infectious disease as a cause of the recent spate of horse deaths.
It is still very sad for those who lost their horses and my heart goes out to them.
It is good news though for the rest of the horse industry.
Hope you all have a great weekend!!!

03/08/2023

Nothing whatsoever to do with horses but I just got 2 tickets to see Paul McCartney!!!!!
Super pumped😍😍
He's 82 so fingers crossed he gets here alive😂😂

28/07/2023

I think I bring this up every year:
The shortest day of the year has been and gone, sugar levels in the grass are rising.
Spring is not far away and warmer than usual temperatures are expected this week.
Now is the time to get proactive and start locking up any ponies or horses with a history of laminitis.
PLEASE don't leave it until it is too late.
Remember, once they have had a laminitic episode there is very little I can do and vets are expensive!!
If you aren't sure of the steps to take shoot me a text and I will be happy to offer some advice.
Happy trails for some glorious weather this weekend!!!

25/07/2023

Hi all.
I have some limited ability to take on new clients in the Korumburra area.
I am available on Tuesday the 16th of August and every six weeks thereafter.
Apologies in advance but that is the only date currently available.
If you would like to discuss, please call or text me on 0417 535 446.
Regards,
Shane.

02/05/2023

Just randomly.....In a world where cars break down, horses/cows/dogs/cats get sick and cost a fortune, people let you down.......SAUCEPANS work every time without fail!!!! Long live the saucepan😀😀😀

04/11/2022

Hey all. As I see so many people purchase horses with some pretty drastic conformation issues (effectively wasting their money), I was thinking of doing a series on what to look for, what is OK and what is definitely not. Let me know in the comments section if you like this idea. If there is enough interest, I will get it rolling. Cheers.

15/10/2022

Enjoying some well-earned sunshine.
What a life!!

05/09/2022

Update: Sold.
Hoof nippers free to good home.
Plenty of home use still in them.
If interested text me.
First come first served.

09/07/2022

BREAKING NEWS:
Duncan is setting up a farrier business (weekends only) in the Drouin/Warragul area.
If you are wondering about the picture, he ABSOLUTELY INSISTED I use this as his cover shot.
Massive wa**er aside, he is a top notch, reliable farrier and will do extremely well.
On a side note, I was also going to add a topless picture but was strongly advised it would contravene the Geneva human rights charter. so bad luck!!
Cheers all.

11/05/2022

Bear Bear. You finally ran out of lives.
Hugely loved, desperately missed.
Happy hunting!!

06/05/2022

Just for the sake of balance, here is the one I'm not even replying to:

hi when can you do my horses feet and how much do you charge (no name supplied)

Because I'm a grumpy old man the worst part of that is the lack of the apostrophe.

05/05/2022

I hear many people say they have difficulty getting a farrier.
I can't speak for other farriers but below is the type of text/email that I am 100% saying YES to every time.

Hi. My name is Jane Doe. I am looking for a farrier to service my horses on a regular 6 weekly cycle.
I have 3 horses. 2 ponies for trimming and a T'Bred that is shod all round.
They are all easy to handle.
They are next due in 2 weeks but I can work around you until we have a regular schedule.
My address is 1 Awesome Avenue, (your suburb). I am available all day every Thursday and after 2pm Mondays and Fridays.
I am happy to pay cash.
Regards, Jane.

Hope that helps you good people out there

19/03/2022

Congratulations to Katrina Cosson.
First show and she has come home with Champ. Arabian Derivative Male, Reserve Champ. Riding Pony Male and 2nd in the Open Class.
Nice work!

26/01/2022

Duncan (love this photo, taken when he was about 10 - he is now physically bigger, stronger and faster but mentally not much further advanced) will be finishing up on February 18th.
Been a great 10 years or so. We have had so much fun and hopefully done some good work as well.
We wish him all the all the best in his new endeavours!!

15/10/2021

Easily THE BIGGEST rainbow I have ever seen. Taken yesterday before the weather went completely arce up (AGAIN).

13/10/2021

The absolute last word in stress free living.....

13/10/2021

For the record, Duncan and I are now double vaccinated.
You can let us on to your property in complete confidence (medically speaking anyways).😊

06/08/2021

As some of you may already know, Duncan is joining the ADF Special Forces. Seems like being shot at is preferable to shoeing horses🙂 Provided he makes it through the (difficult) training we will be losing him as a highly valued employee and (more importantly) a good mate. When this happens there will be some changes to the business. I haven't quite worked out what these will be as yet but will certainly keep you all informed.
Cheers.

21/07/2021

05/02/2021

Safety Tip:
We recently saw a horse who had managed to impale itself on a gate fitting bolt similar to the picture on the left.
Fortunately the horse will be OK but the owners hip pocket won't.
Do yourself and your horse a favour and cut these bolts off.
The picture on the right is how it should look.
A hacksaw or 5" grinder with cut-off wheel will do the trick.
Hope you all have a great week-end!!