HPS Equine services

25/09/2026

Little before and after job from today little pony walking around a bit easier now

24/09/2026

**HPS Equine Services**

Professional farrier care for healthy, sound horses.

We’re seeing the summer dry in horses feet already to help your horses feet with the dry

**Summer Hoof-Care Tips**

- Keep hooves clean and regularly cared for.
- Avoid repeated soaking and drying.
- Use a hoof moisturiser/oils when needed.

Need farrier care and a professional service this summer contact us to help with your horses hoof care needs

- Handmade horseshoeing
- Barefoot trims
- Therapeutic and remedial care
- Quality, compassionate service tailored to your horse’s needs

For appointments and enquiries, contact **HPS Equine Services** today.

Ph 0457657356

23/08/2026

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28/07/2026

Made a set of shoes to help create some comfort for our client frank with some early stages of
ring bone on p1 and p2

Wanting to create ease of movement while also
Putting a pad on to assist with sole retainment

27/07/2026

Fresh set of handmade concave on

13” of 7/16x1

12/07/2026

Why do some horses wear aluminium shoes instead of steel? 🐴
The biggest difference: weight. Aluminium weighs about a third of steel which makes a noticeable difference to how a horse moves. Lighter shoes mean less energy spent lifting each leg, less fatigue over a long competition and often smoother, less elevated movement.
For example:
🏇 Racehorses
Where shaving milliseconds matters, a lighter shoe is a real advantage. Racing plates reduce weight while still giving protection and grip.
🎯 Performance horses
aluminium has become popular for show horses, jumpers and dressage horses, where the lighter weight can enhance the quality of movement.
🩺 Therapeutic cases
Aluminium lets a farrier make lighter versions of therapeutic shoes so a horse recovering from injury isn't burdened with extra weight that could hinder healing.
So why isn't every horse in aluminium? Because there's always a trade-off:
⚖️ Aluminium wears down faster than steel, so needs replacing more frequently and is more expensive than steel.
🛡️ Steel is tougher and longer-lasting for heavier breeds or those that work on hard, abrasive work and aluminium would not stand up to the job.
🦴 Aluminium is grippier than steel - too much grip can stop the hooves from sliding when it lands, preventing the limbs natural shock absorption from functioning causing excess strain on joints, tendons and ligaments.
Like everything in farriery, there's no "best" shoe, only the right shoe for that horse and that job.

07/07/2026

New shoes for dolly