JY Farms

JY Farms Offering custom trims and shoeing since 1996
and EMMMETT Therapy for horses since 2024

About Joe's farrier work:
Joe has been doing custom trims and shoeing since 1996. He specializes in navicular, laminitis other medical needs your horse might have. He works closely with local vets and is always looking at the horse as a whole! He loves the challenge of horses who are said to be "difficult to shoe" and he is told they need to be drugged to get their hooves done. Most times, it is u

nderstanding the horse, and the horses' possible movement limits when it comes to doing hoof work! Joe has A LOT of respect for horses, and the horses respect him in return. About the farm:
JY Farms is home to a herd of black angus cows, some horses, a couple chickens, a barn cat, as well as three blue heeler dogs!

*Exeter Rodeo August 8–9*We'll be at Exeter RAM rodeo with discounted Emmett Therapy treatments available both days befo...
08/02/2026

*Exeter Rodeo August 8–9*

We'll be at Exeter RAM rodeo with discounted Emmett Therapy treatments available both days before and after performance/slack.

With Emmett Therapy still being new to many horse owners in Canada, we love taking the time to explain how it works and why we use specific techniques for each horse. We truly believe the best way to understand Emmett is to see it in action, so stop by, ask questions, or watch a treatment on a horse to see the techniques and results for yourself.

✨ Not sure if a full treatment is right for your horse yet? Bring your horse by our trailer and we'll happily show you what Emmett can do with a couple of simple moves- at no cost and with no commitment to book a treatment! It’s a great way to see your horse’s response firsthand and learn more about how this technique can support their performance and comfort.

Send us a message to reserve your spot!
See you next weekend!

📷 Denise Cornish

*Erin RAM rodeo entries open today- win a FREE Emmett treatment!*We'll be at the rodeo Sunday ONLY for scheduled farrier...
07/02/2026

*Erin RAM rodeo entries open today- win a FREE Emmett treatment!*

We'll be at the rodeo Sunday ONLY for scheduled farrier work and Emmett treatments.

As always, 25% OFF all regular Emmett Therapy treatments on Sunday, with limited appointments available before slack.

Emmett Therapy is a great way to help your horse:
- Release tension from hauling and trailering
- Improve stride and freedom of movement
- Settle nerves while improving focus before a run
- Enhance recovery after the runs

If you're curious about what an Emmett treatment actually looks like, stop by! We'd love to show you how it works and answer aaaall your questions.

*Mid season GIVEAWAY!*

We're giving away one free Emmett Therapy treatment for Sunday (July 19) at the Erin rodeo!

To enter:
1) Tag 2 of your travel partners or competitor friends in the comments.
2) Share this post to your story.

The winner will be announced Thursday, July 16, so you have time to book your treatment if you're the lucky one!

📷 Denise Cornish

07/01/2026

*Your horse doesn't need a ride during a heat wave- try these 3 things instead*

With the temperatures climbing this week, it might be the perfect time to give your horse a break from hard work- and spend some extra time simply observing them. Why? Because the small things you notice can reveal how your horse is feeling long before bigger issues become obvious.

One of the biggest parts of Emmett Therapy isn't just the treatment itself, it's observation. Here are 3 simple ideas of observation you can try with your horse.

1: Start by watching your horse

The best place to do this is in the pasture with their herd or quietly in their stall. Watch them without interacting. Ask yourself:

- Does your horse consistently rest the same hind leg?
- Do they stand with one front foot further forward?
Does their tail hang straight or off to one side?
- Do they move freely when they walk off on their own?

2: Pay attention while grooming

As you brush your horse, notice how they respond.

- Do they flinch when you brush certain muscles?
- Do they pin their ears or swish their tail over specific areas?
- Does one side of their body feel more developed than the other?

3: Watch your horse walk

Have someone else lead your horse while you stand back and observe.

- Does your horse take equally long steps with both hind legs?
- Does the head stay fairly centered?
- Do both hips move evenly?
- Does one shoulder appear to move more freely than the other?

Your observations are very valuable. Sharing details with us helps guide the Emmett treatment.
If it's simply too hot to ride, why not give your horse a little TLC instead? An Emmett Therapy session is a great way to help them relax, release tension, and stay comfortable through the summer heat.

*Did you know a horse can look sound and still benefit from bodywork?*Most horse owners don't wait until their horse is ...
06/28/2026

*Did you know a horse can look sound and still benefit from bodywork?*

Most horse owners don't wait until their horse is lame to book the farrier. They don't wait until their horse can't eat to call the dentist. Preventative care keeps small issues from becoming big ones.

Bodywork is no different.

Horses are incredibly good at compensating. If something feels tight or restricted, they'll often adjust their movement to avoid discomfort. They may still look sound, work willingly, and perform their job. BUT those compensation patterns can slowly build over time.

Maybe your horse is:
• Tightening its back when saddling
• Not reaching as freely through the shoulder
• Feeling less balanced than usual
• Not lifting up feet as easily to clean out hooves

These subtle changes are easy to overlook because they happen gradually. In fact, one of the first people to notice compensation is often your farrier. As Joe trims and shoes horses every day, he can feel when a horse is loading a limb differently, struggling to hold it up, or standing unevenly. If he notices something, he'll let you know. The best part? Emmett can be done right away, targeted, no machines involved!

Routine Emmett Therapy isn't about waiting for something to go wrong: It's about helping your horse stay comfortable and balanced before compensation leads to bigger issues.

Sometimes the best treatment is the one that helps prevent problems before they start.

06/06/2026

*Summer reminder: please pre-book your appointments!*

Summer is here, rodeo and show season is in full swing, and everyone wants their horses done.

We strongly recommend booking your appointments for the entire season. Clients who consistently maintain a schedule and rebook during our visit will always receive scheduling priority. This allows us to plan our routes efficiently and ensures your horses stay on track.

Please keep in mind that Joe and Gideon both run very full schedules. We do not hold openings waiting for last-minute requests, and once the schedule is full, it is full. Thousands of horses get trimmed and shod every year because their owners plan ahead- not because they send a message when the horse is already overdue.

If your horse becomes overdue and no future appointment was booked at our last visit, we may not be able to fit you in right away. Again: horses that are already on a regular schedule will always take priority.

The only short-notice appointments we regularly accommodate are veterinarian referrals for corrective trimming and corrective shoeing cases, since they require timely interventions. Thank you to our local veterinarians for the trust they place in us and for continuing to refer these horses our way.

We appreciate all of our clients who help us stay organized by booking ahead! Our books are already filling up into August.

If you haven't already booked your next appointment, now is a great time to do so!

05/17/2026

*Grey Highlands Ram Rodeo Treatmemts- May 24th*

We’re looking forward to being back at our hometown rodeo to catch up with rodeo friends and offer Emmett Therapy treatments for horses!

Last season kept us busy working on rodeo horses, and we loved seeing the results carry straight into the arena.

One of the things that makes Emmett Therapy unique is that it can be done anywhere, anytime, and horses often show immediate changes. We commonly see horses come out softer through their body, reaching farther underneath themselves, moving freer through their shoulders, and mentally settling before a run.

For performance horses that run barrels and poles, treatments may help with:

- calming and focusing the mind before a run
- improving stride and reach
- softening tight or tense muscles
- helping horses stay freer through turns
- relaxation and post-run recovery
- overall comfort and body awareness

Treatments can be done before your run to help with movement, stride, and focus, or after your run to support recovery and relaxation.

$45 per session (25% off regular treatment cost!)

We will only be at the rodeo Sunday around show time, so spots will be limited. A few slack appointments may still be available.

If you’re running Saturday, everyone is also welcome to stop by our place (30min from Feversham) for a treatment at the same price!

Send us a message to book your spot, we look forward to seeing everyone!

05/02/2026

*Just herd things*

Our horses live outside together 24/7, so they’ve established a clear pecking order within the herd. Living in a herd and outdoors are some of the most natural and healthy things for a horse. It gives them structure, makes them feel safe, and keeps things settled.

The pecking order matters day-to-day, especially at feeding time. We feed individual grain out in the field without using halters, and each horse knows where they’re supposed to be. Paying attention to their rank helps keep things calm and avoids unnecessary movement or conflict.

In this video, the herd just so happened to cross the creek in their pecking order: Dollar waits to pass Curdy even though he could easily outrun him, Stardust stays middle of the pack out of everyone's way, Rain orients herself on Blue, and Wyatt catches up but stays at the back of the group.

Do you know the pecking order in your herd?

Thank you to Carly Mary and Walters Falls Milling LTD for providing us with Masterfeeds Horse Feeds and all other livestock needs!

*Hoof Mechanics Matter: Breaking Down the Problem*Most hoof cracks like don’t just “happen". They are created by poor ba...
04/19/2026

*Hoof Mechanics Matter: Breaking Down the Problem*

Most hoof cracks like don’t just “happen". They are created by poor balance that isn't addressed early enough and or a hoof left too long.

Last week, this hoof came to us with a full-thickness crack running from the bottom all the way up to the hairline. Every step the horse took caused movement right at the hairline, preventing it from growing down and healing properly. On top of that, bacteria had worked its way into the crack- so sealing it right away wasn’t an option.

First step: stop the damage from continuing.

Joe built and applied a bar shoe to stabilize the hoof and limit the flexion from the heel upward. This wasn’t something off the shelf: he hand-made the correction, welding the bar onto a regular shoe to get exactly the support this horse needed.

That support allows the foot to rest while we treat the infection properly (cutting it out for starters). Once the bacteria is cleared up, the crack can be sealed and supported. And from there, we can actually grow out a solid, healthy hoof from the top down.

Because this mare has a lot of reach from behind, Joe also modified the back of the bar shoe so she can’t catch it. Every detail matters when you're trying to set a horse up to heal, not just “get by.”

A reminder that small imbalances don’t stay small: they WILL show up somewhere.

The truth is, Joe likes taking on cases like this. They push him to think deeper, look closer, and come up with practical solutions that actually help the horse.

This one will take time, but she’s on the right track now.

Do hoof mechanics interest you? Let us know your questions!

*The American Rodeo*Gideon is in Lexington, Kentucky this weekend for the American Rodeo East Regionals!He’s worked hard...
04/10/2026

*The American Rodeo*

Gideon is in Lexington, Kentucky this weekend for the American Rodeo East Regionals!
He’s worked hard to get here, and now it’s time to go make some great rides and take a shot at Saturday night’s finals.

Good luck, Gideon- we’re cheering you on! Go get it!
The American Rodeo

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