Dylan Kirk farrier services

15/09/2026

3rd shoeing of this pony gets handmade shoes.
Landing heavy on the outside of the front feet due to conformation and making improvements on a more stable hoof capsule.
The outer edge of the shoe is bevelled off to soften the impact whilst a light concave shoe gives grip and confidence to pony and jockey🏇

25/07/2026

A new brand of glue on shoes for me 👡🧲
Aluminium rolled toe shoes for a chronic laminitic
Featuring a resin frog support and flexible outer tabs they were a great option for this nail shy mare.

25/05/2026

The hind end of a horse is the one we often overlook.
Here's a few examples of shoes modified to support, protect and ease movement of the hind end.

Age brings its own challenges with older horses so a little help at the bottom can go a long way with shoeing, joint support supplements, physio and a compassionate change to exercise

31/03/2026

09/06/2025

A great few days travelling Islay and Jura with Andrew Thompson DipWCF trimming the ponies, drinking the local stuff and playing with the many sheep! A nice change and my first time on the west coast/Isles.

10/04/2025

Providing Comfort for this retired mare with Navicular changes and soft tissue damage.

07/08/2024

Before and after on a new one this week with graduated heel wedges, early breakover shoes and copper coated nails ⚒️

History of Navicular disease

28/03/2024

A great before and after on this donkey from yesterday.
Now on a regular short cycle can't wait to see the results in the coming months

11/03/2024

Here's a few pictures from the worshipful company of farriers' foot balance course I attended last week.
A fantastic event that really helps you find your weaknesses and address them, sometimes in a way you never would have thought of on your own.
Big thanks to everyone in the background that made it happen and the fantastic horse owners that gave up their staurday to bring horses down to us.

31/05/2023

Apprentices first birthday!