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Balanced Veterinary Services Dr Jen Lugton-Equine podiatry vet in Hawkesbury NSW. Servicing clients both locally &further afield.

15/09/2026

A nice little video showing some simple shoeing changes to help this teenage performance horse with some arthritis. Aligning the hoof pastern axis, opening the front of the coffin and pastern joints and reducing hoof capsule leverage.

See the comments for the gait analysis immediately before and after shoeing which shows a significantly improved the RF lameness. Shoeing changes such as this reduce the wear and tear with every step which focuses not just on performance but longevity!! Exactly why we should always try to address the feet before just medicating joints.

A great post from dr Sammy Pittman looking at recent literature which supports what equine podiatry vets have been obser...
19/07/2026

A great post from dr Sammy Pittman looking at recent literature which supports what equine podiatry vets have been observing for many years.

Early recognition and intervention being a huge factor related to the ultimate success of a managing a laminitis case. Not waiting for pedal bone displacement before reacting.

Travelling to go and see this case this morning as a second opinion as there has been no clinical improvement. There’s a...
16/06/2026

Travelling to go and see this case this morning as a second opinion as there has been no clinical improvement.
There’s a couple of things occurring in this foot.
Anyone hazard a guess at which diagnostic test I am most interested in performing?

Great weekend at the Equine Podiatry & Lameness Centre learning more things equine podiatry amoungst many far more exper...
15/06/2026

Great weekend at the Equine Podiatry & Lameness Centre learning more things equine podiatry amoungst many far more experienced then l. And was great to see so many vets and farriers keen to keep learning more in this area.

NOW moving on to my very OWN conference-the Australian Equine podiatry conference with not one but three international speakers 💪💪💪
Vet farrier- Sammy Pittman from Innovative Equine Podiatry and Veterinary Services, PLLC in Texas.
Vet farrier- Jaret Pullen from JP Hoofworks Connecticut
Farrier Caleb Bergeleen from the shoeing shop in Texas
And all three with
Horse Science Anatomyworks 🙌🙌🙌

Can’t wait ….just a little work to do before then.

A great slide from Dr Scott Morrison representing what I also learnt over 10 years ago from DR RIC Redden and echoed by ...
13/06/2026

A great slide from Dr Scott Morrison representing what I also learnt over 10 years ago from DR RIC Redden and echoed by people such as Dr Sammy Pittman - this the MOST important and fundamental principle for many of these laminitis cases.
TRIM for even weight distribution on the solar corium.
THEN shoe for mechanics to decrease the DDFT pull.
Some will argue this is counterintuitive but this exact principle is what allows such rapid growth of the sole under the apex of the pedal bone once mechanics are introduced!!

Front row seat for the start of the @2026 ELPC vet/farrier Symposium this weekend. So grateful to have Dr Scott Morrison...
12/06/2026

Front row seat for the start of the @2026 ELPC vet/farrier Symposium this weekend. So grateful to have Dr Scott Morrison from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital here to discuss all things equine podiatry.
Thanks to the organisers the Equine Podiatry & Lameness Centre and all the many sponsors.

31/05/2026

Cool case from Dr Sammy Pittman 🤩 amazing what you can create these days with technology and a solution based attitude!!

Edit day is now full 🙂 🐴 Gastroscope day🐴 Monday 25th MAYHi everyone I have a couple of spaces left for my exisiting cl...
20/05/2026

Edit day is now full 🙂

🐴 Gastroscope day🐴 Monday 25th MAY

Hi everyone I have a couple of spaces left for my exisiting clients for this Monday for a MOBILE Stomach Ulcer Gastroscope. As long as they close to Kurragong or glenorie 🙂

Please let me know as soon as you can if you would like to be added so I can organise the driving run for the day.

Cost is travel plus $120 for sedation, advice and time.

REMINDER FASTING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE!

*FOOD: Your horse requires fasting for a period of no less than 12-15 hours prior to their scheduled gastroscopy. Ideally the horse is given their dinner and then boxed/yarded from the evening prior to the gastroscopy. Care must be taken to ensure that all leftovers/scraps are removed. Muzzles may be needed especially on ponies to prevent from eating bedding.

*WATER: please remove water 2 hours before your allocated time slot.

For any further information please contact us 🙂

30/04/2026

The amazing Sammy Pittman in action at the Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital confernce. So excited for his visit here to Oz in Feb 27!! 🙌🙌🙌

Vets, farriers and hoof care professionals SAVE THE DATE !!! 🎉The 1 year countdown has officially begun🎉Follow for cont...
20/02/2026

Vets, farriers and hoof care professionals
SAVE THE DATE !!!
🎉The 1 year countdown has officially begun🎉
Follow for continued updates

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Blaxlands Ridge Road
Blaxlands Ridge, NSW
2758

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