Brazzil Fine Farrier Service

06/28/2022

I will keep Tim’s Facebook up for a Bit . I am however going to suspend service for the phone . I think everyone has been notified. Thank you all for your generosity, prayers and good thoughts. All the kind words and special stories . This is the hardest thing I’ve had to do . If you need to contact me I’m on Facebook Jeanne Douglas Brazzil. Love to all and God Bless You 💕💕💕 Tim Brazzil signing off ….. 🧲⚒🐎

06/24/2022

06/22/2022

RIP Timothy Brazzil ❤️❤️❤️

03/12/2021

03/09/2021

Answer to Mystery Monday - Machine or Ready Made horseshoes were nicknamed "keg shoes" because they were sold in wooden kegs weighing 100 lbs. This photo was taken at Fort Robinson State Park's Blacksmith Shop. It was closed in the late 1940's but remains setup as it originally stood.

03/08/2021

Farriers, practitioners of a very old profession, travel regularly many miles a day to provide services at the dozens of barns in Benton County. Farriers “trim feet” which means they shave off overgrown hoof, they reshape hooves as necessary, and often mount shoes for horses. They also fit speci...

03/07/2021

Why is hoof function important in blood circulation?

The hoof is a long way away from the heart and the blood in it is subject to the laws of gravity. There are no muscles in the lower leg or hoof to aid in the return of venous blood to the heart.
The miracle of the haemodynamic system therefore plays a huge role in pumping the blood back up the leg while simultaneously acting as a hydraulic damper against the shock and forces of locomotion.

In order to do this efficiently, the system requires movement.
In order to do this efficiently the system needs to be engaged.

This has implications both for podiatry and for management and becomes very important in the case of injury and prolonged loading of supporting limbs.

Movement, and engagement and stimulation of the caudal hoof structures has proven to improve hoof health (Taylor et al. 2020). We know that in the wild horse roam for around 20 miles a day. How much is the lack of movement affecting the different systems of our horses?

Further reading on the haemodynamic system..
https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com/post/haemodynamic-mechanism-the-key-to-hoof-health

Further reading on the risks of supporting limb laminitis at this link.
https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com/post/supporting-limb-laminitis

03/05/2021

Come out and Support your fellow farrier brother, if you live a distance and would like to send an auction item please message TeaLa! (Hosted by The Horseshoe Barn)