Picket Hill Equestrian Centre

09/11/2023

We still have two places left in the Massimiliano clinic this weekend 16th and 17th Sept

$300 plus tax

Location Picket Hill Equestrian

Get signed up asap with a 50% deposit

09/06/2023

07/31/2023

BalouKazaam (Abou) Registered CWB yearling by Bon Baloubet out of imported German Sport Horse mare. Lovely floaty movement in all gaits. He is all legs and expected to be around 16,2h. He is currently still intact. Hunter/jumper prospect
Super low 5 figures. Quiet and well handled. Located in Fredericton, NB

06/04/2023

Eleven month old CWB BalouKazaam is already a tall boy.

I am in love with his movement!
Out of German import sport horse Gini (CWB) by Bon Baloubet (CWB)

Available

06/04/2023

Exciting news for someone! We are offering Balou as a show jumping lease for summer 2023. He is fit and ready to go. He ended last season with numerous championships in big classes as well as winning at 1.15m He was ready to move up to 1.20m however, he spent his winter being leased by a junior rider in Florida for 12 weeks. He regularly placed including firsts. (Photo is with his junior rider in the US).

NOTE: he cannot be leased by a junior to compete in Canada. (He was allowed at the show he competed in Florida )

06/03/2023

Summer camp date this year:

3-7th July
8:30 to 4:30

PM for details.
Only 6 spots available

05/31/2023

We have our weekday chore person but we are looking for someone to do morning weekend chores for about 10 weeks.
Must have experience. PM me

05/25/2023

Great story. Inspiring!

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05/19/2023

I'm looking for a groom for the follow shows:

Coveside Show May 31st to June 4
Trailer is full on the way and we have one space on the return trip

Becancour classique June 13 to 17th.
Trailer space available for one horse both ways

Coveside Show 12th to 16th July
Trailer space available for one horse both ways

Bromont dates to be posted

Becancour 15th to 20th august

Coveside 23-27th August

04/17/2023

8 Interesting Facts about The Equine Hoof:

1. The front hooves are wider and rounder than the hind hooves. This is because the front feet bear more than half the weight of the horse.

2. The hoof is the first to take concussive forces as it hits the ground, then travels up the leg and dissipates.

3. When the unshod hoof hits the ground, the heel strikes first, followed by the bars, quarters, and toe. The expansion of the heels is helped by the elasticity of the hoof wall, which becomes thinner from toe to heels.

4. There are four ligaments that stabilize the cartilage of the coffin bone, which is attached to the inner hoof wall. They are the common digital extensor tendon, Lateral collateral ligament of the pattern joint, lateral collateral ligament of the coffin joint and the lateral cartilage of the coffin bone. When you have Flexion/extension restriction horses tend to have a history of grabbing heels and pulling their front shoes off.

5. The Lamina is the middle layer between the hoof wall and coffin bone, this is what connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone.

6. Bony injuries and soft tissue injuries change biomechanics of the hoof, which can result in the inability to absorb shock as well.

7. Ideally the coronary band should be level when you look at the hoof from the front of the horse. This is considered normal if one side is higher than the other then you have an imbalance.

8. A clubbed foot is caused by flexor contraction. This has to be managed differently by the farrier and handled with care.

It is so important to have both a good bodyworker/chiropractor, farrier and vet on your team to help you and your horse have the best possible feet they can grow!

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Mint Images RF

03/22/2023

Come and enjoy a weekend at Picket Hill Equestrian Centre with Jen Marsden Hamilton.

Message or text me to book your place

We are excited to host this clinic and cant wait to see you all there!

Check out Jen's book 'Stride Control'