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April 2012 |
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Treatment of
Laminitis -
New Article
Objectives and
observations of what
may improve the
patient’s recovery.
Article by Andrew
Poynton - published in
Forge Magazine
February 2012. View
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April 2012 |
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Imprint Training
Course Participants Top
700
Approaching the Easter
weekend, Imprint Equine
Foot Care conducted
another one day
training course at
Aldington Vets in
Lancashire. Eight
farriers and two vets
participated in the day
focused on ‘Farriery
for the laminitic
equine’. The morning
sessions at the
veterinary clinic were
lectures and
discussions led by Dean
and Andrew. The
opportunity for vets
and farriers to debate
and exchange
experiences was really
useful. Subject matter
covered the basic
mechanics of laminitis
and practical ways of
treating this
debilitating condition.
The morning was
concluded by David
Aldington, our host for
the day, who discussed
the histories of the
cases to be treated
that day along with
recent radiographs.
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Aldington Vets host
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The posse of farriers
and vets then travelled
in convoy up hill and
down dale to a yard on
a rocky outcrop above
Accrington. A sumptuous
lunch was laid on at
the home of the owner
of the horses before we
got down to the
practical demo and
hands on sessions.
The horses presented
each had their
individual challenges.
The one chosen for the
demonstration had
severe chronic changes
to his feet, so
provided material for
radical hoof
remodelling guided by
current radiography,
then partial hoof
reconstruction followed
by the fitting the
Imprint shoes.
The farriers worked
together in pairs for
the remainder of the
afternoon on the horses
with guidance from
Andrew and Dean. All
considered it a
worthwhile day.
This day, one of many,
marked our 700th
participant’s
involvement. Our thanks
go to all the farriers
and veterinary surgeons
who have attended over
the years, who reassure
us that we do have an
industry that is
progressive and
open-minded. These days
are often regarded as a
‘busman’s holiday’,
great interaction and
we all learn from each
other’s experiences.
From the early days
which focused on
fitting the shoes to
laminitics, the courses
have now developed to
include both
theoretical and
practical elements
covering diverse areas
of farriery, from foal
development to coping
with the geriatric
horse, all utilising
contemporary materials.
It would be remiss not
to thank farrier and
friend Dean Bland from
Yorkshire at this point
who has been invaluable
in assisting Andrew in
tutoring on these
courses for many years
now. They have not only
conducted courses in
most regions of the UK
but have travelled to
the USA and European
countries too.
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Feb 2012 |
Dean Reports
on Scotland Trip
On Wednesday 8th February Andrew
and I travelled north for 3 days’ training in
Scotland. Our journey took us through some of
Britain’s most wild and dramatic landscape, the
North York Moors, Cumbria and the Scottish
Borders. North of Glasgow our route hugged the
shorelines of Loch Lomond, Loch Leven and Loch
Ness, winding along contour
lines beneath sheer
mountain-sides looking out over flat expanses of
calm grey water. At dusk we passed through Glen
Coe, the mountains each side rising dramatically
out of the vast glacial valley, their snow-covered peaks disappearing into the last
diffuse light of laden skies. |
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View of
Glen Coe |
Belwade
Farm, Aboyne
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The subject for these 3 training
days was 'Shoeing Problem Feet and Limbs for
Soundness'. It is a new addition to Andrew’s
courses which are based on his experience as a
Farrier, educator and examiner. As with the
others, the emphasis is on good farriery - a
combination of understanding, analysis and
practical application. The day starts with a
presentation and discussion about the common
problems we confront as Farriers with foot and
limb soundness. After that, Andrew gives a
complete practical demonstration including
assessing the horse, analysing the issues
leading to the lack of soundness, deciding upon
a course of action and then trimming and shoeing
that horse to effect a positive change. In the
afternoon it then becomes the turn of those
attending the course to put into practice what
we've all learnt, shoeing some horses with the
support of friends and colleagues.
Our trip took us to the same
venues we visited two years ago, Muir of Ord on
the edge of the Black Isle near Inverness, the
World Horse Welfare Centre at Aboyne near
Aberdeen and Dalkeith on the edge of Edinburgh.
The trip was a chance both to catch up with
friends and meet new people and we would like to
thank Robin Pape, Donald Nicol and Ruaraidh Robb
for their hospitality and for hosting the
training days.
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Feb 2012 |
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Revised
and Improved Fitting Instructions
Our Imprint
Fitting Instructions have recently been revised
and have a new laid-out which we hope will
make them even easier to follow. The
instructions for fitting the First, Plus and
Foal shoes are now available to view in the
Fitting section of the website, a page on
fitting Foal shoes and creating extensions can
be viewed [here].
Both guides are included in the same
downloadable document found [here].
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Jan 2012 |
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Chronic Laminitic
Makes Significant Improvement
20 year old Sasha
has been suffering with chronic laminitis for
just over 2 years. Farrier Dean Bland describes
the recent treatment process and gives his
observations on Sash's improving soundness.
Read more details
[here]
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Jan 2012 |
Quick Tips No.3 - Check
deep seating of shoe at the toe.
See the series on Facebook [here]
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Quick Tips
We are
continuing our series of Quick Tips which are
designed to complement the Imprint shoe fitting
instructions. Aimed at farriers and vets, we
hope these tips will provide helpful information
and useful advice when preparing the foot and
fitting the shoes. Quick Tips can be viewed on
our Facebook page [here].
Don’t forget to check back to see the latest
tips, and if you find a Quick Tip useful feel
free to "Like" it and post a comment to let us know.
Quick Tips is also
available to download
or print [here].
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Training Courses in Scotland
We are pleased to
announce new Training Course dates for the
beginning of 2012. Three events are arranged for
Scotland during February, for details on the
courses and dates please click [here].
To enrol or for more information do
get in touch. To
get a flavour of the day go to this page [here].
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Dec 2011 |
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20011 Christmas Holidays
Please be advised - orders required
before Christmas should placed no later than Noon on
Thursday 22nd December
for next day delivery by UK Mail.
Normal service
will recommence on Tuesday 3rd January.
May we take this opportunity to
wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Dec 2011 |
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Document
Downloads
We are pleased to
announce that a number of
documents including our
price list, can now be viewed or downloaded
from our website. A PDF viewer, found on most
computers, will be required for viewing. For
downloads click [here]
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Nov 2011 |
Farriers and vets
on the course at Redwings
See more photos
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Imprint Training Course at Redwings Horse
Sanctuary
On Friday the 18th of
November Andrew Poynton and myself gave an
Imprint Laminitis Training Day at Redwings Horse
Sanctuary in rural Norfolk. The day was hosted
by Redwings and organised by Roxanne Kirton and
Robert Rush. Roxanne is one of the resident
Vets at Redwings and Robert the contracted
Farrier. Most of the Farriers attending the
course had been on other Imprint Training Days
and the morning’s PowerPoint presentation
developed into a more advanced question and
answer session with Andrew able to pull images
from his extensive library of case studies. We
were blessed with glorious autumn weather, clear
and bright, and the afternoon’s practical
session had the kind of relaxed industry
associated with assured and competent practice.
Particular highlights were the jobs done by
debutants Roxanne and Nathan. As a WCF Examiner
Andrew was particularly pleased to see how
Nathan Salter, apprentice to
Robert Reeve, both
handled the pressure of working in front of so
many qualified farriers and how he was able to
produce a very good job. Roxanne was keen to
have a go at using the Imprint Hoof Repair
granules and to put a shoe on. She worked on
the same pony as Andrew had worked on for his
demonstration and, with a little help with the
foot dressing, produced a job that more than
stood up to comparison, a fact that comes as no
surprise to me or Andrew. We’d like to thank
all the Farriers that attended and the staff of
Redwings for making the day so enjoyable and
productive. A special thanks obviously to
Roxanne and Robert. We look forward to going
again soon.
If you’d
like to know more about the important work done
by Redwings then please visit their website
www.redwings.org.uk
Report by Dean
Bland DipWCF (Hons)
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| Imprint shoes on Countryfile |
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programme
Countryfile presented a feature on the
village of
Thornton Hough located on the Wirral
Peninsula. Largely rebuilt and expanded by
William Hesketh Lever around the 1880s, Thornton
Hough was constructed especially for farm
workers. Presenter Matt Baker spoke to a number
of people from the area including farrier Steve
Crompton DipWCF from the Village Smithy. They
discussed horseshoes down through the ages;
among the shoes on display was an Imprint First
shoe. Steve went on to say that the First shoe
is used primarily for therapeutic applications,
and briefly explained the fitting procedure
involved heating, gluing and moulding it to the
horse's foot, then using a freezer spray to set
the shoe hard again. More information on our
range of therapeutic horseshoes, can be seen [here]
or feel free to contact us [here].
Farriers and vets can view fitting
instructions [here].
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Jan 2011 |
Farriers at an Imprint Training
Course in Verwood |
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Imprint Training Courses
We are currently
arranging a selection of Imprint Training
Courses for 2011. New dates and venues are being
added to the diary and will be included on our
Events Calendar
as they become available. The courses are for
farriers and vets and are
recognised and approved by the Farriery Training
Agency as
Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) - 4 points. If you
would like more information or a Registration form please click [here]
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Aug 2010 |
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Horse
& Rider August 2010
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Farriery - Q&A
What is Imprint
shoeing? Andrew answers this question and
discusses the benefits of the Imprint shoeing
treatment. He also talks about key factors
relating to laminitis. [here]
You can visit the Horse & Rider
website [here]
Click image
to view feature as PDF file.
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June 2010 |
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Imprint
Hoof Repair - The new name for Imprint Granules
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To coincide
with our new advertising campaign Imprint
Granules has been renamed Imprint Hoof Repair.
Still the same tough, mouldable formula, we feel
the new name reflects the strengths and
versatility of this unique product in a more
appropriate way.
Look out for
the new advert in
Forge magazine; you can also
see a copy here, click on the image to view full
size.
Click image
to view as PDF file.
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May 2010 |
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Imprint Well Received in
Germany
On 8th May Andrew
Poynton visited
Bargteheide Pferdeklinik, a large Equine
Veterinary Hospital just north of Hamburg to
give a lecture and conduct practical
demonstrations of new hoof care techniques.
Farrier Marc Anton Reh (pictured next to Andrew)
and team did an excellent job of organising the
event and translating for Andrew. Around forty
farriers and veterinary surgeons from across
Germany and even Demark attended the day. Thanks
go to Bargteheide Pferdeklinik staff for their
provision of the state of the art facility.
The day began with a lecture
of the concept and background of the hoof
techniques and their uses; this was followed by
three practical demonstrations on horses at the
hospital. The first was a two year old warmblood
colt with a hind limb/hoof deviation. This was
simply treated with a medial prosthetic hoof
extension. The second horse was fitted with The
Imprint Sport shoes and the third was
laminitic, which was x-rayed prior to and then
after treatment. These provided examples of the
wide range of modern hoof care applications now
available. |
Andrew Poynton next to
Marc Anton Reh
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Much interest and discussion
was stimulated amongst attendees. As a result
future hands on training sessions were proposed,
with the majority keen to attend. The main
farriers supplier in Germany
Andreas Strohm kindly promoted the event.
Andrew and his colleague Fiona Petrie were most
grateful for the welcome and generous
hospitality. It looks as though this is one of
many visits.
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April 2010 |
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Press Releasel
10th Birthday For
Revolutionary Horseshoes! |
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Thousands of horses and ponies
have been helped to recovery from potentially
life-threatening attacks of laminitis by a
farrier's chance encounter with a thermoplastic
material. Used within the medical industry, the
highly adaptable, mouldable material led to the
development of a unique range of horseshoes
which mould to support the foot.
Now, Poynton Ltd,
designers and manufacturers of the Imprint®
range of therapeutic and more recently, sport
horseshoes, is celebrating its 10th birthday.
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Says Andrew Poynton, who developed the shoes,
"Many companies have started in a similar way,
but don't seem to have survived very long, so to
be where we are now and still growing stronger,
feels like a major achievement. We started with
three sizes and now manufacture over forty
variations of type and size, from the Imprint
First range of laminitic shoes and corrective
shoes for delicate foal feet, through to the
latest Imprint Sport shoe, suitable for
competing in all disciplines, including racing."
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by vets and farriers worldwide, the Imprint
First range has revolutionised the way laminitic
horses and ponies are treated. Veterinary
surgeon Richard Stephenson, examiner for the
WCF, has been using the shoes since they were
first available. He comments,
"There are very few
treatments for laminitis where it is possible to
see an immediate improvement, but very often the
horse is obviously more comfortable and moving
more easily after application of the Imprint
First shoes. As a system it is very easy and
flexible to use and can be applied very quickly,
even the same day as x-rays are taken, without
the need to have metal shoes specially made.
Because the material is malleable it would be
very difficult to create too much pressure to
the frog. I find the system very safe, easy to
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Tilly, a ride and drive
Welsh Cob had never suffered from laminitis, but
at the age of 11, just as she was due to foal
she had a very serious attack. Says owner Tommy
Coles, "Tilly had never had laminits
before, one day she was fine, but by the evening
of the next, she could barely walk. We lost the
foal and were trying everything we could but she
was not improving, she could not bear to stand. |
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Our
farrier called Andrew, who immediately assured
us that his top priority was the welfare of the
horse and that he would commence treatment only
if he felt she would benefit. The initial work
he did was to get some circulation back to the
feet, but as soon as the Imprint
shoes went on, Tilly was able to stand and walk
a few steps. It took about a year of regular
visits and a lot of hard work to keep the feet
clear of infection, but eventually the hoof grew
back and she is now in heart bar shoes and I am
able to drive her again. I am sure without the
Imprint shoes it is highly unlikely that she
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Andrew Poynton is a Fellow of the
Worshipful Company of Farriers and is in demand
across the world to lecture and train vets and
farriers in his approach to the treatment of
laminitis.
Key dates for Poynton Ltd
2000 Imprint First Patents filed
2002 Imprint First in general use
for laminitis
2005 Imprint First on show at the
Design Museum London and the Millennium
Galleries Sheffield alongside the Mercedes
Mclaren F1 car. The horseshoes were selected as
one of the most inspiring design innovations to
have been developed in Europe in the previous
two years.
2008 Imprint Sport tested for Hong
Kong Olympics
2008 August Imprint Sport launched at the
British Festival of Eventing Gatcombe Park |
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December 2009 |
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2009 Christmas Holidays
We advise any orders required
before Christmas, to be placed no later than Noon on 22nd December
for delivery by TNT.
Normal service
will recommence on January 4th.
May we take this opportunity to
wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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2 September 2009 |
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500th Imprint Training Course Certificate
Farriers continue to train in the application of
Imprint shoes; the 500th Imprint training
certificate has just been presented to Jonathan
Nunn AWCF of Staffordshire. "I have been on
more than one of Andrew's training courses,
however, his products are so unique and
constantly evolving, that I always learn
something new. I have been using Imprint Sport
for sometime, and my clients have been very
pleased with the results. Good preparation of
the hoof is very important, but once this is in
place, application of the shoe is very
straightforward." |
Andrew Poynton
presents the 500th Imprint
Training Course Certificate to Jonathan Nunn. |
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1 September 2009 |
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Training Courses - Well Received In
Staffordshire
Twenty Farriers attended the Imprint training
days on 21st & 22nd August 2009.
The first day comprised of farriers being shown
modern farriery techniques and hoof repair and
reconstruction by Andrew Poynton FWCF. This
involved lateral extensions, hoof crack rebuild
and a unique method of creating a hoof skin with
Imprint Granules bonded to the hoof. All who
attended then had an opportunity to try these
methods for themselves on dead limbs. |
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The second day consisted of a lecture and
demonstration of Imprint shoes and shoeing for
the laminitic equine. After the demonstration
by Andrew, attendees then applied the shoes to
horses and ponies supplied by Jason Megan AWCF.
We had excellent results using the shoes, the
ponies showed definite, positive improvements
after shoeing with Imprint shoes and all of
the farriers attending had good results. |
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Thank you to Andrew Poynton for running the
Imprint training courses, and to the host and
organiser Jason Megan. Everyone who attended
had an enjoyable and very informative couple of
days. In my opinion, if you have not attended
an Imprint training day, I would recommend them
to anyone who has an interest in modern
farriery techniques. Alternatively, if you have
attended before, Andrew Poynton never fails to
show us new methods and ideas he has developed
to complement his unique products.
Jonathan Nunn AWCF
Staffordshire
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Futurity Young Horse
Evaluations
On the Tuesday 14th July
Andrew Poynton took part in the British
Equestrian Federation (BEF) Training Day at Catherston Stud, Hampshire
on behalf of The Worshipful Company of .Farriers. Outside on a hard
standing area Vet Jane Nixon and Andrew Poynton
assessed a series of young horses from foals to
three years with input from Wayne Upton and Mark
Houghton. The exercise was to identify the
features of the young horses' body, limb and
hoof conformation and explain what they saw and
its significance, as well as any corrective
processes which may be advisable. Scores were
assigned to each horse along with the reasons
observed during the assessment, using the
Futurity vet score sheet.
The Futurity is a programme for identifying
talented young sport horses and ponies and for
collecting data on British breeding so that
British breeders can make use of that
information for future breeding decisions. For
more information please go to the British
Equestrian Federation website [here]
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22 May 2009 |
Andrew Poynton FWCF
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on Laminitis Management
In order to promote awareness of laminitis,
The Barn Equine Surgery in Dorset invited
Andrew Poynton FWCF to speak on "Remedial
Farriery for the Laminitic Horse". The client
evening took place on 13th May at The
Hub in Verwood and was attended by around
200 people who showed a keen interest in
understanding how to curb the rise in laminitis
and in receiving up-to-date advice.
Chris Pearce MRCVS gave an
overview of the medical aspects of laminitis,
and talked about the risk factors, and treatment
of the condition. Chris's presentation made his
point about obesity in a humorous yet clear way
and was well-received.
Natalie McGoldrick MRCVS
then spoke briefly on the medical treatments
available. After a break, Andrew gave his
presentation on the treatment of laminitis from
the farrier's perspective which was followed by
an opportunity for members of the audience to
ask questions.
Attendance was free but there was a small
optional charity donation on the door and a
raffle. The venue was excellent, the event
well-organized, informative and well-supported.
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6 April
2009 |
Imprint Sport
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Fitting Tutorial on DVD
We are pleased to announce that a fitting
tutorial for our range of Imprint Sport shoes is
now available on DVD. Video clips showing the
fitting procedure will continue to be streamed
from the
Imprint Sport website, but if you would like
to obtain a copy on disc, just call 01666
822953.
The procedures shown are intended to aid
qualified farriers, and are designed to
complement the Imprint Performance Shoeing
course.
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9 February 2009 |
View a selection of
photos
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Imprint Training Courses
Here we are well into another year and we find
our admin department has been busily arranging
courses for the 2009 diary. New dates and venues
have been added for our range of farrier and vet
Training Courses. Each course is
recognised and approved by the Farriery Training
Agency as
Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) - 4 points. If you
would like more information or a Registration form please click [here]
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Imprint Sport website goes live.
To coincide with the official launch of our new
range of shoes, we are please to announce the
addition of
Imprint Sport to our sister sites
Poynton Farriery Clinic and this site
Imprint Shoes. For information, applications
and fitting details for our new Imprint Sport
shoe please follow the link [here].
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1 August 2008 |
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Into
the Light with Imprint Sport Shoes
(press release)
Conventional metal shoes have been the best
option for many centuries but they transmit
rather than absorb shock and limit the hoof's
natural ability to flex during high impact
movement. However, their protective role is
essential in maintaining the integrity of the
hoof wall over a variety of different surfaces
and paces whilst carrying a rider or pulling a
vehicle. To surpass conventional metal
horseshoes involved identifying new materials
that behave in the same way as the hoof, or
ideally became part of the hoof whilst still
playing a protective role. These materials have
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Sport shoes supersede conventional horseshoes
and are made with materials so light-weight and
flexible with the same density as a horse's
hoof. Developed by a world-class farrier and a
polymer chemist, Imprint Sport shoes are made
from modern, composite polymers which when
heated become malleable, capable of taking on
any shape or imprint! When cooled, the plastic
hardens to the same toughness as the hoof itself
(approx. 65D shore hardness) and assumes its
role as part of the hoof. So being mouldable
Imprint Sport shoes provide the perfect fit for
a horse's feet, restoring natural hoof movement.
Optimum shock absorption and cushioning
qualities combine to improve CONFIDENCE and
enhance PERFORMANCE. More details [here]
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Imprint Sponsors Gatcombe!
Imprint Equine Foot Care are
proud sponsors of The Festival of British
Eventing - 1st - 3rd
August 2008. This renowned event takes
place at Gatcombe Park, spectacular home of the
Princess Royal and her family and incorporates
the British Open, Intermediate and Novice
Championships.
Our sponsorship
of this event represents our largest commitment
to supporting and partnering with a leading
Event. We are pleased to be associated with such
a popular sport, enjoyed and shared by so many
people from different countries. Do come and
visit us on Stand 3 near the main arena.
www.gatcombe-horse.co.uk
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Poynton Farriery Clinic website
The Poynton Farriery Clinic website is now up and running, so if you
would like to know more about the variety of services offered at the clinic
including the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of equine foot
disorders do have a look
[here] We plan to include articles and case studies over the coming months
so do revisit from time to time.
www.poyntonfarrieryclinic.co.uk
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NEW SHOES for Imprint First
We are pleased
to announce, Imprint Equine Foot Care have now extended the Imprint First
support shoe range. Joining the original Imprint shoe, Imprint First Oval
are Imprint First Hind and Imprint First Round. These additional
shoes mean that even more laminitic horses can be treated using the highly
successful Imprint First system. [more]
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Dealing with Laminitis
Immediate action is vital to
recovery and pain management.
Ideally we apply the Imprint First support shoe to
alleviate further damage from nailing before, there is any visible
displacement of P3. Whether the horse's feet make a full recovery or are
permanently damaged or lost may depend on how soon supportive treatment is
initiated.
[more]
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Fine Tuned Shoeing Optimises
Performance
High level competition is
demanding on both horse and rider and inevitably over time takes its toll in
injury and wear and tear; this said, with careful professional support it is
possible to maintain an athlete in work and overcome these obstacles to
complete a full career. [more]
Reproduced from an article which first appeared in Horse Health Magazine,
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October 2006
Imprint at The BEVA Congress
Imprint Equine Foot Care win Best
Small Stand Award at this years British Equine Veterinary Association's
annual Congress, formally opened by HRH The Princess Royal.
[more]
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One of the "Experts" at Horse Magazine!
Just in
case your haven't noticed, Andrew Poynton is now a regular contributor to
Horse Magazine. Andrew appears on the panel of experts, answering readers
questions on all aspects of the equine foot and farriery.
Andrew has already responded to questions ranging from how to become a
farrier through to dealing with a horse's boxy feet.
Andrew has practiced farriery for 26 years and is well known and respected
specialised remedial farrier. He is a Fellow and an examiner for the
Worshipful Company of Farriers and is a regular speaker at professional
conferences.
If you have an equestrian
question it can be entered
here on the Horse Magazine website.
Horse
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29 September 2006 |
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European Design Show
Millennium
Galleries - 13 May 2006 - 28 August 2006
Imprint Shoes have been exhibited alongside the
revolutionary Williams FW26 Formula One car at the
European Design Show exhibition at the Millennium Galleries in Sheffield.
The exhibition has been on tour from the
Design Museum in
London and was set up in 2001 to celebrate many areas of innovative design
including Imprint Shoes of course!
A total of over 57,000 people attended the exhibition at the Millennium
Galleries, an all-time record for any visiting exhibition! |
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29 September 2006
Horse September 2006
Farriery - Q&A
Andrew answers the following
questions in September's issue of Horse. How can I calm my horse? Would
rubber shoes benefit my horse? & What treatment is best for collapsed heels?
Find out
here
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23 July 2006
Horse July 2006
Farriery - Q&A
In this month's Horse Magazine
Andrew responds to the following questions. How can I improve the condition
of my horse's frogs? & My horse's feet are cracking - what should I do? Find
out
here
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23 June 2006 |
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Laminitis
- for all seasons!
(press release)
Thinking that Laminitis is a spring and autumn event only
could be a big and costly mistake for you and your horse!
Latest data from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute confirms that
whilst 2005 was a fairly average grass growing season, 2006, after a slow
start, appears to be more than exceeding last year?s levels.
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16 June 2006 |
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Horse June 2006
Farriery - Q&A
Andrew Poynton FWCF answers
questions posed by readers of Horse Magazine. This month the questions are, Why do my
horse's feet break down in the summer? and What's the best way to find a
reliable farrier? Find out
here |
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25 May 2006
Spring Flush
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Treating laminitis with the Imprint Therapeutic Shoe.
Reproduced
from an article which first appeared in Horse Health Magazine,
February/March 2006. Detailing two
case studies.
Also
features
"Whats
in your Grass?"
and
"What
happens in the foot during an attack?"
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18 May 2006
Latest Product News
- Imprint First Aid Kit for Laminitis
Imprint Equine Foot Care have now
added the Imprint First Aid Kit for Laminitis to our product range. It
contains Imprint First support shoes together with all the necessary items
and accessories required for an emergency, one visit treatment by a farrier
or vet. Available now, the kit has been developed specifically for the
early, first aid treatment of laminitis. Product
details
(Now comes in
an aluminium-edged locking case) |
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May 2006
New Leaflet for Owners of
Laminitics
Imprint Equine Foot
Care have introduced a leaflet specifically for owners of laminitic horses
and ponies. The leaflet clearly demonstrates the symptoms and effects of
laminitis, with the aid of X-ray, and offers the owner invaluable advice
regarding the on-going care of the affected horse.
Phone or enter
your details here
for a free copy.
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5 May 2006 |
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Horse May 2006
(press release)
Advances in hoofcare
Imprint Shoes has launched a new polymer shoe said to be ideal for the
initial stages of a laminitic episode, as it provides immediate relief and
support to unstable hooves. "The key to a successful outcome for a laminitic
is to begin treatment fitting the new Imprint First shoe, part of a range of
remedial farriery products, as soon as laminitis has been diagnosed" says
Andrew Poynton, farrier and owner of Imprint Shoes. |
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"During 2005, we undertook a study of 23 laminitic
horses and ponies at various stages; all were treated immediately with the
Imprint Foot Care system and we are delighted to announce that 96 per cent
(22 horses) are recovering well." (01666) 822953, or
visit: www.imprintshoes.co.uk |
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27 March 2006 |
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Horse &
Hound 30 March 2006
(press release)
Full
Support
The Imprint
First is a shoe developed to provide relief and support for laminitic horses
and ponies. This mouldable, nail-free shoe is placed in boiling water, then
moulded to fit the shape and contours of the horse's hoof and glued on.
Based on a heart-bar shoe design, the Imprint First has to be prescribed by
a vet and fitted by a farrier - therefore costs of fitting will vary.
Contact Poynton (Tel: 01666 822953) |
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17 March 2006 |
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Horse & Rider March 2006
(press release)
Help for Laminitics
Poynton Ltd has launched
a new product which is claimed to be very effective in helping laminitic
horses. The Imprint First shoe is made of polymers, giving support
and flexibility. It is prepared by placing it in boiling water and when
ready, is moulded and glued on to a dressed hoof. For more details call
01666 822953 or visit www.imprintshoes.co.uk. |
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17 March 2006 |
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Your Horse Feb/Mar 2006
(press release)
Relief For Sore Feet
A special shoe has been
developed to provide treatment for laminitis sufferers. The shoe, produced
by Poynton Ltd as part of its Imprint Laminitis Foot Care System, has been
developed to help treat the initial stages of laminitis, and provide
immediate support and relief to unstable hooves.
"Our Imprint First shoes
have evolved over a number of years as a result of regular consultations
with vets and farriers," explains Andrew Poynton, the shoe developer and a
Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers.
"During 2005 we performed a study on 23
laminitic horses and ponies, all at various
stages of the condition. All were treated
immediately with the Imprint Foot Care System,
and 22 of the affected horses are now
recovering well following our recommended
treatment approach."
The shoes are prescribed by a vet and fitted by a
farrier. To find out more about the system, contact Imprint on 01666 822953
or visit
www.imprintshoes.co.uk |
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