Martin Deacon is a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (the highest accolade for farriers in the Uk) and runs a progressive farriery practice in Leicestershire.

Correct foot balance is the key to soundness and performance. Martin works alongside our equine veterinary surgeons and runs a weekly clinic for horses that have come into the hospital with problems that stem from incorrect or poor foot balance.
Martin is co-author of the book 'No foot no horse. Foot balance; the key to soundness and performance

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  Shoe fitted with lateral extensions to improve foot balance.

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  Specialised Shoeing after removal of keratoma

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  A hospital plate fitted after surgery to protect an exposed area of the foot

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  Hot shoeing