{"id":3614,"date":"2025-04-01T18:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T18:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/treatment-options\/farrier\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T08:34:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:34:52","slug":"farrier","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/treatment-options\/farrier\/","title":{"rendered":"Farrier"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3614\" class=\"elementor elementor-3614 elementor-105\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3dccaa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d3dccaa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cde66e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cde66e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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shoeing<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5208dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5208dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25007af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"25007af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d80c061 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d80c061\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4ab563 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4ab563\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment options<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8cf7ba elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"e8cf7ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/treatment-options\/orthopedics\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-hand-holding-medical\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path 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href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/behandelmogelijkheden\/tandheelkundig\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-hand-holding-medical\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M159.88,175.82h64v64a16,16,0,0,0,16,16h64a16,16,0,0,0,16-16v-64h64a16,16,0,0,0,16-16v-64a16,16,0,0,0-16-16h-64v-64a16,16,0,0,0-16-16h-64a16,16,0,0,0-16,16v64h-64a16,16,0,0,0-16,16v64A16,16,0,0,0,159.88,175.82ZM568.07,336.13a39.91,39.91,0,0,0-55.93-8.47L392.47,415.84H271.86a16,16,0,0,1,0-32H350.1c16,0,30.75-10.87,33.37-26.61a32.06,32.06,0,0,0-31.62-37.38h-160a117.7,117.7,0,0,0-74.12,26.25l-46.5,37.74H15.87a16.11,16.11,0,0,0-16,16v96a16.11,16.11,0,0,0,16,16h347a104.8,104.8,0,0,0,61.7-20.27L559.6,392A40,40,0,0,0,568.07,336.13Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Dentistry<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/treatment-options\/physiotherapeutic\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-hand-holding-medical\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M159.88,175.82h64v64a16,16,0,0,0,16,16h64a16,16,0,0,0,16-16v-64h64a16,16,0,0,0,16-16v-64a16,16,0,0,0-16-16h-64v-64a16,16,0,0,0-16-16h-64a16,16,0,0,0-16,16v64h-64a16,16,0,0,0-16,16v64A16,16,0,0,0,159.88,175.82ZM568.07,336.13a39.91,39.91,0,0,0-55.93-8.47L392.47,415.84H271.86a16,16,0,0,1,0-32H350.1c16,0,30.75-10.87,33.37-26.61a32.06,32.06,0,0,0-31.62-37.38h-160a117.7,117.7,0,0,0-74.12,26.25l-46.5,37.74H15.87a16.11,16.11,0,0,0-16,16v96a16.11,16.11,0,0,0,16,16h347a104.8,104.8,0,0,0,61.7-20.27L559.6,392A40,40,0,0,0,568.07,336.13Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><strong>Farrier<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/treatment-options\/supplements\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg 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e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ccf1418\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d745eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d745eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Opening hours<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-377d6b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"377d6b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You can reach us by phone during the following opening hours: <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dc20a0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4dc20a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0709f8f elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"0709f8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Mon - Fri : 8.00 AM - 5.30 PM <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Saturday : closed <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Sunday : closed <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-117532b elementor-view-stacked elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-shape-circle elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"117532b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:+31412745500\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Contact by telephone\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-phone1\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:+31412745500\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact by telephone\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t+ 31 (0)412 745500\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a8e7b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a8e7b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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Improper trimming or shoeing can lead to lameness, abnormal gait patterns, and orthopedic problems. At SMDC, we work closely (with daily presence) with the certified farriers of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/about-smdc\/collaborations\/\">DEPC<\/a>\n<\/span> to optimize hoof balance. In addition, they have extensive experience in applying orthopedic shoeing.   <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83ab403 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83ab403\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">De juiste basis voor optimaal bewegen<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6c1875 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a6c1875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dd3e57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dd3e57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why orthopedic shoeing? <\/h3><p>In orthopedic shoeing, the farrier, in consultation with the veterinarian, makes adjustments to the shoeing in order to:<\/p><ul><li>To optimize the load on structures in the limb or body;<\/li><li>To support the rehabilitation of orthopedic problems;<\/li><li>To improve the horse\u2019s movement, balance, and comfort.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81642b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81642b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This may include the use of special shoes (for example, full-roller shoes, open-toe shoes, or shoes with a wide toe and narrow branches), sole support, and shock-absorbing materials. In addition, the farrier can treat conditions such as hoof wall cracks. <\/p><h2>Collaboration with Kees Alblas<\/h2><p>At the Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre (SMDC), we work closely with farrier Kees Alblas of the Dutch Equine Podiatry Centre (DEPC). As farrier for TeamNL and several major sport stables, Kees has many years of experience with top-level sport horses. He is involved in both orthopedic diagnostics and the development of an individually tailored shoeing plan.  <\/p><p>During the clinical examination of the horse, the veterinarian and farrier jointly analyze hoof balance, movement, load, and any abnormalities. Based on this information and imaging (radiography, ultrasonography, and, if needed, CT or MRI), a treatment strategy is developed in which shoeing may play a central role. <\/p><p>Combining veterinary expertise (ISELP\/ECVSMR) with the practical knowledge of certified and specialized farrier Kees Alblas and his colleagues provides a unique added value within SMDC. Together, we strive for functional recovery, injury prevention, and peak performance for every horse\u2014regardless of discipline or level. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7cccf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e7cccf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#onderzoek\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-long-arrow-alt-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M168 345.941V44c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-56c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v301.941H41.941c-21.382 0-32.09 25.851-16.971 40.971l86.059 86.059c9.373 9.373 24.569 9.373 33.941 0l86.059-86.059c15.119-15.119 4.411-40.971-16.971-40.971H168z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Examination by the farrier<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184ea4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"184ea4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"onderzoek\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8df91f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8df91f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b833e44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b833e44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What does the farrier\u2019s examination involve?<\/h2><h3>Inspection of hoof shape and structure<\/h3><p>We assess the balance, conformation, and quality of the hooves.<\/p><h3>2. Motion analysis<\/h3><p>Together with our orthopedic specialists, we evaluate the influence of hoof shape and current shoeing on the gait pattern.<\/p><h3>3. Diagnostic Imaging<\/h3><p>Radiographs help assess internal structures such as hoof bone position, sole thickness, and underlying pathology.<\/p><p>The collaboration between veterinarians and farriers at SMDC ensures that hoof-related problems are optimally addressed and fully integrated into the horse\u2019s treatment plan. In addition, orthopedic shoeing is often essential in the rehabilitation of tendon injuries or other conditions. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa3f230 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aa3f230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beslag-door-hoefsmid-smdc-heesch-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3079\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beslag-door-hoefsmid-smdc-heesch-1.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beslag-door-hoefsmid-smdc-heesch-1-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ca5c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"79ca5c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74fb05a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74fb05a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4545e69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4545e69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Together with the best specialists in their fields, we provide the most optimal support for your horse. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33bde60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33bde60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Feel free to contact us to discuss the options for your horse. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cdc5a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4cdc5a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Plan your appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orthopedic shoeing Treatment options Orthopedics Internal Sports Medicine Dentistry Physiotherapeutic Farrier Supplements Opening hours You can reach us by phone during the following opening hours: Mon &#8211; Fri : 8.00 AM &#8211; 5.30 PM Saturday : closed Sunday : closed Contact by telephone + 31 (0)412 745500 Hoof health is a crucial part of a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":3601,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3614","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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