Russell Williams is a highly qualified farrier, who joined the team at Belvoir Equine Hospital some 8 years ago. Russell currently holds a Level III Certificate in Farriery and an Internationally Certified Farrier qualification, he has also completed his Advanced International Qualification. There are few farriers in WA that share the level of training and experience that Russell has accomplished.

Russell’s extensive study and experience makes it easy for him to work closely with our vets – to get the best results possible. He is experienced in looking at radiographs of the feet and has developed a real multi-dimensional eye for hoof care. Belvoir has achieved great results with Russell in the past with all aspects of corrective hoof care and shoeing, whether it is looking at radiographs of chronic laminitis, club feet, thin soles, upright conformation and our favourite, ‘little or no heel’. On the stud side Russell starts looking at our foals within the first few days of life to assist in good conformation, whether it be corrective trimming or the use of ‘Equithane’, hoof extensions and confinement. This way we are able to avoid orthopaedic surgeries, later on in life.

Russell is available for clients every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm, by appointment only. Appointments can be made in advance through reception and to cater for those who can’t be here during that time, horses can be dropped off and yarded here from 7am Tuesday morning. We encourage country clients to enquire and are happy to help with any agistment required.

We are extremely fortunate to have Russell as part of the team at Belvoir Equine Hospital and proud to offer his services to our clients.