Has your farrier recommended foot balance X-rays? Perhaps your horse has recurring foot soreness, uneven feet or needs a more tailored shoeing plan.
This winter, Starling Equine Vets is offering foot balance X-rays for £250, including your yard visit and sedation, for Wednesday appointments up until Christmas 2026.
For horse owners across Suffolk and Essex, it’s an opportunity to learn more about their horse’s feet and support a coordinated approach between owner, vet and farrier.
What are foot balance X-rays?
Foot balance X-rays are radiographs that allow us to look inside the hoof capsule. They provide information about the relationship between the bones and the hoof that cannot be fully assessed from external appearance alone.
They can help us assess:
The position of the pedal bone within the hoof.
Hoof-pastern alignment.
Sole depth.
Balance from side to side.
This information can help your vet and farrier make informed decisions about your horse’s hoof care.
Could they benefit your horse?
Foot balance X-rays may be recommended for horses with recurring foot soreness, uneven hoof conformation or remedial farriery requirements.
If your farrier has suggested radiographs, let us know when you contact the team. We can discuss your horse’s needs and whether this appointment would be appropriate.
Supporting your farrier with a clearer picture
Your farrier knows your horse’s feet and plays an important role in their ongoing care. Radiographs add another layer of information to support that practical knowledge.
We welcome working with local farriers across Suffolk and Essex and can share images to help guide an individual trimming or shoeing plan.
What does the £250 offer include?
The Wednesday offer includes:
Foot balance X-rays.
Yard visit.
Sedation.
Appointments take place at your yard, with the offer available on Wednesdays up until Christmas 2026.
Book with Starling Equine Vets
Whether you’re based near Ipswich or elsewhere in Suffolk and Essex, contact our team to discuss your location, your horse’s needs and appointment availability.
Call 01473 970393 or email office@starlingequinevets.co.uk.
Please mention the Wednesday foot balance X-ray offer when booking, and let us know if your farrier has recommended the examination.