All Paws Forward

03/11/2026

Have you ever considered being a foster carer? There are so many animals at the pound that are in need of a second chance and the more amazing humans we have to assist, the more we can do.

If you can open your home, even as a short term option - it would make a world of difference. This can be from as quick as 4 weeks or all the way to the adoption process.

As a foster carer, you’ll provide a safe & loving temporary home for an animal in need. 🐾

🐱 For cats: A safe, indoor environment, food, litter & transport to and from our preferred vet clinics.

🐶 For dogs: A secure backyard, a safe & comfortable home environment, food & transport to and from our preferred vet clinics.

💚 We cover all veterinary costs for animals in your care.

You’ll also play an important role in the adoption process, helping us find the most suitable forever home for your foster fur-babies.

No experience? No problem! We provide ongoing education, training & support to help you every step of the way.

You don’t need to change your whole life to change theirs. Sometimes, all it takes is opening your home. ❤️

To learn more or apply, email us at [email protected] or complete our Foster Carer Application Form today!

You can find my form "Foster Carer Application Form" at: https://form.jotform.com/202343026522038

🐾 YOU COULD BE THE REASON AN ANIMAL GETS A SECOND CHANCE. 💚

02/11/2026

Sooo sleepy I need a pillow 🤔mum will fix it ❤️

16/10/2026

Incredible quality filly

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

🧡 A NEW LOOK FOR JP CATTLE CO. 🤎

Well… we’ve gone and given ourselves a little makeover! 🤠 Our old logo has served us well for almost 7 years! But given all the exciting changes and growth, it was time for an upgrade 😍

Introducing the new J.P Cattle Co. logo - and there was really only one Longhorn who could feature front and centre…

Our very own home-bred trophy steer, JPC Chippewa — aka Chippy. 🤍🩶🖤

From a little snowball of a calf to our resident 95+ inch, show-ring superstar, Chippy has been a pretty special part of the J.P Cattle Co. story.

So it felt only right that a piece of him should become a part of our brand too.

Same cattle.
Same crazy Longhorn obsession.
Same small family-run program.
Just a fresh new look. 🤠

Here’s to the next chapter of J.P Cattle Co. — and plenty more big horns to come! 😉🌵🐂

15/10/2026

A heartfelt update from me ❤️

Things have been very quiet at Carrington Saddlery, and I need to be honest—if work continues at this level, it simply won’t be viable for me to keep going.

After 26 years of doing what I love, that’s a really sad thought. I’ve always been passionate about creating well-made, realistically priced saddlery, with options to suit different horses, riders and budgets. Seeing my work enjoyed by you and your horses has meant so much to me.

I haven’t made a final decision, but if things don’t pick up, this Christmas may mark the end of Carrington Saddlery.

I know I’m not the only small business owner feeling the pinch, and customers are doing it tough too. Fuel and everyday costs put pressure on everyone, leaving less room in the budget for those extra purchases.

If you’re able to, please support the small businesses you love. Buy what you can, however small it may be. And when spending isn’t possible, sharing a post, leaving a kind review or recommending them to a friend can still make a difference. Please spread that support around—there are hardworking people and families behind these businesses. ❤️

If you’ve been considering an order, a Christmas gift or some new tack from Carrington, I would truly appreciate your support.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years. I’d love to keep creating for you, and I’m hoping there are still more chapters ahead.

Anna – Carrington Saddlery

13/10/2026

Hi beautiful people
Unfortunately my messenger was hacked and has taken a bit to get it back
It seems to be ok now but has come up with no messages
If anyone has msg me and I haven’t replied sorry please try again or message my phone directly
If you received a strange msg I apologise but it wasn’t me
Bloody scammers 🤬

13/08/2026

30/07/2026

Pain Isn’t Always Where the Problem Is

One of the biggest misconceptions about pain is that it always tells you where the problem is.

A recent patient, Monty, is a great example of this.

Monty was referred by his veterinary surgeon following a diagnosis of left shoulder tendinitis. On initial assessment, there was obvious tightness throughout the left shoulder and thoracic sling muscles, along with a mild left forelimb lameness.

But the full assessment revealed much more.

Months of protecting that sore shoulder had changed the way Monty moved. He had developed significant muscle tension and hypertonicity through his right hindlimb, particularly the gracilis muscle, with reduced muscle flexibility and discomfort on palpation. These weren’t primary injuries—they were secondary compensatory changes caused by his altered gait.

This is something I see regularly in dogs with injuries.

If we only focused treatment on Monty’s shoulder, we would have missed the secondary restrictions that had developed elsewhere.

This is why every assessment I perform looks at the whole dog, their posture, gait, movement patterns, muscle tone and fascial restrictions, not just the area where they’re showing pain.

Pain is the symptom.

Understanding why the body has adapted is where meaningful rehabilitation begins.

Monty is now progressing well with a rehabilitation programme designed to address both the original injury and the compensatory changes that developed over time.