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Join Beccy Smith, and fellow compassionate equestrian and educator Dr Emma-louise Emerson from The Equican Academy during our 1 hour 47 minute interview with a presentation on our favourite topic - welfare-focused, evidence-based approach to hoof care!

Join Beccy Smith, and compassionate owner Vika in this detailed 2 part online equine podiatry consult recording featuring Vika's 10 year old Zangersheide warmblood gelding Cosmos, who experiences 2 weeks of lameness after every trim, following a natural barefoot trim method.

Here you will learn via objective evidence, the assessment, impact of the implementation of a reductive and additive intervention and hoof care recommendations aimed at improving posture, development, hoof balance, comfort and welfare.

Here you will learn via objective evidence, the assessment, impact of the implementation of a reductive intervention and hoof care recommendations aimed at improving Alfie's posture, development, hoof balance, comfort and welfare.

In the video, you will learn how I assess, sole map, trim and carefully address dorso-palmar and medial lateral distortion and contracted heels while maintaining optimum comfort, and trim in neutral posture to facilitate the release of fascial tension while trimming.

Watch Beccy Smith trim from her perspective during this equine podiatry consult, recorded by fellow professional Mandy McConechy from The SHIIFT Method (formerly Painless Equestrian Therapy).

Join Beccy Smith in #2 in our hoof trimming webinar series where I share with you 2-part webinar video recordings with fundamental info on objective assessment, documentation, identifying hoof types using Daisy Bicking's system taught at the International School of Integrative Hoof Care, and assess post trim documentation, plus watch trimming videos featuring Daffy, a horse with metabolic disease and chronic caudal hoof collapse (Type 3 - long toe, low heel).

Watch Beccy Smith create a custom pad using special 2-part DIM (dental impression material) and bandage a hoof to assist with 24/7 hoof boot fit in a horse which previously had laminitis. This was recorded during a session with a client using a GoPro head cam!

Watch Beccy Smith trim from her perspective during this equine podiatry consult; recorded using a GoPro head cam!

VIP Membership content Join Beccy Smith, and compassionate owner Ally in this detailed 2 part online equine podiatry consult recording featuring Allys 7 year old Fell pony mare Flora, who has suspected proximal suspensory desmopathy (PSD) and a history of stifle issues which often accompany low or negative hind hoof P3 angles (NPLA) and associated hind limb lameness and pathology. Online Consult case study #7 featuring Ally and Flora Ally describes Flora as "not happy to b

Watch Beccy Smith trim from her perspective during this equine podiatry consult; recorded using a GoPro head cam!

Watch Beccy Smith trim a left fore and left hind hoof from her perspective during this practice session with a GoPro head cam!

In this 9 minute video, I share my common go-to hoof trimming tools, personal protective equipment and hoof care products I use and recommend with my clients for maintenance and hoof therapy.

Join Integrative Equine Podiatrist, Beccy Smith, and Trauma Informed Vet Physio Yasmin Stuart as they discuss this topic through a variety of lenses - combining evidence-informed practice and research, to give you practical skills to assess your own horse's wellbeing so you can answer that question for yourself.

Here you will learn via objective evidence, the impact of the implementation of a hoof care plan and reductive intervention from 11th July 2025, aimed at improving Willow's posture, development, hoof balance and comfort.

Join me, Beccy Smith, Integrative Equine Podiatrist from Holistic Equine and special guest Lindsey Field - Equine Anatomist and Clinical Researcher from "The Study of the Equine Hoof" as we delve into integrative hoof care and answer frequently asked questions on this fascinating topic!

Join Beccy Smith, and UK based small aninal vet Lorraine in this incredible detailed (and entertaining!) 2 part online equine podiatry consult recording featuring Lorraines TB Chalis who has suspected negative plantar P3 angle and associated lameness and pathology.

This groundbreaking webinar uncovers the truth and science behind wedging the hoof, the importance of bony column or phalangeal alignment

Discover how trimming horses hoof can impact their health. Learn effective trimming horses hoof techniques to enhance horse welfare.

It's official - the UK equine industry IS in crisis (says a recent RSPCA commissioned report)