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Is the herbicide Glyphosate causing laminitis and chronic illness in horses?
In this article, we discuss glyphosate and the potential role in the manifestation of chronic disease in horses.
Beccy Smith
Aug 18, 20229 min read
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Top tips for using Cloud Therapy Hoof Boots
In this article, learn how we use popular therapy Cloud Boots made by EasyCare Inc.
Beccy Smith
Aug 10, 20225 min read
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Why evidence based podiatry should be the norm in modern hoof care
Evidence based podiatry is what we do - learn how we helped one horse recovery quickly from laminitis and demonstrate the improvements too
Beccy Smith
Feb 3, 20222 min read
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Use of wedged pads and boots - "Sun"
In this article, learn how we assessed, trimmed and provided ongoing stimulus without compromising on balance and protection
Beccy Smith
Jan 16, 20227 min read
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Use of Objective Data in Successful Modern Hoof Care
Learn about objective data in the hoof care industry, how we use it to help horses and where you can learn more and get help!
Beccy Smith
Jan 12, 20226 min read
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A quick guide to feeding the leisure horse for healthy hooves
Diet is a huge topic in management of the domestic horse - here we summarise nutritional goals and provide a sample diet for most horses
Beccy Smith
Sep 23, 20218 min read
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"Finch's" full recovery from chronic laminitis
We are in a privileged position to be able to help horses and ponies feel better and in doing so we help people too.
Beccy Smith
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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No Hoof, no horse - webinar with Beccy
In this video we discuss ideal posture and hoof proportions and why this is important to the well-being and soundness of the horse
Beccy Smith
Jun 29, 20212 min read
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Relyne GI and how it might support your horses digestive tract (and joint) health!
We have written in depth about the horses microbiome and how you might support this already and you can read our microbiome article here....
Beccy Smith
May 16, 20215 min read
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No gut - no foot - no horse! How to support your horses microbiome for soundness and longevity!
No gut, no foot, no horse! Learn how to recognise an unhealthy microbiome issue and how to support a healthy microbiome in your horse
Beccy Smith
May 16, 20216 min read
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Hoof Care for horses with PPID/Equine Cushings, EMS or Insulin Dysregulation
Endocrinopathic (hormonal) dysregulation can result in development of the following diseases or conditions: · Insulin Resistance or IR...
Beccy Smith
May 14, 20215 min read
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Laminitis, Insulin Resistance, PPID (Cushings Disease) & Metabolic Syndrome in Horses
Endocrinopathic (hormonal) dysregulation can result in development of the following diseases or conditions: · Insulin Resistance or IR...
Beccy Smith
Apr 14, 20219 min read
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Hoof Scoring for PRO-Active, preventative whole horse hoof care
Hoof scoring is perhaps the most important tool in the integrative and PRO-Active equine podiatrists tool box. Hoof scoring is critical...
Beccy Smith
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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Guide to Using Hoof Boots and Pads
Hoof Boots are just one potential intervention to help create and maintain healthy hoof ideals and posture in horses. Used appropriately,...
Beccy Smith
Apr 6, 20217 min read
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How can you tell if your horse is in pain?
... and before the classic "head bob" manifests... In this excellent short video, Leading lameness diagnostician vet Sue Dyson says...
Beccy Smith
Apr 1, 20211 min read
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Normal versus Compensatory Posture
We assess posture as part of our consults... a change in posture can provide early indicator of a loss of healthy, way before changes...
Beccy Smith
Apr 1, 20211 min read
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What does "long toes" really mean?
‘LONG TOES’ are usually LOW PALMAR P3 ANGLES and places the horse at GREATER RISK of INJURY, TRAUMA, DISEASE AND INFECTION! When I am...
Beccy Smith
Mar 29, 20216 min read
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