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Online Consult Recording: Case Study #4 - small animal vet owner of a TB with suspected NPLA and associated pathology
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.
Beccy Smith
May 113 min read
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Webinar Recording - Integrated Hoof Care series - #1 to wedge or not to wedge the hoof
This groundbreaking webinar uncovers the truth and science behind wedging the hoof, the importance of bony column or phalangeal alignment
Beccy Smith
Apr 83 min read
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Survey - 5-day Hoof Immersion Workshop for farriers, trimmers and horse owners with Daisy Bicking APF-I, CFGP, CLC, CE/CI
Join our unique hoof workshop with Daisy Bicking to elevate your skills. Take part in the survey to shape this hoof workshop experience!
Beccy Smith
Feb 53 min read
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Webinar recording: Winter hoof and horse care - how to keep horses safe & sound during winter months
Beccy Smith & Fiona Varian share their knowledge in this 2hr 45 mins webinar on how to keep your horse safe and sound this winter
Beccy Smith
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Webinar recording: Case Study #1 - "long toes, low heel" & lameness in a TB
Join Beccy Smith, founder and CEO of Holistic Equine in this ground breaking 2 hour 40 minutes long webinar recording
Beccy Smith
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Webinar recording: Signs your horse may be at risk of hindlimb lameness & how to prevent it
Join Beccy Smith in this 2 hour webinar and learn the MANY ways she recognises risk factors for hindlimb lameness in the horses you care for
Beccy Smith
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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Case Study - Tesoro - a PRE horse with a hoof score of 4/10 and how mapping supports his integrative rehab
This video features a case study of a PRE horse where I demonstrate how hoof mapping supports his integrative rehab
Beccy Smith
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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PRO-Active trimming series - horses with low heel & Plantar P3 angles - Turtle
Join me while I trim the wall on a horse with low plantar P3 angles and under run heels.
Beccy Smith
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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Nerve compression and hoof balance - what's the relationship?
Explore the relationship between hoof morphology, posture and recognise related signs of nerve compression in this article
Beccy Smith
Sep 24, 202310 min read
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Quick guide to online equine podiatry consults with Beccy
Learn about our online equine podiatry service, who it is for, what to expect and how to properly prepare for your consult
Beccy Smith
Apr 11, 20236 min read
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Hoof assessment #1- negative plantar angle (NPA) & associated health risks
Learn how to recognise NPA & the associated health risks to horses, why it is important to seek appropriate support, and how to rehab NPA
Beccy Smith
Apr 11, 202310 min read
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Does your horse need hoof rehab?
Learn how to easily recognise a horse who needs hoof rehab, why to rehab the hooves, what to do if your horse needs hoof rehab
Beccy Smith
Apr 3, 202310 min read
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What does a truly healthy hoof look like and how might we achieve this?
What is a truly healthy hoof, how is it achieved, the problems in the hoof care industry and what to ask your farrier, trimmer or EP!
Beccy Smith
Apr 1, 202315 min read
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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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"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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