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
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Beccy Smith
- Apr 11
- 6 min
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
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Beccy Smith
- Apr 11
- 10 min
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
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Beccy Smith
- Apr 3
- 10 min
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
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Beccy Smith
- Apr 1
- 15 min
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!
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Beccy Smith
- Aug 18, 2022
- 9 min
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.
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Beccy Smith
- Aug 10, 2022
- 5 min
Top tips for using Cloud Therapy Hoof Boots
In this article, learn how we use popular therapy Cloud Boots made by EasyCare Inc.
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Beccy Smith
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
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
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Beccy Smith
- Jan 16, 2022
- 7 min
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
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Beccy Smith
- Jan 12, 2022
- 6 min
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!
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Beccy Smith
- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min
"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.
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Beccy Smith
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
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
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Beccy Smith
- May 16, 2021
- 6 min
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
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Beccy Smith
- May 14, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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Beccy Smith
- Apr 14, 2021
- 9 min
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...
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Beccy Smith
- Apr 6, 2021
- 7 min
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,...
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Beccy Smith
- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Beccy Smith
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Why check digital pulses in the horse?
In every assessment, in every Integrative Equine Podiatry consult, in every hoof, we check the strength of the digital pulse. We document...
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