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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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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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The Liver and Liver Healing 101 for Horse and Rider
This article is all about the liver, why it gets sick and what we can do to support our livers and our horses livers holistically!
Beccy Smith
Sep 29, 202112 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 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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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...
Beccy Smith
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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