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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


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


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


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


SAVE £££'s with NEW loyalty points & product subscriptions!
All members of our website can now collect loyalty points and turn them into rewards with up to 10% discounts
Beccy Smith
Dec 11, 20222 min read


NEW online interactive events starting January 2023 - Horse Hoof & Body Documenting Q&A
Special event open to anyone who has enrolled in our FREE online documenting course. Ask questions and send us your images for review!
Beccy Smith
Nov 28, 20222 min read


NEW - monthly discounts available to all website users starting October 2022!
Every month we will offer a discount off our services and products to support horse owners during the current cost of living crisis
Beccy Smith
Oct 12, 20222 min read


FREE on-line course - How to document the horses hoof & body like a PRO - now available!
In this FREE course you will learn how to document horses hooves and body like a PRO!
Beccy Smith
Aug 30, 20222 min read


The International Farriery Research Symposium 2022 - discounted tickets!
We highly recommend conscientious horse owners, carers and equine professionals attend this event on the 10th -24th September via Zoom.
Beccy Smith
Aug 30, 20222 min read


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


QUICK guide to documenting your horses hooves and body for promoting well-being in horses
In this article, learn how to take quality images to share with your horses professional team and to monitor for changes
Beccy Smith
Aug 11, 20224 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


How to document (images and radiographs) for successful hoof care and promote soundness in horses
n this article, learn how and why to document using photos and radiographs, what to do with the images and where to get help!
Beccy Smith
Sep 20, 202111 min read


Health, safety & welfare considerations for successful hoof care & sound horses
This article outlines the ways in which hoof care professionals might experience health conditions & how these might be lessened or avoided.
Beccy Smith
Sep 13, 20219 min read


"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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