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Equine podiatry Case study with radiographs - Candy - an 8 year old event horse with distorted hooves and compensatory pathological posture
Here you will learn via objective evidence, the assessment, impact of the implementation of a reductive and additive intervention and hoof care recommendations aimed at improving posture, development, hoof balance, comfort and welfare.
Beccy Smith
2 days ago10 min read
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Case study with radiographs - Alfie - a 12 year old ex-trotter with NPLA and compensatory pathological posture
Here you will learn via objective evidence, the assessment, impact of the implementation of a reductive intervention and hoof care recommendations aimed at improving Alfie's posture, development, hoof balance, comfort and welfare.
Beccy Smith
Nov 117 min read
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Trimming horses webinar recording #2 - Daffy - Type 3 hind hoof - low plantar p3 angle
Join Beccy Smith in #2 in our hoof trimming webinar series where I share with you 2-part webinar video recordings with fundamental info on objective assessment, documentation, identifying hoof types using Daisy Bicking's system taught at the International School of Integrative Hoof Care, and assess post trim documentation, plus watch trimming videos featuring Daffy, a horse with metabolic disease and chronic caudal hoof collapse (Type 3 - long toe, low heel).
Beccy Smith
Sep 93 min read
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Making a custom hoof pad from DIM and bandaging the hoof to help hoof boots fit better
Watch Beccy Smith create a custom pad using special 2-part DIM (dental impression material) and bandage a hoof to assist with 24/7 hoof boot fit in a horse which previously had laminitis. This was recorded during a session with a client using a GoPro head cam!
Beccy Smith
Sep 52 min read
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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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