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Hoof trimming video featuring sole mapping, full trim and mark ups of an Iberian gelding called Opi.
In the video, you will learn how I assess, sole map, trim and carefully address dorso-palmar and medial lateral distortion and contracted heels while maintaining optimum comfort, and trim in neutral posture to facilitate the release of fascial tension while trimming.
Beccy Smith
Oct 93 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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Online Consult Recording: Case Study #7 - a fell pony with hind limb pathology
VIP Membership content Join Beccy Smith, and compassionate owner Ally in this detailed 2 part online equine podiatry consult recording featuring Allys 7 year old Fell pony mare Flora, who has suspected proximal suspensory desmopathy (PSD) and a history of stifle issues which often accompany low or negative hind hoof P3 angles (NPLA) and associated hind limb lameness and pathology. Online Consult case study #7 featuring Ally and Flora Ally describes Flora as "not happy to b
Beccy Smith
Sep 24 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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Recognising healthy hoof (and posture) ideals webinar (for VIP members only)
In this webinar, recorded by the IETA UK & Ireland I share how I recognise a healthy hooves & posture and how I use hoof map to good effect
Beccy Smith
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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Hoof & posture assessment #2 - close to ‘ideal’ hoof morphology and posture.
The object of this article is to help you learn to recognise healthy hooves and posture and think of them in terms of a ‘hoof score’.
Beccy Smith
May 5, 20237 min read
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