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Webinar Recording: Ask the experts Q & A #1 - with guest Lindsey Field - The Study of the Equine Hoof
Join me, Beccy Smith, Integrative Equine Podiatrist from Holistic Equine and special guest Lindsey Field - Equine Anatomist and Clinical Researcher from "The Study of the Equine Hoof" as we delve into integrative hoof care and answer frequently asked questions on this fascinating topic!
Beccy Smith
Jun 203 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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Webinar recording: Winter hoof and horse care - how to keep horses safe & sound during winter months
Beccy Smith & Fiona Varian share their knowledge in this 2hr 45 mins webinar on how to keep your horse safe and sound this winter
Beccy Smith
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Webinar recording: Case Study #1 - "long toes, low heel" & lameness in a TB
Join Beccy Smith, founder and CEO of Holistic Equine in this ground breaking 2 hour 40 minutes long webinar recording
Beccy Smith
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Webinar recording: Signs your horse may be at risk of hindlimb lameness & how to prevent it
Join Beccy Smith in this 2 hour webinar and learn the MANY ways she recognises risk factors for hindlimb lameness in the horses you care for
Beccy Smith
Nov 3, 20243 min read
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Case Study - Tesoro - a PRE horse with a hoof score of 4/10 and how mapping supports his integrative rehab
This video features a case study of a PRE horse where I demonstrate how hoof mapping supports his integrative rehab
Beccy Smith
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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PRO-Active trimming series - horses with low heel & Plantar P3 angles - Turtle
Join me while I trim the wall on a horse with low plantar P3 angles and under run heels.
Beccy Smith
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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PRO-Active hoof trimming video of a horse with arthritis & Equine Cushings disease ("Sandy")
Join me as I trim an Welsh Section D cob called Sandy, who has arthritis in his stifles and Equine
Beccy Smith
Dec 2, 20233 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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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
Beccy Smith
Sep 24, 202310 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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Are horse owners making informed decisions about their horses hoof care?
With so many hoof care methods being used in the UK and around the world, how can an owner make a truly informed decision for their horse?
Beccy Smith
Apr 14, 20234 min read
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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