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Join Integrative Equine Podiatrist, Beccy Smith, and Trauma Informed Vet Physio Yasmin Stuart as they discuss this topic through a variety of lenses - combining evidence-informed practice and research, to give you practical skills to assess your own horse's wellbeing so you can answer that question for yourself.

Here you will learn via objective evidence, the impact of the implementation of a hoof care plan and reductive intervention from 11th July 2025, aimed at improving Willow's posture, development, hoof balance and comfort.

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!

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.

This groundbreaking webinar uncovers the truth and science behind wedging the hoof, the importance of bony column or phalangeal alignment

Join Beccy Smith's 2.5-hour webinar on hoof trimming for horses with long toe, low heel issues. Discover expert hoof trimming techniques.

Discover the secrets to achieving functional feet for horses with our comprehensive webinar. Learn how functional feet impact horse health.

Learn all about all about the the hoof, the neuro-muscular system and its relationship to the rest of the horse in this 3 hour webinar

Learn all about documenting hooves and horses with help from a 2 hour 20 min webinar and 53 page e-book

Join Beccy Smith, and equine professional Grace Ednie from Canada in this 1hr 45mins online consult featuring her OTTB with high/low hooves

Beccy Smith & Fiona Varian share their knowledge in this 2hr 45 mins webinar on how to keep your horse safe and sound this winter

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

This video features a case study of a KWNP mare where I demonstrate the power of documenting and hoof mapping in effective communication

This video features a case study of a quarter horse where I demonstrate the power of documenting and hoof mapping in an integrative approach

This video features a case study of a PRE horse where I demonstrate how hoof mapping supports his integrative rehab

Step by the step review of trimming considerations applied to a horse in rehab with less than healthy or ideal hoof morphology

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

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’.

Learn how to recognise NPA & the associated health risks to horses, why it is important to seek appropriate support, and how to rehab NPA

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!