New Series - Q & A #1- Should we trim to the hard sole plane (to avoid lameness after trimming)?
- Jul 1
- 2 min read
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Join me, Beccy Smith, in this recording of a live webinar plus Q & A session where I shared objective evidence in an attempt to bring clarity to trimming techniques currently under scrutiny, and help owners avoid lameness as a result of trimming techniques which may not optimise welfare.
I challenged attendees to ask:
“What does the evidence show?” (Scientific thinking)
Rather than “How can I defend what I already believe?” (Dogmatic thinking)
The presentation examined:
what is a scientific approach (and how does this compare to a dogmatic approach?)
how to assess welfare outcomes as a result of hoofcare intervention on horses (posture, physiology and behaviour)
evidence relating to 3 horses supposedly trimmed to the hard sole plane
The questions in the Q & A session which followed were thought provoking, respectful and open-minded, and to be frank - I loved every second with you and am delighted to be back on better form than ever before!
Below are a few slides from the presentation.
Who is this 2-part recording for?
This educational and informational webinar is suitable for anyone interested in horse care and welfare, including horse owners, students and industry professionals (vets, farriers, trimmers, podiatrists, physios, therapists, saddle fitters, dentists, trainers, breeders, scientists and grooms/managers, etc).
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I hope you are able to gain some valuable insight into how you might rehab and help prevent lameness in the horses you care for or work with!
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