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Webinar recording: Case Study #1 - "long toes, low heel" & lameness in a TB

Updated: Nov 26

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Join Beccy Smith, founder and CEO of Holistic Equine in this ground breaking 2 hour 40 minutes long webinar recording as she assess a horse with "long toes, low heels" and pathological posture in a 6 year old TB mare. Beccy explains in great detail the science and evidence highlighting the lameness risks and what interventions might be considered for integrative rehab of both hoof and body of horses with long toes, low heels.


"Long toes, low heels" is endemic on the equine industry and is associated with an increased risk of lameness. This is the first in a series of webinars to help train your eye, recognise unhealthy hoof balance, posture and development and learn Beccy's approach to integrative rehab of both hoof and body to help resolve and prevent lameness in the domestic horse.


Join us in this webinar featuring a recording of a real life online consult where Beccy will share her knowledge on


• Detailed assessment of a 6 year old TB mare with pathological hoof morphology, poor hoof balance & posture

• What scientific evidence is there relating the hoof, posture and lameness risks

• What constitutes healthy hoof morphology and balance and why

• What constitutes healthy posture and why

• What barefoot and farriery interventions are recommended and why

• What trimming approach is recommended to restore healthy morphology and why

• What other integrative measures might be considered during rehab and why

• Top tips throughout to help promote healthy horses from the hoof, up.


There webinar includes a Q and A’ session at the end, and additional slides added with information about resources for further learning and support for horses with pathological posture and hoof morphology.


Who is this webinar 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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