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How do we really know if a hoof trimming method is helping or hurting a horse?
Discover how trimming horses hoof can impact their health. Learn effective trimming horses hoof techniques to enhance horse welfare.
Beccy Smith
Mar 165 min read
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It's official - the UK equine industry IS in crisis (says a recent RSPCA commissioned report)
It's official - the UK equine industry IS in crisis (says a recent RSPCA commissioned report)
Beccy Smith
Mar 114 min read
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Listen to The Equestrian Podcast #72 - Approaching hoof care from a holistic perspective with Beccy Smith
Explore holistic hoof care with Beccy Smith on The Equestrian Podcast #72. and how Beccy's approach can enhance your equine's wellbeing.
Beccy Smith
Mar 52 min read
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Webinar Recording - Bit and Bridle fitting for Welfare and Balance
In this fascinating webinar I am joined by Dr James Cooling - co-Director of the Association of Professional Bit and Bridle Fitters
Beccy Smith
Feb 263 min read
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How do I communicate to my farrier/trimmer/EP about my horses hooves?
Discover effective strategies on 'How do I communicate to my farrier/trimmer/EP about my horses hooves?' to improve your horse's care today.
Beccy Smith
Feb 137 min read
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Webinar Recording - Trimming the hoof and horse - long toe low heel #1 - Paddy
Join Beccy Smith's 2.5-hour webinar on hoof trimming for horses with long toe, low heel issues. Discover expert hoof trimming techniques.
Beccy Smith
Feb 123 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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Webinar Recording - Functioning Feet: What They Are And How To Get Them
Discover the secrets to achieving functional feet for horses with our comprehensive webinar. Learn how functional feet impact horse health.
Beccy Smith
Feb 53 min read
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Conversations with Compassionate Equestrians with guest Dr James Cooling
Explore compassionate equestrianism with Dr. James Cooling and discover ethical bit and bridle fit for welfare and balance.
Beccy Smith
Feb 42 min read
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Webinar recording "Neuromuscular Health, the Autonomic System, and the Hoof"
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
Beccy Smith
Jan 103 min read
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Webinar recording & 53 page e-book: How to Document Horses Hooves & Posture
Learn all about documenting hooves and horses with help from a 2 hour 20 min webinar and 53 page e-book
Beccy Smith
Jan 1, 20253 min read
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Online Consult Recording: Case Study #3 - high/low hoof balance & winter hoof care interventions for an ex-racing TB horse
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
Dec 17, 20244 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 11, 20243 min read
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Online Consult Recording: Case Study #2 - Hoof and posture assessment plus trimming tips for a Morgan Horse
Join Beccy Smith, and fellow equine professional Gloria Garland during a 2 hour online equine podiatry consult featuring her Morgan gelding
Beccy Smith
Dec 3, 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 4, 20243 min read
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Conversations with Compassionate Equestrians #1 - with guest Yasmin Stuart-Equine Physio
Join Beccy Smith in our first episode of Conversations with Compassionate Equestrians with guest Yasmin Stuart - Equine Physio
Beccy Smith
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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How to Cultivate Compassion as an Equestrian and Deepen Your Connection with Your Horse
Lean about an incredible resource I use to deepen my relationship with horses and humans called Foundations by Evolution One and get 25% off
Beccy Smith
Sep 12, 20248 min read
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Case Study - Hoof mapping - Penny (KWPN Warmblood horse)
This video features a case study of a KWNP mare where I demonstrate the power of documenting and hoof mapping in effective communication
Beccy Smith
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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Case Study - Rustler - a quarter horse with a hoof score of 4/10 and how mapping reveals a secret
This video features a case study of a quarter horse where I demonstrate the power of documenting and hoof mapping in an integrative approach
Beccy Smith
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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