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Beccy Smith
Jan 93 min read
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
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Beccy Smith
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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
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Beccy Smith
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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
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Beccy Smith
Dec 4, 20233 min read
PRO-Active hoof care video series - review of a post-winter rock crunching hoof (Layla)
Join me as I review a rock crunching 22 year old retired Irish Sport Horse mare called Layla after hoof rehab and a winter turned out 24/7
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Beccy Smith
Aug 18, 20229 min read
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.
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Beccy Smith
Jan 16, 20227 min read
Use of wedged pads and boots - "Sun"
In this article, learn how we assessed, trimmed and provided ongoing stimulus without compromising on balance and protection
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Beccy Smith
Sep 23, 20218 min read
A quick guide to feeding the leisure horse for healthy hooves
Diet is a huge topic in management of the domestic horse - here we summarise nutritional goals and provide a sample diet for most horses
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Beccy Smith
Jun 29, 20212 min read
No Hoof, no horse - webinar with Beccy
In this video we discuss ideal posture and hoof proportions and why this is important to the well-being and soundness of the horse
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Beccy Smith
May 16, 20215 min read
Relyne GI and how it might support your horses digestive tract (and joint) health!
We have written in depth about the horses microbiome and how you might support this already and you can read our microbiome article here....
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Beccy Smith
May 16, 20216 min read
No gut - no foot - no horse! How to support your horses microbiome for soundness and longevity!
No gut, no foot, no horse! Learn how to recognise an unhealthy microbiome issue and how to support a healthy microbiome in your horse
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Beccy Smith
May 14, 20215 min read
Hoof Care for horses with PPID/Equine Cushings, EMS or Insulin Dysregulation
Endocrinopathic (hormonal) dysregulation can result in development of the following diseases or conditions: · Insulin Resistance or IR...
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Beccy Smith
Apr 14, 20219 min read
Laminitis, Insulin Resistance, PPID (Cushings Disease) & Metabolic Syndrome in Horses
Endocrinopathic (hormonal) dysregulation can result in development of the following diseases or conditions: · Insulin Resistance or IR...
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Beccy Smith
Apr 6, 20217 min read
Guide to Using Hoof Boots and Pads
Hoof Boots are just one potential intervention to help create and maintain healthy hoof ideals and posture in horses. Used appropriately,...
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Beccy Smith
Mar 8, 20214 min read
Is barefoot best for all horses?
What if the environment doesn't support keeping a horse barefoot? What if the owner isn't aware the horse doesn't have healthy barefoot...
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