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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

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Webinar recording: Winter hoof and horse care - how to keep horses safe & sound during winter months

Beccy Smith

Dec 103 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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PRO-Active hoof care video series - review of a post-winter rock crunching hoof (Layla)

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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Is the herbicide Glyphosate causing laminitis and chronic illness in horses?

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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A quick guide to feeding the leisure horse for healthy hooves

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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Relyne GI and how it might support your horses digestive tract (and joint) health!

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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No gut - no foot - no horse! How to support your horses microbiome for soundness and longevity!

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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Hoof Care for horses with PPID/Equine Cushings, EMS or Insulin Dysregulation

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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Laminitis, Insulin Resistance, PPID (Cushings Disease) & Metabolic Syndrome in Horses

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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