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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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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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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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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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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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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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Case Study - Tesoro - a PRE horse with a hoof score of 4/10 and how mapping supports his integrative rehab
This video features a case study of a PRE horse where I demonstrate how hoof mapping supports his integrative rehab
Beccy Smith
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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Directional terminology of the horses hoof
Uncover the language of the hoof with our illustrations of directional terminology of the horses hoof, perfect for all students of the hoof
Beccy Smith
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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Glossary of terms of the horses hoof
Uncover the language of the hoof with our comprehensive glossary of equine hoof terms. Perfect for horse owners, professionals, enthusiasts
Beccy Smith
Jan 21, 202411 min read
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Pro-Active Hoof Trimming Webinar: Trimming Considerations for Barefoot Horses in Rehab with Q&A
Step by the step review of trimming considerations applied to a horse in rehab with less than healthy or ideal hoof morphology
Beccy Smith
Dec 30, 20233 min read
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PRO Active Hoof Trimming Series - Trimming Considerations - #1 Topcat - example of a horse in rehab
Join fellow Integrative Equine Podiatrist Fiona Varian from Fluid Movements while she trims the right fore hoof of a horse in rehab
Beccy Smith
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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PRO-Active trimming series - horses with low heel & Plantar P3 angles - Turtle
Join me while I trim the wall on a horse with low plantar P3 angles and under run heels.
Beccy Smith
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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PRO-Active hoof trimming video series - bars & frogs - Daffy
Join me as I share with you a video featuring frog and bar trimming and use of my hoof knives on a 19 year old Welsh Cob x cob with Cushings
Beccy Smith
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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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
Beccy Smith
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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PRO-Active hoof trimming video of a horse with arthritis & Equine Cushings disease ("Sandy")
Join me as I trim an Welsh Section D cob called Sandy, who has arthritis in his stifles and Equine
Beccy Smith
Dec 2, 20233 min read
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Recognising healthy hoof (and posture) ideals webinar (for VIP members only)
In this webinar, recorded by the IETA UK & Ireland I share how I recognise a healthy hooves & posture and how I use hoof map to good effect
Beccy Smith
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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Are horse owners making informed decisions about their horses hoof care?
With so many hoof care methods being used in the UK and around the world, how can an owner make a truly informed decision for their horse?
Beccy Smith
Apr 14, 20234 min read
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Hoof assessment #1- negative plantar angle (NPA) & associated health risks
Learn how to recognise NPA & the associated health risks to horses, why it is important to seek appropriate support, and how to rehab NPA
Beccy Smith
Apr 11, 202310 min read
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