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
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Beccy Smith
Dec 30, 20233 min read
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
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Beccy Smith
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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
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Beccy Smith
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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
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Beccy Smith
Sep 24, 202310 min read
Nerve compression and hoof balance - what's the relationship?
Explore the relationship between hoof morphology, posture and recognise related signs of nerve compression in this article
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Beccy Smith
Apr 14, 20234 min read
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?
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Beccy Smith
Apr 11, 20236 min read
Quick guide to online equine podiatry consults with Beccy
Learn about our online equine podiatry service, who it is for, what to expect and how to properly prepare for your consult
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Beccy Smith
Apr 11, 202310 min read
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
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Beccy Smith
Apr 3, 202310 min read
Does your horse need hoof rehab?
Learn how to easily recognise a horse who needs hoof rehab, why to rehab the hooves, what to do if your horse needs hoof rehab
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Beccy Smith
Apr 1, 202315 min read
What does a truly healthy hoof look like and how might we achieve this?
What is a truly healthy hoof, how is it achieved, the problems in the hoof care industry and what to ask your farrier, trimmer or EP!
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Beccy Smith
Dec 11, 20222 min read
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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
Aug 10, 20225 min read
Top tips for using Cloud Therapy Hoof Boots
In this article, learn how we use popular therapy Cloud Boots made by EasyCare Inc.
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Beccy Smith
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Why evidence based podiatry should be the norm in modern hoof care
Evidence based podiatry is what we do - learn how we helped one horse recovery quickly from laminitis and demonstrate the improvements too
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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
Jan 12, 20226 min read
Use of Objective Data in Successful Modern Hoof Care
Learn about objective data in the hoof care industry, how we use it to help horses and where you can learn more and get help!
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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
Sep 8, 20212 min read
"Finch's" full recovery from chronic laminitis
We are in a privileged position to be able to help horses and ponies feel better and in doing so we help people too.
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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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