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Beccy Smith
Jan 21, 202411 min read
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
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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
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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.
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Beccy Smith
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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
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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
Dec 2, 20233 min read
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
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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
May 5, 20237 min read
Hoof & posture assessment #2 - close to ‘ideal’ hoof morphology and posture.
The object of this article is to help you learn to recognise healthy hooves and posture and think of them in terms of a ‘hoof score’.
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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
SAVE £££'s with NEW loyalty points & product subscriptions!
All members of our website can now collect loyalty points and turn them into rewards with up to 10% discounts
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Beccy Smith
Nov 28, 20222 min read
NEW online interactive events starting January 2023 - Horse Hoof & Body Documenting Q&A
Special event open to anyone who has enrolled in our FREE online documenting course. Ask questions and send us your images for review!
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Beccy Smith
Oct 12, 20222 min read
NEW - monthly discounts available to all website users starting October 2022!
Every month we will offer a discount off our services and products to support horse owners during the current cost of living crisis
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Beccy Smith
Aug 30, 20222 min read
FREE on-line course - How to document the horses hoof & body like a PRO - now available!
In this FREE course you will learn how to document horses hooves and body like a PRO!
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Beccy Smith
Aug 30, 20222 min read
The International Farriery Research Symposium 2022 - discounted tickets!
We highly recommend conscientious horse owners, carers and equine professionals attend this event on the 10th -24th September via Zoom.
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