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
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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
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, 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
Aug 11, 20224 min read
QUICK guide to documenting your horses hooves and body for promoting well-being in horses
In this article, learn how to take quality images to share with your horses professional team and to monitor for changes
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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
Jul 4, 20213 min read
Special Summer offer for Cumbrian Horse Owners!
We want to support local horse owners and are offering our flagship, top quality Equine Podiatry service for a reduced price!
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Feb 24, 20211 min read
What does the horse's posture tell us?
The answer is A LOT! Simply put, a comfortable horse with comfortable body and balanced hooves will stand relaxed, without tension and...
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Feb 12, 20212 min read
Trimming is an art...
Knowing how the hoof capsule relates to the inner foot, limb and horse at any point of the horse’s stride, the influence of the rider,...
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