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Webinar Recording - Integrated Hoof Care series - #1 to wedge or not to wedge the hoof

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This groundbreaking webinar uncovers the truth and science behind wedging the hoof, the importance of bony column or phalangeal alignment for welfare, and how to use wedges in booted and shod horses for optimum comfort and integrative rehab of the whole horse.


I am also joined by owner and student EP Ellie Hancock and Ellie tells the story of how wedges helped her 11 year old KWPN mare Penny recover from kissing spines and PSD.


The highlights in this webinar recording include:

  • Identifying the need for wedges

  • How to correctly use wedges in either boots or shoes

  • Using objective assessment to identify correct angles and tack changes

  • The impact of incorrectly used wedges

  • Using wedges as part of integrative rehab of the whole horse

  • Addressing wedging concerns

  • Case study of wedges in action featuring Penny

  • Learn first hand from an owners how wedges helped her horse recover from a crisis

  • Opportunity for Q and A’s at the end


Who is this webinar for?

This educational and informational webinar is suitable for anyone interested in horse care and welfare, including horse owners, students and industry professionals (vets, vet nurses, farriers, trimmers, podiatrists, physios, therapists, saddle fitters, dentists, trainers, breeders, scientists and grooms/managers, students, etc)


Length of webinar recording: around 2 hours 50 minutes


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Here are some images from the webinar presentation:


The need for phalangeal alignment for welfare
The need for phalangeal alignment for welfare

When to consider using wedges as an intervention
When to consider using wedges as an intervention

What to consider when choosing the right wedge
What to consider when choosing the right wedge

Hoof balance comparison images for Penny
Hoof balance comparison images for Penny


How to watch the webinar recording


  1. This webinar is accessible to VIP Site Members via subscription


VIP members can simply log in to the site as a VIP member and VIP only resources will be viewable in the blog articles section here. Locate this article and simply scroll down and you will see the video recording of the 2 hour 50 minutes live webinar in 2 parts, at the end of this article below.




  1. Or, you can purchase the video in our video library:




If anyone would like to book an online consult with myself, Beccy Smith, and learn about your horse's hoof balance, posture and what the recommended interventions are for your horse, click on the link below:


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