The frog spine or stay in the horses hoof - what it is and why we should care about it!

The frog spine (or stay as it is sometimes called) is a part of the horse’s frog in the hoof. Most horse owners don’t even know it exists, yet many people have heard about deep central sulcus infection in the frog - which is actually a component of the frog spine!
In this video I wish to raise awareness of this funny little structure - what it is, why we should care about it, how to assess it and what it can tell us about a horse’s resilience and ability to withstand disease, lameness and injury!
If you would like to learn more about caring for your horses hooves from a whole horse hoof perspective and boost your horses well-being and resilience, sign up to our 1 day course in Cumbria OR contact us to host a course in your area in return for a free place!: www.holisticre...
I hope that be documenting and sharing our experiences, both with our own herd and clients we support; we are able to help other professionals, owners and carers recognise signs of loss of health and dis-ease and become more proactive in preventing disease, lameness and loss of performance in horses.
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For compassionate and experienced whole horse and hoof care, contact me today for a free 30 minute telephone consultation. I have been promoting well-being and resilience in horses professionally for over 23 years. I am an Advanced Applied Equine Podiatrist and considers myself an independent Holistic Equine Podiatrist and Consultant.
I am also the founder and CEO of Holistic Reflections CIC - a non-profit organisation promoting compassionate equestrianism, well-being and resilience in horses and people. I help manage a support group on Facebook called Holistic Equine Support Group too: / 2110167865708820
Beccy Smith BSc ADAEP (MIAEP) EBW
Founder and CEO of Holistic Reflections CIC (Community Interest Company)
www.holisticreflections.co.uk | www.holisticequine.co.uk
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