Hoof Trimming Clinic
Ontario

One day clinics | 6-8 students

The hoof trimming clinic ontario offers you the chance to learn about hooves and barefoot hoofcare including how to perform a maintenance trim on your own horse.

More and more horses are experiencing hoof problems these days, many of which could be avoided by following a more natural approach to hoof care. No Hoof, No Horse has never been more true.

Navicular, Laminitis and Insulin Resistance are on the increase but this clinic will teach you many ways in which you can lower the risks (and lessen vet bills!) for your horse.

You will also learn the best methods of horse keeping that allow your horse to be healthier, happier and fitter.

Topics covered:

• anatomy of the hoof and its role and function
• how to assess the health of the hooves
• learn why it is SO important to provide proper hoof care and living conditions especially in young horses and how this foundation leads to a longer working life for your horse
• how to recognise and deal with common hoof related ailments such as abscesses, cracks, thrush, white line disease, laminitis, side bone and navicular
• how to provide your horse with a more natural environment
• how to spot imbalances before they cause problems
• the differences between a regular farrier trim and the barefoot trim and how these often subtle differences can make a huge improvement in the health of the hooves
• transitioning a horse from shoes
• the role of boots and pads
• use of trimming tools
• how to perform a maintenance trim so that you can help maintain your horse's hooves between visits by your hoofcare professional

Cost: Elgin: $140 per person
Palgrave: $165

non refundable and must be prepaid at least 8 days in advance

Upcoming Clinic Dates

• Sunday 19th September 2010 - Elgin, Ontario

• Autumn 2010 - tbc - Palgrave, Ontario

These clinics fill up fast, so to ensure your place book now.

Payment can be made by cash or cheque or if you want to use a credit card then you can do so online using Paypal.

If the clinic of your choice is fully booked, you can't make the current dates or you want to host a clinic at your barn please fill out the booking form to register your interest and we will contact you as soon as new dates become available.

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