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| “Of the 122 million equines found around the world, no more than 10% are clinically sound. Some 10% (12.2 million) are clinically, completely and unusably lame. The remaining 80 % (97.6 million) are somewhat lame...and could not pass a soundness evaluation test.” Ref: Walt Taylor of the World Farriers Association quoted by editor Frank Lessiter of American Farriers journal, Nov 2000 Conventional hoofcare has seemingly failed to hit its stride. Isn't it time to consider an alternative? |
| Hoof Care Clinic Saturday and Sunday October 9th and 10th 9am to 5 pm Held in Alpha, Illinois Just off I-74 Hoof Form and Function Importance of Nutrition Movement as the key to health Thrush and Abscesses Founder and Navicular prevention and treatments Using Boots for protection and rehabilitation Trimming the healthy hoof |
Cost
Pre register $200
(50% deposit to hold spot)
At the Door $225
This Clinic is intended as basic information to horse owners who wish to understand their horses feet better. Trimming the
healthy hoof is covered to show the basics of hoof care and cannot cover all abnormalities that can occur.
Owners who would like to learn to trim their own horses hooves can get individual instruction through regular trimming
appointments. Attempting to trim horses without supervision can cause complications and lameness to the horse.
This clinic is offered for information purposes to horse owners. It is not intended to cover all the complexities or disorders
of the equine hoof and does not qualify anyone to trim hooves professionally. There are several programs available to
learn barefoot hoof trimming at an advanced level.
Registration form and Weekend Information
Pre register $200
(50% deposit to hold spot)
At the Door $225
This Clinic is intended as basic information to horse owners who wish to understand their horses feet better. Trimming the
healthy hoof is covered to show the basics of hoof care and cannot cover all abnormalities that can occur.
Owners who would like to learn to trim their own horses hooves can get individual instruction through regular trimming
appointments. Attempting to trim horses without supervision can cause complications and lameness to the horse.
This clinic is offered for information purposes to horse owners. It is not intended to cover all the complexities or disorders
of the equine hoof and does not qualify anyone to trim hooves professionally. There are several programs available to
learn barefoot hoof trimming at an advanced level.
Registration form and Weekend Information