Horse Owner Trim Course
Module #1
In this first online course you will learn everything about hoof anatomy.
There are lectures about every detail of the hoof and special animations.
To understand the importance of natural bare hoof care, we think it important to understand what is happening on the inside of the hoof and how this influences the growth of the hoof capsule.
You will get detailed insight about the correct hoof form, so you may compare what you have learned to your own horses.
How the hoof functions will give you insight into the genius of the hoof construction.
With a very detailed lecture about basic trimming you will either be prepared to enter the practical part of this course series, or you will at least be able to evaluate the correct work of your hoof care provider.
The discussion about shoeing will teach you when and why shoes do not work; and finally we will discuss the problems you may expect when you take the shoes off your horse. This will ward off any surprises and prepare you for all eventualities. Minimum study time for this course: 42 hours
Module #2
Taking off the shoes and trimming a hoof is not enough.
There are many more aspects in natural horse husbandry, some are critical to hoof health.
These sessions will instruct you why horse's hooves deform under certain managing aspects and what can be done to remedy a potentially fatal situation.
We cover lifestyle and nutrition, anatomy of the horse, lameness evaluation and gaits.
You also will get an introduction to many alternative modalities, which can help your horse to perform better or recover from many ailments.
Minimum study time for this course: 37 hours
Practical Days
In the practical days we will show you how to trim your own horse, depending on your personal previous experience we will either guide you through the whole trim process from the beginning or just improve on your existing skills. We will help you set up your horse for success. If you feel after the two practical days included in this course that you need further practical instruction, you may purchase single practical instruction days.
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