Introduction to hoof care
Introduction to hoof care
and trimming
and trimming
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With Joy Hart
Friday, June 9th: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, June 10th, and Sunday, June 11th: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Horse owners often have to abdicate hoof care to the professionals without the knowledge to advocate for their horse.
It's time to fix that!
WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM THIS CLINIC
WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM THIS CLINIC
This course will teach you what you're looking at when you examine your horse's hooves, and how to assist your hoof care provider in creating the healthiest possible hoof. This is an excellent place to start if you wish to trim your own horses, or if you are interested in pursuing a career in hoof care. Small class size ensures maximum one on one learning and follow up instruction is available after the course!
what each day entails
what each day entails
Friday Evening: Theory
We will learn about the structure and function of the parts of the hoof; and discuss various pathologies and functional abnormalities including thin soles, hi/low syndrome, flares, contraction, cracks, laminitis/founder, and navicular. We will also discuss nutrition for the hoof.
Saturday: Hands on trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves.
Sunday: Hands on trimming on live horses
your instructor: joy hart
your instructor: joy hart
Joy has been a professional Holistic Farrier for 7 years. She is experienced in hoof trimming for performance and rehabilitation, as well as boot fitting and gluing, bodywork, nutrition, physiology, and equine behaviour. She loves to learn and is always adding skills and knowledge to her toolbox in order to help her clients rehabilitate and remain sound and happy for the longest life we can provide them.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW for THIS CLINIC
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW for THIS CLINIC
There are 10 spots available for the 3 day clinic. ($395+HST)
There are 20 spots available for Friday evening solo course. ($60+HST)
$100 non-refundable deposit is required when registering for the 3 day clinic.
The total $60+HST is required to reserve your spot for Friday evening solo course
Balance of payment is due on the day of the clinic before starting the course.
Registration closes on May 24th, 2023
The cadaver hooves for Saturday trimming practice are provided.
Lunch is not provided, so please bring one, or we will happily give you directions to the nearest Timmies.
Bring a folding lawn chair for the outside portion of our class.
Wear comfortable clothing that you aren't afraid to get dirty - including sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots.
Be sure to fill out the waiver prior to coming on Dragons Edge Property.
You aren't required to have your own tools for the clinic, but these are the ones you'll be using and the brands and types I recommend. Your basic starter tool kit is a rasp and a left and right hoof knife, as well as a sturdy hoof pick and a wire brush (the dollar store often has those). These are the tools I use and the places you can find them:
Cody James Dymondback Rasp : I suggest the medium for beginners.
Pro Curved Knife Right Regular
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