Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners
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Exploring the Equine Hoof
Ida Hammer of Whole Horse Trimming presents this introductory course for beginners.
This is a eight-hour lecture using Power Point and preserved cadaver specimens. It is scheduled the day before her Beginner Trimming clinic and it’s recommended you take these together if you are new to natural hoof care.
Topics covered:
Heel first vs. Toe first landings
The inner structures of the distal limb and what influences them: diet, exercise, proper trimming, environment
Pathologies: club foot, founder, navicular, white line disease, thrush
This class counts as 8 PHCP Elective credits.