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Beginning Clinic in California
This three day clinic fulfills the beginning clinic requirement for PHCP students.
Days 1 and 2 will cover anatomy and trimming.
Day 3 will cover hoof protection and shoe removal.
Some of the topics covered
- Basic distal limb anatomy
- Exploration of anatomy through cadaver trimming and dissection
- Trimming with power tools and grinder safety
- Shoe removal for ease and comfort to both horse and trimmer
- Transitioning to barefoot
- Alternative forms of hoof protection
- Fit and use of a wide variety of boots including EasyCare, Scoot Boots, Renegades, Soft Rides, Cavallo, Equine Fusion and more, based on performance, rehab or rider needs*
- How and when to use hoof casting
- Which padding options to utilize for various pathologies and rehab needs
- How to perform modifications and repairs to hoof boots
- Casting and booting on live horses
*Glue on protection is not included in this clinic
Prerequisite
Read through the PHCP Introduction to Equine Diet and Lifestyle.
Study the PHCP Introduction to Equine Hoof Anatomy.
Visit Anatomy of the Equine and purchase the Apps or Ebooks. Spend time on this web site and get familiar with the distal limb anatomy before you attend the clinic.
What to bring
Trimming tools if you have them and are able to travel with them; gloves, nippers, hoof knife, rasp, chaps/apron, and hoof stand. Shoe pullers are optional. If you aren’t able to bring tools, please let us know so we can have extras on hand.
A notebook and pen
If you have a cadaver leg of your own you would like to dissect with us please let us know and bring it along. Cadaver legs are getting harder to come by and can be quite expensive. If you have access to some we would be grateful.
Dress in layers and be prepared for warm or cool weather. We will be outside and will have cover if necessary. Quincy is at 3500′ so it can be chilly!
If you would like lunch to be provided at the clinic for $10 per day, please select that option when you register. If you would like to bring your own lunch or have dietary restrictions there are grocery stores and restaurants nearby. We will take an hour lunch and will have plenty of time to enjoy a meal.
Accommodations
The clinic will be held at Copper Creek Camp, 1887 Williams Valley Rd, Greenville, CA 95947. Copper Creek Camp offers a variety of lodging options onsite. Other lodging/Airbnb options are in Greenville, CA.
Copper Creek is a 2 hour drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Travel
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is an easy 2 hour drive away.
I encourage folks to coordinate with other clinic attendees for car rentals and hotels if you’d like to save on money. If you would like to explore this option, email or text me at 530-521-2379 and I will help put you in touch with other attendees who are also interested in sharing.
Start time is 9:00am each day and we’ll finish up at 5:00pm.
Melody founded her business, Whole Health Hoof Care & Trimming, in 2010. It is rooted in the understanding that healthy hooves depend on consistent, non-invasive trimming, proper and balanced nutrition, and plenty of movement. She strives to educate and empower horse owners to care for their horses in a way that optimizes their overall health and well-being. She is an Easy Care and Scoot Boot dealer, and fits horse for other boots companies as well. She utilizes glue-ons and composite shoes when necessary. Melody is a PHCP Mentor and Clinician, and serves Plumas County, CA.
This event is approved for 21 CE credits with the IAPF.
Sign up
For more clinic information email, call or text Melody at melodymoonbrooke@yahoo.com or 530-521-2379.
Please select your lunch option with registration.
Students auditing the anatomy days will receive 8 elective credits. This will not fulfill the beginning anatomy class requirement.
Cancellations made one month in advance of the clinic start date will receive a full refund. Between a month out and two weeks in advance of the clinic, cancellations will receive a 50% refund.
If the clinic is cancelled for any reason the student will receive a full refund. Purchasing refundable airline tickets is recommended.
Beginning clinic – California
$0.00 – $675.00
For details please visit the Learn page.
Lunch
$0.00 – $30.00
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