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Webinars
All clinics are open to the public.
Electives
WTF? What the Founder
The recording of this webinar will be available for purchase and may be viewed through 2021. This webinar is aimed at new and experienced professionals who would like to feel more confident as they take on laminitis and founder cases. If you are just starting out or have some experience and would like to come to these difficult cases armed with more knowledge and a better plan, this is for you.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where Webinar / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 credits
Electives
The Smart Way to Feed Horses
Horse owners will commonly seek advice from their hoof care practitioner about the best approach to feeding their horses. It is vital that you can help with informed advice based on scientific evidence and common sense rather than fads or myths. This is a 2 part webinar and fulfills the Advanced Nutrition course requirement for PHCP students. Check back for dates in 2021.
With Carol Layton B.Sc M.Ed / Where on-line / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits
Electives
IR/PPID: Diagnosis and Management
The most up to date information on equine insulin resistance and Cushing’s disease. Both sessions of this 2 part webinar must be taken together. This webinar fulfills the PPID/IR course requirement for PHCP students. Check back for 2021 dates.
With Jaini Clougher, BVSc, BSc / Where on-line / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits
Electives
Recognizing and developing healthy hooves
Maia Chaput, a PHCP Mentor, has developed with her colleague, an online 3 part clinic covering a variety of foundational subjects for owners and aspiring practitioners. Learn to recognize the elements that form the basis of sound, healthy and well balanced hooves.
With Maia Chaput and Catherine Larose / Where on-line / Cost $45.00 Credits 6 credits
Free Scoot Boot webinar
Learn about these great hoof boots from Dave MacDonald, the co-founder and creator of Scoot Boots.
With Dave MacDonald / Where on-line /
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Beginner clinics
All clinics are open to the public.
Electives
Exploring the Equine Hoof
This is a five-hour lecture using Power Point and preserved cadaver specimens. It’s recommended that you take this along with Beginner Trimming if you are new to natural hoof care.
With Ida Hammer / Where Mineral Wells, TX / When October 28, 2020 Cost $75.00 Credits 5 credits
Beginner Trimming, Anatomy and Dissection
Learn basic hoof function and anatomy with step by step trimming and dissection on a cadaver leg. This fulfills the Beginning Anatomy/Trimming requirement for PHCP students.
With Ida Hammer / Where Mineral Wells, TX / When October 29, 2020 Cost $250.00 Credits 8 credits
Hoof Protection/Shoe Removal and Power Tools
This clinic covers the various methods of shoe removal for ease and comfort to both horse and trimmer, as well as how to fit and use a wide variety of hoof boots based on performance, rehab and rider needs. This clinic fulfills the Beginning Booting and Shoe Removal clinic requirement for PHCP students.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where Summerfield, FL / When January 9, 2021 Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits
Beginning Trimming, Anatomy and Dissection
Explore and learn about distal limb anatomy through classroom teaching, trimming and then dissection of cadaver feet with a variety of pathologies. This clinic fulfills the Beginning Anatomy and Dissection requirement for PHCP student.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where Summerfield, FL / When January 10, 2021 Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits
Hoof Protection and Shoe Removal
This clinic covers techniques for shoe removal with safety, comfort, and efficiency in mind. Learn about fitting and using hoof boots and casts, and how these fit into your hoof care business. This clinic fulfills the Beginning Booting and Shoe Removal clinic requirement for PHCP students.
With Paige Poss / Where Tuscon, AZ / When February 26, 2021 Cost $150 Credits 8 credits
Beginning Trimming, Anatomy and Dissection
Explore and learn about distal limb anatomy through trimming and then dissection of cadaver feet with a variety of pathologies. This clinic fulfills the Beginning Anatomy and Dissection requirement for PHCP student.
With Paige Poss / Where Tuscon, AZ / When February 27, 2021 Cost $150 Credits 8 credits
Electives
Advanced Anatomy and Dissection
Anatomy meets trimming! Join renowned anatomist and PHCP Mentor, Paige Poss, for an in-depth look at how your work effects the internal structures of the hoof. This clinic will take place one day before Paige’s beginning clinics so you can attend all three in one location.
With Paige Poss / Where Tuscon, AZ / When February 28, 2021 Cost $150.00 Credits 8 credits
Hoof Protection/Shoe Removal and Power Tools
This clinic covers the various methods of shoe removal for ease and comfort to both horse and trimmer, as well as how to fit and use a wide variety of hoof boots based on performance, rehab and rider needs. This clinic fulfills the Beginning Booting and Shoe Removal clinic requirement for PHCP students. Check back for June 2021 dates.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where West Townshend, VT / Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits
Beginning Trimming, Anatomy and Dissection
Previously radiographed cadaver legs will be utilized to study anatomy and trimming clues through dissection, followed by trimming on live horses. This clinic fulfills the Beginning Anatomy clinic requirement for PHCP students. Check back for June 2021 dates.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where West Townshend, VT / Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits
Electives
Hoof Protection and Shoe Removal
Learn to choose, modify, and fit the right boots for the right job. Day 1 fulfills the Beginning Hoof Protection and Shoe Removal requirement for PHCP students. Days 2 and 3 cover casting, glue ons, impression material, pour-ins, and many more related products.
With Ida Hammer / Cost $225.00 Credits 8 credits
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Electives
All clinics are open to the public.
Electives
WTF? What the Founder
The recording of this webinar will be available for purchase and may be viewed through 2021. This webinar is aimed at new and experienced professionals who would like to feel more confident as they take on laminitis and founder cases. If you are just starting out or have some experience and would like to come to these difficult cases armed with more knowledge and a better plan, this is for you.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where Webinar / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 credits
Electives
Exploring the Equine Hoof
This is a five-hour lecture using Power Point and preserved cadaver specimens. It’s recommended that you take this along with Beginner Trimming if you are new to natural hoof care.
With Ida Hammer / Where Mineral Wells, TX / When October 28, 2020 Cost $75.00 Credits 5 credits
Pete Ramey two-day clinic
In the horse world, Pete Ramey needs no introduction. For more dates and locations visit hoofrehab.com.
With Pete Ramey / Credits 20 credits
Electives
Advanced Anatomy and Dissection
Anatomy meets trimming! Join renowned anatomist and PHCP Mentor, Paige Poss, for an in-depth look at how your work effects the internal structures of the hoof. This clinic will take place one day before Paige’s beginning clinics so you can attend all three in one location.
With Paige Poss / Where Tuscon, AZ / When February 28, 2021 Cost $150.00 Credits 8 credits
Electives
The Smart Way to Feed Horses
Horse owners will commonly seek advice from their hoof care practitioner about the best approach to feeding their horses. It is vital that you can help with informed advice based on scientific evidence and common sense rather than fads or myths. This is a 2 part webinar and fulfills the Advanced Nutrition course requirement for PHCP students. Check back for dates in 2021.
With Carol Layton B.Sc M.Ed / Where on-line / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits
Electives
IR/PPID: Diagnosis and Management
The most up to date information on equine insulin resistance and Cushing’s disease. Both sessions of this 2 part webinar must be taken together. This webinar fulfills the PPID/IR course requirement for PHCP students. Check back for 2021 dates.
With Jaini Clougher, BVSc, BSc / Where on-line / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits
Electives
Hoof Protection and Shoe Removal
Learn to choose, modify, and fit the right boots for the right job. Day 1 fulfills the Beginning Hoof Protection and Shoe Removal requirement for PHCP students. Days 2 and 3 cover casting, glue ons, impression material, pour-ins, and many more related products.
With Ida Hammer / Cost $225.00 Credits 8 credits
NO Laminitis Conference
Save the Date!
Where Best Western Premier, Harrisburg, PA / When August 11, 2021 Credits 20 credits
NRC Plus
From Nov. 1, 2019 to Jan. 15, 2020, there is a 2 for 1 special on all full length and short courses. This course fulfills the Advanced Nutrition course requirement for PHCP students.
With Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD / Where on-line course / Credits 10 credits
Basics of Reading Radiographs
From Nov. 1, 2019 to Jan. 15, 2020, there is a 2 for 1 special on all full length and short courses. This course fulfills the Reading Radiograph course requirement for PHCP students.
With Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD / Where On-line course / Credits 10 credits
Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance
From Nov. 1, 2019 to Jan. 15, 2020, there is a 2 for 1 special on all full length and short courses. This course fulfills the Insulin Resistance/Cushing’s disease course requirement for PHCP students.
With Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD / Where on-line course / Credits 10 credits
Electives
Recognizing and developing healthy hooves
Maia Chaput, a PHCP Mentor, has developed with her colleague, an online 3 part clinic covering a variety of foundational subjects for owners and aspiring practitioners. Learn to recognize the elements that form the basis of sound, healthy and well balanced hooves.
With Maia Chaput and Catherine Larose / Where on-line / Cost $45.00 Credits 6 credits
Equine Professional Ride-Along or Clinic
Complete elective credit by spending the day with an equine professional.
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Resources
All clinics are open to the public.
Distal Limb Anatomy and Hoof Care
New students should start here. There are websites listed here that will help prepare you for the beginning anatomy clinics.
Metabolic Conditions
We suggest these websites and books to deepen your understand of Insulin Resistance, Cushing’s, and the laminitis that often accompanies metabolic conditions.
Whole Horse Media
A variety sources, including The Humble Hoof podcast, will enhance your education in equines related subjects.
Diet and Lifestyle
Recommended sources to learn about nutrition and horse keeping for optimal health.
Forage Feeders
Slow feeder can make an incredible difference in your equine’s mental and physical health. Here are some great sources.
Supplements
Test and balance your hay to optimize your horses health. Here are some great sources for mineral supplements and more.
Practitioner Health
Trimming is tough on your body. Check out these resources to heal and maintain your health.
Practitioner Tools and Hoof Products
Owning quality trimming tools is so important to your practice. Here are some suggestions.