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Webinars
All our educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events will appear on the calendar.
Trimming Foals
Join PHCP member and hoof care provider Kirsten Proctor to learn the ins and outs of trimming and developing healthy hooves in foals. Learn to evaluate and address conformational issues.
With Kirsten Proctor / Where Online / When October 27, 2022 -6:00 pm (Denver) / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 2 credits Status Active
Starting Your Hoof Care Business
If you are ready to start your hoof care business or would like some tips to get your existing business running more efficiently, Christina Krueger can guide you through the process. This webinar recording is available for purchase.
With Christina Krueger / Where Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 credits Status Active
Choosing and Fitting Hoof Boots
PHCP member Sara Hunt will guide you to the successful use of hoof boots with your clients and on your own horses. This webinar recording is available for purchase. Both hoof care practitioners and owners will benefit from this information.
With Sara Hunt / Where Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 2 credits Status Active
Interpersonal Relationships; working with clients and professionals
The goal of this webinar is to help participants understand the nature and purpose of relationships, and to recognize and use communication techniques that will more effectively promote their interest within the relationship. This will help you to work with your clients and other professionals more effectively.
With Randy Fisher / Where Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 1 credits Status Active
Documenting Hoof Rehabilitation
Learn to document hoof rehabilitation cases in this webinar taught by Alicia Harlov of The Humble Hoof. This webinar recording is available for purchase.
With Alicia Harlov / Where Online / When July 14, 2022 -6:00 pm (Denver) / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 1 credits Status Active
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.
Where Online / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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.
With Carol Layton B.Sc M.Ed / Where Online / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
WTF? What the Founder
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 Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Understanding and Reversing “Sinkers” and Hoof Capsule Rotation
In this two part webinar, Pete Ramey will help you to recognize and reverse distal descent and capsule rotation.
With Pete Ramey / Where Online / Cost $70.00 / $125.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Glue-on Shoeing Basics
Learn the basics of using glue-on shoes and boots. A variety of glue-on products will be covered including glues and packing materials.
With Deanna Stoppler / Where Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 2 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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 Online / Credits 6 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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Beginner clinics
All our educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events will appear on the calendar.
Beginning Trim, Anatomy, and Dissection – CA
Learn distal limb anatomy through discussion, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves. This clinic fulfills the Beginning Anatomy clinic requirement for PHCP students.
With Melody OBrien / Where Quincy, CA / When November 5, 2022 Cost $150 / $200 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Active
Hoof Protection and Shoe Removal – CA
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 variety of hoof boots based on performance, rehab and rider needs. Hoof casting will also be covered. This clinic fulfills the Beginning Booting and Shoe Removal clinic requirement for PHCP students.
With Melody O'Brien / Where Quincy CA / When November 6, 2022 Cost $150 / $200 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Active
Hoof Protection, Shoe Removal and Power Tools – FL
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 Springhill, FL / When November 5, 2022 Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Active
Beginning Trimming, Anatomy and Dissection – FL
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 Springhill, FL / When November 6, 2022 Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Active
Beginning Trimming, Anatomy and Dissection
Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves. This clinic fulfills the Beginning Anatomy clinic requirement for PHCP students.
With Maia Chaput / Where Rigaud, QC / When November 13, 2021 Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Hoof Protection and Shoe Removal
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 Maia Chaput / Where Rigaud, QC / When November 14, 2021 Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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 Philip Himanka / Where 1598 State Highway 52 Erie, CO / When April 23, 2022 -9:00 am (Denver) / Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Hoof Protection and Shoe Removal
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 Philip Himanka / Where 1598 State Highway 52 Erie, CO / When April 24, 2022 -9:00 am (Denver) / Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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 Ridge, NY / Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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 Ridge, NY / Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Exploring the Equine Hoof
This is a eight-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 / Cost $100.00 Credits 8 credits Status Active
Beginner Trim class
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 / Cost $250.00 Credits 8 credits Status Active
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 Status Active
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Electives
All our educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events will appear on the calendar.
PHCP 2022 Conference
Registration is open! Continue your education and socialize with old and new friends in the industry.
Where Denver / When October 6, 2022 Status Active
Trimming Foals
Join PHCP member and hoof care provider Kirsten Proctor to learn the ins and outs of trimming and developing healthy hooves in foals. Learn to evaluate and address conformational issues.
With Kirsten Proctor / Where Online / When October 27, 2022 -6:00 pm (Denver) / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 2 credits Status Active
Starting Your Hoof Care Business
If you are ready to start your hoof care business or would like some tips to get your existing business running more efficiently, Christina Krueger can guide you through the process. This webinar recording is available for purchase.
With Christina Krueger / Where Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 credits Status Active
Choosing and Fitting Hoof Boots
PHCP member Sara Hunt will guide you to the successful use of hoof boots with your clients and on your own horses. This webinar recording is available for purchase. Both hoof care practitioners and owners will benefit from this information.
With Sara Hunt / Where Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 2 credits Status Active
Interpersonal Relationships; working with clients and professionals
The goal of this webinar is to help participants understand the nature and purpose of relationships, and to recognize and use communication techniques that will more effectively promote their interest within the relationship. This will help you to work with your clients and other professionals more effectively.
With Randy Fisher / Where Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 1 credits Status Active
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.
Where Online / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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.
With Carol Layton B.Sc M.Ed / Where Online / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Glue-on and Casting Hoof Protection – 2 day clinic
Come learn all about how and when to use full time glue on and casting hoof protection in your practice. Philip Himanka has many years of experience using these in his practice and will share his knowledge to help you succeed.
With Philip Himanka / Where 1598 State Highway 52, Erie CO / Cost $350 / $400.00 Non-member / Credits 16 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Reading Radiographs for the Hoof Care Practitioner
As a Hoof Care Practitioner, understanding the basics of how to read a radiograph is important to your work and will help you to communicate with your client’s veterinarian. Join Dr. Allison for this hands-on clinic in Ridge, NY.
With Allison Williges DVM / Where Ridge, NY / Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Glue-on Hoof Protection
Learn the proper techniques for the successful application of glue-on hoof protection. Deanna has an extensive education and years of experience applying a variety of glue-on hoof products.
With Deanna Stoppler / Where Ridge, NY / Cost $200.00 / $250.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
WTF? What the Founder
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 Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Understanding and Reversing “Sinkers” and Hoof Capsule Rotation
In this two part webinar, Pete Ramey will help you to recognize and reverse distal descent and capsule rotation.
With Pete Ramey / Where Online / Cost $70.00 / $125.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Glue-on Shoeing Basics
Learn the basics of using glue-on shoes and boots. A variety of glue-on products will be covered including glues and packing materials.
With Deanna Stoppler / Where Online / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 2 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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 Online / Credits 6 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Advanced Anatomy and Dissection
Anatomy meets trimming! Join renowned anatomist and PHCP Clinician, Paige Poss, for an in-depth look at how your work affects the internal structures of the hoof.
With Paige Poss / Where Tuscon, AZ / Cost $300.00 / $400.00 Non-member / Credits 16 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
Exploring the Equine Hoof
This is a eight-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 / Cost $100.00 Credits 8 credits Status Active
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 Status Active
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 Status Active
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 Status Active
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 Status Active
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 Status Active
Equine Professional Ride-Along or Clinic
Complete elective credit by spending the day with an equine professional.
Status Currently unscheduled.
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Resources
All our educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events will appear on the calendar.
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.