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Webinars
All educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events appear on the calendar. Webinar instructions can be found right here.
Collaboration Between Hoof Care Professionals & Equine Bodyworkers
Join Saxon Alexandra in this webinar to learn about the differences between types of equine bodywork and to feel more confident helping clients select a bodywork modality best suited to their horse and rehab goals.
With Saxon Alexandra / Type Webinar / When Nov 7, 2024 - 8:00 pm (EST) / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Active / Recording available for 6 months
Changes in Coffin Bone Structure and Influence of Trimming
Learn how the weight load of the equine hoof can bring about bone remodeling (thinning and loss) of cortices and trabeculae in digital bones.
With Dr Bowker / Type Webinar / When Nov 25, 2024 - 7:00 pm (EST) / Cost $100, $175 non-member / Credits 4 / Status Active / Recording available for 2 months
Documenting Hoof Rehabilitation
Learn to document hoof rehabilitation cases in this webinar with Alicia Harlov of The Humble Hoof.
With Alicia Harlov / Type Webinar / When Jan 8, 2025 - 4:00 pm (EST) / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Active / Recording available for 6 months
Off to a Good Start: Trimming Foals
Join Kirsten Proctor to learn the basics on how to successfully trim foals and gain an understanding about some of the main pathologies encountered in the field and how to approach them.
With Kirsten Proctor / Type Webinar / When Feb 11, 2025 - 5:30 pm (EST) / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 2 / Status Active / Recording available for 6 months
Feeding Pregnant and Growing Horses
Join equine nutritionist Carol Layton to learn how to optimize your feeding program for pregnant and growing horses.
With Carol Layton / Type Online / Cost $45, $80 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Recording for sale / Recording available until July 31, 2026
Feeding Performance Horses
Join equine nutritionist Carol Layton as she helps you create the best feeding protocol for your performance horse.
With Carol Layton / Type Online / Cost $45, $80 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Recording for sale / Recording available until July 10, 2026
Feeding for Special Needs
Join Carol Layton as she helps you design the best diet for that horse with special needs, such as older horses, managing ulcers, PSSM, and more.
With Carol Layton / Type Webinar / Cost $45, $80 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Recording for sale / Recording available until August 11, 2026
Limb Conformation, Body Posture and Hoof Capsule Distortions
In this webinar Ula Krzanowska, The Hoof Architect will use a 3D view for assessment of the lower limb, including conformation and body posture. She will discuss the complexities of dorsopalmar and mediolateral balance, how certain hoof capsule distortions are created, and what to do about them.
With Ula Krzanowska / Type Online / Cost $100, $175 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Recording for sale / Recording available until March 7, 2025
Wear Patterns, What They Really Mean!
In this two-part webinar series, Nick Hill will introduce a protocol for establishing how our trimming affects equine hooves and movement and will discuss how we can use hoof wear patterns to validate how trimming affects the way a horse moves.
With Nick Hill / Type Online / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Recording for sale / Recording available until Jan 29, 2025
The Smart Way to Feed Horses
This two-part webinar series is a great introduction to equine nutrition in practical terms and compliments Dr. Kellon’s NRC Plus course.
With Carol Layton / Type Online / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Recording for sale / Recording available until Nov 20, 2024
Reading Radiographs for the Hoof Care Practitioner
Join Dr. Allison Williges in this webinar to learn how to read radiographs and improve decision making during the trimming process. This webinar fulfills the reading radiograph requirement for PHCP students.
With Dr. Allison Williges / Type Online / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Recording for sale / Recording available until October 24, 2024
Starting Your Hoof Care Business
If you are just starting your career or looking for tips to efficiently run an already existing business, this webinar with Christina Krueger is for you.
With Christina Krueger / Type Online / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Recording for sale / Recording available until Dec 31, 2024
Choosing and Fitting Hoof Boots
What’s the best hoof boot? The best one for the horse! Learn how to choose the best boot in this webinar with PHCP Practitioner Sara Hunt of Spectrum Equine.
With Sara Hunt / Type Online / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 2 / Status Recording for sale / Recording available until Sept 24, 2024
Dr. Tomas Teskey on the Equine Dental-Body Connection
Learn about the connection between dental and body balance in this two-part webinar with Dr. Tomas Teskey.
With Tomas Teskey DVM / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Currently unscheduled.
EMS (IR) and PPID: Diagnosis and Management
Join Dr. Gustafson, the director and research advisor for the ECIR group, as she shares her extensive knowledge of nutritional considerations for horses with metabolic issues. This webinar fulfills the metabolic studies requirement for PHCP students.
With Dr. Kathleen Gustafson / Type Online / Cost $65.00, $110.00 non-member / Credits 6 / 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 / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Sustaining Your Hoof Care Business
Corrie Mannion will be sharing lessons learned after getting burned out and helpful ways for you to make your hoof care business more sustainable financially, emotionally, and physically.
With Corrie Mannion / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Paige Poss Explores Hoof Distortions and Hoof Related Pain
In part two of this two-part webinar series, Paige Poss meticulously documents the palmar digital nerve’s precise path, offering valuable insights into its placement and its potential impact on equine lameness.
With Paige Poss / Type Online / Cost $100, $175 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Donkey Behavior and Handling
Ross Keller will be teaching about donkey behavior, behavior modification (gentling), and appropriate handling techniques.
With Ross Keller / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Utilizing Hoof Imaging in your Trimming Decisions
Monique Craig of EponaMind will teach you how to utilize good radiographs and hoof photos, to reach your trimming goals.
With Monique Craig / Type Webinar / Cost $45, $75 non-member / Credits 2 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Equine Biosecurity; It’s All About Prevention
Join Caroline Barstow DVM and learn how you can prevent the spread of equine disease in your practice.
With Dr. Caroline Barstow / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Creating a Track System for Thriving Equines and Sustainable Management
Here is the help you need to create a track system for your horses, to stimulate daily movement that promotes healthy bodies and minds.
With Ruthie Thompson-Klein / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Genetics of Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Laminitis Risk
Join Dr. Norton as she discusses the study of how genetics plays a role with metabolic horses.
With Dr. Elaine Norton / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Currently unscheduled.
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Clinics
All educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events appear on the calendar. Webinar instructions can be found right here.
Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – Quebec
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning series clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
With Maia Chaput / Type Hands-on / Where Rigaud, QC / When Oct 19, 2024 - 9:00 am (EST) / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active
Advanced Anatomy and Radiographs – Quebec
This advanced anatomy clinic will help you to better assess the hoof and visualize the internal structures in relation to external landmarks.
With Maia Chaput / Type Hands-on / Where Rigaud, QC / When Oct 26, 2024 - 9:00 am (EST) / Cost $350, $450 non-member / Credits 16 / Status Active
Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – Tennessee
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning series clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
With Lorie Fleenor / Type Hands-on / Where Bristol, TN / When Nov 9, 2024 - 9:00 am (EST) / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active
Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – Colorado
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning series clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
With Philip Himanka / Type Hands-on / Where Erie, CO / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – New York
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning series clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Type Hands-on / Where Ridge, NY / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – California
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning series clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
With Melody OBrien / Type Hands-on / Where Quincy, CA / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Currently unscheduled.
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Resources
All educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events appear on the calendar. Webinar instructions can be found right here.
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.
On the calendar
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Hands-on / View details
Oct 26, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024
9:00 am (EST)
Advanced Anatomy and Radiographs – Quebec
This advanced anatomy clinic will help you to better assess the hoof and visualize the internal structures in relation to external landmarks.
Rigaud, QC
Webinar / View details
Nov 7, 2024
8:00 pm (EST)
Collaboration Between Hoof Care Professionals & Equine Bodyworkers
Join Saxon Alexandra in this webinar to learn about the differences between types of equine bodywork and to feel more confident helping clients select a bodywork modality best suited to their horse and rehab goals.
Hands-on / View details
Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 11, 2024
9:00 am (EST)
Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – Tennessee
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning series clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
Bristol, TN
Webinar / View details
Nov 25, 2024
7:00 pm (EST)
Changes in Coffin Bone Structure and Influence of Trimming
Learn how the weight load of the equine hoof can bring about bone remodeling (thinning and loss) of cortices and trabeculae in digital bones.
Webinar / View details
Jan 8, 2025
4:00 pm (EST)
Documenting Hoof Rehabilitation
Learn to document hoof rehabilitation cases in this webinar with Alicia Harlov of The Humble Hoof.
Webinar / View details
Feb 11, 2025
5:30 pm (EST)
Off to a Good Start: Trimming Foals
Join Kirsten Proctor to learn the basics on how to successfully trim foals and gain an understanding about some of the main pathologies encountered in the field and how to approach them.