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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.
The Smart Way to Feed Horses
In part one of this two-part series, Carol Layton will focus on the digestive system, the best feeds for horses, and the key nutrients that influence hoof health.
With Carol Layton / Type Webinar / When May 14, 2024 - 4:00 pm / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active (2 weeks)
The Smart Way to Feed Horses
In part two of this two-part series, Carol Layton will discuss the best and safest horse feeds and the key nutrients that aid in rehabilitation, plus horse management practices.
With Carol Layton / Type Webinar / When May 21, 2024 - 4:00 pm / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active (2 weeks)
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 Active, Recording (available until May 7, 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 Active, Recording (6 months)
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 Active, Recording (available until Oct. 6, 2024)
Dr. Tomas Teskey on the Equine Dental-Body Connection
Dr. Tomas Teskey will share with us the connection between dental and body balance in this 2 part webinar.
With Tomas Teskey DVM / Type Online / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active, Recording (available until August 18)
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 Active, Recording (available until 12/31/24)
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 Active, Recording (available until September 24,2024)
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 / Type Online / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Active, Recording (available until May 13, 2024)
Essential Oils for Horses
Learn safe and effective techniques for using essential oils with your horses. In this FREE webinar recording, Yvonne Litza discusses getting started with oils in the barn and at home.
With Yvonne Litza / Type Online / / Status Active, Recording (available thru July)
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.
Donkey Behavior and Handling
Ross Keller will be teaching about donkey behavior, behavior modification (gentling), and appropriate handling techniques.
With Ross Keller / Type Online / 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.
Dr. Bowker on the Vasculature of the Equine Hoof
Dr. Robert Bowker will share with us how the vasculature of the equine hoof is unique.
With Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD / Type Webinar / Cost $100.00, $175.00 non-member / Credits 4 / 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 / Type Webinar / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Feeding for Special Needs Horses
Carol Layton will help you design the best diet for that horse with special needs, such as older horses, managing ulcers, DSLD, and more.
With Carol Layton / Type Online / Cost $45, $75 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Feeding Performance Horses
Carol Layton, an equine nutritionist, will help you create the best feeding protocol for your performance horse.
With Carol Layton / Type Webinar / Cost $45, $75 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Feeding Pregnant and Growing Horses
Carol Layton will help you to optimize your feeding program for the pregnant and growing horse.
With Carol Layton / Type Webinar / Cost $45, $75 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Introduction to Flex Boots™
Join the Flex Boots™ team for this free webinar to learn about the Flex Boots™ brand and products, including how to properly fit and size.
With Flex Boot's Riikka Kemppainen / Type Online / / Status Active, Recording (Until May 19, 2024)
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.
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. The recording is available until the end of April 2023.
With Kirsten Proctor / Cost $25.00, $45.00 non-member / Credits 2 / Status Currently unscheduled.
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Beginner clinics
All educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events appear on the calendar. Webinar instructions can be found right here.
Beginning clinic
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning 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 / When May 25, 2024 Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active
Beginning clinic
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning 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 / When June 1, 2024 Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active
Beginning clinic
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning 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 / When September 13, 2024 - 9:00 am / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active
Beginning clinic
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning 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 October 19, 2024 - 9:00 am / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active
Beginning clinic
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning 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 November 9, 2024 - 9:00 am / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active
Beginning clinic
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning 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 Spring Hill, FL / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Currently unscheduled.
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Electives
All educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events appear on the calendar. Webinar instructions can be found right here.
PHCP 2024 conference
Early bird registration is open! Continue your education, socialize with old and make new friends in the industry.
Type Conference / Where Chicago, IL / When October 3, 2024 Cost $325.00, $400.00 non-member / Credits 25 / Status Active
The Smart Way to Feed Horses
In part one of this two-part series, Carol Layton will focus on the digestive system, the best feeds for horses, and the key nutrients that influence hoof health.
With Carol Layton / Type Webinar / When May 14, 2024 - 4:00 pm / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active (2 weeks)
The Smart Way to Feed Horses
In part two of this two-part series, Carol Layton will discuss the best and safest horse feeds and the key nutrients that aid in rehabilitation, plus horse management practices.
With Carol Layton / Type Webinar / When May 21, 2024 - 4:00 pm / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active (2 weeks)
Hands-on 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. This clinic fulfills the reading radiograph requirement for PHCP students.
With Allison Williges DVM / Where Ridge, NY / When May 31, 2024 Cost $175.00, $225.00 non-member / Credits 8 / Status Active
Advanced Anatomy
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 October 26, 2024 - 9:00 am / Cost $350, $450 non-member / Credits 16 / Status Active
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 Active, Recording (available until May 7, 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 Active, Recording (6 months)
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 Active, Recording (available until Oct. 6, 2024)
Dr. Tomas Teskey on the Equine Dental-Body Connection
Dr. Tomas Teskey will share with us the connection between dental and body balance in this 2 part webinar.
With Tomas Teskey DVM / Type Online / Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active, Recording (available until August 18)
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 Active, Recording (available until 12/31/24)
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 Active, Recording (available until September 24,2024)
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 / Type Online / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Active, Recording (available until May 13, 2024)
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.
Donkey Behavior and Handling
Ross Keller will be teaching about donkey behavior, behavior modification (gentling), and appropriate handling techniques.
With Ross Keller / Type Online / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Dr. Bowker on the Vasculature of the Equine Hoof
Dr. Robert Bowker will share with us how the vasculature of the equine hoof is unique.
With Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD / Type Webinar / Cost $100.00, $175.00 non-member / Credits 4 / 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 / Type Webinar / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Feeding for Special Needs Horses
Carol Layton will help you design the best diet for that horse with special needs, such as older horses, managing ulcers, DSLD, and more.
With Carol Layton / Type Online / Cost $45, $75 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Feeding Performance Horses
Carol Layton, an equine nutritionist, will help you create the best feeding protocol for your performance horse.
With Carol Layton / Type Webinar / Cost $45, $75 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Feeding Pregnant and Growing Horses
Carol Layton will help you to optimize your feeding program for the pregnant and growing horse.
With Carol Layton / Type Webinar / Cost $45, $75 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Currently unscheduled.
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. The recording is available until the end of April 2023.
With Kirsten Proctor / Cost $25.00, $45.00 non-member / Credits 2 / Status Currently unscheduled.
NRC Plus
This course fulfills the advanced nutrition course requirement for PHCP students.
With Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD / Credits 10 / Status Active
Basics of Reading Radiographs
This course fulfills the Reading Radiograph course requirement for PHCP students.
With Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD / Credits 10 / Status Active
Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance
This course fulfills the Insulin Resistance/Cushing’s disease course requirement for PHCP students.
With Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD / Credits 10 / Status Active
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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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May 14, 2024
4:00 pm
Webinar / View details
In part one of this two-part series, Carol Layton will focus on the digestive system, the best feeds for horses, and the key nutrients that influence hoof health.
May 21, 2024
4:00 pm
Webinar / View details
In part two of this two-part series, Carol Layton will discuss the best and safest horse feeds and the key nutrients that aid in rehabilitation, plus horse management practices.
May 25, 2024 - May 27, 2024
Hands-on / View details
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
Erie, CO
May 31, 2024
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Hands-on 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. This clinic fulfills the reading radiograph requirement for PHCP students.
Ridge, NY
June 1, 2024 - June 3, 2024
Hands-on / View details
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
Ridge, NY
September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024
9:00 am
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This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
Quincy, CA
October 3, 2024 - October 6, 2024
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Early bird registration is open! Continue your education, socialize with old and make new friends in the industry.
Chicago, IL
October 19, 2024 - October 21, 2024
9:00 am
Hands-on / View details
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
Rigaud, QC
October 26, 2024 - October 27, 2024
9:00 am
Hands-on / View details
This advanced anatomy clinic will help you to better assess the hoof and visualize the internal structures in relation to external landmarks.
Rigaud, QC
November 9, 2024 - November 11, 2024
9:00 am
Hands-on / View details
This three day clinic fulfills the PHCP beginning clinic requirement. Learn distal limb anatomy through exploration, trimming and dissection of cadaver hooves, along with shoe removal, hoof protection and more.
Bristol, TN