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Webinars
All our educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events will appear on the calendar.
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 Webinar / When May 2, 2021 -4:00 pm (Denver) / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits Status Active
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. The recording of this webinar is available for purchase.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where Webinar / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 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, check out this recording of Christina Krueger’s webinar.
With Christina Krueger / Where Webinar / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 credits Status Active
The Business of Booting
Hoof Care Practitioners and students entering the field will need to fit and sell hoof protection to be successful with their business. Don’t walk away from this additional source of income and leave your clients to fend for themselves. The recording of Jeannean’s webinar is available for purchase.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where Webinar / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 2 credits Status Active
Reading Radiographs for the Hoof Care Practitioner
Hoof Care Practitioner must be able to communicate and work with their client’s veterinarian. Join Dr. Allison to learn the basics of reading radiographs and how they are used to diagnose common issues in the hoof.
With Allison Williges DVM / Where Webinar / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 4 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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 Webinar / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 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 Webinar / 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.
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 / Where FonDuLac, Wisconsin / When April 17, 2021 Cost $100.00 Credits 8 credits Status Active
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 FonDuLac, Wisconsin / When April 18, 2021 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 / Where Powells Point, NC / When May 1, 2021 Cost $225.00 Credits 8 credits Status Active
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 / When June 5, 2021 Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Active
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 / When June 6, 2021 Cost $150.00 / $200.00 Non-member / Credits 8 credits Status Active
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 May 2, 2021 Cost $150.00 Credits 8 credits Status Sold out
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 April 30, 2021 Cost $150 Credits 8 credits Status Sold out
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 May 1, 2021 Cost $150 Credits 8 credits Status Sold out
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Electives
All our educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events will appear on the calendar.
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 Webinar / When May 2, 2021 -4:00 pm (Denver) / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 credits Status Active
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 / Where FonDuLac, Wisconsin / When April 17, 2021 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 / Where Powells Point, NC / When May 1, 2021 Cost $225.00 Credits 8 credits Status Active
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 May 2, 2021 Cost $150.00 Credits 8 credits Status Sold out
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. The recording of this webinar is available for purchase.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where Webinar / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 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, check out this recording of Christina Krueger’s webinar.
With Christina Krueger / Where Webinar / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 3 credits Status Active
The Business of Booting
Hoof Care Practitioners and students entering the field will need to fit and sell hoof protection to be successful with their business. Don’t walk away from this additional source of income and leave your clients to fend for themselves. The recording of Jeannean’s webinar is available for purchase.
With Jeannean Mercuri / Where Webinar / Cost $25.00 / $45.00 Non-member / Credits 2 credits Status Active
Reading Radiographs for the Hoof Care Practitioner
Hoof Care Practitioner must be able to communicate and work with their client’s veterinarian. Join Dr. Allison to learn the basics of reading radiographs and how they are used to diagnose common issues in the hoof.
With Allison Williges DVM / Where Webinar / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 4 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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
NO Laminitis Virtual Conference
By focusing on prevention and treatment of endocrinopathic laminitis, the ECIR Group has assisted thousands of horses and their caregivers in understanding the importance of diagnosis, diet, trim, and exercise to improve the welfare of equines with metabolic disorder. Save these dates!
Where Virtual / When August 13, 2021 Cost $250.00 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
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 Webinar / Cost $50.00 / $100.00 Non-member / Credits 6 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 Webinar / Credits 6 credits Status Currently unscheduled.
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.
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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.
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Whole Horse Media
A variety sources, including The Humble Hoof podcast, will enhance your education in equines related subjects.
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Diet and Lifestyle
Recommended sources to learn about nutrition and horse keeping for optimal health.
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Forage Feeders
Slow feeder can make an incredible difference in your equine’s mental and physical health. Here are some great sources.
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Hoof Protection
Alternatives to steel shoes for hoof protection can be found here.
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Supplements
Test and balance your hay to optimize your horses health. Here are some great sources for mineral supplements and more.
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Practitioner Health
Trimming is tough on your body. Check out these resources to heal and maintain your health.
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Practitioner Tools and Hoof Products
Owning quality trimming tools is so important to your practice. Here are some suggestions.
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