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Webinars

All educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events appear on the calendar.


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 Webinar / When April 7, 2024 - 9:00 am / Cost $65.00, $110.00 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active, Recording (6 months)

Paige Poss Explores Hoof Distortions and Hoof Related Pain

Paige Poss seamlessly intertwines the art and science of hoof care, offering a unique perspective that engages audiences and inspires a deeper understanding of
equine anatomy. In this two part series, she shares a detailed exploration of the hoof and its connection to internal structures and nerve pathways.

With Paige Poss / Type Webinar / When April 14, 2024 - 3:00 pm / Cost $100, $175 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active (2 weeks)

Paige Poss Explores Hoof Distortions and Hoof Related Pain

Paige Poss seamlessly intertwines the art and science of hoof care, offering a unique perspective that engages audiences and inspires a deeper understanding of equine anatomy. In this two part series, she shares a detailed exploration of the hoof and its connection to internal structures and nerve pathways.

With Paige Poss / Type Webinar / When April 21, 2024 - 3:00 pm / Cost $100, $175 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active (2 weeks)

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 Webinar / When March 24, 2024 - 1:00 pm / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 2 / Status Active, Recording (6 months)

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 / When February 11, 2024 Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active, Recording (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)

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 Active, Recording (thru March 20, 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 (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.

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. This webinar appropriate for both owners and practitioners.

With Carol Layton B.Sc M.Ed / Cost $60.00, $110.00 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Currently unscheduled.

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 (thru July)

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.

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.

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 / Cost $70.00, $125.00 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Currently unscheduled.

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Beginner clinics

All educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events appear on the calendar.


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 April 27, 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 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.


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

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 Webinar / When April 7, 2024 - 9:00 am / Cost $65.00, $110.00 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active, Recording (6 months)

Paige Poss Explores Hoof Distortions and Hoof Related Pain

Paige Poss seamlessly intertwines the art and science of hoof care, offering a unique perspective that engages audiences and inspires a deeper understanding of
equine anatomy. In this two part series, she shares a detailed exploration of the hoof and its connection to internal structures and nerve pathways.

With Paige Poss / Type Webinar / When April 14, 2024 - 3:00 pm / Cost $100, $175 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active (2 weeks)

Paige Poss Explores Hoof Distortions and Hoof Related Pain

Paige Poss seamlessly intertwines the art and science of hoof care, offering a unique perspective that engages audiences and inspires a deeper understanding of equine anatomy. In this two part series, she shares a detailed exploration of the hoof and its connection to internal structures and nerve pathways.

With Paige Poss / Type Webinar / When April 21, 2024 - 3:00 pm / Cost $100, $175 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active (2 weeks)

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 Webinar / When March 24, 2024 - 1:00 pm / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 2 / Status Active, Recording (6 months)

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 May 11, 2024 - 9:00 am / Cost $350, $450 non-member / Credits 16 / Status Active

Advanced Anatomy and Glue-on Hoof Protection

This three day clinic combines advanced anatomy and glue-on hoof protection for advanced students and professionals. Philip Himanka combines his extensive education and years of experience to bring you this advanced level clinic.

With Philip Himanka / Where Erie, CO / When June 22, 2024 Cost $675.00, $725.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active

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 / 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

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 / When February 11, 2024 Cost $65, $110 non-member / Credits 6 / Status Active, Recording (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)

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 Active, Recording (thru March 20, 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 (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.

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. This webinar appropriate for both owners and practitioners.

With Carol Layton B.Sc M.Ed / Cost $60.00, $110.00 non-member / Credits 6 / 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.

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.

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 / Cost $70.00, $125.00 non-member / Credits 6 / 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.


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.

Hoof Protection

Alternatives to steel shoes for hoof protection can be found here.

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

All webinar times are listed in Mountain Time (Denver). Use the converter to find your local time. For past webinar recordings, visit the Learn page.

March 24, 2024

1:00 pm

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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.

April 7, 2024

9:00 am

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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.

April 14, 2024

3:00 pm

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Paige Poss Explores Hoof Distortions and Hoof Related Pain

Paige Poss seamlessly intertwines the art and science of hoof care, offering a unique perspective that engages audiences and inspires a deeper understanding of
equine anatomy. In this two part series, she shares a detailed exploration of the hoof and its connection to internal structures and nerve pathways.

April 21, 2024

3:00 pm

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Paige Poss Explores Hoof Distortions and Hoof Related Pain

Paige Poss seamlessly intertwines the art and science of hoof care, offering a unique perspective that engages audiences and inspires a deeper understanding of equine anatomy. In this two part series, she shares a detailed exploration of the hoof and its connection to internal structures and nerve pathways.

April 27, 2024 -
April 29, 2024

9:00 am

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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.

Rigaud, QC

May 11, 2024 -
May 12, 2024

9:00 am

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Advanced Anatomy

This advanced anatomy clinic will help you to better assess the hoof and visualize the internal structures in relation to external landmarks.

Rigaud, QC

May 25, 2024 -
May 27, 2024

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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.

Erie, CO

May 31, 2024

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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.

Ridge, NY

June 1, 2024 -
June 3, 2024

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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.

Ridge, NY

June 22, 2024 -
June 24, 2024

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Advanced Anatomy and Glue-on Hoof Protection

This three day clinic combines advanced anatomy and glue-on hoof protection for advanced students and professionals. Philip Himanka combines his extensive education and years of experience to bring you this advanced level clinic.

Erie, CO

September 13, 2024 -
September 15, 2024

9:00 am

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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.

Quincy, CA

October 3, 2024 -
October 6, 2024

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PHCP 2024 conference

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

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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.

Rigaud, QC

October 26, 2024 -
October 27, 2024

9:00 am

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Advanced Anatomy

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

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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.

Bristol, TN