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Webinars
All educational offerings are open to the public. Currently scheduled events appear on the calendar.
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 / When December 19, 2023 - 5:00 pm / Cost $100.00, $175.00 non-member / Credits 4 / Status Active
Dr. Bowker on the Unshod Hoof
Dr. Bowker will discuss the unshod hoof and why it appears to be healthier than the shod hoof.
With Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD / Type Webinar / When January 10, 2024 - 5:00 pm / Cost $100.00, $175.00 non-member / Credits 4 / Status Active
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
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 Active, Recording
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 Active, Recording
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 Active, Recording
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
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 Online / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Active, Recording
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.
With Christina Krueger / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Active, Recording
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 Active, Recording
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 Active, Recording
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
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.
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 metabolic issues in equines.
With Dr. Kathleen Gustafson / Cost $65.00, $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.
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.
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 / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 2 / 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.
Dr. Robert Bowker on the Equine Hoof
This is a four-part webinar series with the renowned Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD. With subjects from “normal pathology” to blood flow and the function of nerves in the equine foot you will get the latest research from Dr. Bowker and a better understanding of how your trim affects the hoof.
With Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD / Cost $100.00, $175.00 non-member / Credits 12 / 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 – Tennessee
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 January 27, 2024 - 9:00 am / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active
Beginning clinic – Florida
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 / When February 23, 2024 Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Active
Beginning clinic – Colorado
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 / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Beginning clinic – New York
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 / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Beginning clinic – California
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 / Cost $525.00, $675.00 non-member / Credits 24 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Beginning clinic – Quebec
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 / 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.
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 / When December 19, 2023 - 5:00 pm / Cost $100.00, $175.00 non-member / Credits 4 / Status Active
Dr. Bowker on the Unshod Hoof
Dr. Bowker will discuss the unshod hoof and why it appears to be healthier than the shod hoof.
With Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD / Type Webinar / When January 10, 2024 - 5:00 pm / Cost $100.00, $175.00 non-member / Credits 4 / Status Active
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
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 Active, Recording
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 Active, Recording
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
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 Online / Cost $35, $55 non-member / Credits 1 / Status Active, Recording
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.
With Christina Krueger / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 3 / Status Active, Recording
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 Active, Recording
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 Active, Recording
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.
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 metabolic issues in equines.
With Dr. Kathleen Gustafson / Cost $65.00, $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.
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 / When June 2, 2023 Cost $175.00, $225.00 non-member / Credits 8 / Status Currently unscheduled.
Advanced Anatomy – 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 / Cost $350, $400 non-member / Credits 16 / Status Currently unscheduled.
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 / Type In-person / When June 23, 2023 Cost $675.00, $725.00 non-member / Credits 24 / 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 / Cost $35.00, $55.00 non-member / Credits 2 / 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.
Dr. Robert Bowker on the Equine Hoof
This is a four-part webinar series with the renowned Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD. With subjects from “normal pathology” to blood flow and the function of nerves in the equine foot you will get the latest research from Dr. Bowker and a better understanding of how your trim affects the hoof.
With Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD / Cost $100.00, $175.00 non-member / Credits 12 / 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.
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
December 19, 2023
5:00 pm
Webinar / View details
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.
January 10, 2024
5:00 pm
Webinar / View details
Dr. Bowker will discuss the unshod hoof and why it appears to be healthier than the shod hoof.
January 27, 2024 - January 29, 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
February 23, 2024 - February 25, 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.
Spring Hill, FL