Student Practitioners are not yet fully certified by PHCP, but with the support of their Mentors and colleagues, can do an excellent job caring for your horse’s hoof needs as they complete their training. Advanced Student Practitioners have completed Independent Study and are in the advanced phase of the training program. They are prepared to work on more difficult cases with the support of their Mentors and colleagues as they complete their training. Practitioners have completed their training and passed the final certification process. Mentors are Certified PHCP Practitioners who have been approved as educators in our training program. Each ★ represents 20 educational credits completed.