Hoof Trimming for Horse Owners 101 Clinic – Sat. Nov. 5, 2011

Saturday Nov 5, 2011   9am-4pm
K-I-N Stables      Athens, AL

Join us for a hands-on clinic designed to introduce horse owners to the basics of barefoot hoof trimming.

Whether your goal is to touch up trims between visits from a professional or to take over hoof care duties for your herd entirely, this clinc will get you started off on the right foot – er, hoof!

Not quite ready to pick up a rasp yet? Audit the clinic to become a more educated consumer of hoof care services – learn about healthy hoof anatomy and function, how to decide when your horse needs a trim, and how to recognize a balanced trim.

What will you learn in this clinic?

We’ll cover basic hoof anatomy, procedure and techniques for trimming the hoof wall using a hoof rasp and hoof stand, and how to check hoof balance using the sole as a guide. More info in the Clinic Information Packet.

Clinic includes:

• classroom time with a mix of learning activities and interactive demos
• hoof trimming demonstration with Q&A
• hands-on practice – trim at least one hoof from start to finish

Cost:

$65 Earlybird registration, $85 at the door (limited to 10 participants)
$35 Earlybird auditing, $45 at the door (limited to 20 auditors)

Take advantage of the Earlybird discount! Fill out and send in your Clinic Registration Forms with payment and save! (Paypal accepted. Payment and registration forms must be received by 11/4/11 to qualify for Earlybird discount.)

Details:

Auditors participate fully in classroom and demo activities, and are welcome to observe the hands-on trimming session.

Participants may bring their own horse for the hands-on trimming session, or trim one of the gentle demo horses available onsite.

More info in the Clinic Information Packet.

Workshop location:

K-I-N Stables on Google maps.

K-I-N Stables downloadable map and directions.

Contact:    Leitha Lee  256-653-6285

Spread the word!

Post a Clinic Flyer at your barn, tack store, or feed store.

Want more information?

What to wear and bring, recommended reading, tool list and more – in the Clinic Information Packet for participants and auditors.

More about Hoof Trimming for Horse Owners clinics. Interested in hosting a clinic? Hosts attend for free plus have one horse trimmed for free!