Saturday Oct 27, 2012 9am-4pm
Spring Haven Stables Albertville, AL
Discounted Earlybird Registration until Fri. Oct 26 – sign up now and save!
Please note: Clinic is full – all participant slots have been filled. We do have plenty of room left for auditors, so come on out and enjoy the day with us!
Clinic Registration Forms
Clinic Information Packet
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 clinic 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 hoof care, and how to recognize a balanced hoof.
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 details 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 10/26/12 to qualify for Earlybird discount.)
Details:
All admission prices include drinks, lunch, classroom materials.
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.
Read the Clinic Information Packet for more details.
Workshop location:
Spring Haven Stables on Google maps.
Spring Haven Stables
216 Hustleville Rd.
Albertville AL 35951
http://www.springhavenstables.org/
From Huntsville: Travel E on Governor’s Drive/Hwy 431 through Guntersville to Albertville. In Albertville, turn left onto AL-75 N/N Broad St. In 3.8 miles, turn left onto Hustleville Rd., just past a cell tower on your left. In 0.2 miles, watch for the Spring Haven Stables sign and driveway on the right.
Contact: Leitha Lee 256-653-6285 – call or text
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!