Andrew Bowe titled "The Barefoot Blacksmith" from his Horserush TV program offers intensive one day workshops in Victoria. Andrew is a Master Farrier turned Master Trimmer who runs a very busy founder rehab. centre with his wife Nicole. Their workshops are one day of fun and learning for horse owners.
ONE DAY BAREFOOT TRIMMING WORKSHOPS
"With the barefoot option you can maximize your horse's health and restore the balanced movement that is only natural." Why are our workshops unique? Andrew has truly seen the hoof from both sides of the anvil. After working for may years as a traditional farrier, he learnt the benefits of the "barefoot option" and he now works as a specialist barefoot trimmer, using trimming parameters that work in Australian conditions.
Not only has Andrew worked "down under" thousands of horses, he networks with leading equine vets, therapists and other barefoot trimmers Australia wide. This adds up to a huge "database" of experience on which to draw.
What will you learn? - Why we aspire to keep horses barefoot. - The science of healthy feet. - A recipe for basic maintenance trimming (practice first on cadaver legs, then trim a horse). - Correct use of trimming tools. - Safe handling of horses while trimming. - How to make a hard job easier - Maximizing barefoot performance. - The correct use of hoof boots. Who are these workshops for? Equine enthusiasts who want to take charge of their own horse's hoofcare; whether they actually want to trim themselves, or just learn the parameters of healthy feet so they can make informed decisions about their horses.
For bookings and more information please contact Nicole Bowe mayfieldf@bigpond.com
or see their website www.barehoofcare.com/clinics.html