ONE DAY BAREFOOT TRIMMING WORKSHOPS

WITH ANDREW BOWE " THE BAREFOOT BLACKSMITH".

"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 learned 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

 

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 New careers available in professional hoof care -

 

Diploma of Equine Podiotherapy

The National College of Traditional Medicine offers a Diploma level course in the new field of Equine Podiotherapy.  New scientific research has recently changed the face of hoof care and highlighted the need for professional therapists in this field.   The Equine Podiotherapist will have a thorough understanding of the impacts of serious hoof problems on equine biomechanics and orthopaedics, and be able to provide solutions for these.  They will be able to work closely with other equine health care professionals in the field of specialist rehabilitation. Developed and taught by leaders in this field  this course is offered to those interested in a career in advanced hoof care.   For more details see  www.nctm.com.au/

Tafe Cert Three -  Equine Hoof Care/Trimming

This course has been developed as a partnership between TAFE Tasmania and Natural Hoof Care Practitioners, to meet an increasing demand in the Horse Industry, to educate and qualify people in the natural care of horse’s hooves.  www.tafe.tas.edu.au/courses/natresforest/Equine_Hoof_Care.htm