Hoof Trimming and Horseshoeing Course
This course teaches essential hoof trimming and horseshoeing techniques for horses. Participants learn to manage laminitis, assess gait and hoof balance, select appropriate shoes and pads, handle horses safely, manage pain, and communicate effectively with clients and vets. It focuses on conservative trimming to promote soundness and long-term hoof health, reducing lameness risks and enhancing veterinary hoof care skills.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in hoof trimming and horseshoeing. Master laminitis recognition and management, gait assessment, conservative trimming to minimise soreness, shoe and pad selection, safe horse handling, basic pain management, and effective client communication for optimal equine hoof health.
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Develop skills
- Laminitis assessment: Quickly spot laminitis and hoof soreness without diagnostics.
- Therapeutic trimming: Perform safe, conservative trims for laminitis-prone horses.
- Farriery safety: Apply secure restraint and lameness exams for stress-free shoeing.
- Shoe selection: Match shoes, pads, and boots to terrain, workload, and pathology.
- Vet-client communication: Present hoof findings clearly and know when to call the vet.
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