Day 1: LECTURE DAY
Discussion of the horse and the foot: anatomy, structure and function
What is balance?
Detailed case study presentation: photos, radiographs, and videos
Where’s P3 activity: test your skills on visualizing P3 inside the hoof capsule
Learn the 6 hoof distortion types and how they'll help you with the feet in your care
Whole horse hoof care: Postural Rehabilitation model
Day 2: DEMO DAY
Live horses: assessment, radiographs, hoof mapping, creation and implementation of a hoof care plan
Group discussion and evaluation
Day 3: HAND- ON DAY
Hands-on for participants with live horses
Evaluation and assessment of the horse and hooves
Hoof mapping
Tool use and comparison of different trim applications
Day 4: GLUE-ON COMPOSITE SHOE DAY
Learn how different glues work and how to be successful gluing composite shoes
Live horse demonstrations
Day 5: GLUE-ON COMPOSITE SHOE HANDS-ON DAY
Hands-on for participants glueing!