Topics
The topics below are a general outline and can be customized to your group's interest or needs.Barefoot or shoes? When and why.
Barefoot is better, but not always right. Making sense of controversy and the logic of the issues. A little guidance can help a lot.
Hoofboots
A look at the market today.
Safely removing shoes.
Having the right tools and knowledge can save you tons of aggravation. If your horses have shoes on, you or someone available should have this ability.
Movement evaluation and the effects of a farrier
An understanding of this subject will allow you have more success through soundness.
Different types of shoeing: Performance, therapeutic, trail, or backyard.
Deciding which direction you want or need is important. I'll explain why and how to make that decision
Sporthorse shoeing: Differences of dressage, hunter/jumper, and eventors.
Each discipline has its own needs of traction, support, shoe weight, and style.
Bell boots
Proper fit is simple but very important, and so often overlooked. A quick look at single and double bellboots
Managing breeding stock hoof care.
Care needs to be effective and economical.
Geriatrics
Consideration, patience and a few tricks can help get the job done
Explaining the types of horseshoes and their uses.
A basic understanding of form and function will improve communication.
Discussion of state-of-the-art therapeutic shoeing.
Constant change is difficult to keep up with. Where are we now?
Limited individual private evaluations and shoeing available.
This is an excellent opportunity to see what potential is under your horse, or to have a specific issue addressed.