Barefoot Hoof Care Theory for Professional Farriers
Here is a course for the practicing farrier. It contains a lot of information about trimming and function of the hoof. If you were taught that most horses need to have shoes to be sound when ridden, here is a different paradigm. It may require an open mind, but it certainly will help you understand the reasons why barefoot really works.
This course is hosted on the popular learning platform Blackboard. Upon enrollment you will receive all the pertinent information to access this course on Blackboard.
Online support is provided throughout the course. Students have the privilege of sending in and receiving feedback on their case studies.
The 75+ lectures in this course contain information about:
Anatomy of the Hoof
Hoof Functions
Basic Trimming
Thoughts about Shoeing
Problems after de-shoeing
Anatomy of the Horse
Abbreviated Lifestyle and Horse Care
Advanced Trimming for:
Contraction
Laminitis and Founder
Club and Coon foot
Trimming for pathologies w. incorrect alignment
Troubleshooting
Other Pathologies
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