# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hoof Trimming Clinic - Courtenay BC - July 16-19, 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Register here ➜ www.hoofgeeks.ca/upcoming-clinics/courtenay-bc-july-16-19-2026 πŸ“… WHEN July 16-19, 2026 πŸ“ WHERE The Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society 4839 Headquarters Road, Courtenay BC Ashleigh 250-792-2105 πŸ’³ PAYMENT DEADLINE May 31, 2026 ABOUT THE CLINIC This hoof trimming clinic offers you the opportunity to learn about hooves and barefoot hoof care, including how to perform a maintenance trim on your own horse. More and more horses are experiencing hoof problems, many of which could be avoided by following a more natural approach to hoof care. Know Hoof, Know Horse has never been more true. Navicular, laminitis, and insulin resistance are on the rise. This clinic will teach you practical ways to lower risks, support long-term soundness, and reduce veterinary costs through correct hoof form based on Mother Nature’s design. Subtle differences in trimming methods can help restore hooves to their original healthy state. You will also learn best practices in horse keeping that promote a healthier, happier, and fitter horse. CLINIC OUTLINE Day 1 – LECTURE DAY πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - The pillars of a healthy horse - Anatomy, structure, and function - Dissection - External and internal hoof relationships - Evaluating hoof health and lameness - Reading the hoof capsule - Hoof grooming lecture - Trimming tool discussion and demonstration - Hoof grooming practice (cadavers) Day 2 – LECTURE & CADAVER DAY πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Set-up trim lecture - Set-up trim demonstration - Hoof pathologies and how to address them - Trimming practice (cadavers) Day 3 – LECTURE & CADAVER DAY πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - How teeth affect feet (review and Q&A) - Navicular - Laminitis / Founder - Trimming practice (cadavers) Day 4 – TRIMMING DAY πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Assessing your horse - Mapping and formulating a trimming plan - Trimming your horse’s hooves πŸ’² COST $400 – Day 1 only $600 – Days 1–2 $800 – Days 1–3 $1,000 – Days 1–4 πŸ”Ή Balance due by April 30, 2026 🧰 WHAT TO BRING - Your own food, snacks, beverages - Lawn chair - Any trimming tools you already have (hoof knife, hoof stand, rasp, nippers, etc.) If you don’t have tools, they will be available for purchase at the clinic or online: πŸ‘‰ https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/shop/trimming-tools - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/courtenay/hoof-trimming-clinic-courtenay-bc-july-16-19-2026/200029696013457 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 32 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Courtenay - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds 4839 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P2 - **lat**: 49.7064321 - **long**: -125.0024324 - **full address**: Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds 4839 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P2, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hoof Trimming Clinic - Courtenay BC - July 16-19, 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/afc053956f7bda485dede44589c7ea26ecb304e056b98ea8783956b3b1e3993b-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcefa661-gmir?v=1775222289 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hoof Trimming Clinic - Courtenay BC - July 16-19, 2026 being held? - **A:** Hoof Trimming Clinic - Courtenay BC - July 16-19, 2026 takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds 4839 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P2, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hoof Trimming Clinic - Courtenay BC - July 16-19, 2026? - **A:** Hoof Trimming Clinic - Courtenay BC - July 16-19, 2026 is organized by Hoof Geeks Barefoot Hoofcare. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hoof Trimming Clinic - Courtenay BC - July 16-19, 2026 is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Courtenay, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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