“With maintenance trimming you can keep your horses’ feet in constant balance- the key to healthy strong feet, barefoot performance and long term soundness.”
What will you learn?
Our one day intensive workshop is specifically designed to teach horse owners to maintain the feet of their own horses.
Subjects covered include:
* Why we prefer to keep horses barefoot.
* The science of equine hooves including normal parameters.
* Using anatomical landmarks to objectively balance feet.
* A generic recipe for basic maintenance trimming (practice first on cadaver legs, then trim a horse).
* Safe handling of horses while trimming.
* Correct use of farrier tools.
* Trade secrets that make a hard job easier.
* How to grow all terrain hooves for barefoot performance.
* Hoof protection that doesn’t affect hoof function (hoof boots and laser tips)
Who are these workshops for?
Horse owners who want to take charge of their own horse’s hoofcare; whether they actually want to trim their own horse themselves, or just learn the parameters of healthy feet so they can make informed decisions about their horses’ future hoof management. Our workshops are also attended by farriers, vets and equine therapists who want to expand their knowledge in the evolving science of bare hoof care.
Why are our workshops unique?
Andrew has seen equine hoofcare from both sides of the anvil. After working for many years as a traditional farrier, he learnt the benefits of the “barefoot option” and he now works as a specialist equine podiotherapist, using parameters that work in Australian conditions. Not only has Andrew worked “down under” thousands of horses, he networks with vets, therapists and other trimmers Australia wide. This adds up to a huge “database” of experience from which to draw.
Workshop participants qualify for workshop only special deals for selected tool kits.
Date: Sunday 22nd June, 2025
Venue: Barmah Racecourse Reserve, 45 Moors Road, Barmah
Time: arrive 8.00 for a 8.30 am start; finishing around 4.30 pm..
Cost: Full Participant (with horse) $270 includes trimming gloves, booklet, cadaver trim and trimming your horse under our guidance.
Auditor $180 includes trimming gloves, booklet and cadaver trim.
Catering: BYO lunch. Morning and afternoon tea provided.
Bookings And Enquiries: Prior booking is essential (Full participants limited to 8)
Phone: 03 57734306 Or email to
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Course placements filled in order of payments received
No Children or dogs allowed, please contact us for special considerations
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