| The Basic Hoofcare Clinic is one day, 10am to 3:30pm. Attendees receive a two hour lecture on barefoot theory and hoof mechanics followed by a half hour of discussion with a question/answer period. We then break for approximately a one hour lunch to allow the information to sink in. I will be available during lunch to answer questions. After the break, there will be a brief period for any additional questions that came up over lunch followed by about an hour demonstration of the abrasive trim using a live horse. This trimming portion will be rich in explanation as to what is where and why I trim the hoof the way I do. Basic technique using the grinder and how it is superior to the conventional tools is explained. I will also demonstrate the "natural" way of horse handling specific to trimming. Price for all day: $75*** Price for morning lecture only: $40 *** This clinic is now designed as a preparatory step for those new to the concept of natural trimming. Anyone who goes on to the next day (abrasive trim) will receive a $10 discount on the price of both days. ----------------------------------------------------------- The Abrasive Trim Clinic is one day, 9am to 5:30pm (one hour lunch) and will start with a short lecture on natural trimming guidelines as I see them and a brief introduction to the abrasive trim concept. Then each participant will in turn trim their own horse (recommended), or a borrowed one, under my close supervision. I will trim the first foot while explaining the particulars for that individual foot. The next two feet will be a joint effort, I will trim one half and the participant the other, this offers an easy visual guideline for the person new to trimming. The last foot will be done by the participant alone but I will still be there to make suggestions and to assure it is going correctly. So in effect each participant will be receiving a private lesson. Price for Participants: $225 for local clinics. Participant price includes a copy of the Abrasive Trimming DVD* (a $35 value). Price for auditing:$60, The Abrasive Trim Clinic DVD will be available to auditors for $30 A "tool package," consisting of a light weight grinder with paddle switch adaptor, 2 flap disks, a leather arm guard, 30 degree hairline gauge. a 6" ruler/straightedge and a special tail tie bungee will be available for purchase at a cost of $60 for participants or $85 for auditors. Participants are required to bring their own leather gloves and protective goggles. *The new Softouch Natural Hoof Care DVD will be offered instead to a participant that has already purchased the Abrasive Trim DVD prior to the clinic. **Participants must bring leather gloves and protective goggles for their eyes. Dust masks are optional, but recommended. |


| We host a trim clinic once a year - next one in 2009 |