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.

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  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.
Barefoot
Trimming
clinic
We host a trim clinic
once a year - next
one in 2009