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The Introduction
and Demonstration Clinic (AKA day
1), 10am to 4:00pm.
This day is really intended as a preparation
for the abrasive clinic (day 2). After personal introductions
and a brief "history" from each person 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
method
is explained. I will also demonstrate
the "natural" way of horse handling specific to
trimming. The final half hour will be a
wrap up. Extensive printed information to
take home is provided.
Price for all day: $75*
Minimum
attendance:
8 people
Maximum attendance: 16 people
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The
Abrasive Trim Clinic
(AKA day 2) is
all 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.
An additional travel charge of approximately 10% for
participants and auditors will be added for away clinics to
help cover plane fare etc.
Participant price includes a copy of the
new Softouch Natural Hoof Care DVD*
(a $50 value).
Price for auditing day 2:$65, The New
Softouch Natural Hoof Care DVD
will be
available to auditors for $45.
A "tool package," consisting of a light weight
grinder with paddle switch adaptor, 2 flap
disks, a leather arm guard, 30 degree hairline
guide, a 6" ruler/straightedge and a special
tail tie bungee will be available to purchase
at a cost of $75 for participants or $85 for
auditors.
*Participants are required to
bring
leather gloves and protective
goggles*
*The
Abrasive Trim Clinic DVD
will be
offered instead to a participant that has already
purchased the
Softouch Natural Hoof Care DVD prior to the
clinic.
**Participants
must bring leather gloves and protective goggles for their eyes. Dust masks are optional, but recommended.
Minimum attendance:
4 participants
and 6 auditors
Maximum attendance:
6 participants
and 10 auditors
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