Trimming Clinics
Information and Schedule

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I offer two types of clinics: Basic Hoofcare and Abrasive Trimming both are outlined below, as well as my current schedule Minimum attendance for Basic Hoofcare Clinic: 8 people Maximum attendance for Basic Hoofcare Clinic: 14 people Minimum attendance for Abrasive Trimming Clinic: 4 participants and 6 auditors Maximum attendance for Abrasive Trimming Clinic: 6 participants and 10 auditors *Please note new pricing structure and new clinic format for Both Clinics*

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.  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 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.

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2008 Schedule check back for updates Dates  2008   Location Type Contact Person April 26          April 27 Chesapeake, VA        Chesapeake, VA Basic (intro and demo)  Abrasive Trim boardmang@earthlink.net April 29          April 30 Tryon, NC                        Tryon, NC Intro and Demo                 Abrasive Trim Cherie Mascis vikinghorserider@bellsouth.net May 3              Waynesville, NC     Intro and Demo    Cherie Mascis vikinghorserider@bellsouth.net June 28          June 29 Vacaville, CA                 Vacaville, CA Intro and Demo      Abrasive Trim Laura Axelsen                                LAxelsen@cs.com July       August       September       October 18      October 19 Lindale, Texas           Lindale, Texas          Intro and Demo     Abrasive Trim Cheryl Dodgen cddodgen@yahoo.com November                                   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Feed Back from previous clinics: Hi Phil - just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the clinic Saturday.  You are a good teacher and I was much relieved to learn that I can do this and take good care of JR myself.  I got the chance to view the DVD last night and it will be a huge help when I actually get ready to retrim JR in a month.  I feel it will be a good refresher of the things to remember to do and look for, but actually getting to use the grinder with your supervision gave me the confidence to know I can do it when the time comes.    Becky -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Great clinic!  I  absolutely LOVE the grinder.  I am able to "tweak" the feet of one or two every morning before I go to work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phil, I just wanted to send you a note to again thank you for the trimming lesson last Sunday.  I think it is a great technique and I can't wait to do it again!  I have been telling everyone about what I learned, when I tell them how much fun it is.....well, they think I'm a little crazy!!! Oh, well.....     Jason ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again, thank you so much for showing me this method. I know I was paranoid about it but now, I am one of the biggest believers out there.  For your real skeptics, you can have them call me...  Tonight, I was watching the Jaime Jackson video.  I used to think it was brain surgery :) So archaic to watch with the rasp and nippers.  You are blowing all these people away with this method.  I also was able to sharpen my tools on my own now without the dremel tool.  Thank you for showing me that.    I have trimmed them twice without you there now (Will need you to check in a couple of months, please).  Tommy can walk on the little pebbles for the most part, without the boots now.    I cannot tell you how glad I am I met you and that you taught me how to use the sander/grinder.   It was life changing.  You will become famous for this you know.  Need a bit more instruction on the 30 degree angle tool but I've just been following what was there when you came out.  I feel more and more confident every time I do their feet.    Carol ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Phil, I so enjoyed meeting you and learning your innovative trim method.  I wasn't able to trim anybody on Sunday, as we were busy in town all day, but I feel absolutely able to do it myself now!  I want to compliment you on your easy and practical teaching style.  I felt like I got a one on one lesson and that you really took the time to understand and answer my questions.  I just want to thank you again for a great lesson and the new direction to take my equine friends.   Regarding some of the wares that you offer for sale, I'd like to order a hoof jack.  Not sure how to go about doing that, so let me know.  I want to get busy trimming my gang, so the sooner the better.  I look forward to hearing from you.  Kathy Goss.