Natural Hoof Care Services

Non-Invasive Barefoot Trimming
Based on the Wild Horse Model

Bruce Goode

Certified Practitioner, Field Instructor & Clinician
AANHCP and Liberated Horsemanship

Clinics                                                                                                         

Gateway to Natural Hoof Care
by Liberated Horsemanship

                                     Six Days of Natural Hoof Care Instruction

                                         July 31 - August 5    Starting at 9 AM

                                                        Lone Pine Ranch
                                                            Vernon, BC

This informative event is open to anyone interested in natural hoof care. The clinic is also the foundation for the Barefoot Initiative, Liberated Horsemanship's natural hoof care training program.

Participants receive a well rounded background in the theory of the natural trim and factors that can affect its outcome (Days 1, 2 & 3) along with detailed practical instruction and supervised trimming experience (Days 4, 5 & 6). 

Presenters will include Bruce Nock, PhD. (Missouri), Ann Corso (Kentucky), Richard Drewry (Arkansas), and John Graves (Colorado).

           For information and registration, please visit the Liberated Horsemanship website.
                            For general information, call Bruce Goode at 250-545-6948

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                                  Informational Outreach Clinic

This informative clinic is conducted at Lone Pine Ranch or your location and is suitable for a group or club interested in learning about natural horse and hoof care. The benefits of holistic equine therapy will be discussed.
Topics Covered:          

  • The wild horse model       
  • Optimum hoof form
  • Natural diet and lifestyle
  • Natural hoof care
  • About the AANHCP 

Cost: Please call for pricing (discounted price for 4-H or Pony clubs)

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                  Natural Trim Workshop for Horse Owners

This is a one-day “hands on”  clinic designed for horse owners interested in learning the 6-Step Natural Trim using cadaver hooves. Maximum of four participants.

 Topics covered:

  • Why use the wild horse model?
  • Optimum hoof form and function
  • Natural diet and lifestyle
  • Basic lower limb anatomy
  • Tool handling and safety
  • The 6-Step Natural Trim
  • Hoof boots and booting

 Tools:   (Requirements may vary - please inquire.)
  • Rasp
  • Nippers 
  • Hoof knife
  • Hoof pick
  • Hoof stand
  • Trimmers apron
  • Gloves
  • Sole rasp
  • Sand paper

 Suggested reading prior to clinic:

  • Horse Owners Guide to Natural Hoof Care (Jaime Jackson)
  • The Natural Horse (Jaime Jackson)

Cost:   Please call for pricing!

Please note:  This clinic is designed only for owners who are interested in learning to trim their own horses. Those interested in trimming professionally are advised to enter either the Liberated Horsemanship's (Barefoot Initiative) or the Association for the Advancement of Natural Horse Care Practices (AANHCP) training and certification program. Please contact me for more information.

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