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10-Day Hoof Groom Certification
Course
Please Note: The 10-day
Hoof Groom Certification Course
may be split up into two 5-day
courses in some locations.
General
Description:
The Hoof Groom Course is
a ten-day immersion into
hoof care. It is designed
to provide students with
the skills required to consistently
perform a physiologically
correct trim on non-pathological
hooves.
The
Hoof Groom Course is the prerequisite
for the Certified Hoof Technician
Course, which delves into
pathology and manipulation
of the trim to correct aberrant
hoof form and to maximize
performance. The Hoof Groom
Course will begin on a Friday
morning and continue through
the following weekend, ending
on Sunday afternoon for a
total of ten consecutive days.
Topics and Activities:
Through lecture, demonstration,
dissection, discussion and
critiques, students will learn:
- Hoof care theory and history
- Support for the natural
hoof
- Anatomy and physiology
of the hoof
- Mapping the hoof
- Physiologically correct
trimming
- Natural horse handling
and management
Prerequisites:
Applicants should have successful
completed
a two-day clinic with Martha
Olivo. If you have questions,
contact us at info@marthaolivo.com
Class Size:
Hoof Groom Course is a hands-on
class limited to fifteen (15)
participants.
United Horsemanship retains
the right to cancel the scheduled
clinic should registration fail
to meet minimum numbers. In
this event United Horsemanship
will refund 100% of the enrollee's
deposit.
Fee Schedule:
The fee for the ten-day course
is $1,100.
A deposit if 50% ($550.00) is
due upon application. Payment
must be made by check, money
order, or credit card. No cash
will be accepted. Contact the
clinic host to apply.
Deposits must be received a
minimum of 90 days prior to
the scheduled course date. The
balance (if the course has not
been paid in full) must be received
30 days prior to the scheduled
class date.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Due to the limited class size
and materials cost, if you cancel
UP TO 30 days prior to the starting
date of the class, one-half
of your deposit will be forfeited.
If you cancel WITHIN 30 days
prior to the start date, your
entire deposit will be forfeited.
In the event that United Horsemanship
cancels the class, your deposit
will be refunded in full.
Tools:
Students must bring their own
tools or purchase them at the
clinic; let the clinic host
know in advance if you will
need to purchase tools and what
tools you need. Tools used in
class include hoof knives, sharpeners,
rasps, nippers, and rubberized
gloves.
Accommodations:
All accommodations will be the
responsibility of the student.
A list of hotels, campsites,
and/or host families will be
provided upon application.
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