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This hoof trimming clinic offers you the opportunity to learn about hooves and barefoot hoof care, including how to perform a maintenance trim on your own horse. More and more horses are experiencing hoof problems, many of which could be avoided by following a more natural approach to hoof care. Know Hoof, Know Horse has never been more true. Navicular, laminitis, and insulin resistance are on the rise. This clinic will teach you practical ways to lower risks, support long-term soundness, and reduce veterinary costs through correct hoof form based on Mother Nature’s design. Subtle differences in trimming methods can help restore hooves to their original healthy state. You will also learn best practices in horse keeping that promote a healthier, happier, and fitter horse. CLINIC OUTLINE Day 1 – LECTURE DAY 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - The pillars of a healthy horse - Anatomy, structure, and function - Dissection - External and internal hoof relationships - Evaluating hoof health and lameness - Reading the hoof capsule - Hoof grooming lecture - Trimming tool discussion and demonstration - Hoof grooming practice (cadavers) Day 2 – LECTURE & CADAVER DAY 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Set-up trim lecture - Set-up trim demonstration - Hoof pathologies and how to address them - Trimming practice (cadavers) Day 3 – LECTURE & CADAVER DAY 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - How teeth affect feet (review and Q&A) - Navicular - Laminitis / Founder - Trimming practice (cadavers) Day 4 – TRIMMING DAY 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Assessing your horse - Mapping and formulating a trimming plan - Trimming your horse’s hooves 💲 COST $400 – Day 1 only $600 – Days 1–2 $800 – Days 1–3 $1,000 – Days 1–4 https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/upcoming-clinics/duncan-bc-july-23-26-2026

Thursday: Ranch Classes Friday-Sunday: Mountain Trail & Ranch Trail Awards to 3rd place Buckles to Champions 2 Big Money Classes

EC Level: Gold, Bronze

Summer jackpot series event produced by Payton Events. Stalls and camping available.

Poles on ground to EV90 (PT).

Two-day penning event. Competitive and non-competitive classes. Setup 9am. Cash only.

Don't Miss the most Jam Packed 3 Days of Dressage Learning and Fun! 2 Mounted lessons per day with Palooza clinicians : Burgi Rommel 3 days of expert instruction ,the classical Dressage way Kamla Hoekstra Unmounted and mounted rider alignment, biomechanics and physiotherapy sessions Education Sessions,including: How to choreograph a Freestyle Saddle Fitting Equine Kinesiology and Biomechanics Veterinary Care Parent/Coach info & sessions answers to questions such as What the judge wants you to know Why is there a Steward at Dressage Shows? The difference between Gold and Provincial shows, when and which one should you enter Coaching Certification and lots more!

HCBC Sanctioned Show

EV110, EV100, EV90, EV85, EV77, EV69.

Two-day HCBC sanctioned dressage show judged by Judy Turner.

This experiential clinic will support you in deepening the relationship between yourself and your equine partner by exploring the ancient, instinctual attachment formed through thousands of years of working together to thrive in the world. World renowned Horse Trainer JOSH NICHOL and worldwide Teacher, Trainer, Licensed Therapist, & Equine Professional DUEY FREEMAN offer this exceptional intimate clinic to participants coming with, or without horses. It will be a closed group and fully confidential.