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Fourth Annual Licensed Show. Licensed by Working Equitation Canada.

Dressage and cross-country logs under 2 feet.

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/courtenay-bc-july-16-19-2026

Fri: Reining/Horsemanship, Sat: Cow Work, Sun: Herd Work.

Preparation workshop covering stockmanship, team sorting, breakaway ranch roping, and Ranch Horse Challenge patterns for competitors preparing for the Art of the Bridlehorse. Led by Christa Miremadi.

Licensed show featuring levels from Intro to Masters. Includes a seminar on the first day with judge Amy Star and Sarah Bradley, and an evening social on the second day. Stabling and camping are available.

Two-day horsemanship clinic focused on learning, growth, and practical skills with Trevor Mertes.

Two-day customizable clinic offering mountain trail, obstacles, ranch riding, horsemanship, in-hand work, and trail access. Small groups or private sessions. Dry camping and outdoor stalls included.

Fundraising dressage clinic for Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association led by Shelley Mills. Open to riders of all levels and disciplines, with a focus on dressage fundamentals, body awareness, and effective communication. Shelley specializes in teaching from beginner through Second Level dressage.