EVENTS & SEMINARS

I can organise a seminar to suit you on a range of topics e.g., the basic principles of farriery, shoeing for performance, equine lameness, or laminitis.

If you have a group that needs hands-on training, I can teach from trimming to shoeing for groups of 4 – 8 people. Larger groups can be catered for, but small groups get more hands-on and individual attention. Whatever your needs, I can tailor a seminar to suit you. Please see below for examples of previous seminars.

INSURANCE – Groups with insurance cover eg. Pony Clubs & Adult Riding Clubs are ideal.

If you choose to organise a seminar it can be promoted on this web-site free.

Contact me with your idea, and I will get back to you with a price that will include travel & accommodation (if necessary).

EXAMPLES OF OUTLINES OF SOME SEMINARS I HAVE CONDUCTED:

Farriery – what you need to know:

  • How will you choose your next farrier?
  • What are the basic principles of farriery?
  • Can you recognise good and bad shoeing?
  • Is this the right size shoe? When is the hoof balanced?
  • When to reshoe and why?
  • What is sole pressure, nail bind, short shoeing?
  • How does “bad farriery” effect the horse’s future soundness?
  • Flat feet, contracted feet and how to manage them.
  • What are the causes of hoof cracks & how to get rid of them.
  • Buying a horse? What should you avoid?
  • Why does your horse misbehave for the farrier?
  • Updating laminitis – causes, treatments (holistic and conventional), prevention.
  • and anything else I can cram into 4½ hours!
  • Your questions will be answered.
  • Some notes & diagrams supplied – take notes if you can.
  • This seminar will cover all the basics. It is visual with slides of good and bad shoeing and demonstrations of common farriery problems.

Farriery for Veterinarians:

  • Can you recognise good or bad shoeing?
  • Do you know the basic principles of farriery?
  • What is sole pressure, nail bind, short shoeing?
  • When is the hoof balanced?
  • Is this the right size shoe?
  • When to re-shoe the racehorse and why?
  • Can you remove a shoe with confidence?
  • Flat feet, contracted feet & club feet & how to manage them.
  • Why do horses misbehave for the farrier and the vet?
  • Can you pick up feet safely?
  • Can you prepare a foot for a radiograph?
  • What is the best way to drain an abscess?
  • And anything else we can cram into a day!
  • Your questions will be answered.
  • Notes & diagrams supplied.
  • We will focus on the basic concepts of farriery, with a specific look at practical aspects of farriery for the Veterinarian.
  • The seminar is visual with slides of good and bad, before and after.
  • Bring your tools and Apron you will be removing shoes and dressing feet.