Dates subject to change - Last update to dates done on February 18th.

Cost: $350 (You will automatically receive a DVD when you sign up for a clinic.)
Where: REHRC - 12211 123rd Avenue SE, Rainier, WA 98576
When: April 26, 27 & 28  (all Thursday, Friday and Saturday dates except July)
June 7, 8 & 9
July 13, 14 & 15 (this set of dates is tentative)
August  23, 24 & 25
October 4, 5 & 6
Time: 9am until 6pm or until we get done for the day

Dates are subject to change, but generally we work in most weather conditions.

Half the day is classroom and the afternoon half is in the barn.

Basic Clinic Agenda

Day One: The Lift Off!
Hoof anatomy
Review of trimming tools
Hoof ailments and transitioning to barefoot
Cadaver hoof dissection
Trimming (observing)
Wrap up

Day Two: The Break Over!
Handling behavioral issues
Relating diet, environment and movement to healthy hooves
Hoof Boots
Trimming
Wrap up

Day Three: The Landing - Heels First!
Summary
Q&A 
Trimming
Wrap up

* Learning a new skill such as hoof trimming, where you are working with sometimes uncooperative live animals, is challenging in itself. Inferior tools only add an unnecessary level of difficulty and risk (for horses and humans) to the job. A liability waiver will be signed on the first day.

Clinics are intended for adults.  You should have watched our hoof trimming DVD Discovering Your Horse's Natural Hooves - How to trim the barefoot horse before attending the clinic. 

To sign up: Pay the $50 deposit to hold your space in the clinic using the link above and you will receive an email explaining what to expect when you arrive.  Deposits ARE refundable. 

The balance will be paid when you arrive for day one of the clinic and waiver forms will be signed at that time as well.

Minimum of 8 participants and 10 participants max.

Items to bring:
apron
hoof pick
Nippers (prefer GE,or you can purchase our discounted nippers here when you arrive - see our tools page)
hoof knife (can purchase here also)
rasp (Heller Legend preferably or Save Edge)
rasp handle (prefer the round aluminum ones - also in stock here)
good wire brush, preferably the type in the paint dept at hardware store with plastic handle. (Wooden handled wire brushes tend to lose small wires in the horse’s hoof)
bucket for all your tools and a bucket buddy works great for all the little things we acquire. 
Hoof Jack Stand if you have one. If not, I have extras, but if you’ll need one eventually.

Please also bring a ruler, a marking pen, paper for notes, and wear sturdy shoes and long pants.  (I know that’s common sense, but I’ve had to remind students in the past that shorts and sandals aren’t safe around horses. )
Knife Sharpner ( we prefer the Smiths little pocket Sharpner which has an extra tip that fits nicely into the curl on the knife tip.

We will doing some dissecting of a cadaver hoof, so bring a strong stomach!:0)





All clinic proceeds benefit the horses in rehab at the REHRC!
If you have any questions: please contact Pat
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Check out our tools page, but most of the above tools list can be purchased at any Farrier Supply Store. (On line as well.)
Olympia Farrier Supply has the list that I recommend for my students and Gary can put a package together for you that I can pick up prior to the clinic and have it here when you arrive the first day.
Contact info for Olympia Farrier Supply is:
Gary Mitchell
360-786-6575
1015 85th Avenue SE Bldg E
Olympia WA 98501
olyfarrier@comcast.net

Participants who wish to bring their own horses should contact Pat for arrangements. Horses considered for the clinic should be cooperative with having their hooves handled for extended periods.

Mailing address is:
Patricia  Wagner
REHRC - HFL
PO Box 1272
Rainier WA. 98576

Clinics will be held at our farm:
12211 123rd Avenue SE, Rainier WA 98576
starting at 9:30am. Snacks will be provided.

Accomdations: 10 minutes from Rainier.
http://www.prairiehotel.com/

More information below the pictures
Hoof Trimming Clinic Schedule 2012