2012 Clinic Schedule
Three day clinics are being planned for this year. If you would like to take a clinic we can sometimes work our dates that are best for you, if you let us know in advance of publishing the schedule. The dates will be published at the end of January and are subject to change in urgent situations.
First 2012 Clinic is scheduled (Dates coming soon) from 9:30 on.
Clinic Fee for 2012: $350. A $50 deposit is required to hold your space on the roster.
Pre-requisite for the clinic: Our HD-DVD, Discovering Your Horse's Natural Hooves - How to trim the barefoot horse. (click this link for more information.
To arrange a clinic outside of the dates listed above, or at your site, please contact us at 360-790-4181 or patslark@fairpoint.net
Tools you will need listed below. We also sell tools as a fundraiser for our rescue horses. Our PMW tools are great quality and reasonably priced. The link option for purchasing our tools is included in the list below. If you purchase the DVD with our tools, we can ship together, no extra charge for shipping.
The tool brands listed below are suggested as a result of the many types of tools that I have personally tested. I strongly encourage you to purchase the tools recommended below, and in some cases no substitutions will be allowed on site.
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. Don't waste your money on inferior tools.
(No Diamond products please.)
NIPPERS:
GE Brand Nippers or Nippers offered on our tools page.
1 pair of 14 or 15 inch.
1 pair of 12 inch optional - (best for small equines.)
RASPS (2):
Save Edge or Heller Legend
with Aluminum Rasp handle –comes in two sizes
(Plastic or wooden handles are not recommended)
HOOF KNIFE:
The only brand we will work with at this clinic is
The Knife brand hoof knife. Or the knive offered on our tools page.
ONE HOOF KNIFE PER STUDENT.
Choose right or left handed as needed.
Absolutely NO aluminum knife blades. (All knife blades are dangerous, but as a tool, aluminum knife blades are especially dangerous!)
LOOP KNIFE:
The Knife or the knives offered on our tools page. Check out our newest knives just in!
No substitutes.
APRON:
The apron is a personal preference. I recommend a cordura and leather farrier apron by NC. Cordura stays a bit cooler in the summer months than an all leather apron.
(I've seen students struggle with many different styles and brands of aprons and so far NC offers the most comfort and functionality offering room in the side pocket for 2 tools.)
HOOF STAND:
The Hoof Jack brand only. They offer a draft cradle and a mini stand and cradle. (Cheaper stands and similar styles are available, but we've tried them all and the Hoof Jack is the most user friendly. Used stands can sometimes be found on ebay and Craigs List.)
SMALL TOOLS:
Hoof Pick
Marking Pen
Tool/knife Sharpener - the Smith's PP1 "Pocket Pal" Multi-Function Sharpener works well for hoof knives.
Painters wire brush – plastic handle preferred as the wire bristles don't come loose as easily.
Protective gloves – NO GARDENING GLOVES – leather reinforced.
5 gallon bucket with Bucket Buddy
First Aid Kit
Most of the above 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
Suggested educational materials:
The Sound Hoof, by Lisa Lancaster
Making Natural Hoofcare Work for You, Pete Ramey
Recommend purchasing and watching Pete's DVD set which can be purchased at hoofrehab.com
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.
To register for any of the dates listed above you will need to send a deposit of $50 or the full fee of $550.
Mailing address is:
Pat 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/
Please contact me via email Patslark@fairpoint.net for clinic openings.
Please note: there is a level of risk inherant to any job that involves very sharp tools to both students and horses. Liability waivers will be signed on day one.
Thank you
"Those who already know it all when they come to class arrive with a learning disability." Jake Van Morrison Two (2-day) clinics are planned for this year. The dates are subject to change in urgent situations.
First 2010 Clinic is scheduled for Monday, June 14th, and Tuesday, June 15th. from 9:30 on.
Second 2010 Clinic is schedled for Monday, September 6th (Labor Day) and Tuesday, September 7th from 9:30 on.
...and lots of fun!
We could have saved this one!
Clinics involved hard work...
