Closed Until Further Notice
Hoof Geeks
Barefoot Trimming Course
August 13-16, 2026
Kelowna Riding Club

At the heart of our philosophy is this: ongoing, open curiosity is your greatest asset as a horse owner. Through our own journey, we’ve discovered that horseshoes do not support the long-term health, soundness, or longevity of any horse — period. And we’re not alone. This path has been walked by many before us, and thanks to their knowledge, we have an opportunity to do better for our horses.
​That’s why we created our ‘TOUCH, LEARN, KNOW’ clinics — to empower owners to confidently assess their horse’s feet. Even if you don’t choose to trim yourself, you’ll be better equipped to work alongside a qualified barefoot trimmer and make informed decisions.

The Course

DAY 1: 9am-5pm
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The pillars of a healthy horse
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Anatomy, Structure and Function
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External and Internal hoof relationships
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Evaluating hoof health/ Evaluating Lameness / Reading the hoof capsule
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Hoof grooming lecture
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Trimming tool discussion/demo
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Hoof grooming practice (cadavers)

DAY 2: 9am-5pm
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Dissection
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Hoof pathologies and how to address them
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Set-up trim lecture
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Trimming practice (cadavers)

DAY 3: 9am-4pm
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How teeth affect feet review/questions
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Navicular
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Laminitis/Founder
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Trimming practice (cadavers)

DAY 4: 9am-4pm
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Assessing your horse, mapping, formulating a plan
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Trimming your horse's hooves