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Hoof Geeks

Barefoot Trimming Course

August 13-16, 2026

Kelowna Riding Club

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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.

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The Course

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DAY 1: 9am-5pm

  • The pillars of a healthy horse

  • Anatomy, Structure and Function

  • External and Internal hoof relationships

  • Evaluating hoof health/ Evaluating Lameness / Reading the hoof capsule

  • Hoof grooming lecture

  • Trimming tool discussion/demo

  • Hoof grooming practice (cadavers)

DAY 2: 9am-5pm

  • Dissection

  • Hoof pathologies and how to address them

  • Set-up trim lecture

  • Trimming practice (cadavers)

DAY 3: 9am-4pm

  • How teeth affect feet review/questions

  • Navicular

  • Laminitis/Founder

  • Trimming practice (cadavers)

DAY 4: 9am-4pm

  • Assessing your horse, mapping, formulating a plan

  • Trimming your horse's hooves

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