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