ONLINE HOOF CARE COURSES FOR HORSE OWNERS

Hoof School provides you hoof care knowledge in a way that is easy to understand. You don't need a degree in veterinary care to learn with us, in fact you don't need any prior knowledge about hooves at all; we meet you at the level you're at and walk you through good hoof care principles, one step at a time.

HERE FOR THE HORSE

The world is full of hoof trimming methods, some better than others. At Hoof School, we do not represent or offer you a method, but hoof care education that is based on scientific research and things that we have tried and tested over several years, so we know it works. We keep an open mind and want to encourage you to do the same; learning about hoof care is a never-ending journey, and our courses are a great place to start!

We do this for the horse.

We want horses all around to world to have healthier hooves, so that they can be happier horses. Our courses are carefully crafted to empower owners with the knowledge and skills required to keep their horse's hooves healthy and strong.

MEET OUR TEAM

We want to share our vast hoof knowledge with you, in a way that is easy for you to follow and understand. Our two-woman team works hard to empower you through the best education in horse hoof care, so that you can make the right choices for your horse or pony.

Minna Sarkkinen

Minna has worked as a professional barefoot trimmer for over 10 years in Australia. Her expertise lies in rehabbing laminitic hooves, and she is passionate about including the owner in the horse's ongoing hoof care.

At home, Minna has a herd of horses (who even counts after 5??), but Cedric the Friesian is her favourite.

Riikka Kemppainen

Riikka is the technical half of the team. She manages the online course content and website, and makes sure that the day-to-day admin functions of the business run smoothly.

Riikka is the servant of two horses, George and Cody, whose hooves she cares for independently, after learning the craft from Minna.

EDUCATION THAT MAKES SENSE

Minna has been "under the horses" in Australia for over a decade. She doesn't teach a "method" of trimming, nor does she come from a specific "school".

Minna says: " My initial inspiration and go-to mentor (still) is my favourite equine vet Dr. Melanie Quick, who is a multi-skilled holistic professional. I am very, very fortunate to have access to such knowledge which I’m yet to come across anywhere else. On the whole, my own work is influenced and inspired by aspects of many people’s work - some scientists and some far from it. I’ve looked and continue to look in many corners, but mainly I am a student of the horse. I’ve worked independently gathering my own information for over a decade by using questioning, observation and recording my findings. And always asking the horse."

Previously, Minna was part of another hoof education company (Holistic Hoof Care for Horse Owners) where she had a pivotal role setting up their programmes. As that company closed, Minna set up her own company Hoof School, and we are making good hoof care available to horse owners all around the world.

Our courses bring you proven-in-the-trenches, common sense approach to horse- and hoof care, that is based on and respects the anatomy of the hoof and places a huge importance on observing the horse. Do they get better or not? And is the improvement a sustainable result driving better health and soundness, or a short term band-aid that causes more trouble down the track?

We are here for the horse, and we are here to empower you to make the best possible hoof care decisions for your horse. Are you ready to take the guess work our of the equation? Then join us, by purchasing a monthly membership!

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