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ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS?
Sick of Recurring Hoof Problems
Not Wanting to Give Up
Tired of Conflicting Advice
You've spent a fortune on treatments, supplements and professional visits without seeing lasting improvement.
Surely there's a way to fix the problems?
You want healthy barefoot hooves but aren't sure where to start.
You've been told "that's just how your horse's feet are" but you're not convinced.
Hearing conflicting advice online is overwhelming and exhausting.
You want confidence in your hoof care decisions instead of second-guessing yourself.
START WHERE YOU'RE AT
We'll bring you clarity.
You can succeed in creating healthier, stronger hooves - even if you start with zero existing knowledge. This course is delivered in plain language, with videos, photos and step-by-step guides that are easy to understand.
If you have curiosity, compassion and a willingness to learn, you've got all it takes to join us.
Every horse owner should do this course!
SONJA, FINLAND
LEARNING YOU CAN APPLY TO REAL LIFE
What you'll learn inside Hoof Care Essentials
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What healthy hooves should really look like
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How to recognise early warning signs before small issues become major problems
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Why hoof problems such as cracks, flares, thrush, white line disease and laminitis develop
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How nutrition, movement and environment influence hoof health
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How to assess hoof balance and hoof development
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How to take meaningful action with confidence
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How to advocate for your horse and make better hoof care decisions
WHY HORSE OWNERS TRUST HOOF SCHOOL
EDUCATION WITH EXPERIENCE
Built on anatomy, biomechanics and real-world experience.
PRACTICAL & EASY TO FOLLOW
Clear explanations, photos, videos and real hoof examples.
FOCUSED ON RESULTS
Helping owners understand and improve their horses' hoof health worldwide.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Study at your own pace, from anywhere.
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Content is available on computers, tablets and mobile phones.
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Modern technology with a dedicated mobile app that makes learning easy.
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Course is structured in a logical way to enhance learning.
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Mark lessons as complete, so you can always pick up from where you left.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
Hoof Care Essentials takes you step-by-step through the foundations of hoof care, horse hoof health and barefoot management.
You'll learn how healthy hooves function, how to identify common problems, and how to build the knowledge needed to support lasting hoof health.
1
HORSE AS SPECIES
4 lessons
Learn about horse as an animal, and what their species-specific needs are.
Understand how these basics affect hoof health in a holistic way.
Identify what grasses are in your pasture and understand how forage affects hoof health.
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ANATOMY
8 lessons
Become familiar with terminology and parts of the hoof.
Understand the importance and function of the pedal bone and blood supply within a hoof.
Identify how your horse's hooves land, and why it matters.
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HEALTHY HOOF
4 lessons
Learn what a healthy hoof looks like, and why a correct trim is so important.
Gain an understanding of a good barefoot trim.
Learn to map a hoof to determine its proportions, to evaluate the hoof health and condition.
4
HOOF EXAMPLES
11 lessons
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Laminitis
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Narrow hooves
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Wide hooves
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Underrun heels
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Long toes
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Flares
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Hoof cracks
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Thrush
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Exfoliating soles
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Imbalanced hooves
Understand the cause, affect & fix of all common hoof problems:
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GOOD HOOF CARE
4 lessons
Understand how to track hoof development and why.
Learn to take accurate hoof photos.
Top tips for choosing a hoof care professional, and what to do if no skilled professionals are available where you live.
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COURSE SUMMARY
2 lessons
Recap the main learning points and make a plan for improving your horse's hoof health now and in the future.
Note that this course does not teach you how to trim hooves. If you want to learn hoof trimming, our One Step Ahead: The Maintenance Trim is the ideal course.
HOLISTIC APPROACH
Healthy hooves need more than just trimming.
Healthy hooves are shaped by the horse's entire lifestyle. That's why this course is incredibly helpful, whether your horse is barefoot or shod.
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Diet
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Living environment
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Movement
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Comfort
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Trim quality
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Trim frequency
All of these things influence whether hooves become stronger or continue struggling with issues like flaring, cracking, thin soles and recurring infections.
That's why Hoof Care Essentials teaches the whole picture, not just one piece of the puzzle.
Two barefoot hooves.
Only one is healthy.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Minna Sarkkinen
Over fifteen years ago, I was exactly where many of our students are today.
I wanted answers about hoof health, but struggled to find information that was practical, evidence-based and easy to understand.
That search led me into a lifelong study of barefoot hoof care, anatomy, movement and rehabilitation.
Today, I've helped thousands of horse owners understand their horses' hooves and create lasting improvements through education.
