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Learn to assess, understand and care for your horse's hooves with confidence
Tier 1: The Hoof is an online course designed for horse owners who want healthier, stronger hooves, and a deeper understanding of what really affects hoof health, how to identify problems early, and how to fix them effectively.
You can succeed, even if you've never studied hooves before. This course is designed in plain language, with videos, photos and step-by-step guides that are easy to understand.
THIS COURSE EMPOWERS YOU TO...
​✅ Understand horses as a species, and what they need in order to be well both mentally and physically
✅ Understand what a healthy hoof should look like
✅ Spot early signs of problems before the turn serious
✅ Learn what causes issues like cracks, thrush, laminitis and underrun heels - and how to fix them correctly
✅ Take holistic action, from trimming to diet and the living environment
✅ Feel confident advocating for your horse's needs
“I've been doing my own trimming for about four years now and it's been a bit of trial and error so I'm always on the lookout for reliable information to improve my knowledge and skill.
All of the course was very informative and easy to understand. Yes, I would definitely recommend this to others. This course is a great start for anyone who wants to learn to trim their own horse(s).”
- Jude, a Tier 1 online course subscriber
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN TIER 1: THE HOOF?
01.
UNDERSTANDING THE HORSE
Horse as a species
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Herd and grazing animal
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Identifying grasses and understanding forage
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HOOF ANATOMY & FUNCTION
Hoof terminology
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Hoof anatomy, including pedal bone and blood supply
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Deformability and healthy movement
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ASSESSING HOOVES
What is a healthy hoof
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Common problems and imbalances
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Heel first landings and what they tell you
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HOOF CARE KNOWLEDGE
Basics of a good barefoot trim
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Hoof mapping made simple
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Tracking hoof changes with photos
YOU'LL ALSO LEARN TO ASSESS THE HOOF FOR THESE COMMON PROBLEMS:
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Long toes
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Underrun heels
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Flares
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Narrow hooves
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Wide hooves
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Laminitis
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Thrush
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Hoof imbalances
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Exfoliating soles
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Hoof cracks
PLUS, WE'LL EXPLAIN WHY THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW TO FIX & PREVENT THEM!
Two barefoot hooves.
Only one is truly healthy.
WHY WE FOCUS ON BAREFOOT HOOVES
​This course is designed with barefoot horses in mind, but it's incredibly helpful even if your horse is currently shod.
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Because the truth is, hooves respond to the horse's whole life. How they move. What they eat. How they interact with the environment.
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You'll learn how to support the hoof from the inside out - not just by trimming, but by understanding the whole horse.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
MINNA SARKKINEN
Minna is an experienced barefoot hoof care professional based near Melbourne, Australia. With over 15 years of trimming experience under her belt, she specialises in rehabilitating thoroughbreds and laminitic horses - but her true passion is education.
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Minna teaches in plain english, and her teaching is supported with loads of clear videos and photo examples. She's here to show you how to really see your horse's hooves with clear eyes.
REAL STORIES, REAL RESULTS
Not ready to sign up quite yet?
Download our free hoof guide:
"5 things your horse's hooves are telling you"
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FAQ
Q - CAN I JOIN FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD?
A - Yes, the course is 100% online and available worldwide.
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Q - WHAT PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OR KNOWLEDGE DO I NEED?
A - None - we will literally start from the beginning and guide you through the content in a logical and manageable way. Your knowledge will grow lesson by lesson, and before you know it, you'll feel empowered to make good choices regarding your horse's hoof care!
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Q - IS THE CONTENT AVAILABLE STRAIGHT AWAY?
A - You'll have the first three sections available as soon as you sign up. The rest of the course becomes available two weeks later.
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Q - HOW DO I CANCEL MY MEMBERSHIP?
A - You can cancel your membership at anytime from your account settings, and you will have access to the course until the end of your paid period (the membership is charged monthly from the date you join).
READY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR HORSE'S HOOVES - FOR GOOD?
Healthy hooves are not about luck. They're built with small and consistent, knowledge-based changes that that really work.