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Online Hoof Anatomy, Theory & Barefoot Trimming Course

Gain the knowledge, confidence, and critical thinking skills needed to better understand your horse's feet and make informed hoof care decisions.

This self-paced online course goes beyond teaching a trimming method. You'll learn how hoof anatomy, biomechanics, movement, pathology, and compensation patterns influence hoof form and trim decisions, helping you understand not just what to do, but why. Designed for horse owners, aspiring trimmers, and hoof care professionals, this course provides the foundation for all OKSNHC educational programs.  

Included:

30+ hours of online instruction

Lifetime access

Learn at your own pace

Access from any computer, tablet, or mobile device

Progress tracking through Kajabi

Certificate of completion

Topics Covered:

Functional hoof anatomy and physiology

Hoof form, function, and biomechanics

Hoof assessment and mapping

Balance, distortion, and compensation patterns

Breakover, leverage, and hoof mechanics

White line integrity, flares, and hoof capsule distortion

Sole depth, concavity, and coffin bone position

Barefoot trimming theory and decision making

Common hoof pathologies and rehabilitation principles

 

Whether your goal is to maintain your own horses, prepare for hands-on training, or pursue hoof care professionally, this course will provide a solid foundation for years of continued learning.

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Online Hoof Anatomy, Theory & Barefoot Trimming Course

  1. Introduction

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome!

  2. Module 1 - Hoof Anatomy

    3 lessons
    1. Hoof Anatomy Slideshow
    2. Hoof Dissection Video
    3. Coffin Bones

  3. Module 2 Hoof Mechanics and Function

    6 lessons
    1. Important Terms to Learn
    2. Heel First Landings
    3. Swedish Hoof School Video
    4. Rockley Farms Video
    5. Concussion Video
    6. Circulatory Properties

  4. Module 3 - Evaluating Hoof Health

    3 lessons
    1. A Conversation on Shoes
    2. Evaluating Hoof Health Slideshow
    3. Universal Sole Thickness and Adaptability of the Equine Hoof

  5. Module 4 - Distortion and Pathology

    7 lessons
    1. Distortion and Pathology Slideshow
    2. More on Laminitis
    3. More on Founder
    4. Laminitis and Founder Zoom Presentation
    5. Navicular / Caudal Hoof Failure Zoom Presentation
    6. Thrush
    7. Thrush Zoom Presentation

  6. Module 5 - The Trim

    4 lessons
    1. Hoof Mapping Slideshow
    2. Hoof Mapping on a Cadaver
    3. Hoof Mapping Zoom Meeting
    4. The Interval Between Trims

  7. Module 6 - Tools of the Trade

    5 lessons
    1. Nippers, rasp and hoof knives
    2. Hoof Stand and Positioning
    3. Hoof Boots
    4. Composite Shoes
    5. Hoof Armor

  8. Module 7 - The Trim

    13 lessons
    1. Rasping the Dorsal Hoof Wall Zoom Presentation
    2. Rasping the Toe, Bevel and Flare Zoom Presentation
    3. Heel Trimming Zoom Meeting Part 1
    4. Heel trimming Zoom Meeting Part 2
    5. Bar Trimming and Knife Sharpening
    6. Legend Trim
    7. Cloudy Trim
    8. Lacy Trim
    9. McPhee Trim
    10. Jack Trim
    11. Eddie Trim
    12. Ruby Trim
    13. Common Trimming Mistakes

  9. Module 8 - Additional Resources

    2 lessons
    1. X-Ray Vision Slideshow
    2. Why Horses Get Sore After a Trim Zoom Presentation

  10. Conclusion

    2 lessons
    1. Closing
    2. 3 Day Hand-On Course Coupon