Let’s Be Honest:
Do You Really Know Hooves and Hoof Care?
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1-2:30 PM
Roy Yates Horse Training
2033 J Rd. Fruita, Colorado
What’s your understanding of good, better and best hoof care?
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Can you differentiate between a good trimming or shoeing job and an adequate or mediocre one?
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Do you know how to communicate with your farrier to give your horse thebest hoof care possible?
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Does your farrier know how to communicate with your vet and how toprovide any corrective shoeing services needed?
If you answer ‘no’ to any of these questions or even if you are unsure, this clinic is for you!
We’ll address the basics of hoof care:
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Basic hoof anatomy
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Common problems addressed by farriers
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Recognizing a good shoeing job vs. a poor job
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Identifying the best farrier for your horse
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Key details and history to share with your farrier
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How to ask what you don’t understand
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How to establish yourself as a must-keep client
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Using live horses for demonstrations and
About our speaker:
Bill Heflin is one of 25 Certified Journeyman Farriers in Colorado and one of 5 in Western Colorado. As a long-time member of the American Farriers Association, Bill has 38 years of experience working with racing thoroughbreds and sport horses. He mentors other farriers wishing to improve on their craft and regularly works with apprentice farriers. Bill is a life-long learner and consummate teacher so is eager to share his knowledge with other farriers, horse owners and veterinarians.