Expert Guidance

Learn from a seasoned professional in the equine industry who will walk you through the basics of hoof care.

Practical Tools

Discover how photo documentation and hoof mapping can train your eye and give you communication tools.

Personalized Support

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About the Course

Welcome to the Comprehensive Intro to Hoof Care where we dive into the essentials of the hoof for every horse owner.  What you will learn: -Understand basic hoof anatomy and anatomical terms -How to photo document -How to use HoofmApp to mark up the photos objectively -Considerations to transition to barefoot successfully -The difference between posture and conformation and the hoof connection -Tips on communicating with your professionals Join us at the beginning for a comprehensive educational journey where we train your eye, give you tips and tools to advocate for your horse.  Take the first step towards hoof care advocacy today!

Hoof Care Expert

Hi! I'm Kendra Skorstad, your go-to coach for all things hoof care related. With over 20 years of professional experience in equine hoof care and a life long horse owner, I understand the challenges horse owners face when it comes to hoof health and communicating with professionals. I'm excited to share my expertise and support you in providing the best care for your horse's hooves. Advocacy starts with education. Let's embark on this educational adventure together!

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 28 Lessons

  1. 1

    Hoof Anatomy

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      External Anatomy

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      Internal Anatomy

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      Directional terms

  2. 2

    Recognizing and understanding hoof morphology

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      Ideals and functional

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      Palmar/Plantar Angle

    3. Hoof Pastern Axis Free preview
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      Base of Support

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      Toe to Heel Height Ratio and Angle

  3. 3

    The Whole Horse Connection

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      Hoof shape contributes to distal limb alignment

    2. Hoof shape contributes to global posture Free preview
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      Relationship of hoof to horse through the data

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      Mediolateral Balance impact on posture

  4. 4

    Hoof Documentation

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      Documentation and distortions

    2. Photo Documentation- lateral hoof view Free preview
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      Photo Documentation- whole horse lateral view

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      Benefits of hoof mapping

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      How to get started with HoofmApp on iPhone

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      Getting started video tutorial on HoofmApp on iPhone

  5. 5

    Going Barefoot

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      Transitioning considerations

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      Critical thinking

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      Barefoot

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      Shod

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      Key Takeaways

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    Working with Professionals

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      Preparation for radiographs and what you need to know

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      Importance of objective data

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      Communication

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      Advocacy

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      Join our community

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