This course is intended to educate Equine Professionals as well as the average horse owner.
Objective:
Martha Olivo teaches the application of her MO Hoof Map™ evaluation technique and explains how to restore and maintain Hoof balance and health.
Scope:
The MO Standard Hoof Groom™ Certification Course is a powerful five day training course in Humane Hoof Care. It provides the information needed to evaluate, restore, and maintain hooves.
Topics & Activities:
This course includes lectures, models, cadaver dissection, live horse trim labs, discussion and critiques participants on:
* Hoof Care Theory & Support for the Natural Hoof
* Basic Anatomy & Physiology of the Hoof
* Learn Hoof Topography using the MO Hoof Graph
* MO Hoof Mapping™ to evaluate a Variety of Foot Types
* MO Whole Horse Trim Principles (M.O.S.T. Martha Olivo Standard Trim™)
* Tips on Natural Horse Handling & Safety
* Barefoot Transition & Conditioning Hooves for Various Terrain
* Hoof Care Tool selection & use
* Fitting & Use of Hoofwing Hoof Boots
* MO Equine Infinity Environment™ & Horse Health
Fee Schedule:
The fee for the five day course is $1,000.
Deposit:
A nonrefundable deposit of 50% ($500.00) is due upon application. Payment is made to the clinic host by check or money order. No cash will be accepted. The balance of the tuition must be received 2 weeks prior to the scheduled class date.
Minimum Class Size:
Martha Olivo retains the right to cancel scheduled courses should registration fail to meet the minimum attendance requirements of six full tuition participants. Participants will receive a 100% refund if the course must be canceled.
Participant Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Refunds for canceling more than 30 days before the start date of the class: 1/2 of deposit will be forfeited and 1/2 will be returned or the whole deposit can be credited toward a future class. Refunds for canceling less than 30 days before the start date of the class: all of deposit will be forfeited or 1/2 will be forfeited and 1/2 will be credited toward a future class.
Tools:
Participants must bring their own tools or purchase them at the clinic. Notify the clinic host in advance if you need to purchase tools. Tools used in class include farrier’s chaps, two FD brand hoof knives (left and right hand), a Save Edge rasp, 12" GE hoof nippers, knife sharpener, hoof stand and rubberized gloves.
Accommodations:
Accommodations are the responsibility of participants.
MO Hoof Groom™ Certification Courses are limited to 10 Participants.
Reservations are made on a first paid basis. Register Today!
IF You Own a Horse - You Can't Afford to Miss the Course!
