Yarck Advanced Trimming Workshop Sept 5-6, 2026

Name: Yarck Advanced Trimming Workshop Sept 5-6, 2026
Start: 2026-09-05T08:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-09-05T08:00:00+10:00
Location: Mayfield Farm

About

This 2 day workshop aims to:

*Refresh and consolidate basic maintenance trimming and take your hoof management knowledge, observation, and practical skill sets to a higher level.
*Help solve any hoof care problems you may be having; either with your horse handling/tool skills/trimming or your horses’ hoof development.
*Update you with recent developments in the continuing evolution of equine hoof care.

Content: (Spread over 2 full days)

There will be a mix of theory, demonstrations and supervised trimming over two days, including:

*Recognizing of normal hooves, including variations within normal limits.
*Recognizing and managing imbalances and deformities.
*Observations and palpations of a good hoof versus a bad hoof.
*Biomechanical pathways between hoof and body.
*Managing common pathologies such as navicular, ringbone, side bone and laminitis.
*The effect of metal shoes.
*Tool selection and maintenance.
*Workplace ergonomics; making a hard job easier.
*Sustainable hoof protection update including boots, pads, tips and polyurethane shoes.
*Polyshoe glueing demonstrations.
*A group discussion of each horse in the class that includes a comprehensive observation and issues ‘workup”.

Who is this clinic for?

People who have previously attended a Barefoot Blacksmith Standard workshop (or one of our affiliated trainers' workshops) and are wanting to progress further with their knowledge and trimming skills.

Catering:

BYO Breakfast, dinner and lunch. Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Accommodation is available. See ticket info.

What to bring:

Your tools, gloves and your horses’ hoof boots (if used). There will be new tools available for purchase on the weekend.

Bring your horse:

These workshops are designed for you to bring your horse or horses (max 2) to work with, but if you can’t bring your own due to distance (or other reasons) you can still benefit by seeing how all the others horses in the class have their various hoof issues managed.
At home clinics in Yarck, you can borrow one of our horses if you are unable to bring your own.