The Equine Lameness Prevention Organization

The E.L.P.O. is dedicated to questioning, monitoring, and improving upon practices regarding hoof care. 

This organization was designed to be a place where horse owners, horse enthusiasts and equine professionals can go to get help, offer assistance to others, exchange ideas, and discuss the health & soundness of their equine companions.

The Equine Lameness Prevention Organization (E.L.P.O.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group that is dedicated to progressive research and education for equine health. We know from both treating and preventing lameness, that many solutions start from the ground up.  Many of our contributor and members are part of the hoof care community, however we have input and participation from individuals that are involved in all aspect of equine care and stewardship.  We look forward to your input and involvement in this Community and we appreciate your Care and Hope for equine soundness.

 

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By JOINING the E.L.P.O., you are helping to support HOPE for the Prevention of Lameness in horses. Your participation in the E.L.P.O. will help produce meaningful education programs, as well as research and evidence based studies that will yield practical protocols for helping horses.

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Upcoming Event

Check out the current list of upcoming clinics, workshops, conferences or farrier school classes.

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Education Division of the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization

If you would like to support the E.L.P.O. and help to make a difference in hoofcare education and research, please feel free to make a charitable donation.

Events


Monday, July 7 - Thursday, August 28, 2025
E.L.P.O. 8 Week Farrier School Course - July 2025
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

Thursday, August 14 - Saturday, August 16, 2025
E.L.P.O. Barefoot Hoofcare Skills Course (3 Day) - Fall #1 2025
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

Thursday, September 11 - Saturday, September 13, 2025
E.L.P.O. Barefoot Hoofcare Skills Course (3 Day) - Fall #2 2025
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

Thursday, September 11 - Saturday, September 13, 2025
E.L.P.O. Forging & Farrier Skills Course (3 Day) - Fall 2025
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

Monday, September 22 - Thursday, November 13, 2025
E.L.P.O. 8 Week Farrier School Course - September 2025
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

Thursday, November 6 - Saturday, November 8, 2025
Category 1-3 - Certification Course - Fall 2025
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

Monday, January 26 - Thursday, March 19, 2026
E.L.P.O. 8 Week Farrier School Course - January 2026
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

Monday, April 13 - Thursday, June 4, 2026
E.L.P.O. 8 Week Farrier School Course - April 2026
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

Monday, July 6 - Thursday, August 27, 2026
E.L.P.O. 8 Week Farrier School Course - July 2026
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

Monday, September 21 - Thursday, November 12, 2026
E.L.P.O. 8 Week Farrier School Course - September 2026
15860 State Highway 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240

     
  
  

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