E.L.P.O. Advanced Farrier Skills Course - 3 Day - This course is designed to offer detailed hands-on training with advanced farrier techniques and information to professional farriers that have been in the industry for a while and are looking to expand their skills and training. This course will focus on developing a deeper understanding of hoof distortions, leverage testing, hoof testing, and how tissue growth affects soundness.  During this course we will also work on some advanced shoe selection and fitting ideas, as well as look at different gluing techniques, for both direct and indirect applications.  Lastly, you will learn to improve your data collections skills as they relate to evaluating soundness and lameness using a variety of tools and methods, and turn that information into an actional plan to improve the comfort and performance of the horses you care for. This is an excellent opportunity for professional farriers to fine tune your skills and improve the proficiency & quality of your work.

*This course qualifies as a Pre-Certification Course for the Farrier Practitioner certification, and will offer a great opportunity to prepare yourself for that Certification Exam.

 

      Topics Covered During the Course 

  • Lower limb equine anatomy & biomechanics (Online Course taken before LIVE Course)
  • Updated and detailed live sole hoof mapping
  • Recognizing distortions in the hoof & reading hoof tissue
  • Techniques for foot prep to improve structural integrity
  • Advanced shoe selection and fitting
  • Direct and Indirect Gluing techniques
  • Leverages testing and hoof testing scales
  • Observations in Movement
  • Package creation based on data collection
  • Introductory look at radiographs 
  • Trimming and Shoe application on live horses

 

Course Begins at 9:00 AM and will run until 5:00 PM each of the 3 days (Thursday - Saturday).

 

What’s Included in the Course

- 3 Day Hands-On Course (Thursday-Saturday)

- Study Materials (& loaner tools if none are purchased or owned)

- Hands-on with Cadaver Feet & Live Horses

- Hoof and Limb Dissections if applicable

- Lunch Daily

 

 

Course Location:

ELPO Education Center

15860 State Highway 115

Penrose, CO 81240

 

Course Costs & *Options

  • 3 Day Advanced Farrier Skills Couse Tuition (ELPO Member):  $650
  • 3 Day Advanced Farrier Skills Couse Tuition (Non-Member):  $725
  • ***Check out E.L.P.O. Membership Options to SAVE $75 Off Course Tuition

 

  

Schedule of Events

Day 1: (9:00 AM Start)

  • Live Sole Hoof Mapping (Cadaver Feet)

  • Techniques for foot prep to improve structural integrity

  • Understanding Leverage Testing & Hoof Testing Scales

  • Creating Packages Based off of Data Collection

Day 2: (9:00 AM Start)

  • Gluing Technique, Direct and Indirect, & different systems of cuffs, tabs and materials

  • What Structures are affected by Leverage Testing & Hoof Testing

  • Live Horses

Day 3: (9:00 AM Start)

  • Live Horses

*Final Schedule & Times Subject to Change Slightly

For more information:

Contact: Cody
Phone: 719-372-7299
Email:  tech@lamenessprevention.org