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Elementary courses

For the farriery enthusiast and practioner.

Elementary courses

Elementary courses are designed to introduce the essential concepts and fundamentals of farriery. 

Elementary courses

For the farriery enthusiast and practioner.

Learning the fundamentals

Elementary courses are designed to introduce the essential concepts and fundamentals of farriery. 

Essential Fundamentals of Farriery

32 individual media files intended to provide potential farriers with a structured learning plan.

Intended as a structured learning tool, these individual lessons are split into 6 parts. Each contains 5 lessons and there are 2 supplementary lessons. Subjects include Exam Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Osteology and Common lameness — all essential topics. This farriery fundamentals course can be reviewed sequentially or just browsed as required. The bite sized structure provides farriers with a solid theoretical grounding in the trade.

  • 32 files (audio)
  • For enthusiasts and professionals
  • Gives an essential grounding in farriery

All our courses are carry a certificate award and contribute to CPD points accrued (now a mandatory requirement).

Video: £62.50 per month / 4 months

Video: 250 Single Payment

Audio only: £40 per month / 4 months

Audio only: £120 Single Payment

Principle Foot Anatomy & Physiology course

The old maxims of “no foot no horse” are as true today as they were in 1854.

Farrier or hoof care professionals have not just the hoof to consider but must take account of the physiological function of musculoskeletal system and in particular that of the limb. This essential anatomy and physiology course for all those interested in equine foot management. Whether horse owner, trainer or para professional, we provude you with a broader understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the equine foot and lower limb.

The course is designed to allow you to complete each unit, building into a detailed overview of the limb, thus giving you sufficient background knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions about the care and management of your horses feet and limbs.

  • Aimed at students with very little or no experience as a Hoof Care Practitioner
  • Accessible curriculum design
  • Gives an essential grounding in foot anatomy

All our courses are carry a certificate award and contribute to CPD points accrued (now a mandatory requirement).

£50 per month / 4 months

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