ISNHCP Step 2/3

Trimming cadavers isn’t just about trim mechanics. It’s about applying the Four Guiding Principles of the Natural Trim Method into practice. With our carefully designed curriculum you’ll learn to apply these principles consistently to achieve soundness. Most importantly, you will leave with valuable hoof handling and behavioural skills that are increasingly sought after.

Highlights

Study at a comfortable pace that suits your learning style
Develop technical trimming and hoof handling skills you can use within hoof care industry
Explore vast business opportunities that come with studying natural horse care
Make use of our supportive online learning platform to deepen your learning

Outline

Professional Tool Caddy

Trim efficiently using revolutionary workstation using tools especially designed for the natural hoof care market. Learn to deploy and preserve the best tool recommendations used in hoof care industry.

Hoof Plexus

Find order within chaos through hoof’s geometry using evidence found in nature. Discover characteristics of naturally shaped hooves through the navigational landmarks, critical for the safe cuts.

Hoof Mapping and Measuring

Use proven and tested principles of natural hoof care in practice that provide quantifiable data of mass migration. Determine natural hoof balance using the hoof plexus and navigational landmarks.

Natural Trim Method Trimming Guidelines

Gain consistency in the application of the Four Guiding Principles of the Natural Trim using wide range of cadavers under the watchful eye of the hoof care expert.

Hoof Notching and Dissections

Gain insight into the delicate dermal structures of the hoof capsule and uncover the interconnected relationships between the inner and outer environmental factors that affect the hoof growth patterns.

Natural Horsemanship Principles

Invest the time in uncovering horsemanship secrets, closely guarded by the finest horse trainers and utilise your own inner resources to achieve genuine connection.

Sequencing and Hoof Handling

Optimise your trimming through deploying horse’s natural gait complex. Find a safe way to handle hooves including horses who prove to be difficult to handle.