Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners PHCP An introduction to our program

What is the PHCP ? It is Hoof Care It is Diet And it is living conditions

What do we believe? All aspects of a horse’s health are important when considering hoof health. Our program addresses the whole horse. All aspects of a horse’s health are important when considering hoof health. Our program addresses the whole horse. Healthy hooves cannot be achieved without a healthy lifestyle. Healthy hooves cannot be achieved without a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is one that most mimics how horses live in the wild. A healthy lifestyle is one that most mimics how horses live in the wild. We can learn a lot from nature so we will keep looking towards the wild Mustangs for answers. We can learn a lot from nature so we will keep looking towards the wild Mustangs for answers. Trimming a hoof should not be invasive but that every person will “find” their own style that works for the environment the horse lives in. Trimming a hoof should not be invasive but that every person will “find” their own style that works for the environment the horse lives in.

Our Goal ! To teach students about the entire horse, including diet, lifestyle, & exercise To teach students about the entire horse, including diet, lifestyle, & exercise To help select tools to make the task easier. To help select tools to make the task easier. To embrace different methods of non-invasive trimming so you can develop a style that fits you, your horses and your environment To embrace different methods of non-invasive trimming so you can develop a style that fits you, your horses and your environment To provide a support network where you can share information and get answers to your questions To provide a support network where you can share information and get answers to your questions To offer advanced clinics for further study and keep up with new research. To offer advanced clinics for further study and keep up with new research. To provide a place for trimmers to continue their education To provide a place for trimmers to continue their education

HOOFBOOTS PHCP strongly recommend hoof boots. PHCP strongly recommend hoof boots. You will learn about different models and how to use them You will learn about different models and how to use them The need for hoof protection will exist until the day our domestic horses are kept like wild horses, which is no time soon. The need for hoof protection will exist until the day our domestic horses are kept like wild horses, which is no time soon. We love our hoof boots ! We love our hoof boots !

TOOLS THAT WORKS When you first start out, it is hard to find the right tools. When you first start out, it is hard to find the right tools. Here is a list to help you choose quality tools that work: Here is a list to help you choose quality tools that work: Nippers : The most recommended brand is GE. Others that are good are Lopez and MFC. Choose handle size for environment and your own strength. 12” handles work well for softer hooves. The longer 14” and 16” are for really hard feet ( very dry ). This is one of the more expensive tools and you will regret not buying the best. Nippers : The most recommended brand is GE. Others that are good are Lopez and MFC. Choose handle size for environment and your own strength. 12” handles work well for softer hooves. The longer 14” and 16” are for really hard feet ( very dry ). This is one of the more expensive tools and you will regret not buying the best.

Tools Knives: There are two different kinds of knives. The regular kind which come as right- and left-handed. Most people will buy one of each. And there is the loop knife, which you can use with both your right and left hand. Good brands of knives are F Dick, Hall and the knife. Knives: There are two different kinds of knives. The regular kind which come as right- and left-handed. Most people will buy one of each. And there is the loop knife, which you can use with both your right and left hand. Good brands of knives are F Dick, Hall and the knife. Rasps: There are too many brands of rasps to mention them all and every person has there own preference. As they only last for a short while we suggest you keep trying until you find the one you like. A rasp should not “grab“ the hoof wall, but shave off the material with ease. Do not use a dull rasp or you will break down your body very quickly. Rasps: There are too many brands of rasps to mention them all and every person has there own preference. As they only last for a short while we suggest you keep trying until you find the one you like. A rasp should not “grab“ the hoof wall, but shave off the material with ease. Do not use a dull rasp or you will break down your body very quickly.

Tools Hoof Stand: We have found that the “Hoof Jack” is the best hoof stand on the market. It is light and comes with both a knob to address flares and a cradle for resting the hoof while you trim. It easily changes from one to the other Hoof Stand: We have found that the “Hoof Jack” is the best hoof stand on the market. It is light and comes with both a knob to address flares and a cradle for resting the hoof while you trim. It easily changes from one to the other Trimming Chaps: There are many models, but good ones are light weight and come with two pockets for your knives. Chaps protect your clothes from dirt and your body from sharp tools. Trimming Chaps: There are many models, but good ones are light weight and come with two pockets for your knives. Chaps protect your clothes from dirt and your body from sharp tools. Gloves : Many people use rubber-coated gardener gloves. Some like work gloves. DO NOT spend a lot of money on expensive gloves as they only last for a short time. Gloves : Many people use rubber-coated gardener gloves. Some like work gloves. DO NOT spend a lot of money on expensive gloves as they only last for a short time. Hoof pick and Brush : A good Hoof pick is a must. One made of metal with a sharp point is best. A metal brush to clean muddy hooves. Hoof pick and Brush : A good Hoof pick is a must. One made of metal with a sharp point is best. A metal brush to clean muddy hooves.

Other tools that might be handy Half Round nippers : They have a sharper “bite” and can be very helpful when taking out dead calloused sole. A warning goes with it. It bites further in to the hoof and requires skill. Half Round nippers : They have a sharper “bite” and can be very helpful when taking out dead calloused sole. A warning goes with it. It bites further in to the hoof and requires skill. Dremel: It’s a good tool to sharpen your knives with. Dremel: It’s a good tool to sharpen your knives with. Knife sharpener: There are many different models. Buy one that fits in the hook of the knife. Knife sharpener: There are many different models. Buy one that fits in the hook of the knife. Angle Grinder: Good for really hard and overgrown feet. BUT if you are building a business and are not planning on only trimming your own horses, you need to be skilled with the hand tools before you move on to the grinder. Angle Grinder: Good for really hard and overgrown feet. BUT if you are building a business and are not planning on only trimming your own horses, you need to be skilled with the hand tools before you move on to the grinder.

We Hope You will enjoy our program !

Here is a list of where you can find tools! You can find Nippers, Knives, Sharpeners, Aprons, Hoof stands, Hoof picks and Rasps at You can find Nippers, Knives, Sharpeners, Aprons, Hoof stands, Hoof picks and Rasps at The Hoof Jack ( Hoof stand) at The Hoof Jack ( Hoof stand) at Trimming Chaps also called Apron can be bought in fun colors at Trimming Chaps also called Apron can be bought in fun colors at Gloves can be bought at gardening stores and Supermarkets etc. Women size work gloves can be found at Smith’s supermarkets. Gloves can be bought at gardening stores and Supermarkets etc. Women size work gloves can be found at Smith’s supermarkets. Dremel tools can be bought at any hardware stores. Dremel tools can be bought at any hardware stores. Angle grinders that works well for trimming is the Cumming grinder. You will also need flap disks and “Easy handle” to make the grinder easier to operate. Angle grinders that works well for trimming is the Cumming grinder. You will also need flap disks and “Easy handle” to make the grinder easier to operate. These things you can buy at These things you can buy at