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Saturday Nov 5, 2011Â Â 9am-4pm
K-I-N Stables     Athens, AL
Join us for a hands-on clinic designed to introduce horse owners to the basics of barefoot hoof trimming.
Whether your goal is to touch up trims between visits from a professional or to take over hoof care duties for your herd entirely, this clinc will get you started off on the right foot – er, hoof! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: clinics, hoof trimming
The first issue of Dr. Eleanor’s Kellon’s new E-zine ‘The Horse’s Mouth’ is due out in September. Subscribe via Paypal today for the earlybird discount price!
Subscription price before 9/1/11 is $22.50 per year, after 9/1/11 is $27.50 per year. Scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the Paypal link to subscribe today! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: books, product reviews
If you’re thinking about buying a Hoofjack to make trimming your horse’s hoofs easier – now’s your chance to get in on a great deal if you’re in the North Alabama area!
Marguerite McClintock, a local businesswoman who attended the last HoofSmart Hoof Trimming for Horse Owner’s workshop, is organizing a one-time discounted group purchase of Hoofjacks directly from the manufacturer. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: hoof trimming, tools
Saturday Sept 17, 2011Â Â Â 9am-4pm
Cash Point Quarter Horses  Ardmore, AL
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Join us for an informal trim coaching day geared toward horse owners who are trimming their horses’ hoofs and have questions, or who would like hands-on guidance. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: clinics, hoof trimming
Do you know which nutrients are important building blocks for healthy hoofs? Read ‘Feed the Feet‘, an article by Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD, in the August 2011 issue of HorseLink Magazine – a free online publication.
(Also in this issue, Clinton Anderson shows you how to teach your horse to flex his neck, and top clinician Julie Goodnight tests five saddlebags.
Plus, find out the latest cribbing research, learn about electrolytes, get your horse squeaky clean, and ride Kentucky with Darley Newman of Equitrekking.)
Tags: feeds, supplements