AtoZ Percherons
Horse Trimming for Novices Clinic

Call to sign up for this clinic July 24th, 2010
608-623-2888 or email atozperch@mhtc.net

Conducted by John Adametz

The Legendary Horseman, John has over 20 years experience, he has trained many farriers
John is so professional even the Amish call him and they don't have a phone!

(9:00 - 3:00)
In this one day training we will learn:

• Understand the parts of the hoof
• The natural movement of the hoof
• The proper angles of a hoof and a healthly hoof
• Proper way of using using a hoof knife
• 3 different trimming techniques (Bradley, Schultz and Strauser)
• How to use a rasp and the care of your tools
• The safety zones of a horse and proper way of lifting the hoof and the farriers proper stance of holding a hoof without hurting your back
• We train with the use of a gadaver hoof and use the learned techniques on practice on live horse

Upon completion of the class you will know how to Properly and Comfortably trim your horse.
You will be confident on the angle of the hoof and how the horse travels

Please call me for more detail (608)623-2888 or email atozperch@mhtc.net