Pacific Hoof Care Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners Practitioners

PHCPPHCPAn introduction to our An introduction to our

programprogram

What is the PHCP ? What is the PHCP ?

It is Hoof Care

It is Diet

And it is living conditions

What do we believe?What do we believe?

All aspects of a horse’s health are important when All aspects of a horse’s health are important when considering hoof health. Our program addresses the whole considering hoof health. Our program addresses the whole horse.horse.

Healthy hooves cannot be achieved without a healthy Healthy hooves cannot be achieved without a healthy lifestyle.lifestyle.

A healthy lifestyle is one that most mimics how horses live A healthy lifestyle is one that most mimics how horses live in the wild.in the wild.

We can learn a lot from nature so we will keep looking We can learn a lot from nature so we will keep looking towards the wild Mustangs for answers.towards the wild Mustangs for answers.

Trimming a hoof should not be invasive but that every Trimming a hoof should not be invasive but that every person will “find” their own style that works for the person will “find” their own style that works for the environment the horse lives in.environment the horse lives in.

Our Goal !Our Goal !

To teach students about the entire horse, To teach students about the entire horse, including diet, lifestyle, & exercise 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 To embrace different methods of non-invasive

trimming so you can develop a style that fits you, trimming so you can develop a style that fits you, your horses and your environment your horses and your environment

To provide a support network where you can share To provide a support network where you can share information and get answers to your questions information and get answers to your questions

To offer advanced clinics for further study and To offer advanced clinics for further study and keep up with new research.keep up with new research.

To provide aTo provide aplace for trimmers to continue their educationplace for trimmers to continue their education

HOOFBOOTSHOOFBOOTS

PHCP strongly PHCP strongly recommend hoof boots.recommend hoof boots.

You will learn about You will learn about different models and different models and how to use themhow to use them

The need for hoof The need for hoof protection will exist protection will exist until the day our until the day our domestic horses are domestic horses are kept like wild horses, kept like wild horses, which is no time soon.which is no time soon.

We love our hoof We love our hoof boots !boots !

TOOLS THAT WORKSTOOLS THAT WORKS

When you first When you first start out, it is hard start out, it is hard to find the right to find the right tools. tools.

Here is a list to Here is a list to help you choose help you choose quality tools that quality tools that work:work:

NippersNippers: The most : The most recommended brand is GE. recommended brand is GE. Others that are good are Others that are good are Lopez and MFC. Choose Lopez and MFC. Choose handle size for handle size for environment and your own environment and your own strength. 12” handles work strength. 12” handles work well for softer hooves. The well for softer hooves. The longer 14” and 16” are for longer 14” and 16” are for really hard feet ( very really hard feet ( very dry ). This is one of the dry ). This is one of the more expensive tools and more expensive tools and you will regret not buying you will regret not buying the best.the best.

ToolsTools

Knives: Knives: There are two There are two different kinds of knives. different kinds of knives. The regular kind which The regular kind which come as right- and left-come as right- and left-handed. Most people will handed. Most people will buy one of each. And there buy one of each. And there is the loop knife, which you is the loop knife, which you can use with both your can use with both your right and left hand. Good right and left hand. Good brands of knives are F brands of knives are F Dick, Hall and the knife.Dick, Hall and the knife.

Rasps: Rasps: There are too There are too many brands of rasps to many brands of rasps to mention them all and every mention them all and every person has there own person has there own preference. As they only last preference. As they only last for a short while we suggest for a short while we suggest you keep trying until you find you keep trying until you find the one you like. A rasp the one you like. A rasp should not “grab“ the hoof should not “grab“ the hoof wall, but shave off the wall, but shave off the material with ease. Do not material with ease. Do not use a dull rasp or you will use a dull rasp or you will break down your body very break down your body very quickly.quickly.

ToolsTools Hoof Stand: Hoof Stand: We have found We have found

that the “Hoof Jack” is the that the “Hoof Jack” is the best hoof stand on the best hoof stand on the market. It is light and comes market. It is light and comes with both a knob to address with both a knob to address flares and a cradle for resting flares and a cradle for resting the hoof while you trim. It the hoof while you trim. It easily changes from one to easily changes from one to the otherthe other

Trimming Chaps: Trimming Chaps: There are many models, but good ones are There are many models, but good ones are light weight and come with two pockets for your knives. Chaps light weight and come with two pockets for your knives. Chaps protect your clothes from dirt and your body from sharp tools.protect your clothes from dirt and your body from sharp tools.

GlovesGloves: Many people use rubber-coated gardener gloves. Some : Many people use rubber-coated gardener gloves. Some like work gloves. DO NOT spend a lot of money on expensive like work gloves. DO NOT spend a lot of money on expensive gloves as they only last for a short time.gloves as they only last for a short time.

Hoof pick and BrushHoof pick and Brush: A good Hoof pick is a must. One made : A good Hoof pick is a must. One made of metal with a sharp point is best. A metal brush to clean of metal with a sharp point is best. A metal brush to clean muddy hooves.muddy hooves.

Other tools that might be Other tools that might be handyhandy

Half Round nippersHalf Round nippers: : They have a sharper “bite” and They have a sharper “bite” and can be very helpful when taking out dead calloused sole. A can be very helpful when taking out dead calloused sole. A warning goes with it. It bites further in to the hoof and warning goes with it. It bites further in to the hoof and requires skill.requires skill.

Dremel: Dremel: It’s a good tool to sharpen your knives with. It’s a good tool to sharpen your knives with. Knife sharpener:Knife sharpener: There are many different models. Buy There are many different models. Buy

one that fits in the hook of the knife.one that fits in the hook of the knife. Angle Grinder: Angle Grinder: Good for really hard and overgrown feet. Good for really hard and overgrown feet.

BUT if you are building a business and are not planning on BUT if you are building a business and are not planning on only trimming your own horses, you need to be skilled with only trimming your own horses, you need to be skilled with the hand tools before you move on to the grinder.the hand tools before you move on to the grinder.

We Hope You will enjoy our We Hope You will enjoy our program !program !

Here is a list of where you can find tools!Here is a list of where you can find tools!

You can find Nippers, Knives, Sharpeners, Aprons, Hoof stands, Hoof picks and You can find Nippers, Knives, Sharpeners, Aprons, Hoof stands, Hoof picks and Rasps at Rasps at http://www.centaurforge.com/http://www.centaurforge.com/

The Hoof Jack ( Hoof stand) at The Hoof Jack ( Hoof stand) at http://www.hoofjack.com/http://www.hoofjack.com/ Trimming Chaps also called Apron can be bought in fun colors at Trimming Chaps also called Apron can be bought in fun colors at

http://www.phalenhorseshoeingsupply.com/aprons.htmlhttp://www.phalenhorseshoeingsupply.com/aprons.html Gloves can be bought at gardening stores and Supermarkets etc. Gloves can be bought at gardening stores and Supermarkets etc.

Women size work gloves can be found at Smith’s supermarkets.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. Angle grinders that works well for trimming is the Cumming grinder.

http://www.toolsnow.com/browse.cfm/4,643.htmhttp://www.toolsnow.com/browse.cfm/4,643.htm . You will also need . You will also need flap disks and “Easy handle” to make the grinder easier to operate.flap disks and “Easy handle” to make the grinder easier to operate.

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