The Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry is a school dedicated to the study of the equine foot
and providing continuing education to farriers, veterinarians and other horse care professionals.
IAEP was founded by KC La Pierre, RJF, MAAEP, Ph.D., and his wife, Robyn La Pierre, GM, AAEP,
and is headquartered in Florida, but offers courses in the U.S., United Kingdom, France and Sweden.
"The essence of Applied Equine Podiatry is the conscientious study of the equine foot, always striving to
expose it to proper environmental stimuli, making every effort to promote proper structure and function, as we
progress toward achieving high performance."
Perfect Hoof Wear is a Non-cast alternative developed to replace hoof boots and horseshoes.
Ideal for the barefoot horse or those transitioning out of shoes, it supports the IAEP motto:
Sound Reasoning ~ Sound Horses.
The Perfect Hoof Wear System was developed out of the understanding that correct pressure is the stimulus
for correct growth, and that the three-dimensional distortion of the hoof capsule is required to attain
proper stimulus. It protects, supports and aids in healing, while supporting the
principles, philosophies, and theories of Applied Equine Podiatry and holistic hoof care, and true foot function.
The Perfect Hoof Club is a FREE Forum to discuss hoof care topics by equine professionals, horse owners, and Degreed Applied Equine Podiatrists sponsored by The Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry.
Topics to be discussed by members of this Free Forum for horse hoof care includes barefoot trimming, equine podiatry, laminitis, navicular, abscesses, thin soles, thrush, white line, founder, seedy toe, HPT Method
(High Performance Trim), Internal Arch Theory,Energy Management and MORE!
Through IAEP's integrated sites, learn more about Energetics Brand Perfect Hoof Wear and other all-natural products such as Silvetrasol, a hoof care antiseptic (silver colloidal), a new line of homeopathics, remedies for
quenching thirst and detoxification or dehydration, along with farrier products developed by KC La Pierre such
as the Ultimate Hoof Knife, Short Trimmers Apron, Calf Caddy, Hoof Stand, Sole Mates Therapeutic Pads, and The Chosen Road book and DVD sets. Check back for more farrier products and hoof trimming tools in the future!
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