It is the hope of KC and Robyn La Pierre that this course will lead to an increased desire to learn all one can about Applied Equine Podiatry and its practice. This course will provide the Professional Care Giver with many of the answers to the question they will be asked about barefoot, Applied Equine Podiatry and the HPT Method™. Developing the Horse Owner's communication skills, so that he/she may better communicate their needs to the Professional Care Giver is one of the many goals of this course.

This program was reviewed and approved by AAVSB's RACE Program for continuing education. Please contact the AAVSB's RACE program at race@aavsb.org should you have any comments/suggestions regarding this program's validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.

L.P.H.C Five Day Course Outline:

Day One: Lecture time on the Suspension Theory of Hoof Dynamics and the HPT Model

Day Two: Lecture time on the Spectrum of Usability and the HPT Method

Day Three: In depth exploration of the internal workings of the equine foot. KC La Pierre to perform a dissection, with theory and functional anatomy being outlined throughout the demonstration. In depth study of environment and how it effects the equine as a whole.

Day Four: In depth study of the equine foot and how to use the Spectrum of Usability to protect the horse. Lessons in how to achieve performance and health through the application of correct stimulus.

Day Five: Further study of Whole Horse Hoof Care and the HPT Model. With the HPT Method being the main topic. Cadavers are used to demonstrate the HPT Method, and to establish a base of information for the use of the Spectrum of Usability.

Due to Insurance issues, Live Horses will only be available for those courses where all students agree to sign a waiver of liability in advance. Live Horses will be used for gait analysis, hoof study, and trimming only. In the event horses are used, a minimum of two hours will be spent on safe horse handling.