The Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry offers a number of learning opportunities including workshops, hands-on courses and on-line learning programs are structured to offer accelerated learning for any level of Horse Enthusiast.
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Our school also has an active research program. Read a recent paper by KC La Pierre about how New Research calls into question current beliefs of foot function. In this paper, you will find out about Energy Management within the equine foot.

"My own anatomical studies and on-going research have revealed the importance of otherwise overlooked structures, vital to the proper function of the equine foot. I have gone so far as to develop theories that support the science of Energetics. Energetics defines a science that goes beyond simple bio-mechanics, and embraces physiology as a component of the whole.

Above ... KC teaching applied equine podiatry at IAEP course.

"The Suspension Theory of Hoof Dynamic™, Internal Arch Apparatus Theory™, and my Hoof Growth theories will answer many of the questions facing today’s researcher, horse owner, and hoof care professional. At the very least, these theories provide us with a starting point from which we may move ahead, this in contrast to the accepted simplistic explanations that provide us comfort in our current treatment of the equine foot

"[The Energy Management paper] is a brief outline of my theories on energy management within the equine foot. It has been created to help reduce the anxiety of those who find themselves questioning the more vocal foot experts." ~ KC La Pierre, RJF, MEP, PhD

To learn more about the Institute, Applied Equine Podiatry, and the HPT Method please visit www.appliedequinepodiatry.org. With our theories and methods, you will learn that we are going "beyond barefoot" when it comes to the Science of Whole Horse Hoof Care, Barefoot Trimming, Natural Trimming, and Natural Hoof Care. Please join us in this journey!

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