From the Beginner to the Advanced Horse Enthusiast!
Dedicated to the health of the horse, IAEP has developed its courses for every level of participant. From the pleasure horse owner to the farrier to the vet assistant to other horse professionals, KC La Pierre wants to encourage all individuals from beginner to advanced to have a better understanding of hoof development from the inside out.

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Education

The Institute is leading the way in innovative education and curriculum designed for those interested in Applied Equine Podiatry and Natural Hoof Care. Our online programs demonstrate our commitment to innovation in higher education and the science of hoof care for all levels of horse enthusiasts.

Horse Owner ... Beyond Barefoot!
Learn how to better care for you horse's hooves or how to treat common ailments such as abcesses, founder, navicular and the like.

Professionals ... Continuing Education!
Learn how to better server your clients and the needs of their horses to improve overall horse heath. 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 or suggestions regarding this program's validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.

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• Our program is self-paced;

• Quality and affordable Distance Education. No classes to attend;

• Enrollment is open and students may begin their studies at any time;

• Certificate Program is developed and overseen by our professional faculty and Founder KC La Pierre, RJF, MEP, Ph.D.;

• Faculty are available by email to mentor students throughout the program;

• Our Certificate Program offers the student cutting edge information, available nowhere else;

• Students are permitted 12 months to complete their certificate program;

• Can be taken and completed from anywhere in the world.

On-line Curriculum

Certificate in Applied Equine Podiatry Required Modules

1.    Philosophies and Principles of Applied Equine Podiatry
2.    Basic Anatomy of the Equine Foot and Lower Limb
3.    The Suspension Theory of Hoof Dynamics
4.    Functional Anatomy & Physiology of the Equine Foot
5.    Defining Correct Structure and its Stimulus (Environment)

Mid Term Exam

6.    Defining the Five Dimensions of the HPT Method
7.    The HPT Method
8.    Tool Use within the Method
9.    Advancing the Science
10.  Addressing common foot problems

Final Exam

Course Cost: $475.00 Does not include textbooks, videos.