Holistic Horse and Hoofcare Seminar
Part 1:

day 1 - Theory

The first day covers the basics of hoof anatomy, physiology, and hoof functions. It outlines how contraction and shoeing affects the hoof, and what to expect during the transition of a sound horse and/or rehabilitation period of the lame or shod horse to the sound, high performance barefoot horse.

8:30 am - 9:00 am registration
9:00 am - 5:00 pm seminar

day 2 - Theory

The second day of the three day Seminar starts with linking the hoof to the rest of the animal. The day then continues outlining the environmental needs for horse health and identifying the harmful conditions in conventional boarding. Learning how to optimise your boarding conditions (including nutrition and hoof care) complete the day.

9 am - 5 pm
Part 2:
day 3 - Introduction to Basic Trimming

The third day is spent with hands on practice and the introduction of the non-invasive Strasser technique of trimming healthy barefoot horses. Dissection of hoof biospecimen for study will show the reason for correct trimming. In order to attend this part, you need to have an SHP to work with you on your horse(s).

9 am - 5 pm
See below for the trimming supplies you will need to bring.

Triming Practice Seminar
Please note: participants must have attended at least one Strasser Holistic Horse and Hoofcare Seminar and have an SHP to work with you on your horse, in order to attend an Trimming Practice Seminar.

Trimming Practise - usually 1-2 days

Trimming Seminar - Instruction and Q & A

These days will give participants the opportunity to hone their basic trims under the supervision of a Strasser Seminar Clinician. You will benefit from trimming instruction and the opportunity to ask any specific questions related to trimming according to the Strasser Method. This seminar includes life horse trimming.
Contact IBEM Ltd. or your local SHP for details.
8:30 am - 9:00 am registration
9:00 am - 5:00 pm seminar


Trimming Supplies

You will need to bring the following trimming supplies for Days 3 of the Holistic Horse and Hoofcare Seminar and the Trimming Practice.
You may order the products for trimming (outlined on our seminar information page) with Visa on this site at our online store , or use our print out mail in order form. Products are not available for purchase at most seminars, so please make arrangements to have these tools prior to the seminar.

protective non slip gloves
Hoof knife
Rasp
A plexi marked with coronet and toe angles.
Leg protection i.e chaps, farrier apron or very heavy trousers.
Go to our online store to order products online or via mail/fax.
Photo cases are welcome for all Trimming days.

Horses may be brought to some seminars. Please check this option with the host of the seminar, they will advise you of availability and how to make arrangements for bringing your horse.




Dr. vet med. Hiltrud Strasser (SHE) is a veterinarian who, for nearly twenty years, has been studying and researching the causes and cures of lameness and other common health problems of domestic horses. She has based her research on the wild horse and has defined the optimum barefoot model. Using her research she has developed a complete system for the care of horses in a manmade environment which minimizes the many health problems currently found in conventional boarding. The orthopedic methods she has developed have yielded unprecedented success in equine lameness rehabilitation. More importantly her techniques are successful as a daily method for maintaining horses in optimum health.
In 1993, she opened the 'Institute for Hoof Health' and ESHOP (European School for Hoof Orthopedics), a center for study and learning. Having established her methods in North America, Europe and Britain, Strasser opens 2002 to sold out audiences in Australia and New Zealand.
Dr. Strasser is the author of several text books on lameness and healing, reference books on natural boarding for horses, and many articles for both horse and veterinary journals.

About the instructors
Strasser Hoofcare Instructors (SHI) are certified by Dr. Strasser to instruct her methods. SHI's also are Strasser Hoofcare Professionals (SHP) and have been handpicked by Dr. Strasser for their talents with the application of her method, their abilities to instruct others and their continuing work in the Strasser Hoofcare method. These instructors continue to work with Dr. Strasser and her methods providing input worldwide.
Strasser Hoofcare Clinicians (SHC) are certified by Dr. Strasser to teach Holistic Horse and Hoofcare Seminars.

Peter Speckmaier (SHE) is one of the first Strasser Hoofcare Professionals. He graduated at the European School for Hoof Orthopedics in Tubingen, Germany, some 12 years ago. After years of hands-on practice, he then moved on to intruct Hoofcare Seminars, and then further to instruct the German speaking Strasser Hoofcare Professionals. Peter resides in Munich, Germany. Peter has also just finished compiling his book "The Centaur Reborn", which is the introdcution to Chiron Riding. Peter got involed into Chiron Riding at around the same time when he started to train as a SHP.

Thorsten Kaiser (SHI) has graduated as one of the first SHP's in New Zealand. Thorsten, who also holds a BSc. degree, has moved from Germany to New Zealand in 1997. He started off in Endurance Riding and after a few 40-80km rides barefoot, Thorsten did his first 100km ride barefoot in 2003. Now a full time SHP, Thorsten gives seminars and instructs the SHP Professional's Course. He also heads the National Offices for both New Zealand and Australia.
View WiZiQ Profile of Thorsten Kaiser

Our instructors' knowledge and experience applying and teaching the Strasser Method make these seminars rewarding, informative and life changing, for both horses and their owners. See our comment section on participants' feedback.



Seminar Organisation


SHP: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
SHC: Strasser Hoofcare Clinician (SHP + qualified to run Strasser Hoofcare Seminars)
SHI: Strasser Hoofcare Instructor (SHC + qualified to teach the SHP course)
SHE: Strasser Hoofcare Examiner (SHI + qualified to hold final exams of SHP course)