quinta-feira, 11 de março de 2010

A Associação Portuguesa de Equitação Natural presents a course by specialist farrier and barefoot trimming expert Tom De Graeve An Introduction to Barefoot Performance Trimming

Course venue....Emergosol Lusitanos, Casa da Palhageiras, Palhageiras, A Dos Cunhados, Torres Vedras
Dates.... Saturday 8th May 2010 1000 hrs - 1800 hrs Sunday 9th May 2010 1000 hrs - 1800 hrs
The course will be delivered in Portuguese, but Tom also speaks English and Dutch
Course Fees €150 to include 2 days tuition, lunch and refreshments.
Inexpensive hotel accommodation is available nearby.

This course will be theory based with practical demonstrations on live horses.

If you wish to attend please initially indicate your interest in an email to cursosapen@live.com.pt

Did you know?

Wild horses often walk 50 km every day and have tough, fit hooves that never saw a shoe
That it is possible for the majority of horses to work without metal horseshoes
Many horses who do not wear shoes can be much healthier and happier.
Modern research reveals the mechanics of the equine foot and how we can achieve the sound, hard feet that nature intended for your horse
Some barefoot horses compete in 100 km plus endurance rides, in dressage, show jumping and eventing and racing.
Many horse owners have no idea if their farrier does a good job or not... but to perform well a horse must have four good feet!
The techniques of keeping barefoot horses can be easily learned by anyone who cares enough to study the subject.
Professional Farriers could view the movement for barefoot horses as an opportunity...not a threat...not everyone wants to trim their own horses feet!
Many horses suffering from such problems as founder and navicular disease can be successfully treated and rehabilitated without metal shoes.