Training

	Training From time to time we organise training clinics and lectures in things that we are interested in. If you have an idea for a evening lecture that you would like us to explore, please contact us.

	Peter Laidely Clinics - October 2008 Friday 10th October - Course 1 Hoof Care For Owners. Introduction to barefoot, ideal for owners of barefoot horses, or for people interested in the idea of taking their horse barefoot. Cost £75 including lunch and refreshments. Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October - Course 2 Introduction To Trimming For Owners. Hands on trimming, including safe hoof and tool handling. Idea for people that would like to start trimming their own horses, or undertake interim trims between trimmer/farrier visits. Cost £150 including lunch and refreshments. Monday 13th October - Course 3 Dissection Clinic. The distal limb, looking underneath the skin. Introduction to dissection techniques. Ideal for interested owners, vet and equine science students. Cost £100 including lunch and refreshments. Please contact us at lectures@barefootbasics.co.uk for more information For past clinic photos please click here
	Peter Laidely - Two day dissection clinic on 22nd and 23rd September 2007 (Saturday and Sunday) The clinic will take place in a science lab and will be run under scientific conditions. Over the two day course we will be covering the theory, and understanding the physiology, of all connective tissues that form the distal equine limb. We will focus our dissection on identifying structure and interrelationships of the bones, the hoof capsule and the major locomotor tendons and ligaments of the three distal articulation joints. This will include defining and demonstrating the distal suspensory system and the suspensory structures of the proximal (fetlock) and distal (navicular) sesamoid bones. Apart from the practical work we will do four theory sessions, approximately one hour each morning and afternoon, to explain basic biochemistry, basic biomechanics and the structure and function of the equine foot. Each attendee will be expected to have or purchase their own dissection kit and each attendee or team of two attendees will present their work to the group. All of the finished specimens will be photographed and a CD of the photos of the complete workshop will be provided to each attendee. We will demonstrate cleaning and preserving one set of hard tissue specimens (hoof capsule and bone) and each attendee will be able to keep their own specimens if they wish to clean and preserve them. Cost £250 for the two day course, including materials, lunch and refreshments. Please contact us at lectures@barefootbasics.co.uk for more information. Friday 21st september 2007 - Introduction To Hoof Care How the hoof functions in it's natural state and what effect shoes can have on the hoof, and the rest of the horses body. Peter uses a combination of audio visual presentations and props to demonstrate the function of the hoof. There are two trimming demonstrations where the group analyses the demo horse and discusses problem areas, then Peter trims and explains what he is doing. This day is an ideal introduction for owners of barefoot horses that wish to find out more about it, or for people that are interested in taking their horses barefoot. For more experienced owners there is the opportunity to bring your own horse to trim under Peter's supervision. Cost £75 including lunch and refreshments. Please contact us at lectures@barefootbasics.co.uk for more information.

	1st June - 3rd June 2007 (Evening lecture and three day clinic) Peter Laidely - Hoofworks Australia Evening Lecture - Mortimer West End Village Hall, RG7 2HU Friday 1st June 7.30pm – 9.30pm Peter will explain why horses can successfully go barefoot and the types of conditions that can be helped. A useful evening for people thinking about going barefoot, have horses currently without shoes, or would just like to find out a bit more about it all. Cost: £5.00 Three Day Hands On Clinic - Kingsbridge Farm, Swallowfield, RG7 1JE Day One Friday 1st June 9.00am – 5.30pm Day One - anatomy and physiology . How the hoof functions in it's natural state and what effect shoes can have on the hoof, and the rest of the horses body. Peter uses a combination of audio visual presentations and props to demonstrate the function of the hoof. There are two trimming demonstrations where the group analyses the demo horse and discusses problem areas, then Peter trims and explains what he is doing. Day Two Saturday 2nd June 9.00am – 5.30pm Day Two - hands on trimming . Following on from the theory learnt on day one, Peter explains safe tool handling techniques and the trim, then the group gets to trim cadaver hooves. Working in small groups each team analyses their hoof, decides how it should be trimmed and trims it. The hoof is then dissected on a band saw and presented to the rest of the group. Dissecting the hoof after it has been trimmed allows you to see how accurate you were with your trim and if it could have been done better. Depending on time Peter does a hoof and leg dissection so you can put day one's theory into 3D. Day Three Sunday 3rd June 9.00am – 5.30pm Day Three – problem hoof day . Open for people that have done days one and two, or have had previous trimming experience. This day is predominately hands on looking at hoofs with more serious problems like navicular and laminitis. There will be a trimming demonstration on a recovering laminitic pony. There will also be a dissection of a laminitic hoof to see what effect the laminitis has had on the internal structure of the hoof. Nb. Days can be booked independently of each other however you must have attended days one and two to attend day three, or have previously attended a course with Peter, or have previous trimming experience. Cost: £75 per day - refreshments and lunch provided on each day. Email lectures@barefootbasics.co.uk for more information Thursday 31st May - 7.30pm Vets and farriers evening lecture. Free of charge to vets and farriers, this evening is a chance for vets and farriers to find out more about barefoot and how horses can work barefoot in the UK. A opportunity to ask lots of questions without being in front of their customers!! If any vet or farrier is interested in attending the evening lecture please email lectures@barefootbasics.co.uk. If you have a vet or farrier that you would like us to invite to this lecture, even if it's anonymously, please let us know!! Monday 4th June Private trimming consultations are available with Peter, please contact us for details. Email sales@barefootbasics.co.uk for more information

	Simple System Ltd - Jane Van Lennep Lectures A further lecture is planned for the Autumn 07. Following on from the two successful lectures, Barefoot Basics is now a member of the Simple System 'groupie' system. This means we can supply and deliver Simple System's feed to the local area (Berkshire/Hampshire borders) and we can also sell sample packs via mail order

	Friday 27th April 2007 Jane Van Lennep - Simple System Ltd 'Forage Feeding Explained ' An amusing and informative talk discussing what and how much to feed. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the lecture. Mortimer West End Village Hall. Ticket price £5.00 Email lectures@barefootbasics.co.uk for more information


	Friday 19th January 2007 Jane Van Lennep - Simple System Ltd 'From Bucket To Barrow' Jane will be giving her popular and informative From Bucket To Barrow lecture at Mortimer West End Village Hall. Ticket price £5. Email lectures@barefootbasics.co.uk for more information