KC LaPierre Online Course - I am all signed up :)

sebocat · KC LaPierre Online Course - I am all signed up :)

Has anyone done this?
If so, can you give me your honest opinion of the course?

I am ready for some more learnin'!

karmikacres

Some of the best money you can spend.

Mike

PasoBaby_CarolU

If I could trim, I'd take it. KC (and Mike) helped me save Bien's life. Good stuff.

carefreegirl

if I had the funds I would have already taken it.

sebocat

Thanks guys,

I took Pete's clinic when he was still doing those, and at that time, I thought THAT was the best money I could spend.

I'll start saving my pennies and see if I can top it then

learningthedance

Sunnypony

Never heard from it.... does someone have more infos/HP please?

sebocat

http://www.appliedequinepodiatry.org/iaep/index.html

....and that is all I know so far
other than his name comes up in hoofcare conversation quite a lot as being a reputable and knowledgeable practitioner and instructor on the subject.

I am not sure what the course would be like, and not sure what to expect, but I am saving my pennies and may be able to sign up next month!

sebocat

Well, I ordered the videos and book that go with the course, and while I've only browsed the book, I watched all 4 videos in the last 2 days.

They are remarkable clear in their presentation, and he way KC explains things made a lot of sense without me having to rewatch the videos.

Gives me a lot to think about in terms of maintaining my horses.

I've been trimming my horses myself and keeping them barefoot since 05, but after watching the videos, see where I can improve.

I signed up for a bunch of OT at work and will be taking the online course starting in April

I am looking forward to it and will chart my improvements here with before and after and my notes on changes.

Don't get me wrong, I'll call a professional when I need one, but my horses are both sound, and my paint is booted when I ride. I don't have any major management. lameness or health issues. I am simply trying to be better for them.

If this goes well, I am going to take time from my real job and go for some certifications and possibly pick up a few clients when I feel like I am worthy.

Kind of exciting!

TrustMeNaturally

I took KC's 5 days course last August and I'm planning on taking it again this August. That was, by far, the best money I have ever spent! I learned so much and now I'm trimming our three horses and my friend's horse, Jigs. Thanks to Mike, for starting me off on the hoof trimming direction. It is definitely something I want to do and I hope that I can take the online course in the near future as well.
KC's trim is the most scientific and precise, but so easy to learn, IMO. Way better than any other barefoot trimming material I have watched. The courses are like the DVD's in high gear, 5 days in a row. I definitely recommend them to any horse owner!

~Lea

sebocat

I bought the book and DVDs and are reading/watching them BEFORE I enroll in the course so I get the most out of it. I am really looking forward to thecourse. I am done with the DVDs, which by the way are very clear and well done. I am now about 1/2 way done with the book.

I am thinking I will enroll in mid-June.

I wish I could go down for an in-person course! Maybe next summer

Blue Flame

Suz,

Which particular book and DVDs did you get?

I'm interested in getting them but would like to ask if they cover sheared heels and contracted feet.

sebocat

Book is "The Chosen Road" and the Video series is the same title. The videos do a very good job of clearly explaining the method and physiology. I watched them all in a weekend when I was sick, and intend to watch them again and take notes. I hope to do this soon, and I can forward you notes I take.

I am about 1/2 way through the book. It is an excellent follow-up to the videos, and addresses a lof of the same things.

If you buy the set together, there is significant savings.

I am very happy with it all. I hope to have the book read and the videos watched one more time before I start the course so I get the most out of it! I'll post my notes here when I start and let you know what I think!

(I also need to buy a printer first!)

sebocat

Yay I am all signed up and ready to go!!! (online, that is)

I've been e-mailing my questions back and forth to Robyn (who is amazing) and I am ready for some learning. They say it takes an average of 10 months to complete.

I am so excited! I feel like I am doing OK now on my own, but I want to do better than OK.

There is also a module on the Perfect Hoofwear System, and I look forward to that.

TrustMeNaturally

How cool, I started the online course this month too!
I'm on Module 2 and am super exited to keep reading. I'm planning on getting certified through KC and going down to Florida (for a course at his center) in December.
How long have you been trimming your horses, Suz?

Lea

sebocat

I started trimming in 2005. I lived 3 hrs from the closest farrier and did it out of necessity. Ive moved a few times since, to more populated parts of the state, and still have to trim occassionally out of necessity. I simply cant get the good farriers out often enough to keep a consistently good foot on my horses.

I just checked out module 1 and have watched all the videos and read through some of the book. I realize I have much to learn, and am loving the structure the online course offers. I hope to have module 1 done in the next few days.

I can't leave state for class, its not in the cards for me, but I certainly wish I could!

My understanding is they are going to offer an upgraded or more advanced online class Jan 2012. I am hoping to be done with this course before then.

How quick was the turnaround to get your homework graded?

TrustMeNaturally

Yes, KC's material is amazing. I've never come across any other trimmer who presented all the science behind the trim.
I sent in my homework on the 11th and I had a response back by the 16th. So it doesn't take too long to get the instructor's notes back. However I was so excited to see what she had to say, it felt like a lot longer!
Really? That would be really cool if KC offered another online course. I think I heard him saying something about it at the course last month, but I can't remember. Although he did say that their website is going to get a complete redesign.

~Lea

sebocat

I just finished reading module 1, and saw the homework. Maybe its because I have been out of school for so long, but its going to be challenging! (please dont mistake this for me complaining, I am excited!)

I've got the book and DVDs and read them early this spring. I can see the homework taking me a long time.

Theory always gets me in the beginning, when I dont have something concrete to tie things/concepts together, I often have a hard time. I've never been able to pick up on the abstract.

The S+F=P as a model is so far a concept that is simply over my head.

I'll have to check this out again after work. I think I am thinking to hard.

I am also going to be saving my pennies. I hope hubby will OK a 5 day course when I am done. I'd get a scond job for a while to pay for it - am sure it would be money well spent!

Side note for anyone considering the online class, if you can do it, do it. I am super impressed with the depth of info. There are 12 modules, and there is no messing around. Module 1 starts with technical abbreviations and discussion about the model and intro to the theory used in Applied Equine Podiatry. Homework really forces a person to think.

Copious_Amour

sebocat

I got my suggested reading list, OMG some of those books are expensive! But, way I figure, these books will only help me to get more out of what I am doing by taking this class.

In case anyone is interested, I'll share the titles in the reading list:

The Chosen Road, by KC LaPierre
The Lame Horse, by Dr. James Rooney
A-Z of Horse Diseases, by Tim Hawcroft
Understanding Horse Behavior, by Sue McDonnall, PhD
Horse Anatomy, A Coloring Atlas, by Robert A. Kainer/Thomas O. McKraken
Hickman's Farriery (2nd edition), by John Hickman and Martin Humphrey
Equine Locomotion, by William Back and Hilary Clayton
The Revolution in Horsemanship, by Robert M Miller, DVM and Rick Lamb
The Equine Distal Limb, by Jean-Marie Denoix

Heavy books on that list

TrustMeNaturally

The questions are definitely challenging, but I love how they get you thinking. I'm waiting until I can print off Module Two and read it before I look at the questions. I don't want to think about them too much without reading the material!

I looked up some of the books on Amazon and it was pretty crazy how expensive some were. Especially the Equine Distal Limb.

I remember some of the titles when I was doing 4-H hippology, mainly the Horse Anatomy, A Coloring Atlas. THAT looks like a really cool book. Might have to be next on my list of orders from Amazon.

Oh don't you just love spending things on our horses?!

Lea

sebocat

No kidding! I about choked when I saw the book was $245. As it is, the books I ordered were $300. Good thing its almost my b-day

I did spring for the Equine Locomotion. Its not cheap either, but it seems to address hoofcare thoroughly. Paco is a little pigeon toed and Ty is sickle-hocked. I am hoping that the books and course will help me learn enough to keep them sound until they die of ripe, old age. I am also considering a road-trip to Fairbanks to ride with a farrier there. Its 500 miles, but he is one of the best this state has to offer.

Oh well, at least its quality resources I can keep forever. Also got the precision hoofpick. It came in today. What a neat idea!

I dont get a day off from work until Sunday. I am looking forward to curling up on the couch and really getting into this!