It's About The Horse

sebocat · Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:31 am Post subject:

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?
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TrustMeNaturally · Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:53 pm Post subject:

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
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sebocat · Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:01 pm Post subject:

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.
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I miss you Bob

Copious_Amour · Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:57 pm Post subject:

sebocat · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:38 pm Post subject:

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

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I miss you Bob

TrustMeNaturally · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 1:39 am Post subject:

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
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Marianne & Lea
Mom and daughter, playing with our herd of three:
Eddie, Diesel and Scout
http://trustmenaturally.blogspot.com/
http://spendthethymefarm.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 41:10

sebocat · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:27 am Post subject:

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!
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I miss you Bob