The Perfect Choice: If you want the most up-to-date and innovative education on caring for and managing your horse’s hooves by implementing Applied Equine Podiatry, this ecourse is for you. Every lesson included in this ecourse offers more relevant material than any hands-on hoof care course you will attend, except for our onsite courses.

Who should take this ecourse? Horse owners that would like to expand their current knowledge of caring for the horse’s hoof, whether for performance or pleasure. Suitable for those who want to learn how to implement Applied Equine Podiatry into their hoof care routine. This is an excellent ecourse for the client of an active DAEP.

When should I enlist the services of a DAEP?  Explore Here

Note: This ecourse in not a substitute for the AEP 1 Academic Curriculum, which is required for the Level 1 Diploma (DAEP). The intent of this ecourse is to help the horse owner manage the health and environment of their horse and its hooves. Those horse owners that wish to explore the possibility of trimming their own horse or others, should seriously consider enrolling in the AEP 1 online course. Explore the AEP 1 Course.

What will you learn after completing this ecourse?

• Identify the true anatomy of the hoof and foot of the horse
• Learn the importance of the hoof’s foundations and other structures that are so vital to the barefoot horse
• Communicate with others you depend on for keeping your barefoot horse healthy and performing it best
• Apply visual and palpation skills to the hoof’s surface anatomy enabling you to compare the hoof to the internal foot
• Understand and implement the “Spectrum of Usability” to accurately determine the current state of health of your horse’s hooves. This alone can make the difference in achieving the goals you set for your barefoot horse. This tool is a must know for anyone transitioning their horse from shoes to barefoot.
• Understand the terms relating to balance and health
• Learn how to safely work under and around your horse’s hooves
• Learn how to identify the balance of your horse’s hooves

eCourse Content:

• Philosophies and Principles of Applied Equine Podiatry
• Evaluating the need for a Model
• The HPT Model
• Defining the Five Dimensions of the HPT Method (Dynamic Balance)
• The HPT Method (High Performance Trim Method)
• Environment, the deciding factor

Methods of Instruction and Delivery: This is a self-paced ecourse.

Videos pertaining to a given lesson are included.

eCourse Requirements: A computer and internet access to access the virtual classroom, to view videos, and to communicate with faculty. The internet connection should be no less than 256K and high-speed access is preferable (cable, LAN, etc.).

eCourse Tuition: $199.00 USD ($99.00 Pre-Launch Special)

Note: For those horse owners that wish to participate in practical exercises (trimming their own horse), they should consider enrolling in our AEP 1 distance learning course. 

Bonus: Students may request a video consultation with KC La Pierre, the Institute’s Co-Founder. (Reduced consultation fees apply to those enrolled in this course).