Hoof Clinics with Pete Ramey
Course meets the requirements for 20.00 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and 20.00 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval program, including California. Veterinarians please pre-register by email at hoofrehab@alltel.net to receive CE credit and the CE Study Guide.
Clinic Comments
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Dear Pete and Ivy,
I attended the clinic in Monroe, NC a couple weeks ago and came away
with an unbelievable amount of information and a much deeper
understanding of the barefoot horse. I’m very new to horse ownership and
have been concerned about doing the right thing for my 3-year old
palomino and the clinic, and your book, have convinced me that natural
hooves will be the healthiest for him.
Thank you both for the generosity of your time and knowledge,
Sincerely,
Stephanie and Bali
The clinic was excellent, and I would encourage anyone...whether they trim themselves or employ a professional or whether they're rehabbing a problem or not...to attend PR's program. I really appreciate his willingness to modify his practices based on sound research and new discoveries. His program is clear, and his solutions for our common problems helpful.
Cada
After four years of vet school, fifteen years as an equine vet, numerous clinics and two trips to the Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium, I've just learned more about hooves from this clinic in the last two days than in my entire career, combined.
Neal
I have never been to a more in depth
and informative clinic on ANY subject ever.
Sally
Thank you for an amazing clinic. I had
a BLAST (and I got a lot smarter). The way you present the things you
know and don’t know, is just an inspiration.
Claus.
Pete, I just wanted to tell you that
Candy, the Arab with BAD fungus at the clinic, is already walking heel
first!!!!
Jill
I can't remember when I have enjoyed a "horsey" clinic more.
What an eye-opener!
Melanie
You must have been a very good
teacher, my little mare (Shetland pony) started to get very fat this
summer, she could hardly walk, I think she got a touch of
laminitis, but you could not see it in her hooves. Strangely her
feet has gotten better then ever, in shape and concavity throughout the
whole period. I give myself the credit and that goes back to you, after
the last course here in Norway I started to realize that I could trust
myself, my knowledge and after that everything has gone very well.
Katarina Norway
I felt so fortunate to have been
able to attend that clinic! Pete's methods saved my horses' feet! All 5
my horses have such beautiful feet now, I can hardly believe it myself.
I cannot thank you enough."
Pat
The clinic was just fantastic,
answered questions I didn't even know I had about hoof structure and
function.
Leitha
I want to thank you for a wonderful
and informative clinic. You have no idea how much I learned or what it
meant for me to be able to help my horse(and others) in a more competent
and knowledgeable manner.
Jacob, btw, is doing very well. I appreciate all that you have done for
him!!! So does he. He has suddenly developed a 1/8th inch depth to the
collateral groove at the apex of frog. Dang! It happened all at once.
Chalk is happening at the heels at well and it's all changing. It think
it's saying.. I'm ready to heal. :-)
As far as the barefoot rock challenge? Some day I will take you up on
it. I am a barefoot maniac as well. Only condition? Ivy cannot be
chasing you with a paint gun. <grin>
Mike
I think I left my jaw somewhere
in the washrack.
Pete and Ivy's effort is a standard for which I will measure any future
clinics I attend.
Leah
Pete Ramey course was Amazing
You know you are getting good value for money when a week long course is
squeezed into a weekend, and Pete says he will not let anyone leave with
questions unanswered.
Two 12 hour days gave us mind blowing amounts of information on the
hoof, how it works, why it works and how to fix what doesn’t work.
If Pete ever comes to a place near you definitely make the most of the
opportunity to learn from the huge amount of experience he has to share
Cynthia Tasmania, Australia.
Thanks soooo much for the great
clinic. I learned sooo much, and for as much as I learned about feet, I
learned as much about honor and dignity, about... humanity and humility.
I went right out and trimmed Gavilan yesterday, and while his feet
looked the much same as they did before the clinic, I was faster, more
confident and... much, much more educated... I learned a lot. Thanks for
sharing, from the bottom of my heart!
Love to you both, Linda
What an amaaaaaaazing trip!
The drive there on Friday was absolutely harrowing, and the 7+ hour trip
took my husband and I over 11 hours. It took us over 3 hours to go the
first 100 miles due to the rain and traffic, and then it was dark and
driving through the Arizona desert with 18 wheelers kicking up mist and
the rain making everything a wet noisy blur until the wipers could whisk
away the water with the next swipe! Agghhh... talk about trying not to
panic or risk divorce! LOL We got into our hotel at 2am. >sigh<
But ... it was truly, truly all worth it! WOW. I learned so much, and I
would have stayed and shivered and listened to Pete talk another 10 days
straight if I could have... I LOVED IT!!!!
Pete's humble attitude coupled with obvious knowledge was a joy to see
and hear throughout the clinic.
Sossity
Pete & Ivy,
I just wanted to thank you again for the energy and dedication that you
put into our clinic. My mind was reeling at the end. I admire both
of you for having the ability to never take pot shots at anyone. Always
leading with positive statements. Your knowledge and professionalism are
awesome. It will be an honor and privilege to study with you.
John Utah
...when I read your book it totally
validated my own trimming philosophy. From my perspective, Pete really
knows his shit! I consider you to be a preeminent authority for natural
hoof care as do so many other horse owners taking the barefoot path. You
Pete are building the tower.
You are such a humble person Pete, like none other that I have met in
your situation. I wish I had half the humility you possess. You say that
your just a student of the horse and I believe you but it is your desire
for knowledge and your humility that has made you the central sponge,
the place we looked to for all that knowledge and truth, My hat is off
to you!
Kirt
I have just had the pleasure of
hosting a workshop for Pete Ramey in Australia and I would recommend it
to anyone who is interested in barefoot care. Pete is an intelligent and
enthusiastic presenter and takes the time to explain clearly why he
trims as he does. I think he has a great deal to offer horse owners,
farriers, veterinarians and barefoot trimmers alike and I am very glad
that I had the chance to be exposed to his ideas.
Kind regards,
Chrisann Ware
Pete Ramey is one of the most experienced natural hoof care practitioners in the world.
He is the author of Making Natural Hoof Care Work and numerous published articles and the articles on this site. Pete is offering clinics designed to provide a high level of hoof rehabilitation knowledge and understanding to vets and farriers, but in an easy-going style that everyone can understand.
One of the differences between Pete and many other “clinicians” is that he is making a living every day in a rural area, trimming horses for people.
Every theory and method is tried by fire, with idealism taking a back seat to “here’s what works in the real world.” He can show you how to promote amazing healing to your horses’ hooves while avoiding the soreness usually associated with barefoot transition. The theme of this clinic is “Growing a Healthier Hoof.” Farriers, vets, and horse owners alike rave about the information shared in this clinic and the “crystal clear” common sense way Pete teaches people.
It is highly recommended that clinic participants read Pete’s book and the articles on this site prior to attending the clinic. This frees Pete up to take the clinic to a higher level and increases the learning opportunity.
