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Returning Geeks Payment
This page is for RETURNING GEEKS who are not bringing a new student with them. If you are bringing a new student with you please register via the Returning Geeks Page.
Deadline for payment: Apr 15, 2024
You’ll find the full clinic information here.
This page is for RETURNING GEEKS who are not bringing a new student with them. If you are bringing a new student with you please register via the Returning Geeks Page.
Deadline for payment: Apr 15, 2024
You’ll find the full clinic information here.
Tools you should have for the in-class trimming include rasp, hoof knife, knife sharpener, gloves and a hoof pick. Nippers, chaps and a hoof stand are NOT a requirement, but if you have them bring them. We will have tools and stands available for use and for sale as well.
We love this tool roll!
Black soft leather roll-up organizer for your hoof trimming tools features 7 pockets that vary in size to fit different tools. Also has a fold over flap to protect knives which makes this the perfect roll to carry your tools on the go.
The outside of the roll has a d-ring loop closures to keep the bag rolled up during travel.
Measures 23” long. 17” at the widest part, down to 10” at smallest end.
Would make a great gift for the Hoof Geek in your life!
This loop knife with hoof pick is easy to use with the hoof pick as part of the blade, so it optimizes your time and efficiency when trimming. It is a handy 2-in-1 tool for picking hooves and for trimming the frog, horn and bars. This knife is made of high carbon steel and holds its edge well.
The “Mini” offset combo hoof knife offers a double-edged blade. This knife offers the user a smaller handle and a narrow double-edged blade. The blade on the back side is shorter. This feature gives the user a safe spot for the thumb when the knife is used with a two-handed technique. The double-edged blade allows you to push as well as pull the blade through the hoof material.
Ringel knives are available for RH (right handed) or LH (left handed) users.
All Ringel knives are sharpened prior to shipping and sent in a protective tool case.
The 10” Nipper is perfect for nipping hooves on foals, ponies, miniatures and small animals.
The 12” Spring Loaded Nipper has an internal spring that holds handles open allowing the user perfect, one-hand control when nipping hooves. Jam bolt holds handles closed for storage. This spring loaded nipper is available in 12” only.
The 14” Nipper - high quality stainless steel, fine cutting edge, polished and black powder coating.
Made by Spiral Industries to our specifications with the “Velocity” name being the “brand”.
This loop knife s great for trimming the frog and horn. This knife is made of high carbon steel and holds its edge well.
Double-edged hoof knife - there are 2 different blade lengths:
The longer hoof blade: the blade is 3" long and the handle 5.5" long
The shorter hoof blade: the blade is 2.5” long and the handle 5.5” long
These are good quality knives at a very reasonable price.
Sharpens any type of blade, straight edge, serrated knives, scissors, garden tools, fish hooks etc
Life time warranty - NEVER WEARS OUT. The sharpening possibilities are endless
Fits in your pocket, hunting pack, tackle box, kitchen drawer lightweight & portable
Made of MICRO 100 SUPER CARBIDE - PEELS THE STEEL
Ultra light folding diamond sharpening steel. Ideal when you need to carry the minimum in bulk weight. The perfect alternative to a fixed sharpener.
4" x 1/2" oval
Weighs 2.1 ounces
Housing is 6061 T6 aircraft aluminum
Optional belt sheath available
600 grit diamond mesh
Sharpens serrated knives
Sharpens and realigns
No messy oil or water
Light weight, versatile, easy to use
Crystal, china and glass file
Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Back packing. Compact yet versatile.
The Ultimate Edge is the original Oval Diamond Sharpening Steels proudly made in the USA.
5" x 1/2" oval
600 grit diamond mesh
Compact handle
Sharpens serrated knives
Sharpens and realigns
No messy oil or water
Light weight
Versatile
Easy to use
Crystal, china and glass file
Premium grade state of the art Diamond Sharpening Steels are made of microcrystalline diamonds bonded with nickel to a light weight over steel shaft which both sharpen and realign at the same time quickly producing a hi-grade cutting edge. Made in USA.
4" x 1/4" oval
Ultra thin
Housing is 6061 T6 aircraft aluminum
Optional belt sheath available
600 & 300 grit diamond mesh
Sharpens serrated knives
Sharpens and realigns
No messy oil or water
Light weight, Versatile, Easy to use
Crystal, china and glass file
The Ultimate Edge premium grade state of the art Diamond Sharpening Steels are made of microcrystalline diamonds bonded with nickel to a lightweight oval steel shaft which both sharpen and realign at the same time quickly producing a hi-grade cutting edge.
5" x 3/4" oval
600 grit diamond mesh
Sharpens serrated knives
Sharpens and realigns
No messy oil or water
Light weight
Versatile
Easy to use
Crystal, china and glass file
The Ultimate Edge is the original Oval Diamond Sharpening Steels proudly made in the USA.
Designed to fit in most standard knife blocks.
10" x 1/2" oval
Fits most standard knife blocks
600 grit diamond mesh
Sharpens serrated knives
Sharpens and realigns
No messy oil or water
Light weight
Versatile
Easy to use
Crystal, china and glass file
The Ultimate Edge is the original Oval Diamond Sharpening Steels proudly made in the USA.
This steel is designed for fast restoration of dull knives.
10" x 1/2" oval
325 grit
Fast removal of material
Sharpen serrated knives
Light weight
Versatile and Easy to use
G.E. Nippers are drop forged from chrome vanadium steel. The blades are aligned and sharpened by hand for accurate trimming and longer blade life. G.E. farrier tools are designed to be used by the professional farrier day in and day out, with maximum precision and minimum fatigue.
GE EZ available in 12”, 14” and 15” lengths.
GE Racetrack available in 14” only.
NC Spring Loaded Nipper has an internal spring that holds handles open allowing the user perfect, one-hand control when nipping hoof on foals, ponies, miniatures and small animals. Jam bolt holds handles closed for storage.
NC Spring loaded nippers available in 12” only.
Our heavy duty hoof stand is engineered to withstand even the biggest Drafts down to the smallest Minis comfortably.
interchangeable cradle and post
custom built from 10 gage steel
telescopic
Large Stand will handle lights and drafts 8.5”-14”
Mini Stand 8.5”-11”.
The aggressive design of the file side on the Top Sharp lets you get in and get out with maximum results.
The Bellota Mini Rasp is the Top Sharp design in a 13" length. The handle is included with the Mini Rasp. This rasp is an ideal length for working on ponies, miniatures and foals.
Features
Ideal for small hooves.
Plastic handle included.
13” total length.
Benefits
Makes trimming small horses much easier.
Easily used with one hand.
Compact size makes it a popular item to throw into a kit for emergency/quick touch ups between trims.
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It is recommended you wear steel-toed shoes or work boots and jeans for the hands-on trimming portion of the class.
Clinic Outline
Day 1 - LECTURE DAY
9AM-6PM
Discussion of the horse and the foot (diet, environment, hoof care, etc.)
Anatomy, structure and function
Hoof mechanism
External and internal hoof relationships
Evaluating hoof health/ Evaluating Lameness / Reading the hoof capsule
Hoof mapping: finding the external landmarks and comparison to internal anatomy
The basic trim
Trimming tool discussion/demo
Dissection demo
Day 2 - LECTURE + CADAVER DAY
9AM-5PM
Nutrition
Hoof pathologies and how to address them
Assessing the horse
Taking meaningful hoof pictures
Cadaver trim demo
Assessing your cadaver hoof, mapping, formulating a plan
Trimming a cadaver hoof
Day 3 - LECTURE + CADAVER DAY
9AM-5PM
Navicular
Laminitis/Founder
How teeth affect feet
Trimming a cadaver hoof
Day 4 - TRIMMING DAY
9AM-4PM
Assessing your horse, mapping, formulating a plan
Trimming your horse's hooves
Follow-up telephone/email consultations and manuals are included in the clinic price.
Stalls are available for boarding your horse if you need.
Please call our host Kolby at 204 797-4218
We love this calf caddy!
A must have tool caddy that places your rasp and knife at your finger tips. Made of durable leather. Has two knife pockets and a rasp holder. One size fits all. Our students have proclaimed this tool to be a "must have item." You won't find a better way to keep your tools within reach. Will prevent back sprains and strain that are often the result of reaching for your tools.
Measures 20” x 13”