February
Art of the Cowgirl
“Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the spirit and artistry of the cowgirl at the seventh annual Art of the Cowgirl. Hosted at Rancho Rio in Wickenburg, Arizona, from February 25 to March 1, 2025, this extraordinary gathering will bring together cowgirls, artists, and Western enthusiasts for a multi-day event filled with competitions, workshops, and cultural experiences.”
Dora and I have been invited to do three (3) presentations at this one-of-a-kind event! On Thursday 2/27 @ 4:15PM, we’ll be doing a live natural hoof care trimming demonstration. On Friday 2/28 @ 12:15PM, Dora will be doing a demonstration entitled “An Introduction to Straightness Training,” and the same day at 3:00PM, Steve will give a lecture entitled “An Introduction to Proper Hoof Function & Form.” You can see the details on this schedule. Come join us!
Date: Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 — Saturday, March 1st, 2025
More Info: Art of the Cowgirl
May
Hoof Care for Horse Owners Workshop
Come join the hundreds of other horse owners from around the world who’ve learned proper science-based hoof care from industry-acknowledged experts that have been intimately involved with hoof care education since the early days of the natural hoof care movement. This four-day clinic’s unbeatable combination of hands-on training and demonstrations coupled with extensive theory lectures concentrating on the “why” of hoof care from a whole-horse perspective will put you in control of your horse’s hoof care, promoting healthier, higher-performance feet — and horses — coupled with long-term comfort and soundness.
Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2025 — Thursday, May 29th, 2025
More Info: Hoof Care for Horse Owners Workshop
May
Advanced Practices Day: Core Classes
This six-class, eight-hour day is a requirement for those pursuing certification in our new Enlightened Equine Workshops Hoof Care Certification program, but all are welcome to attend! Topics covered include: Trimming the Laminitic Horse, Understanding Navicular Disease, Basics of Equine Behavior, Equine Lameness Identification, Equine Foot Radiography, and Fundamentals of Equine Nutrition. For more details, see the link below.
Date: Friday, May 30th, 2025
More Info: Advanced Practices Day: Core Classes