Safe Horse Handling for Hoof Care

The Safe Horse Handling for Hoof Care module is one of the 16 modules of the Hoof Health Online Level 1. Complete with 15 topics and 1 quiz, this module covers Horse Handling, Behaviour, Body language and more.

Module Topics

• Safe Horse Handling for Hoof Care Learning Outcomes
• Hoof Handling Basics
• Horses’ Natural Instincts
• Body Language Indicators
• Fear Threshold
• Interpreting Body Language Indicators
• Minimizing Stress/Fear During Hoof Care
• Training Methods
• Positive Reinforcement (R+) Training
• Negative Reinforcement (R-) Training
• Positive Punishment (P+)
• Negative Punishment (P-)
• Developing the Horse’s Training for Hoof Care
• Optimal Environment for Hoof Care
• Safe Horse Handling for Hoof Care – Conclusion

Access

This module is study at your own pace, from the comfort of your home. You have lifetime access and we’re here for you if you have any questions!

Continuing Education 

This module is part of the Hoof Health Online Level 1 course and is a prerequisite to our in person clinics, and the Level 2 and Professional Certification Courses (Release date: 2025).