Module 1 & 2

At the core of our training program is a culmination and extension of those observations recorded and written about in The Natural Horse by Jaime Jackson. In our first module, Module 1, the student will explore the fundamental principles applied in Natural Hoof Care over a period of 5 days through lectures, assignments and various study materials. All lesson material is developed by Jaime Jackson and taught by the primary AANHCP instructors teaching the ISNHCP program.

Module 2 of our ISNHCP program is a 9 day practical teaching the students how to simulate natural wear patterns in the hooves with their tools and equipment. Emphasis is on the integration of their previous study materials and lectures. They will receive demonstrations in combination with the hands-on application of trimming.

All students will trim, on average, three or more hooves per day during these 9 days. Whether or not live horses are trimmed by all students during this module is based upon a number of variables. Many students do not actually trim live horses until their first mentorship. However, all students will work with live horses each day to learn techniques in efficiency, body positioning, safe horse handling methods as well as learning to master the natural trim.

Both Modules will be taught in English!

There will be one written test reviewing the 5 day theoretical program in between the two modules. This test requires a minimum high score of 70% in order to advance to Module 2.

Students that fail the first test can be denied to enter their scheduled Module 2.

Field Mentorships

Following completion of Module 1 and 2 of the NHC training, all students will have to complete a minimum of 10 field mentorships with at least three different certified Field Instructors. The results of all field mentorships are documented in a mentorship report by our instructors. The outcome of this report may require a student to conduct additional mentorships to enhance their competence before being allowed to advance to the final exam stages. During the last day of their mentorship period the instructor will conduct a preliminary field exam.

For optimal success, all students are encouraged to begin their field mentorships as soon as possible following the completion of Module 2 and no more than three months should elapse before embarking upon their first mentorship.

All mentorships are scheduled independently according to the best schedule between the student and instructor.

All authorized Field Instructors are listed on the AANHCP and website under the link "Locate a Practioner." The AANHCP has CPs around the world who are authorized to instruct you in the field for credit towards completing your training program and certification.

You may arrange by phone or email to schedule from one to five mentorships with any AANHCP authorized field instructor of your choice.

Only one mentorship can be taken per day and no more than five mentorships can be completed in any two-week period without permission.

There must be a minimum of at least 30 days between the students' first mentorship and their 10th mentorship.

Exams and Final Reviews

After successful completion of their 10th mentorship and preliminary field exam, students should request their final written exam and, upon passing, will be listed as a Student Practitioner on the AANHCP website.

At that point students will begin a case study on the hooves of two different horses - following their changes through measurements, notes and photographs for a nine-month-period. After completion of this case study, it will be reviewed by an assigned ISNHCP instructor.

After a minimum of nine months (but ideally no more than 12 months following the completion of their written exam), students may schedule their two 'Final Practical Exams' with two separate ISNHCP Field Instructors. These final field exams consist primarily of the student practitioner demonstrating his or her competency of the natural trim while sequencing the horse.

With each instructor the student will trim two horses, to the guidelines without any assistance, in less than one hour per horse.

Although you may receive your CP status following the successful completion of your coursework, mentorships, and final exams, it will be provisional until you have demonstrated continued excellence of both your skill and understanding of natural hoof care in the field for a two-year period.

It is required for all students’ to have read the NHC bulletins and ‘The Natural Horse’ prior to Module 1. This manual can be found on the ISNHCP website.

Evaluation and Attendance

Students will be evaluated on their commitment to improve, completion of all assignments and their in-class activities. Students must attend all classes in order for them to either advance to Module 2 and/or the Field Mentorships and Final Practical Exams.

Application

1. Follow this link to the ISNHCP website and fill out the application form.
2. Pay the 100 USD fee and indicate the dates of the training camp you wish to attend.
3. You will receive an email in a short amount of time informing you of your status. When accepted into the program, you will receive a welcome letter that explains how to make your first tuition payment.
4. After we receive your first tuition payments, you will be sent two packages - one containing 5 books and the other, a set of NHC Bulletins and a Hoof Meter Reader. The exact reading assignments are detailed in the Student Training Manual, which is to be found on the ISNHCP website, along with a list of other required materials and tools.

Tuition and Requirements

The total tuition for this particular ISNHCP Natural Hoof Care Training Program is:

The tuition for Module 1 must be payed in full 30 days prior to the first day of Module 1.

The tuition for Module 2 must be payed in full 30 days prior to the first day of Module 2.

The tuition for the Final Practical Exams must be payed in full 30 days prior to participating in these exams.

Students can not embark on any part of the trainingprogram when the required payments have not been made.

The tuition covers all hand-outs, classroom lectures, cadaver hooves, tests, lunches, 10 field mentorships and the final exams.

It also covers the cost of all required reading assignments but does not include the $100 application fee into the program, the cost of required trimming tools or other educational materials (such as DVDs and powerpoint CDs) and sleeping- or travellingarrangements.

All reading materials and the hoof meter reader are non-refundable.

All tuitions payed are non- refundable because of the expenses made on behalf of each student after the payment is made. Tuition is therefore required to reserve a place in this training program and to receive our initial orientation packet.

For some students, one or more additional mentorships may be required before being able to proceed to the final exam. These additional mentorships will cost of €160 per mentorship.

Should a student continue to fail the requirements needed to succesfully complete the ISNHCP Natural Hoof Care training program, or otherwise not meet our ISNHCP requirements, the institute reserves the right to deny this student advancement in the training program and/or certification. All students will receive a copy of this course description and are required to sign and return it on the first day of Module 1.

All students are expected to have read and acknowledged the Student Training Manual prior to following the trainingprogram.

All students will receive their certificate or ‘diploma’ upon successful completion of the entire ISNHCP Natural Hoof Care training program. AANHCP Certification will be subject to recommendation by instructors and clinicians based upon the student's competency and understanding demonstrated through their final field and written exams.

Location, Dates and Instructors

This trainingprogram will be conducted in The Netherlands and is hosted by Paddock Paradise Europe.

Location

Nijbroekerweg 14
8166 KR Emst
The Netherlands
Europe

Dates:

Instructors:

Björn Rhebergen(NL) and Dario Arcamone(IT).