Basic Barefoot Trimming for Horses in a Wet Climate ~ A Common Sense Approach ~

This video offers novice and professional hoof trimmers and farriers a practical, common sense approach to trimming horses that live in wet environments.  There are many factors that influence a successful barefoot management program.  Environment, expectations, and current hoof health are all factors that are discussed throughout this informative DVD.  You will received detailed instruction on 3 different horses that represent a general cross section of situations most trimmers and farriers are likely to encounter.  You will see an example of trimming young horses, neglected horses, and basic, good-footed horses with minimal hoof distortions.  Each demonstration offers good insight into foot function, hoof distortion recognition, “common sense” trimming guidelines.

Presented By:
Mark Plumlee, CJF, RJF, CNBBT & CNBF
Mission Farrier School, Snohomish, Washington

Mark Plumlee is the Owner and the Instructor at Mission Farrier School.  His qualifications are unique, certified through three farrier affiliations CJF (Certified Journeyman Farrier) through the American Farriers Association, RJF (Registered Journeyman Farrier) through the Guild of Professional Farriers, and CNBBT (Certified Natural Balance Barefoot Trimmer) and CNBF (Certified Natural Balance Farrier) through the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization.  In addition to his certifications, Mark’s Natural Balance experience dates back to its inception.  Mark was privileged to travel with Gene Ovnicek back in the early 1990’s as Natural Balance farrier science first emerged.  He was the first instructor to successfully integrate Natural Balance farrier science within a formal farrier education program. This gives his students a unique opportunity over all others.  Mark has given talks and clinics on all aspects of Hoof Health for over 15 years.  No one is better suited at bridging the gap between the old and the new, and at maintaining common sense in everything he does.