Clinics Coming Your Way, Port Townsend and Sequim, WA.

There will be two Hoof Trimming and Boot Fitting Clinics held, one at 425 Cook Rd. Port Townsend, Wa., April 18 from 8:30 to 5:30. The second clinic will be held on April 25th at Cassidy Creek Ranch, 272 Cassidy Creek Rd. Sequim, Wa. For detailed information, directions and registration please call 360-582-0027 or 360-461-6199. This will be a great opportunity for you to learn how to recognize functions of the natural hoof and further understand the guidelines for natural hoof care and trimming.  The clinic will be headed by Chris Niclas, R.J.F. of Chris' Farrier Service. Chris (pictured here) is a Registered Journeyman Farrier and has been serving the Peninsula for fifteen years. He has studied with professionals such as Gene Ovnicek and Mark Plumlee, and practices equine podiatry with many highly regarded veterinarians. Chris is excited to inform and guide those who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skill of caring for the equine hoof, and learning alternative ways to provide support and hoof protection. You will be discovering the important role of the frog, recognizing natural foot functions, maintenance of the sound barefoot horse and evaluating lameness problems. There will be demonstrations and hands on participation for trimming, hoof mapping and printing. There will be hoof boots to see and help in choosing the right one for your horse. Call now and sign up everyone! Happy Trails from EasyCare!