Course Details
Are training groups of six or more delegates not what you are looking for? Our courses run with a maximum of 2 delegates per course guaranteeing your knowledge transfer and your mastering of the hoof trimming technique. By the end of a very educational and enjoyable day, you shall know your stabiliser from your stress claw and be able to balance a healthy foot 50:50 or an ulcerated one 60:40.
Are you an experienced trimmer that need a refresher, or a herdsperson who is just starting, or a college student? Well then, this course is for you!
Learn primarily through practical tuition and some video demonstrations. Practice the:
- 5-step technique on healthy and lame cows
- Block application
- Knife sharpening
The course runs from 10:00 until 16:00 and costs £200 plus VAT. There will be a brief skills assessment before the practical session. Click here on FAQ for course attendees.
Sotirios has over 20 years’ experience as a vet and foot trimmer. He is a LANTRA Freelance Instructor, City & Guilds NPTC Assessor and CowSignals Master Trainer.