Hands-On Learning for Horse Owners

Our horse owner clinics are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to better care for your horse’s feet. Whether you’re a new horse owner or have years of experience, this clinic provides practical training you can use immediately.

You’ll learn:

• Safe handling and horsemanship around the farrier

• Hoof anatomy and how to spot common problems early

• How to pull a sprung shoe and prepare your horse for the farrier

• Rasping techniques and supervised practice

• How a properly fit shoe should look and feel

• • 2-Day Clinic (Sat & Sun) – $250
    Foundation in safe handling, hoof care, and hands-on practice with tools and techniques.

  • 3-Day Clinic (Fri–Sun) – $300
    Full program with extended learning, live demonstrations, supervised rasp practice, and in-depth instruction across all three days. Option to bring your own horse.

  • Horse Add-On (Optional) – $50
    Bring your own horse for evaluation and practice during the clinic. Limited slots available.

Audit Option (Observer Pass)

Want to learn but not ready to get hands-on? The Audit Option is perfect for horse owners, parents, or students who simply want to watch, take notes, and ask questions. You’ll be part of all classroom teaching and demonstrations without participating in tool use or horse handling.

What’s Included:

• Access to 1, 2- or 3-day clinic sessions

• Observe live demonstrations & Q&A

• Printed quick reference guide

• Opportunity to ask questions throughout

What’s Not Included:

• Hands-on tool use (rasping, trimming, shaping shoes)

• Direct work on horses
  
  

Pricing

• $50 Per Day or $125 for all 3 Sessions 

Meet Your Instructors

• Rob Allen – Over 50 years of farriery experience.

• Danette Allen – Lifelong horsewoman, horsemanship instructor, and clinic lead on safe handling.

• Dustyn Allen – 18 years of farrier experience & business coaching. Incorporating AI into your horseownership and horsecare. 

📍 Molalla, Oregon

Hosted in a large indoor arena generously provided by longtime clients. Plenty of space for demos and optional horses.