Webinar Feb 12, 2025 Bars: A slice of anatomy of the hoof

Join us to get started with bar anatomy and function. Bars have been misunderstood for ages in the hoof care world, either ignored or maligned entirely. Learn to read your horse’s foot by analyzing its bar structure and find out if this little piece of anatomy could be the missing piece to your horse’s soundness. This webinar will be suitable for both horse owners and professionals.

22 January 2025 / Read more

Webinar Mar 5, 2025 The use of composite shoes for rehabilitation

Barefoot is best, but sometimes we need a bit of help to get there. Explore the use of composite glue-on shoes to aid in rehabilitating the body and hoof.

22 January 2025 / Read more

Standardizing excellence in hoof care.

Our practitioners strive to promote and educate about the importance of a wholistic view of equine podiatry, including an understanding of hoof function, new trimming techniques and how changes in equine management, diet and husbandry promote healing and soundness for the hooves and the whole equine, as well as promoting the practice of maintaining healthy hooves with flexible protection.

In January 2021, a small group of barefoot trimmers got together to chat about a few needs each saw in the trimming industry in their provinces. At the end of this informal meeting a decision was made to rise to the occasion, bring more trimmers to the table, and create some guidelines for the profession. It took about six months of weekly meetings with trimmers across the country to create a “codex” for the practice and standards of the profession.

The CEHCA codex reflects the work that is being done in other fields of animal health care, with the goal of creating a clear set of standards for the benefit of professionals, animal owners, and of course, the horses themselves.

CEHCA operates as a registered not-for-profit association uniting its members in an ongoing quest for personal and industry-wide development. We invite you to join us in creating a professional, pan-Canadian community.

What it means to be a member

The CEHCA community is here to support one another through our professional network, where members can connect on a regular basis. Whether you are in search of insight on a hoof care case, or just want to stay up to date regarding upcoming clinics and workshops, every member is welcome to reach out through the membership. Networking with fellow trimmers in your area offers additional resources. Certified mentors are also available to support you with your tough cases.

Just a few of the many good reasons for professional practitioners to become CEHCA members :

To be part of a growing movement to professionalize our trade
To be a part of a professional community and get support from your colleagues.
To be invited to special professional development events.

Visit the membership page for details about how to join.

CEHC Webinar Series

Beginning this fall, we invite you and your barn members to join us for the first three episodes of our new webinar series. Our webinar hosts are all hoof care professionals who will share their experience on a range of subjects related to hoof care. Our first webinar, The Importance of Early Hoof Care in Hoof Development, takes place on November 6th at 5pm (PST).

21 October 2024 / Read more

Below the surface: A hoof trim as a covert assessment of mobility

Trimming day for your horse can be more than just a day where their hooves get taken care of, it can also be a good gauge to check in on your horse’s mobility in a routine way.

19 February 2024 / Read more

Dealing with winter laminitis

More and more horses are being diagnosed with cold induced hoof pain, also known as winter laminitis. Winter laminitis is a condition affecting the hooves of domesticated horses. The condition was identified and diagnosed a few years ago mainly in the northern hemisphere where temperatures go well below zero Celsius. It describes painful hooves which are triggered by cold weather.

10 January 2024 / Read more

New webinar series!