Reading Hooves Part 1 – Basic Knowledge of Hoof Assessment

Would you like to learn how to properly assess your horse's hooves? The first webinar with hoof experts Dr. Michael Zanger and Kerstin Kabus starts with the basics. You will learn how to begin hoof assessment step-by-step and what features to look out for. The webinar will provide you with fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and mechanics of the hoof, as well as practical explanations for hoof assessment.
In this webinar, you will learn:
•    The structures of the hoof from the inside and out
•    To recognize different hoof shapes 
•    To identify leg and pastern conformations 
•    To draw conclusions for your horse's keeping, training, and shoeing
•    Your individual questions will be answered at the end

Our Expert/Experts:
DR. MICHAEL ZANGER is a biologist, farrier (NL), president of the German Hoof Care and Hoof Technology Association, and founder of the LTZ Teaching Institute for Hoof Care, Hoof Technology, and Equine Physiotherapy. The institute he founded provides interdisciplinary training and is a state-recognized continuing education institution in Germany. In Switzerland, the LTZ is officially recognized as a training provider.
KERSTIN KABUS is a hoof care specialist, horse trainer, and life coach. For several years, she has worked as an instructor and lecturer for hoof care at the LTZ Teaching Institute for Hoof Care, Hoof Technology, and Equine Physiotherapy. As a long-time horse owner, rider, and instructor, she possesses a wealth of experience.
More about the expert/experts:
https://ltz-akademie.de/

FAQ Webinars: https://www.kosmos.de/de/content/Footer/Service/FAQ%20E-Learning

Photo credit: Anna Auerbach/KOSMOS and Wilfried Wittmann (Portrait of Kerstin Kabus)