NEW HOOFCARE QUALIFICATION LAUNCHED

NEW HOOFCARE QUALIFICATION LAUNCHED As part of an initiative to improve the standard of education for non-farrier hoofcare specialists working in the UK, a new company, Equine Podiatry Training Ltd, has just accepted its first intake of students to a brand new qualification for Equine Podiatrists. The Diploma in Equine Podiatry is a two year, part time course which combines classroom and home study, practical hands-on training and mentorship.  The lecturers are recognised leaders in their fields including veterinary research, veterinary anatomy, veterinary science, farriery, equine nutrition and horse behaviour as well as experienced practicing Equine Podiatrists. "Putting together a training package of this calibre took some doing " said Richard Vialls, an Equine Podiatrist who has been instrumental in developing the course.

"We wanted to develop a qualification that didn't just meet the minimum standards of education for hoofcare specialists being developed by LANTRA, the Government-licenced sector skills council, but one that provided the highest level of education on the equine hoof available in the world today and I am confident that we have achieved this".

Jayne Hunt, Chairman of the Equine Podiatry Association (UK) a professional body for the regulation, ongoing education and support of Equine Podiatrists working in the UK said "This course has been a long time coming.  So delighted are we with the standard of education offered  that we plan to make the qualification the requirement for entry into our association."

More information about the course is available on www.eptrain.co.uk.  Anyone wishing to know more about Equine Podiatry can look on the EPA website, www.epauk.org the body which regulates, supports and provides ongoing education for Equine Podiatrists working in the UK

Background Information
An Equine Podiatrist is a specialist in the equine foot who uses his or her knowledge to work with horse owners and veterinarians to improve equine hoof health. Unlike farriers, Equine Podiatrists do not fit shoes and are engaged by owners seeking help with lameness issues relating to the hoof as well as a growing population of horse owners who simply prefer to keep their horses shoeless.

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