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For the first time, Yogi Sharp DipWCF, BSc(Hons), PGCert, and founder of The Equine Documentalist, will be visiting Cape Town to host a one-day clinic. A working farrier, an equine researcher and a finalist in the Farrier of the Year in the 2025 Equine Business Awards UK, Yogi will present his worldwide cutting-edge research and technology, combined with live demonstrations.

Cape town: Monte Cavalo

A WHOLE HORSE APPROACH TO HOOF MORPHOLOGY: MORPHOLOGY, BIOMECHANICS & POSTURAL INFLUENCE

Understanding hoof morphologyWhat affects dorsopalmar balanceWhat affects medio-lateral balanceRecognising capsule morphology as a representation of capsule loading

Shoeing for balance The history of hoof balance How hoof balance affects tendon and ligament strain How hoof balance affects navicular and arthritis Can toes be too short - a new definition of hoof balance and equilibrium at midstance

Shoeing to create the idealShoeing for D-P balanceShould we create alignment and complementing the trimShoeing for medio-lateral balanceWhen do we need to shoe unbalanced

Measuring hoof balanceWhy is objective measurement importantHow to objectively measure hoof balance using HoofmAppIs HoofmApp reliable?

Hoof-horse-posture connectionThe cycle between hoof balance and postureThe effects of domestication on postureHow hoof balance affects kinetic chainsThe postural link between NPLA and pathology along the dorsal myofascial line

Sand pit demo showing the effects of base proportions on equilibrium

Demo using HoofmApp

Includes live shoeing demo

This event is for farriers, veterinarians, physios, bodyworkers, equine professionals, and educated horse owners, looking for advanced cutting-edge research to improve their knowledge and understanding of hoof care.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE - First come first serve!R950 - Early Bird Price for bookings made before July 31st.R1300 - Ticket price from August 1st