• Date: 10/27/2018
  Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  Location: ARL Main
  5452 NE 22nd Street
  Des Moines, IA 50313

Have you ever considered the hoof to be a living being? What’s going on in there & what is the outside of the hoof telling us? Explore the tip of the iceberg in hoof anatomy. Learn best practices in how to care for and keep your horses hooves in the best shape for them.

9AM-12PM Instructional in the ARL Mapes Auditorium (blue entrance)
12-1PM  Lunch
1-4PM  Demonstration of hoof care & trimming on 4 horses in the Second Chance Ranch barn

Randy Hensley began his career in hoof care as a conventional farrier over thirty years ago. In 2006, with the prompting of a client, Randy began to explore the benefits of barefoot rehabilitation. Certified by the American Hoof Association (AHA) in 2007, Randy has gone on to help hundreds of horses in over five states. He enjoys the journey of helping horses and their owners return to a healthy, sound lifestyle. Randy has also served as vice president of the AHA & has evaluated and mentored other professional farriers. Aside from helping others, Randy also enjoys working cattle by horseback and building ranch horses.